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Mutfwang: Atiku’s Aide Bwala Criticizes Verdict on Plateau Governor’s Sack Over Disobedience of Court Order

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November 21, 2023

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Daniel Bwala, an aide to Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the verdict of an Appellate Court that led to the removal of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State.

Bwala, airing his grievances on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Monday, highlighted his concerns about the unusual circumstance where an election is invalidated on the grounds that a court order was disobeyed.

Recall that in September, the Plateau State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal affirmed the election of Mutfwang but two months later, an appellate court on Sunday sacked the PDP governor.

The court held that the party violated the court order that a valid congress be conducted in the 17 local government areas of that state.

However, Bwala argued that an election should not be invalidated because of a court order on party congresses.

According to him, “If you look at the grounds in section 134, disobedience to court order was not there. Now, the court can say disobedience to court order was a consequence of not conducting the primary.

“Even if they don’t conduct the primary, it is pre-election but it is more of the disobedience of the court order.”

He urged the people of Plateau to be hopeful “because our eyes are now fixated on Ebonyi because if this goes this way, then we have every reason to believe that it will go in the favour of PDP.”

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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Coach, Madugu Opens Up on Players’ Selection, Tactics Ahead of Crucial Zambia Clash

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July 31, 2026

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Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has defended his player selection and tactical decisions ahead of Nigeria’s crucial Group C encounter against Zambia at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The ten time African champions are under pressure following their disappointing 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening match.

The outcome of that has intensified scrutiny of the coaching crew’s team selection and tactical approach.

Speaking during his pre-match press conference on Friday, Madugu insisted that every selection is based on players’ performances in training, tactical requirements and the specific demands of each opponent.

“We have very versatile players in this team. Every player selected is chosen for a reason,” Madugu said.

“The choices we make are based on what we observe in training, the physical condition of the players and the tactical plan for each game. We take full responsibility for every decision.”

The coach acknowledged the disappointment of the opening defeat but maintained that Nigeria still controls its destiny in the competition.

“We still have our fate in our hands. We have corrected the mistakes from the last game and we are fully focused on the challenge against Zambia,” he added.

Madugu also revealed that the technical crew has worked on tactical adjustments aimed at improving the team’s defensive organisation and attacking efficiency ahead of the must-win fixture.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Uchenna Kanu expressed confidence that the squad has moved on from the setback against Malawi.

Nnadozie urged Nigerians to continue supporting the team, insisting the players remain united and determined to bounce back, while Kanu said the atmosphere in camp remains positive despite the opening loss.

Nigeria face a formidable Zambia side that began their campaign with an emphatic 6-0 victory over Egypt.

Victory for the Super Falcons would revive their hopes of reaching the knockout stage, while another defeat would leave their qualification chances hanging by a thread.

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H1 2026: Mutual Benefits Assurance Records 15.5% Asset Expansion to ₦204bn

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July 31, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s retail insurance giant, Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has reported 2.57 percent growth in Insurance Revenue to ₦42.25 billion up from ₦41.20 billion in H1 2025.

According to the group’s unaudited financial statements, released on the floor of Nigerian Exchange Plc, Total Assets appreciated by 15.46% to ₦204.00 billion as of June 30, 2026 when compared to ₦176.68 billion at year-end December 2025.

Also, its Shareholders’ Funds grew to ₦72.32 billion as against ₦65.00 billion reported in December 2025, this indicating 11.25% growth

The company’s net income from reinsurance contracts held turned around significantly to ₦3.25 billion, reversing a net expense of ₦3.73 billion recorded in the same period last year.

The company reported a net profit of ₦3.51 billion for H1 2026, down 40.48% from ₦5.90 billion in H1 2025.

The underwriter’s total assets crossed the ₦200 billion mark, driven largely by a 50.10% rise in reinsurance contract assets, which reached ₦22.49 billion (up from ₦14.98 billion in December 2025).

Total liabilities stood at ₦117.98 billion, representing a 10.31% expansion from ₦106.95 billion recorded at the end of fiscal year 2025.

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