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ADC Calls for Probe of INEC, Lagos CP Over Pro-Tinubu Activities
ADC Calls for Probe of INEC, Lagos CP Over Pro-Tinubu Activities
The African Democratic Congress on Thursday accused the President Bola Tinubu-led government of eroding the neutrality of key democratic institutions, alleging that the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Nigeria Police Force are being drawn into partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The opposition party specifically questioned reports that a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers allegedly linked to MC Oluomo would be engaged by INEC for election logistics, while also condemning the reported appearance of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, at the launch of the pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement.
ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement, described the developments as evidence of a “dangerous collapse of the boundary between the Nigerian state and the ruling All Progressives Congress.”
According to him, the incidents raise serious concerns about the credibility of the electoral process and the political neutrality expected of institutions responsible for conducting elections and maintaining public order.
“There are no longer any discernible boundaries between the Nigerian state and the ruling APC. Political actors are openly infiltrating state institutions, while heads of security units who should statutorily maintain neutrality are shamelessly turning into political cheerleaders of the ruling party and the President,” Abdullahi said.
The party expressed concern over reports that a faction of the NURTW associated with a prominent ally of President Tinubu could be involved in transporting election personnel and sensitive electoral materials.
While acknowledging that the reports had yet to be officially clarified by INEC, the ADC argued that such an arrangement, if true, would undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
“INEC’s credibility depends not only on conducting free and fair elections but also on inspiring confidence among all political stakeholders. Any logistics arrangement that potentially undermines the integrity of the electoral process because of the involvement of partisan individuals in handling sensitive materials would cast a long shadow of doubt on the credibility of the elections,” the statement read in part.
The party also linked its concerns to a recent remark attributed to President Tinubu that “all is fair in war,” arguing that the statement had heightened public anxiety over the conduct of the 2027 polls.
The opposition party further criticised the reported attendance of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai at the launch of the City Boy Movement, describing it as inconsistent with the constitutional expectation that security agencies remain politically neutral.
“The Nigeria Police Force belongs to the Nigerian people, not to any political party. Senior police officers must not only remain impartial, they must also be seen to be impartial,” Abdullahi stated.
It also demanded that the Inspector-General of Police clarify whether the Lagos Commissioner of Police attended the political event with official authorisation.
According to the ADC, “if the officer acted without approval, disciplinary measures should follow. However, if the attendance was officially sanctioned, the Inspector-General should extend the same privilege to senior police officers attending programmes organised by opposition political parties,” Abdullahi demanded.
In what appeared to be a direct challenge to the police hierarchy, the ADC announced that it would formally invite the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory to its next political event in Abuja.
“In the interest of fairness and equity, we fervently expect them to attend,” the party said.
The party also disclosed that it would write formally to the INEC Chairman demanding a detailed explanation of the reported logistics arrangement.
The statement comes amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with political parties intensifying mobilisation across the country.
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INEC has consistently maintained that it operates as an independent electoral body and has repeatedly pledged to conduct free, fair and credible elections. Similarly, the Nigeria Police Force has on several occasions assured Nigerians of its commitment to political neutrality during electoral processes.
As of the time of filing this report, neither INEC nor the Nigeria Police Force had responded to the allegations raised by the ADC.
Similarly, there was no official confirmation of the reported election logistics arrangement involving the NURTW faction or an explanation regarding the Lagos State Commissioner’s reported presence at the City Boy Movement event.
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US President Trump Lists 25 Achievements of First 20 Months in Office
President Donald Trump has listed 25 achievements he said his administration had recorded since returning to office in January 2025.
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Trump made the claims in a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, where he highlighted his administration’s policies on immigration, taxes, trade, crime, defence, energy, education and foreign affairs.
Among the achievements listed by the US president were what he described as the “most secure border in history”, the signing of the Laken Riley Act and what he called the largest drop in the US murder rate in history.
Below is the full list:
Achieved the most secure border in history – ZERO illegal aliens admitted to the United States in the past 16 months.
Signed the Laken Riley Act to get dangerous criminal aliens off our streets.
Achieved the largest drop in the murder rate EVER recorded, to the lowest level in 125 years-since 1900.
Signed the largest tax cuts in American History – the Great Big Beautiful Bill-including No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and No Tax on Social Security for our great seniors.
Secured commitments for $19.2 trillion dollars of new investment in the United States.
Imposed historic tariffs to bring back American Manufacturing – including 50% tariffs on foreign copper, aluminum, and steel, and 25% tariffs on foreign automobiles.
The stock market has set 80 all-time record highs since the election.
More Americans are working today than at any time in the history of our country.
Made the largest-ever investment in the United States Armed Forces- $1 trillion dollars this year, and hopefully $1.5 trillion next year.
Captured and brought to justice the outlaw dictator of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, through Operation Absolute Resolve.
Obliterated Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity with Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury to ensure Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon.
Conducted numerous successful military strikes to smash the drug cartels operating in our hemisphere-brought the flow of deadly fentanyl across our border down by a record 60%.
Secured Most Favoured Nation agreements to reduce the cost of many prescription drugs by price differences of 300, 400, 500, and 600 percent.
Terminated the Green New Scam, declared a National Energy Emergency, and began to Drill, Baby, Drill.
Ended the insane Electric Vehicle Mandate and other crippling regulations on American Automobiles.
American Exports have soared to the highest level in American history-we are on track to export an unprecedented $2.5 TRILLION dollars in goods this year alone.
17 Abolished all discriminatory “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion” (DEI) policies throughout the federal government and private sector.
Banned MEN from playing in women’s sports.
Banned transgender ideology and critical race theory in our schools.
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Launched Trump Accounts – tax free investment accounts for every American child, starting with $1,000 for every newborn child.
Settled 8 raging wars with historic peace deals in our first 12 months- including the War in Gaza.
Got all living hostages returned to their families, both living and dead.
Halted all refugee admissions to the United States, including from Somalia and other dangerous places.
Deployed National Guard to restore Law and Order to Washington, D.C., Memphis, and New Orleans.
Made English the Official Language of the United States.
The list comes as the Trump administration continues to promote its record ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
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Akwa Ibom
Governor Umo Eno Reveals Economic Gains of Convention Centre, Ibom Hotel, Shopping City Projects
Governor Umo Eno Reveals Economic Gains of Convention Centre, Ibom Hotel, Shopping City Projects
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed delight over the economic impact and employment opportunities created by the ongoing International Convention Centre, Ibom International Hotel and ARISE Shopping City projects in Uyo.
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Governor Eno said the projects, beyond their infrastructural significance, have engaged more than 2,000 people daily over the past year, thereby contributing to economic activities and enhancing peace and security in the State.
The Governor spoke on Thursday, September 17, 2026, while addressing members of the Government House Press Corps shortly after inspecting the ongoing construction works at the three project sites in Uyo.
He expressed satisfaction with the pace of work, describing the projects as a manifestation of visions conceived by previous administrations.
“I am happy that there is visible progress and we thank God for what we see on ground. The International Hotel and the International Conference Centre were envisaged 16 years ago and I am happy that we are realizing that vision,” he said.
Governor Eno said the projects would also support the State’s tourism development and youth empowerment objectives under his administration’s ARISE Agenda.
According to him, the facilities, when completed, would boost tourism, attract visitors and investors, create employment opportunities for youths and showcase Akwa Ibom’s tourism potential to the international community.
“The International Convention Centre can take 5,000 people, and there are partitions that would help you segment your meetings. There are twelve breakout rooms, restaurant and other facilities” he said.
The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing modern tourism facilities that would complement Akwa Ibom’s growing profile as a tourism destination.
“What we are seeing here is part of development. If this is a state capital, and we want tourists to visit, we must have the facilities to accommodate them by developing those facilities to international standards,” he added.
Governor Eno commended the contractors handling the projects for maintaining the pace of work and expressed hope that the facilities would be completed and commissioned on schedule for the benefit of the people.
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The Governor was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr Aniefiok Johnson; Commissioner for Works, Prof. Eno Ibanga; Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah; other members of the State Executive Council and government officials.
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NPF Repatriates Chinese Fugitive Wanted Over Smuggling of Endangered African Rosewood
The Nigeria Police Force, through INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Zhang Shijie, to Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, following his arrest in Nigeria in connection with alleged large-scale smuggling of endangered African Rosewood.
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Zhang, who was wanted by the Yangpu Sub-Bureau of the Anti-Smuggling Bureau of Haikou Customs District, was the subject of an arrest warrant issued on 7th January, 2021 over his alleged involvement in the smuggling of approximately 1,400 tonnes of Pterocarpus erinaceus, commonly known as African Rosewood, an endangered tree species indigenous to West Africa. The consignment was valued at about 15.7 million Chinese Yuan.
The alleged offences were committed between November 2020 and January 2021, after which Zhang remained outside China. Intelligence subsequently established his presence in Nigeria, where he was residing in Ogun State with a Chinese passport which expired since 11th November, 2023.
Following sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance and coordinated investigative efforts, operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja arrested the fugitive on 10 September 2026 in the Ogere area of Ogun State, after which he was repatriated to Guangzhou, China, on 16th September 2026 in furtherance of bilateral police cooperation.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening international police cooperation and maximising INTERPOL tools and capabilities in tracking fugitives, combating transnational organised crime and preventing Nigeria from being used as a safe haven by persons wanted for criminal offences in other jurisdictions.
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The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to working with INTERPOL and international law-enforcement partners to strengthen cross-border security, disrupt transnational criminal networks and ensure that fugitives are brought within the reach of justice.
CSP Ani Iniedu, Anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
17th September, 2026
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