The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) have accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of coordinating political interference in student leadership.

According to Olushola Oladoja-led NANS, in a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, Ariku and activist-cum-politician, Omoyele Sowore, are sponsoring factionalism within the student body.

“It has come to our attention that certain elements, acting under the influence and sponsorship of former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and Mr Omoyele Sowore, are actively involved in sowing seeds of discord within NANS,” the statement read.

The student bodies threatened to mobilise nationwide protests against the accused politician if such meddling continues.

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The development comes on the heels of a recent emergence of a factional NANS President, Atiku Isah, and his allegation of assault and abduction against Seyi, President Bola Tinubu’s son.

Isah claimed that Seyi offered him N100m during a meeting in Lagos to promote Tinubu. He said he declined the offer because he couldn’t endorse a President who had failed to deliver on his campaign promises.

NANS accuses Isah of collecting bribes

But, NANS accused Isah of receiving funds to destabilise the association and falsely claim its presidency.

“We are aware of recent clandestine meetings between Atiku and his cousin, Isah, aimed at infiltrating and destabilising the student movement.”

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“Let it be known that NANS is not and will never be an appendage of any political party or personality,” the statement read.

The student union asked the former President to “call his associates to order or risk being declared persona non grata across Nigerian campuses.”

In the same vein, NAPS President, Eshiofune Paul-Oghayan, described Isah’s claims as “fabricated and politically mischievous.”

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Paul-Oghayan described Seyi as “a strategic bridge between Nigerian youths and the state,” and not a political manipulator as alleged.

“Seyi Tinubu has not interfered in student leadership nor directed anyone to act on his behalf. This coordinated attempt to malign his character is unacceptable and cannot be allowed to stand,” the NAPC President said in a statement in Kaduna on Friday.

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the sudden d3ath of an 80-year-old Colombian national, Quesada Vanegas Ricardo Alfonso, whose lifeless body was discovered at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Festac Town.  According to a police sources, a distress call was received on May 1, 2025, alerting authorities to the discovery of the deceased at around 3:45 p.m. in his hotel room (No. C85) on the 8th floor of the hotel.  The police team, including homicide detectives, was dispatched to the scene to examine the situation.  Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had been staying at the hotel for more than four months before his d8ath. No signs of violence or foul play were found on his body.  The corpse was evacuated and transported to Mainland General Hospital morgue in Yaba, where it has been preserved for autopsy. The coroners inquest and other necessary procedures have been initiated, with the investigation ongoing, a source told security analyst, Zagazola Makama.  “Furthermore, some hotel management staff were briefly taken into custody for failing to maintain proper records of their guests. They have since been released as part of the investigation.  The police assured that thorough investigation will continue to determine the cause of death.   The post 80-year-old Colombian national found d3ad in Lagos hotel room appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

The apex Igbo socio-political group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared that Minister of Works David Umahi has outperformed top Southeast political figures like Peter Obi and Hope Uzodimma in advancing the region’s development.

In a statement signed by the group’s Deputy President General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and National Spokesperson, Thompson Ohia, Ohanaeze said it had reviewed the track records of various Southeast leaders, and Umahi came out on top.

“The findings from this comprehensive analysis present an irrefutable case that Senator Dave Umahi’s leadership distinguishes itself above all others, particularly in contrast to Mr. Peter Obi and Governor Hope Uzodimma,” the statement read.

According to the group, Umahi’s infrastructural strides and negotiation power as former Chairman of the Southeast Governors’ Forum have significantly boosted the region’s profile, including upgrades to the Enugu International Airport and the establishment of a second international airport in Abakaliki.

Ohanaeze also hailed Umahi’s current role as Minister of Works, pointing to what it called “revolutionary” infrastructure projects under his watch across the region.

But the group didn’t stop there — it went on to throw its full weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, declaring that Umahi has now been appointed its Igbo National Political Leader to help mobilize support.

“As President Tinubu approaches the two-year milestone of his presidency on May 29, 2027, Ohanaeze Ndigbo conveys our unwavering assurance that Senator Dave Umahi is the singular, trusted political leader of the Southeast,” the group said.