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 Top commander defects in blow to Sudan paramilitary force A senior commander has defected from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in the second such defection since last month. Brigadier Ali Rizqallah, better known by his nickname Savanah, said in a video circulated on social media on Monday that he “has joined the will of the Sudanese people.” "From today, we are on one side and the RSF are on the other. My voice is the voice of the Sudanese people in all regions, east, west, south, and north. My voice is the voice of the refugees and displaced persons," he said, Anadolu Agency reported. There was no immediate comment from the paramilitary group on the defection. Savanah was a senior RSF commander, who led fighting against the army in Khartoum and El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur state. No information was yet available about the force he commands. His defection was the second since last month. In April, RSF commander Al-Nur Al-Qubba had defected to the ...

 Chairman Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council Inaugurates Committees, Charges Them on Diligence, Excellence  By Chisom Okpala The Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council (ASTRC), HRM Eze Iweka III, has inaugurated Review of Law and Seminar Planning Committees members, charging them to bring their wealth of experience to bear toward effective discharge of their duties. The inauguration of the two committees, which took place at the Anambra State Town Union Council Hall Awka during an Expanded Executive meeting, has HRM Igwe Chris Chidiume of Omor as Chairman Seminar Planning Committee and HRM Igwe C Agbala of Uke as Secretary of the Committee. Other members of the Seminar Planning Committee include: HRM Igwe Ben Emeka (Umueri), HRM Igwe B.O Okeji (Omasi),HRM Igwe JohnMark Anyaoha (Ogbunka), HRM Igwe Bob Orji (Ezinifite Aguata), HRM Igwe Emeka Okezie (Okija),bHRM Igwe Emeka Ilouno (Ifitedunu), HRM Igwe Joel Egwuonwu (Umuawulu), HRM Igwe Gerald Mbamalu (Ojoto), HR...

  Paris-based designer calls out Nigerian designer over alleged AMVCA outfit copy A Paris-based designer has sparked conversations online after accusing a Nigerian designer (Mohammed Abass Ossu) of allegedly copying a creative concept used for a celebrity outfit at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026. Calling out the alleged resemblance between both designs, the designer wrote: “Wanna talk about this blatant THEFT on the right or we are not ready for this conversation yet... And, well, okay, you steal... but mention in the description that you ‘got inspired by’... AT LEAST.”. More photos below. 

 Popular OAP James-O Attacked By Hoodlums In Kaduna Community Popular OAP, James-O, was reportedly attacked by suspected hoodlums on Tuesday night near his residence in Angwan Maigero.  According to reports, the assailants arrived on a motorcycle armed with knives and other dangerous weapons before dispossessing him of his phone and other valuables. Following the incident, James-O has been receiving medical treatment, a situation that has placed significant financial strain on his family. 

 ABSG SETS UP INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE ON ABSU, UNVEILS EDUCATION, SANITATION INITIATIVES The Abia State Executive Council has set up a 5-man Special Investigative Committee to look into the recent allegations of harassment and extortion amongst Abia State University students and lecturers.  The Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu announced this on Monday, at Government House Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week's State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said that the committee was set up in the bid to ensure the highest level of academic and ethical standards in the state's own tertiary institution. According to the Commissioner, the committee, which has the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba as Chairman and SSA on Public Communication, Mr. Dodoh Okafor as Secretary has the following as its terms of reference; "The identification of the perpetrator and to make appropriate recommenda...

 Kwankwaso: I’d be happy to serve as Obi’s running mate Ahead of the 2027 elections, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, says he is willing to be the running mate to Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Speaking during an interview on television, Kwankwaso said he would be glad to work with the former governor of Anambra if chosen by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Kwankwaso said he and Peter Obi have already agreed to jointly confront Nigeria’s security challenges to restore peace and stability across the country

 Alleged Unlawful Naira Redesign: Court Admits more Exhibits against Emefiele Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, May 11, 2026 admitted in evidence, newspaper publications tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the trial of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele for the alleged unlawful naira redesign. While leading the Eight Prosecution Witness, PW8, Jegede Oluwasegun, an official of the National Library in his testimony, the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, presented certified copies of The Punch, Thisday, Vanguard, Daily Sun and Nation newspapers, containing reports of the alleged unlawful naira redesign, including payment receipts for the  purchase of the newspapers. According to Oyedepo, presenting this witness and the documents was in response to a motion on notice from the defence counsel, filed on March 31, 2026 for the p...