The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a request by an activist, Mr. Emorioloye Owolemi, to inquire into the academic qualifications of Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, according to Daily Post.

Justices Binta Nyako granted the permission while ruling in an ex-parte application brought before her by the social crusader, Owolemi.

Owolemi had approached the court seeking an order granting him permission to inquire into the Secondary School Certificate said to have been issued to the minister by the West African Examination Council, WAEC.

The activist predicated his request on the ground that there were discrepancies in the minister’s academic claims.

However, in another development, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday refused a similar request by the activist to inquire into the discharge certificate said to have been issued to the minister by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.

The activist through his lead counsel, Mr Philemon Yakubu, SAN, had argued a motion ex-parte brought pursuant to Order 34 of the Federal High Court Civil Rules 2019, and sections 1, 20 and 21 of the Freedom of Information Act , 2011, to seek for permission to inquire into the legality or otherwise of the minister’s NYSC discharge certificate.

Specifically the activist applied for an order of mandamus to compel the National Youth Service Corps to supply to him, the information he requested in his letter of November 17, 2025, regarding the discharge certificate of the Minister of Interior in the custody of the organization.

Among others, the applicant also wanted the NYSC to supply him monthly clearance records, where the minister served before his alleged abscondment, bank account details, and financial information submitted by Tunji-Ojo all through his 2006 NYSC service, and all monthly allowance payment logs, including dates, amounts, bank schedule and the account to which payments were made.

Others are official NYSC documentation detailing the date, nature and status of the minister’s alleged abscondment and all internal memos, queries, disciplinary reports or correspondences issued in relation to the alleged abscondment as well as registration, posting, deployment and service documents associated with the minister’s 2006 service year.

However, Justice Abdulmalik, after taking the argument on the ex parte application, declined to grant the request.

The judge held that the applicant did not indicate that he was acting in the public interest as required by law.

Speaking with newsmen after the court ruling, Philemon Yakubu, SAN, said that he will consult with his client to determine the next line of action.

He said that his client desires to ensure transparency, accountability and probity among the public office holders in the country.

FCT, Abuja – The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of ordering his arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Legit.ng reports that security operatives attempted to arrest El-Rufai on Thursday, February 12, 2026, upon arrival from Cairo, Egypt. The former governor claimed that Ribadu personally ordered the DSS to arrest him The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alleged that the NSA’s phone was tapped. He claimed that those who tapped Ribadu’s phone heard him directing security operatives to detain him.

“The NSA’s call was tapped. They do that to our calls too, and we heard him saying they should arrest me” He stated this while speaking on Friday, February 13, 2026, in an interview with Arise Television.

Reactions as El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of orering his arrest

@de_generalnoni

This is serious indictment. You mean you support a man’s phone being häcked! In saner climes- He will be picked up after this interview— He must provide that person! 

@zeesol16

They tapped the phone of the NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER, and you’re proud to say this online? If we’re a serious people, he won’t finish that interview before he’ll picked.

@abuagoody

El Rufai is very manipulative… See how he is trying to confuse the NSA Nuhu Ribadu by saying someone tapped his phone. That’s a way of diversion to turn Ribadu against his aides.

@niyiofficial

This is a very careless conversation from this El-Rufai guy, unfortunately Charles failed to make him see this. When you talk too much, chances are that you’ll run into problems. No wonder he was rejected by the Senate on security grounds. 

@Hemperorhush

El rufia needs to produce who tapped the phone of our national security adviser, this is a threat to our national security and shouldn’t be taken lightly. 

@AkpusughSughnen

They tapped phone just to hear a conversation. They are only testing the mic, their plans for online transmission of results is no joke. I now see why they were calling for only online system without manual process. We go use the two, just in case someone try to play games. 

@amusbay1

Hun! You know who tapped NSA phone number and revealed the information to you ? Serious indictment . But This man can lies for Africa! 

NSA Nuhu Ribadu gave the order for me to be abducted. Someone tap Ribadu's phone and informed us of his plan to abduct me.

– Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai pic.twitter.com/5ZePIDAefj

— Nigerian Affairs Journal (@NigAffairs) February 13, 2026

Attacks by suspected terrorists may not be abating anytime soon as the hoodlums have started circulating warning letters to several communities in Kwara State.

Saturday PUNCH gathered that in the last six days, they had sent letters to four different communities, threatening to strike at any time.

Our correspondents learnt that on Thursday, a letter was dropped in Ira, a community linking Inaja and Aho towns in Oyun Local Government Area.

The terrorists had earlier sent a threat letter to Dunshigogo community in Kaiama LGA, a few days after the February 3 attack on Woro town, which left over 176 people dead and 38 abducted.

Residents flee after threat letter

Our correspondents gathered that residents of Ira, Inaja and Aho had started leaving their homes over the threat letters by the suspected terrorists.

A copy of one of the letters was signed by “The Writer (SANUFH).”

It read, “This message is from Nigeria Terrorist Association, NTA. Our motor: we kill, we kidnapping, and destroying. No town or place that is scared us to destroy… We search and gaddering information before we rade. We heared about this town Ira, you people strong, and have many powerful man to face our organisation. Be ready for us at any time any date, noting concern us about your oracle or powerful we left kaiama we move to Ira, Inaja, Aho and town around.”

The content of the letter, including grammar and structure, is retained for accuracy. The authenticity of the letter has not been ascertained by Saturday PUNCH.

Ira, a border town adjoining Ilemona, the headquarters of Oyun LGA, lies along a corridor linking several rural settlements considered vulnerable due to their proximity to forest belts.

A traditional chief in Ira, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to safety concerns, said the letter was dropped at a motorcycle park near the central mosque.

“The letter was seen around 2:30pm to 3pm. Two suspects on a bike dropped it at the okada riders’ park close to Ira Central Mosque. Initially, the riders thought it was a mistake and kept it for the men, but after reading it, they quickly took it to the king’s palace.

“Once the letter reached Kabiyesi, he informed security agencies. Around 5pm, DSS and police officers visited Inaja, Ira and Aho. Soldiers, police and NSCDC personnel are now patrolling the area,” he said.

The chief added that despite the security presence, fear had gripped the communities, prompting some residents to relocate temporarily.

“This is the first time we are witnessing something like this. People are afraid. Some have left for nearby towns because we don’t know what is coming. Our vigilantes are currently in Ilorin for forest guard training. We want the government to release them to return home to address this threat,” he said.

Monarch seeks intervention

The Oninaja of Inaja, Oba Wahab Oyetoro, told Saturday PUNCH that the letter heightened tension and forced some residents to flee.

“The letter was found in Ira on Thursday, and Oyun Local Government Chairman immediately called a security meeting of all traditional rulers to inform them and map out strategies to protect ourselves and our subjects. People are scared because of the massacre in Kaiama. Some residents have already left town to seek refuge in Offa and other neighbouring communities,” he said.

The monarch added that security agents, supported by vigilantes, had commenced patrols in the communities.

Speaking on the matter, the National Secretary of the Ira Descendants Union, Yekini Olarewaju, said the community had reached out to the government and security agencies for urgent intervention.

Describing the mood in the community, he said fear had gripped residents and disrupted normal activities.