Sadisu Mahmud Buba, popularly known as Al’ajabi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in Kaduna State, has continued to attract public attention following revelations surrounding his real age.

Recent reports identified the politician, also known as “Abin Al-Ajabin Zazzau,” as being 30 years old after he reportedly disclosed his age during the party’s screening exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a recent interview with the BBC, Al’ajabi stated that he was above 25 years old, the constitutional minimum age required to contest for a seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives.

However, a National Identification Number (NIN) slip and an international passport reportedly seen by our correspondent indicate that he was born on August 27, 2010, meaning he would turn 16 in August 2026.

The conflicting age claims have since sparked reactions on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the authenticity of the documents and the eligibility of the APC aspirant.

Al’ajabi had earlier gone viral after appearing at the APC screening venue, where his youthful appearance drew nationwide attention.

CONCLUSION

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official clarification from Al’ajabi or the APC regarding the discrepancy surrounding his age.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Ms. Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as the Director-General /Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) and the members of the Governing Council for an initial term of four (4) years.

In a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, the appointment, which takes effect from April 18, 2026, is in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 (1) and (3) of the National Centre for Women Development (Amendment) Act, 2023.

President Tinubu also approved the constitution of the members of the Governing Council of the Centre as follows:

. Princess Joan Jummai Idonije, Chairman; Governing Council.

Other members are:

. Ms. Lois Auta,

. Hon. Jamila Sarki,

. Aisha Baiyee,

. Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, and

. Hon. Princess Anne Agom-Eze.

While congratulating the Director-General and members of the Governing Council on their appointments, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extended his best wishes to them.

The report of the appointment has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:

Zino Tips commended the president’s move:  “The appointment of Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as Director General of the MBNCWD signifies a continued focus on institutional leadership within the women’s development sector. Governed by the 2023 Amendment Act, this four-year term alongside the newly constituted Governing Council led by Princess Joan Jummai Idonije will be instrumental in executing federal gender empowerment and research mandates.” 

Aonation said it was an appointment period in the country: “Another political appointment season, hoping competence actually comes first this time.”

Joendrick commented on Tinubu’s absence from the country: “I still don’t understand the use of Shettima in Nigeria because I still remember each time Buhari is not in Nigeria, Osibanjo was in charge, but the reverse is the case in the Tinubu regime. Why?” 

Photizo Resources commented: “She’s coming to share a few sewing machines, kitchen utensils, rice, abada, etc.”

Private depot owners are lowering fuel prices despite international crude oil prices remain high, sparking renewed competition in the downstream petroleum market, according to Legit.

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) are trading at between $102 and $107 per barrel, placing upward pressure on refined products prices globally and influencing the movement of petrol and diesel in Nigeria despite an improved supply outlook domestically.

Despite available refining capacity locally with the Dangote Refinery’s operationality, Nigerian depot prices continue to incorporate a mix of global crude oil trends and domestic supply conditions.

The prices of petroleum products such as premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and automotive gas oil (AGO), also called diesel, have been witnessing fluctuations across depots with a sharp decline in several key locations.

Diesel prices drop sharply across depots

Data obtained from depotdata from depots across Nigeria as of May 12, 2026, a noticeable drop in AGO prices is observed across depots in Lagos, Warri, and Port Harcourt.

In Lagos, both Rain Oil Limited and AA Rano saw diesel prices drop by 50 per litre, or 2.65%, to N1,840 from N1,890 on May 11, demonstrating widespread downward movement in the area.

Similar downward trends were seen in Warri where First Fortune recorded a 33 reduction to N1,855 from N1,888 per litre on May 11. Danmarna’s AGO price reduced from N1,890 to N1,855 on the same date, translating to a 35 loss per litre.

The drop in prices was more subtle in Port Harcourt, where Bulk Strategic dropped prices by 10 to N1,895 from N1,905 per litre and Sigmund saw AGO prices dip from N1,910 to N1,890 per litre.

This indicates that current fuel price movements are determined by readily available diesel supply and competitive depot pricing policies, not global crude oil trends.

Petrol prices ease across key depots

The price of petrol (PMS) also saw downward price adjustments in depots across the nation.

Petrol price changes

• Dangote refinery drops PMS price from N1,283 to N1,281.
• Nipco Plc drops PMS price from N1,285 to N1,280 in Apapa.
• Matrix Energy drops PMS price from N1,225 to N1,223 in Port Harcourt and from N1,285 to N1,280 in Warri.
• SIGMUND drops PMS price from N1,234 to N1,225.
• Pinnacle oil and Gas drops PMS price from N1,316 to N1,280.
• Masters energy drops PMS price from N1,320 to N1,305.
• Rain oil Limited drops PMS price from N1,300 to N1,290.
• Sahara drops PMS price from N1,295 to N1,294.
• Bulk Strategic terminal drops PMS price from N1,324 to N1,315.
• SOROMAN drops PMS price from N1,325 to N1,300.

This price drop has occurred despite strong performance in global crude oil benchmarks, with Brent and WTI exceeding $100 per barrel owing to global supply concerns.