Today’s Headlines: You stood with us in difficult times; we’ll stand with you, Kwara Govt Drops 18 Criminal Charges against Saraki, Ahmed, Add Two New Charges

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged the state’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying the people are ready to reciprocate the President’s support during their challenging moments.

Fubara said Rivers State had not forgotten Tinubu’s intervention and support during the political crisis that rocked the state, assuring him of their backing as he seeks a renewed mandate.

The governor disclosed this in a statement posted on his X platform on Saturday after welcoming Tinubu to Rivers State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South presidential campaign rally.

He expressed appreciation to the President for his intervention and commitment to restoring peace, stability and development in the state.

The Kwara State Government has filed an amendment to its 20-count charge against two former governors of the state, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and Alhaji Abdulfatai Ahmed, over the 2018 Offa bank robbery case.

The government, however, dropped 18 of the original charges while retaining only two, and adding two new charges.

In the amended charge sheet with Charge Number: KWS/114C/2026 signed by the State Attorney General, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman (SAN), which was sighted by THISDAY on Friday, the government reduced the total number of charges to four.

In the new charge sheet, counts 1 and 2, accused Saraki, Ahmed, Yusuf Abdulwahab and Alabi Olalekan of “conspiring to belong to gang of thieves” and “belonging to gang of thieves”.

Ogun to convert 6,000 Amotekun, So-Safe personnel to state police — Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said the state is ready for the establishment of its own police force, disclosing that more than 6,000 personnel of the Ogun State Security Network, known as Amotekun, and the So-Safe Corps are available to provide the manpower for the proposed outfit.

Abiodun said his administration had laid a solid foundation for state policing through the establishment of community-based security structures, noting that the existing personnel and operational experience of the two outfits would facilitate the transition.

The governor spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of Ereke Day in Ikenne, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, where he described the Ogun State House of Assembly’s approval of the establishment of state police as a significant step towards strengthening security and protecting lives and property.

The AUG Foundation Founder was honoured with the Leadership Excellence and Social Impact Award 2026 at the 16th Peace Achievers International Awards in Abuja.

Mallam Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, popularly known by his traditional titles, Dan Isan Gusau and Magayakin Tsafe, has received the Leadership Excellence and Social Impact Award 2026 at the 16th Peace Achievers International Awards held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

The prestigious recognition was presented on Saturday, November 7, 2026, during the 16th edition of the Peace Achievers International Awards Night, which brought together prominent personalities, public office holders, business leaders, entrepreneurs, humanitarian advocates and other distinguished stakeholders to celebrate excellence and outstanding contributions to society.

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