Morning Recap: APC shuts door on review of primary results, ex-generals blame FG for former Army spokesman’s death, other top stories

Nigeria's ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has closed the door on any review of its recently concluded primaries for the 2027 general elections. Despite numerous petitions and protests from disgruntled aspirants nationwide, the party has finalized its candidate list, signaling a firm stance against revisiting the primary outcomes. Sources indicate the party has completed its review of submitted results and is preparing to submit the names of successful candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.

In a somber development, former Nigerian army generals have voiced strong condemnation of the Federal Government's handling of national security following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar. Abubakar, a former spokesman for the Nigerian Army, was abducted by bandits in Katsina State and later died in their custody. The generals described his death as a stark illustration of the government's failure to curb the escalating insecurity plaguing the country.

President Bola Tinubu expressed his sorrow over Abubakar's demise. Meanwhile, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has announced the names of individuals who successfully passed the November 2025 Online Computer-Based Test for recruitment. This announcement was made by the board's secretary, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril.

Further reports highlight an independent investigation into the detention conditions of popular crossdresser Okuneye Olanrewaju, known as Bobrisky. The panel revealed that Bobrisky was held in a soundproof cell and allegedly enjoyed extraordinary privileges, including access to mobile phones across two detention centers in Lagos. Separately, many Fulani settlers are reportedly leaving their long-standing communities in southern Nigeria, citing concerns over ethnic profiling and worsening insecurity.