The spokesman of the City Boys Movement, Bashir Ahmad, has again mocked Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, ahead of the governorship election in Osun State.

In a post on his verified X handle, Ahmad asked the singer to wait for US President Donald Trump to deploy troops to help his uncle win the election.

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the alleged planned use of outdated Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, devices during Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.

In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku said the challenges recorded during the August 1, 2026, mock accreditation exercise in Osun, coupled with comments made by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Director of ICT, Dr Lawrence Bayode, had exposed what he described as shortcomings in the election technology.

Kebbi State Government has confirmed the killing of 10 police officers and other victims in a terrorist attack along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state, describing the incident as most unfortunate.

The Governor of the state, Nasir Idris, confirmed the incident and described the tragic loss of the officers as a painful and heartbreaking sacrifice made in the service of the nation while confronting the terrorists, 17 of whom were also killed.

According to the governor, the 10 police officers died while defending the lives and property of citizens of the state and protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

He spoke at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, when a high-powered delegation from the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Umar Dada, paid a condolence visit to him.

A statement by Malam Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said his principal assured the bereaved families of sustained government support.

He commiserated with the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, the families of the fallen officers, and the people of Kebbi State over the devastating incident.

The governor said the officers were deployed to the area as part of the coordinated efforts of security agencies to confront terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities threatening the peace and security of Kebbi State.

He stressed that the sacrifice of security personnel who paid the supreme price in the line of duty would never be forgotten, assuring the affected families that the Kebbi State Government would provide the necessary intervention and support.

“I want to condole the IGP and the entire Nigeria Police Force over the sudden death of these officers.

“It is our tradition in Kebbi to support the families of fallen security personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty.

“The Kebbi State Government will come to the aid of the families of the officers who lost their lives,” he stated.

Governor Idris further reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the collective effort to protect communities and restore lasting peace across the state.

Earlier, DIG Umar Dada conveyed the condolences of the Inspector-General of Police to Governor Idris, the people of Kebbi State, and the families of the fallen officers.

The DIG assured the governor that the Nigeria Police Force would intensify efforts to identify, track down, arrest, and prosecute those responsible for the deadly attack.

He assured that the police would not relent in their efforts until all those responsible for the attack were arrested and faced the wrath of the law.

DIG Dada commended the Kebbi State Government for its sustained support and cooperation with the police and other security agencies operating in the state, describing such partnership as critical to the success of ongoing security operations.

He also disclosed that a police squadron would soon be established in Kebbi State as part of measures to strengthen police presence, boost operational capacity, and enhance the protection of lives and property across the state.

The delegation’s visit followed the killing of the 10 police officers and other persons during a gun battle with terrorists along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area.

Governor Idris reiterated that the Kebbi State Government would continue to work closely with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to strengthen security, protect vulnerable communities, support security personnel, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and other criminal acts were brought to justice.

The Senate, through its Public Accounts Committee, on Tuesday gave Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria Limited, All Grace Energy Limited and Aradel Energy Limited 48 hours to appear before it over queries raised against them in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 audit reports by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI.

The companies were directed to respond to issues contained in the audit reports or risk the invocation of legislative powers against them.

The ultimatum was issued by the Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo-led committee following displeasure expressed by some members over the absence of the companies.

First to call for sanction was Senator Abdul Ningi, Bauchi Central, who described a letter written by Network E&P Nigeria Limited to the committee as disturbing and provocative.

In the letter, the company said it reports to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC.

“The Senate and by extension, the National Assembly, is the custodian of Nigeria law that has power to invite anybody or agency for explanations on issues raised against them,” Ningi said, citing Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution.

In support, Senator Shehu Kaka Lawan, (Borno Central), called for the invocation of constitutional powers against the management of the affected companies.

“Having failed to honour invitation of this committee two consecutive times, the Managing Director of Network E&P Nigeria Limited should appear before us unfailingly on Thursday this week or risk full invocation of legislative powers against him,” Lawan said.

Similar ultimatums were issued against the Managing Directors of All Grace Energy Limited, Aradel Energy Limited and Seplat Energy.

But Dubri Oil Company Limited, which appeared before the committee, defended the $3.025 million royalty and gas flare debts recorded against it in the NEITI report.

NEITI had alleged, based on submissions by NUPRC in 2025, that Dubri Oil owed $2.378 million for gas flare and $646,605.55 for oil production, totalling $3.025 million.

The company’s representative, Soyode Olusoji Clement, faulted the query, saying the report was compiled during a reconciliation issue with NUPRC.

He told the committee that the reconciliation had since been resolved and no debt was outstanding. He presented documents to that effect, which the committee said it would study critically before issuing a clean bill of health.

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to protect the unity of the country, saying no differences or disagreement should be allowed to destroy the nation.

Tinubu, represented by Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, spoke on Tuesday at an event in Abuja.

The President said dialogue was important in keeping Nigeria united, while assuring that his administration remained committed to tackling insecurity and promoting peace.

He said, “Not only that, the government is determined to make sure that we remain united as a country, despite our differences. Whatever the differences may be, we should talk and remain in this country, and allow this country to remain a united nation, a united country.”

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, also warned politicians against using religion and ethnicity to gain political advantage.

Yilwatda said Nigeria’s diversity should unite its people rather than create further divisions.

Speaking from his experience as a displaced person during the Bauchi crisis, he said violence affects everyone, regardless of their religion.

“When violence comes, it does not ask whether you are a Christian or a Muslim before it destroys either your home or your humanity, or your dignity,” he said.

He said Nigerians might worship differently but still have common hopes, fears and aspirations.

“We may worship differently. Or we may suffer together. We dream together. We can build together. And ultimately, we can rise and fall together,” Yilwatda said.

The APC chairman urged political leaders to avoid turning religion and ethnicity into political weapons, warning that short-term political benefits could cause lasting harm to the country.

“No political victory is worth the permanent damage inflicted on our nation, and we’ve been seeing it every day,” he said.