News November 09, 2026 Gov Yusuf set to present 2027 Kano budget on Wednesday

Kano State  Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,  will present the 2027 budget before the State House of Assembly on Wednesday.

Gov Yusuf urged the members of the State Executive Council to actively contribute to the review and successful presentation of the proposed 2027 budget, emphasizing the core principles of collective responsibility, transparency, and effective governance.

​Governor Yusuf made the call during a special meeting of the State Executive Council on Sunday.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad.

The Governor emphasized that freely expressing views and thoroughly examining the budget components proposed for their respective ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals would ensure a robust and all-inclusive fiscal plan.

​He directed the Commissioner for Planning and Budget to lead the budget discussions, while tasking all other commissioners with reviewing their respective portfolio proposals to make meaningful contributions toward a comprehensive presentation.

During the meeting, Governor Yusuf formally welcomed the newly sworn-in commissioners into the State Executive Council.

He assured them of the administration’s full support and urged existing cabinet members to extend hands of friendship, understanding, and cooperation to foster strong teamwork and enhance service delivery across the state.

Consolidating Achievements for Greater Development

Reflecting on the milestones recorded under the 2026 fiscal year, Governor Yusuf expressed strong optimism that the 2027 budget will deliver even greater results.

He described the upcoming budget as a vital instrument to consolidate existing achievements and accelerate sustainable development across Kano State.

He also expressed appreciation to members of the press for their continued support, professionalism, and partnership with his administration.

Governor Yusuf concluded by expressing confidence that, through collective commitment, unity, and divine guidance, his administration will continue to fulfill its development objectives for the betterment of the good people of Kano State.

News November 09, 2026 Gov. Yusuf commends Kano police over rescue of APC chairman after 68 days in captivity

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Kano State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Bakori, for successfully rescuing the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman of Rogo Local Government Area, Hon. Abdullahi Alasan Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, after 68 days in captivity.

PlatinumPost reports that Hon. Abdullahi Fanka was reportedly abducted by armed men from his residence in Beli Community, Rogo Local Government Area in September.

This was contained in a statement issued by Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.

‘’Recounting his ordeal, the rescued APC chairman disclosed that his abductors moved him through several locations, including Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara State, ‘’the statement said.

CP Adamu Bakori disclosed the successful rescue operation while briefing Governor Yusuf at the Government House, Kano.

He explained that the operation was coordinated through tactical security measures, which eventually led to the victim’s freedom.

The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Kano State Police Command to intensifying efforts towards tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state.

In his response, Governor Yusuf commended CP Adamu Bakori and the entire Police Command for their efforts in securing the release of the APC chairman.

The Governor particularly acknowledged the contributions of the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad, CSP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal; CSP Ado Muhammad Audi; and the State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, for their roles in the successful operation.

Governor Yusuf further directed the State Commissioner for Health to ensure that the rescued victim receives comprehensive medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation at the expense of the state government.

The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in their efforts to protect lives and property and ensure the safety of residents across Kano State.

World November 09, 2026 Trump admits his mass deportation policy was ‘too tough’

US President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of undocumented immigrants was “too tough,” according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired Sunday.

Asked about his deportation policy, Trump told CBS’ “60 Minutes”: “I think it was too tough…I think it might be too tough.”

The excerpt was published by CBS on X ahead of a broadcast of the interview on network TV later Sunday. It was recorded after the Republican Party’s heavy loss in midterm elections on Tuesday.

While Trump has won some domestic support for securing the US southern border, his administration’s aggressive push to deport millions of undocumented migrants has drawn widespread criticism.

However, Trump on Friday appointed the architect of that hardline policy, Stephen Miller, as his chief of staff on Friday, signaling a bare-knuckle fightback after the Republican election loss.

Miller has been synonymous with scenes of masked immigration agents committing violence after he backed federal agents who shot and killed two Americans early this year.

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News November 09, 2026 NAF redeploys top commanders in major shake-up

The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday announced a major shake-up of its senior leadership that involves fresh appointments and postings across its operational commands, strategic institutions and Defence Headquarters.

The exercise, which was approved by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, was aimed at strengthening command effectiveness, enhancing institutional capacity and sustaining operational readiness.

The spokesman of NAF, Ehimen Ejodame, an Air Commodore, said in a statement that the appointments covered service headquarters, operational commands, training institutions and other strategic establishments.

“All affected officers are expected to assume their new appointments and complete the necessary handover and takeover formalities on or before November 13, 2026,” the statement said.

At the NAF Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal AK Ademuwagun was appointed Chief of Transformation and Innovation, while AVM IV Ajiboye became Superintendent of Standards and Evaluation.

Other appointments include AVM PN Amadi as Chief of Air Intelligence; AVM NN Ananaba as Chief of Operations; AVM AH Bakari as Air Provost Marshal; AVM EE Efiom as Chief of Training; and AVM AJ Laoye as Chief of Aircraft Engineering.

The Air Force also appointed AVM NI Ilo as Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command; AVM BR Mamman as AOC, Mobility Command; AVM OS Ogunsina as AOC, Logistics Command; AVM MN Onyebashi as AOC, Special Operations Command; and AVM FCS Nwakara as AOC, Ground Training Command.

At the institutional level, AVM PB Philips was appointed Commandant of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, while AVM MC Ekwueme became Commandant of the Armed Forces Resettlement Centre.

Similarly, AVM AO Akinbunwa was appointed Commandant of the Air Force War College, while AVM OC Ubadike became Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Other appointments include AVM AI Sambo as Commandant of the Nigerian Air Force College of Logistics and Management and AVM M Yusuf as Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy.

At the Defence Headquarters, AVM UK Abdullahi was appointed Director of Defence Operations, while AVM EOE Ebiowe was posted to the Office of the National Security Adviser as Deputy Coordinator, National Intelligence.

Also, AVM DDG Pwajok was appointed Director of Technical Services at the Defence Intelligence Agency, while AVM I Sani became Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence.

Other senior officers were posted to various directorates at the Defence Headquarters, including operations, military strategy, cyber operations, civil-military relations, search and rescue, special duties and joint warfare doctrine.

The appointments also affected the Defence Space Administration, where AVM AA Suleh was named Deputy Chief, while AVM OA Oyename and AVM SS Lazarus were appointed Directors of Earth Observation and Launch Vehicles and Space Operations, respectively.

Furthermore, AVM GI Jibia was appointed Deputy Force Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, while AVM JI Ukeh became Commander of the Nigerian Air Defence Corps.

News November 09, 2026 How Adeboye ordered refund of billions in illicit donations — EFCC boss

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, ordered the refund of billions of naira donated to a church project after the funds were traced to proceeds of crime.

Olukoyede said Adeboye directed the immediate return of the money within 24 hours after the church was alerted to its illicit source.

The EFCC chairman disclosed this while addressing workers of the RCCG in the early hours of Saturday, November 7, during a meeting organised by the church ahead of its annual Holy Ghost Congress.

According to Church Times Nigeria, which reported the development on Saturday, Adeboye had “invited Olukoyede to address the workers on financial propriety and the need for churches to maintain transparent financial records.”

Recounting the incident, Olukoyede said “a church member had donated billions of naira towards an RCCG project, but investigations later revealed that the money was proceeds of financial crime.”

He commended “Adeboye for ordering the refund shortly after the church was alerted.”

According to the report, Olukoyede did not disclose the identity of the donor, the specific RCCG project or the exact amount involved, but said the billions of naira donated were later discovered to be proceeds of crime.

The EFCC boss, who is also an ordained pastor, expressed concern over the increasing number of cases involving church leaders implicated in financial crimes, as well as allegations relating to contracts for church projects.

He warned “church workers against accepting suspicious donations and pursuing money through questionable means.”

Another church in ponzi scheme

Olukoyede also recalled a separate case involving “another church allegedly implicated in a Ponzi scheme, saying its leader initially resisted the commission’s intervention but eventually refunded a substantial amount after the EFCC threatened legal action.”

Names and details about the church and said ponzi scheme were also withheld.

He warned that the “commission would not spare anyone involved in financial crimes, regardless of their religious position or affiliation.”

The EFCC chairman further “cautioned church members against materialism, unhealthy competition and leadership struggles, saying such tendencies could expose religious institutions to financial misconduct.”

He also raised concerns about reports of individuals allegedly bribing their way into leadership positions within the RCCG.

Olukoyede urged pastors to investigate the sources of donations before accepting them, stressing the need to ensure that contributions to church projects were not proceeds of criminal activities.

Responding, Adeboye said the “RCCG would not protect anyone found to be involved in financial wrongdoing.”

He also urged “pastors in the church to maintain clean financial records” and ensure that their activities were free from corruption.

News Politics November 09, 2026 Tompolo’s PBAT Movement extends Tinubu campaign to 8 more states

The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, convened by prominent Niger Delta leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is expanding its nationwide mobilisation campaign, with plans to visit eight additional states between November 9 and 14 to consolidate grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The movement’s next phase of mobilisation will cover Enugu, Cross River, Bayelsa, Zamfara, Jigawa, Anambra, Kebbi and Abia states, extending its activities across the South-East, South-South and North-West regions.

According to the programme released by the movement, the exercise will begin on Monday, November 9, with separate engagements in Enugu and Cross River states.

The Enugu event is scheduled for 10am at Okpara Square, while the Cross River engagement will take place at 2pm at the Calabar Municipal Field.

The mobilisation team will move to Bayelsa State on Wednesday, November 11, for an event scheduled to hold at 10am at the Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.

On Thursday, November 12, the movement will visit Zamfara State for an 11am engagement before proceeding to Jigawa State for another programme scheduled for 2pm.

The campaign will continue on Friday, November 13, with engagements in Anambra and Kebbi states at 10am and 2pm respectively. The tour will conclude in Abia State on Saturday, November 14, with an engagement scheduled for 10am.

However, venues for the programmes in Zamfara, Jigawa, Anambra, Kebbi and Abia states are yet to be made public.

The latest exercise is part of the movement’s broader strategy to build a nationwide grassroots mobilisation structure capable of reaching Nigerians at the ward, local government and community levels.

The group said it had extended its activities to about 20 states of the federation, distributing more than 500 vehicles to support its operations and enhance the effectiveness of its coordinators nationwide.

According to the movement, the vehicles are expected to strengthen logistics, improve coordination and enable its representatives to reach communities, markets, neighbourhoods and other grassroots locations with the policies and programmes of the Tinubu administration.

The initiative builds on previous mobilisation activities through which the movement has sought to establish an extensive political network beyond conventional campaign rallies.

Its operational structure is anchored on state, local government and ward coordinators, who are expected to engage residents directly, communicate the President’s agenda and gather feedback from communities.

The movement is also focusing on publicising the policies and programmes of the Tinubu administration, particularly its economic reforms, infrastructure development, education initiatives, local government autonomy and other government interventions.

The National Coordinator of the movement, Sunday Asuku, has consistently stressed the importance of effective grassroots mobilisation, community engagement and feedback, urging coordinators at the state and local government levels to extend their activities to every ward and polling unit.

News November 08, 2026 High Expectations as Baba Ngelzarma Seeks Second Term as Miyetti Allah President

The President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Baba Othman Ngelzarma, has declared his intention to seek re-election for a second term, expressing confidence in his leadership experience and commitment to the growth and unity of the association.

Ngelzarma made his re-election ambition known through a campaign poster that has gone viral among members and supporters of the association, in which he presented his candidacy around the values of experience, unity, service and progress.

The MACBAN president, who is regarded as an ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is appealing to members of the association to renew their confidence in his leadership by voting for him in the forthcoming election.

His declaration has attracted solidarity messages and expressions of support from members and stakeholders who believe in his leadership and are rooting for his return for another term.

The election, scheduled for November 14, 2026, is expected to produce the next set of national executives who will steer the affairs of the association and represent the interests of cattle breeders across the country.

Ngelzarma's re-election bid comes at a time when the livestock sector continues to attract national attention, particularly around issues of pastoralism, livestock development, farmer-herder relations, security and the need for sustainable approaches to animal husbandry.

As the election draws closer, attention will be on the candidates and the plans they present to members, especially on how they intend to strengthen the association, promote the welfare of cattle breeders and contribute to efforts aimed at addressing challenges confronting the livestock industry.

For Ngelzarma, the November 14 election presents an opportunity to secure another mandate and continue the leadership journey he began as president of the association.