Nigeria, April 21 -- Hello and welcome! In today's trending news stories;

1. Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former political adviser to President Tinubu, has become a vocal critic of the administration. He warned that the North will no longer vote blindly in 2027.

Speaking in Zaria, he said that northerners demand accountability and clear plans from any presidential hopeful. He criticized the government's failure to address northern insecurity and poverty, claiming disillusionment is widespread.

His remarks, made public via a viral video, have drawn sharp responses. The APC dismissed them as personal and politically biased, citing his family ties to the opposition.

Presidency officials, including Bayo Onanuga, accused him of "flirting with th...