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 Hard Times Await  Illegal Miners as Olukoyede Bags MINILS’  Fellowship Award The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to intensify his crackdown on illegal mining by going after the financiers, mineral buyers, compromised public officials and other collaborators who profit from the illicit exploitation of Nigeria’s mineral resources. Olukoyede made this disclosure in Ilorin,  Kwara State on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, while delivering a Keynote address at a joint conference on Illegal Mining, Corruption and Climate Implications organised by the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies MINILS, Ilorin, in partnership with the Human and Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA.  Beyond the address, the EFCC’s boss was honoured with the Fellowship of the Institute Speaking on the theme, “Uprooting the Roots of Resource Theft: A Zero-Tolerance Approach to Mining Corruption and Increasing Inse...

‘I WON’T WORK AGAINST APC,’ FORMER KADUNA SPEAKER ZAILANI SAYS AFTER PRIMARY DEFEAT. (PHOTO).


 ‘I Won’t Work Against APC,’ Former Kaduna Speaker Zailani Says After Primary Defeat


Former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, has reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he will remain loyal to the party despite losing the Kaduna Central Senatorial District ticket in the party’s recent primary election.


Speaking in an interview that has gained traction on social media, Zailani said he has no intention of undermining the APC or its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.


According to him, the party played a major role in his political journey by giving him opportunities to serve as Majority Leader, Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, and Acting Governor.


“The APC has done so much for me. Everything I achieved politically came through the party, so I have no reason to work against it,” he said.


Zailani stressed that rather than dwell on the outcome of the primary, he would focus on supporting the party and ensuring its success at the polls.


His latest remarks mark a notable change from his initial reaction to the APC senatorial primary, which was won by former Senator Shehu Sani. Shortly after the exercise, Zailani questioned the credibility of the process, alleging irregularities and claiming it did not reflect the wishes of genuine delegates.


The contest attracted significant attention in Kaduna State as it pitched two influential politicians with established political structures against each other. 


Following the announcement of the results, some of Zailani’s supporters also criticised the conduct of the primary and called for a review.


However, his recent comments indicate he has accepted the outcome and is now prioritising party unity.


The Kaduna Central APC primary ended with Shehu Sani securing the party’s ticket, marking his political comeback after returning to the APC. Zailani's senatorial ambition, meanwhile, came to an end with the defeat.


Although the primary generated mixed reactions among party members, Zailani has now urged party faithful to move forward, insisting he will do everything within his capacity to support the APC's victory in the 2027 elections.


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