The lingering crisis at the Taraba State University, TSU, which forced academic staff to embark on an indefinite industrial action, may soon be resolved following a major financial intervention by the Taraba State government.

This development, as noticed by DAILY POST became evident on Thursday when the state governor, Agbu Kefas, personally visited the university campus in Jalingo, the state capital, where he announced the approval of N3 billion to address outstanding entitlements owed to staff unions.

The intervention is widely seen as a decisive step toward ending the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, chapter of the institution.

While addressing members of the university community, the governor approved the immediate release of N200 million as part of the settlement. He also authorized monthly payments of N100 million beginning in April, which, according to him, will continue until the accumulated arrears are fully cleared.

In a symbolic show of commitment to the agreement, Kefa ,who serves as the Visitor to the university, was observed to have also signed documents authorizing the disbursement of the funds in the presence of the union leaders, including the ASUU Chairman, Dr. Mbave Joshua Garba.

Members of the university community have welcomed the intervention, describing it as a positive step toward restoring normal academic activities after months of disruption caused by the industrial action.

Meanwhile, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the university unions has scheduled a congress meeting to deliberate on the government’s offer.

Observers expect the unions to consider suspending the strike to allow lectures and other academic activities to resume.

However, some lecturers who spoke with DAILY POST noted that the final decision will depend on the outcome of the congress.

If the strike is eventually called off, the development is expected to stabilize the academic calendar at Taraba State University and bring relief to thousands of students whose studies have been stalled by the dispute.

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in Kwande Local Government Area to improve security and help displaced residents safely return to their communities.

Lawmakers also called on security agencies to increase surveillance and carry out coordinated patrols and operations across affected communities to prevent further attacks.

In particular, the Senate recommended setting up a military base along the Ikyurav–Ya–Ukusu corridor to ensure a consistent security presence in the troubled area.

The chamber further appealed to telecommunications companies to install communication masts in the locality so residents can make distress calls during emergencies.

It also directed the National Emergency Management Agency to provide relief materials and humanitarian assistance to families impacted by the attacks in Kwande and other parts of Benue State.

During the session, senators observed a one-minute silence in honour of those killed in recent attacks in Abande, Awu, Asinuba, Awapacho and neighbouring communities.

The resolutions followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Udende concerning the rising attacks in communities within Kwande Local Government Area.

While presenting the motion, Udende explained that recent coordinated attacks by armed assailants in the area had resulted in the deaths of more than 20 people and forced many residents to abandon their homes.

He recalled that on February 5, 2026, gunmen stormed a settlement in the area, killing several residents, injuring others and destroying houses and other property.

According to him, about 50 people were reportedly killed during the February attacks, while a number of others are still missing.

The senator further noted that another round of violence occurred in March, worsening the humanitarian crisis in the area.

He stated that on March 10, gunmen reportedly killed about 11 people in fresh attacks, while an earlier assault on March 5 in Bachor community also caused casualties and destruction of property.

Udende told lawmakers that several of the bodies recovered after the attacks remain unidentified, while about 25 people are still unaccounted for.

He also cautioned that the arrest and harassment of local vigilantes by security operatives could weaken collaboration between community volunteers and formal security agencies.

According to him, poor road networks, limited communication infrastructure and the absence of permanent security formations continue to slow down response efforts to distress calls in the rural communities.

Seconding the motion, Senator Osita Izunaso described the security situation in Benue as a national emergency requiring swift government action.

Also speaking, Senator Ahmed Lawan emphasized the need to strengthen Nigeria’s overall security framework, stressing that security agencies must be properly funded and equipped with adequate logistics to effectively confront armed groups.

Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, conveyed his decision in a letter dated March 11, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri ward.

The former Speaker of the House of Representatives cited the lingering internal crisis and divisions within the party as the reason for his exit.

He announced in the early hours of Thursday that he had official registered to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the move came after careful consideration and wide consultations.

“The leadership disagreements and divisions within the party at various levels have made it increasingly difficult for me to continue my active participation and commitment as a member.

“The ongoing conflicts have, unfortunately, weakened the unity and direction that once defined the party,” he wrote.

Tambuwal, however, expressed appreciation to the PDP for the opportunities it gave him to serve the country in different capacities.

He added that his decision was driven by his belief that Nigeria needs “a stronger political platform built on integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and a clear commitment to national development.”

Mallam Sa’idu Umar, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, has officially resigned his membership from the party, citing unresolved leadership crises at the national level.

Umar announced his resignation in a letter dated March 10, 2026, and addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Sarkin Adar Kofar Atiku Ward, Sokoto South Local Government Area.

In the letter, the politician said his decision followed “careful reflection on the lingering legal challenges and the existence of parallel leadership within the party at the national level,” which he noted had remained unresolved and was hindering unity and effective political engagement within the party.

“This decision follows careful reflection on the lingering legal challenges and the existence of parallel leadership within the party at national level, which has unfortunately remained unresolved and continue to hinder unity, stability, and effective political engagement within the party structure,” he wrote.

Umar expressed gratitude to the PDP leadership and members for the opportunity to contest the 2023 governorship election in Sokoto State under the party’s platform.

“I remain sincerely grateful to the party for the confidence reposed in me through the opportunity to contest as its gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 General Elections in Sokoto State. I deeply appreciate the support of the leadership, members, and supporters who stood with us throughout the journey,” he stated.

Despite stepping down from the party, Umar reaffirmed his commitment to democratic ideals and the development of Sokoto State and Nigeria.

“While I step aside from the formal membership of the party, I remain committed to the pursuit of good governance, democratic values, and the continued development of our dear state and nation,” he added.

Copies of the resignation letter were also sent to the PDP chairmen in Sokoto South Local Government Area and Sokoto State.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he had “no choice” but to sign the Electoral Act, explaining that the bill was passed with overwhelming support by the National Assembly of Nigeria.

According to Tinubu, he chose to respect the rule of law rather than plunge the country into political turmoil.

He made the remarks while addressing the All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Wednesday at the State House, Abuja, where he reflected on the challenges of governance and the nature of politics in a democratic system.

Speaking on the Electoral Act, the president said he chose to respect the decision of the National Assembly of Nigeria, which passed the legislation with overwhelming support.

“I had no choice. I didn’t want to throw the country into turmoil of argument,” Tinubu said.

“There was an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly that passed the law. If I had serious questions or reservations, I would have raised them. But I submitted myself to the principle of the rule of law and democracy. I signed, and the rest is history.”

The president stressed that democracy requires compromise and mutual support among political actors, noting that political competition often feels rewarding only when one is victorious.

“The game of politics is sweet only when you’re winning,” he said.

Tinubu added that leaders and citizens alike must learn to accommodate and support one another in order to strengthen democratic institutions.

“We must accommodate one another. We must help one another. We must strengthen the platform. But in democracy, yes, there must be peace, stability, and commitment to the rule of law,” he said.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Abia State Command, has disclosed that about fifty persons, including graduates and undergraduates, are undergoing rehabilitation at its centre in Aba, Abia State.

According to the command, those undergoing rehabilitation were previously involved in drug addiction or abuse and were brought to the centre by their families and relatives for treatment by the NDLEA.

The disclosure was made by Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Bekwele Chukwu, in Umuahia when he delivered a lecture at a sensitisation programme organised by the Nigerian Army for the troops of 14 Brigade, Ohafia.

He noted that through the efforts of the NDLEA, youths and community leaders are being sensitised about the dangers of drug abuse and other harmful substances.

DCN Chukwu, who stood in for the Abia State NDLEA Commander, CN Chigbu Odoemelam Chilee, gave an in-depth presentation on the various categories of illicit and psychoactive substances, their psychological and physiological effects, and the grave consequences of substance abuse on operational efficiency, discipline, and national security.

He emphasized that drug abuse within the military undermines professionalism, compromises judgment, and endangers lives. He encouraged troops of 14 Brigade to remain vigilant, uphold integrity, and seek help where necessary, stressing that prevention remains the most effective approach.

Thousands of students and staff at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, FUTMINNA, face uncertainty as the Niger State Government moves to gain access to the Bosso Campus amid ongoing exams and academic activities.

The campus has become the center of a heated dispute after letters from the state government demanded that the university vacate the property.

The state claims the campus was leased for 30 years and that the lease had expired, intending to reallocate it for pioneer medical students at the state-owned Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, Teaching Hospital (IBBUTH).

Students and staff, however, rejected the claim, insisting the campus remains active and fully functional.

The dispute, unfolding during continuous assessments and exam preparations, has caused significant anxiety, as many rely on Bosso for classrooms, laboratories and hostels.

“We are writing continuous assessments now and preparing for exams. If we are asked to leave the campus suddenly, it will seriously affect our academic progress,” a student at Bosso Campus told DAILY POST on condition of anonymity.

Other students stressed that sudden relocation would disrupt access to essential academic resources and could affect deadlines.

Many emphasized that Bosso Campus is critical for laboratory work, library access and hostel accommodation for both male and female students.

DAILY POST Visits Bosso Campus

A visit by DAILY POST confirmed that academic activities continue despite tensions. Laboratories, classrooms and administrative offices were operational, contradicting claims by the State that the campus had been abandoned for years.

Interactions with students highlighted Bosso Campus as central to both academic and social infrastructure, underscoring potential disruption if the dispute escalates.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State appears to be battling a deep structural crisis, as its grassroots structures across several of the state’s 21 local government areas continue to deteriorate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Despite emerging as part of a broader opposition coalition at the national level, the party’s internal structure in the state appears fragile, with many of its local government chapters reportedly inactive or deeply divided.

DAILY POST gathered that the ADC currently struggles to maintain a functional grassroots structure across several of the state’s 21 local government areas.

The development has raised concerns about its capacity to mobilise voters or effectively challenge dominant political forces.

Political observers say the strength of any political party is usually measured by its presence at the grassroots level, including ward executives, local government structures, and consistent mobilisation of supporters.

However, findings by DAILY POST indicate that many ADC local government chapters in Kebbi exist largely on paper, with little evidence of regular political activities or coordinated engagement with members.

Leadership crisis deepens party divisions

The situation has been further complicated by a series of internal leadership crises that have rocked the party in recent months.

ADC in Kebbi has been plagued by suspensions, factional disputes and competing claims to leadership positions, all of which have weakened its organisational cohesion.

One of the most prominent crises occurred in October 2025 when the party announced the suspension of Sule-Iko Sadeeq for allegedly declaring himself the state chairman without authorisation.

The suspension was confirmed by the party’s state publicity secretary, Abubakar Atiku-Musa, who said the decision followed consultations with party leaders and directives from the National Working Committee.

Sufiyanu Bala was reaffirmed as the constitutionally recognised chairman of the party in Kebbi at the time.

However, the leadership dispute escalated shortly afterwards when another faction of the party announced the suspension of Bala himself.

The party’s publicity secretary, Jamilu Muhammed, announced the suspension of Bala, his deputy, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi and the state secretary, Hauwa Muhammed.

According to him, the decision was taken after party stakeholders accused the leadership of taking unilateral decisions without consulting other executives.

Muhammed also alleged that the suspended leadership had allowed “Abuja politicians” to dominate the party’s affairs in the state, a development that triggered strong opposition among founding members.

Following the crisis, party stakeholders appointed Abdulrazaq Abubakar Isah Iko as interim state chairman, while Adamu Aliyu emerged as acting secretary pending the conduct of a new congress.

However, in November 2025, a High Court in Birnin Kebbi issued an injunction restraining a faction allegedly aligned with former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, from parading themselves as leaders of the party in the state pending the determination of a substantive suit.

The court order specifically barred suspended officials from presenting themselves as chairman, deputy chairman or secretary of the party.

DAILY POST observed that the persistent internal crises have significantly weakened the ADC’s ability to build a solid grassroots network across the state.

Our reporter gathered that in several local government areas, party executives are either inactive or divided along factional lines, making mobilisation efforts difficult.

This contrasts sharply with the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, which currently controls all local government councils in the state.

In the 2024 local government elections, the APC won all 21 chairmanship positions and 225 councillorship seats across the state, effectively consolidating its control at the grassroots level.

With the development, it would be extremely difficult for smaller parties like the ADC to build the momentum needed for electoral success.

Yet, the party’s fortunes in Kebbi have been closely linked to the political influence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.

DAILY POST recalls that Malami, who officially left the APC in July 2025, joined the ADC as part of a broader opposition coalition, quickly emerging as one of the party’s most prominent figures in the state and the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Kebbi.

His entry into the party initially generated expectations that the ADC could evolve into a formidable opposition platform in Kebbi.

However, political developments have since complicated that possibility.

Sources within the party say Malami’s political momentum has been slowed by ongoing investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which have reportedly affected his ability to fully mobilise supporters.

While Malami remains one of the most recognisable opposition figures in the state, the legal and political pressures surrounding him have temporarily weakened the party’s organisational drive.

The absence of a clear and stable leadership structure has further compounded the problem.

Speaking in an interview, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Nasir Idris, Ahmed Idris, dismissed ADC’s political relevance in the state.

“We are not concerned about them; we don’t see them as a strong opposition,” he said.

“In fact, their leader, Malami, never made any serious political impact in Kebbi and has even struggled to win his own polling unit in past elections,” Idris added.

He also questioned the motivations behind the opposition coalition being built around the ADC, suggesting that the effort was driven more by personal political ambition than public interest.

Despite the challenges, the interim leadership of the party insists that efforts were underway to rebuild the party’s structure.

Speaking on the situation, the interim state chairman of the party, Abdulrazaq Abubakar Isah Iko, acknowledged that the party was undergoing a period of reorganisation.

“We acknowledge that the party is going through a phase of reorganisation, but the ADC remains committed to strengthening its structure across all the 21 local government areas of Kebbi State,” he said in an interview.

“What we are doing now is to rebuild and ensure that our grassroots presence becomes more effective ahead of the 2027 general elections,” he added.

He also assured party members that the leadership was working to reposition the ADC as a credible alternative political platform in the state.

“Our focus is on unity, discipline and expansion. We are engaging stakeholders across the state to consolidate the party’s structure and mobilise new members,” he further stated.