
APC rules out reviewing primary results as top stories emerge
The All Progressives Congress has closed the door on any review of its recent primary results, finalising its candidate list for the 2027 general elections. Former army generals have criticised the Federal Government following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, blaming authorities for worsening insecurity. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has released the names of successful applicants from its November 2025 recruitment test. An investigative panel revealed that crossdresser Bobrisky was kept in a soundproofed cell with special privileges during detention. Meanwhile, many Fulani settlers are leaving southern communities, citing ethnic profiling and insecurity.
What we know
- The All Progressives Congress has finalised its 2027 candidate list and will not review primary results, despite protests from aggrieved aspirants.
- Former army generals have blamed the Federal Government for failing to address insecurity after the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in captivity.
- The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board released successful applicant names from the November 2025 recruitment test.
- An investigative panel found that Bobrisky was detained in a soundproofed cell and given extraordinary privileges, including mobile phone access.
- Many Fulani settlers are abandoning communities in southern Nigeria due to alleged ethnic profiling and rising insecurity.