An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Kebbi State, Adamu Yahaya, popularly known as Adam Fakai, has announced the withdrawal of his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing what he described as a lack of recognition by party leaders.

Fakai made the announcement in a statement, saying he would no longer promote the activities and programmes of the Tinubu administration after spending more than two years publicising government projects and policies across the country.

According to him, he invested his personal resources, time and energy in promoting the administration because he believed in Tinubu’s leadership and development agenda but received no encouragement or support from APC leaders at either the state or federal level.

He alleged that some prominent political figures had used photographs and videos of Federal Government projects he documented without acknowledging or contacting him.

Fakai said the perceived lack of appreciation informed his decision to discontinue promoting the administration, adding that he believed he might have received greater support if he were from another state.

Despite his decision, he expressed appreciation to individuals who supported and encouraged him during the period.

Fakai became known on social media for visiting major Federal Government projects across the country and publishing photographs, videos and reports highlighting the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure and development initiatives.

Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Bashir Ahmad may clash in Osun State on Tuesday ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state.

DAILY POST recalls that the duo traded jabs on Thursday after President Bola Tinubu held a telephone conversation with the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, who is Davido’s uncle.

Following the call, Davido took to his X handle to celebrate the development, stating that he “was there live! I witnessed history.”

Reacting, Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential media aide, said he had bookmarked the singer’s post, suggesting that Davido would return to the platform to lament the outcome of the governorship election.

However, Davido fired back by mocking Ahmad over his recent performance in the APC primary election, where he allegedly secured 16 votes.

The singer also accused the former presidential aide of failing to impact the lives of people in his community positively despite serving in government for eight years.

Responding in a follow-up post, Bashir disclosed that he would be in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, from Tuesday, August 11, for the APC campaign rallies.

“I will be in Osogbo from 11th, David,” Bashir wrote.

Meanwhile, the governorship race has gathered momentum, with APC’s Bola Oyebamiji and the Accord Party’s incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke intensifying their campaigns ahead of the August 15 poll.

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of two new districts in Argungu Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen local administration and traditional institutions in the state.

The approval was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.

According to the statement, the decision followed the resolution of the Argungu Local Government Council to create additional districts within the local government area.

The commissioner said the newly created Yamman District, with headquarters in Gungu, will be headed by Alhaji Abubakar Mohammad Mera, while Darikwai Muhammadu Ibrahim has been appointed as the District Head of the upgraded Gwagwange District.

He explained that the creation of the new district and the upgrading of Gwagwange District were carried out in line with the provisions of the Kebbi State Local Government Law, 2008, Section 10 (A) and (B), which empower local governments to create and upgrade districts.

Dutsinmari urged the newly appointed district heads to discharge their responsibilities with discipline, honesty, transparency and dedication, noting that their appointments were based on merit and track records.

He also assured them of the continued support of the state government and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the discharge of their duties.

The Ogun State Government on Thursday recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping, with the successful rescue of the seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Remo North Local Government Area, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers earlier this week.

Governor Dapo Abiodun, while addressing journalists at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in the company of security chiefs and some of the rescued students, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that kidnappers and other criminal elements have no hiding place anywhere in Ogun State.

The Governor disclosed that the rescue was achieved through a coordinated security operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Ogun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), local vigilantes and hunters.

“I am pleased to inform the good people of Ogun State that in the early hours of today, Thursday, August 6, 2026, the combined security operation successfully rescued all seven victims alive.

“One of the victims sustained a gunshot injury during the incident and was immediately evacuated for medical attention. The student has since been stabilised.

“This operation is still ongoing, and I wish to assure the good people of Ogun State that our security agencies remain on the trail of every individual connected with this criminal enterprise,” he said.

Governor Abiodun revealed that the operation received a significant boost after the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, approved the deployment of a police helicopter for aerial surveillance, a move that proved crucial to the successful rescue of the students.

“Our resolve is very clear. Ogun State will remain hostile to criminality and safe for every law-abiding citizen, resident and investor,” the Governor declared.

He added that security agencies had intensified efforts to apprehend other members of the criminal gang who remain at large.

According to him, recent joint security initiatives, particularly Operation Kò S’Áyé, have demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence sharing, inter-agency collaboration and sustained operational pressure against criminal elements.

Governor Abiodun also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to combating banditry, terrorism and kidnapping across the country, noting that the recent rescue of 308 abducted victims by Nigerian security forces underscores the growing effectiveness of coordinated security operations nationwide. (Reuters)

“At this juncture, I must acknowledge the purposeful leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose administration has placed the restoration of peace and security at the centre of Nigeria’s development agenda through sustained investment in the operational capacity of the Armed Forces and other security agencies.

“The strengthening of intelligence coordination, the acquisition of modern security assets and his deliberate reforms have continued to deepen inter-agency collaboration,” he said.

The Governor further noted that the Federal Government has continued to strengthen the nation’s security architecture, adding that the recent approval of a substantial salary increase for officers and men of the Armed Forces would further boost personnel welfare and morale.

He said the successful rescue of the 308 kidnapped victims demonstrates the increasing effectiveness of coordinated security operations across the country, restoring public confidence, strengthening national security and reinforcing Nigeria’s attractiveness as a destination for both local and foreign investment. (Reuters)

Governor Abiodun expressed appreciation to traditional rulers, community leaders, the families of the victims, the students and the management of Gateway ICT Polytechnic for their patience, cooperation and support throughout the rescue operation.

He assured residents that his administration would continue to invest in security infrastructure and provide the necessary logistical support to security agencies to safeguard lives and property across the state.

Speaking during the briefing, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Mr. Bode Ojajuni, disclosed that no ransom was paid to secure the students’ freedom, stressing that the rescue was achieved solely through the coordinated efforts of security operatives.

The police commissioner further revealed that two suspected kidnappers had been arrested and were already providing useful information to investigators, while security agencies had intensified the manhunt for other fleeing members of the gang.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared its readiness to support the implementation of state police if approved, assuring that professionalism, accountability and operational excellence will remain central to the new policing framework.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, gave the assurance while declaring open a one-day sensitisation workshop on state police organised by the Nigeria Institute of Police Studies (NIPS).

He said the workshop was aimed at equipping police officers with the knowledge and capacity to participate constructively in discussions on state police and to effectively adapt to any future policing reforms.

The IGP encouraged participants to maximise the opportunity provided by the workshop and cascade the knowledge gained to officers in their respective commands and formations to ensure a shared understanding of the proposed reform across the Force.

Earlier, the Director-General of the Nigeria Institute of Police Studies, Professor Olu Ogunshakin, praised the Inspector-General for establishing the Nigeria Police Force Steering Committee on State Police.

He noted that a number of the committee’s recommendations have been incorporated into the proposed State Police Bill, describing the development as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s policing reform agenda.

The sensitisation workshop is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s broader efforts to position its personnel for emerging reforms while strengthening operational efficiency and sustaining public confidence in policing.