National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and founder of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, held a private meeting with the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, in Abuja, on Thursday.

Details of the meeting were unknown but Kwankwaso confirmed that it held at his Abuja residence.

“It was a pleasure to receive my dear friend, His Excellency Rauf Aregbesola, former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the ADC, this evening at my residence in Abuja,” Kwankwaso wrote.

The meeting comes just days after the Kwankwasiyya movement hinted at ongoing discussions with both the ADC and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over possible political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.

Kwankwaso, who has remained a dominant figure in northern politics, is believed to be exploring new alliances following internal strains within the NNPP and speculation about his next political move.

Aregbesola, a former minister of interior and influential figure in southwestern politics, represents a key link between Kwankwaso’s northern base and potential southern allies.

His role as ADC’s national secretary adds weight to speculation that the two parties may be considering a broader coalition.

Political observers say the Abuja meeting underscores Kwankwaso’s strategy of building bridges across party lines, especially as Kwankwasiyya leaders openly discuss realignment with ADC and NDC.

While neither Kwankwaso nor Aregbesola disclosed details of their discussions, the timing of the meeting is seen as significant

In a video address to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Abbas Araghchi slammed the “calculated, phased assault” on an elementary school “in the city of Minab, south of Iran, where more than 175 students and teachers were slaughtered in cold blood”.

The attack happened on February 28, the day the United States and Israel launched the war with attacks across Iran, with Tehran in turn striking targets in Israel and Gulf nations.

A US Tomahawk cruise missile hit the school due to a targeting mistake, according to the preliminary findings of a US military investigation reported by The New York Times.

The Times said the US military was bombing an adjacent Iranian base of which the school building was formerly a part and target coordinates were set using outdated data.

President Donald Trump intially suggested that Iran itself may have been responsible — despite Iran not having Tomahawk missiles.

Speaking during an urgent council debate focused on the February 28 strike, Araghchi stressed that “at a time when the American-Israeli aggressors, in their own assertions, possess the most advanced technologies, and the highest-precision military and data systems, no one can believe that the attack on the school was anything other than deliberate and intentional”.

The strike, he said, “was a war crime and a crime against humanity, one that demands unequivocal condemnation by all and unambiguous accountability for the culprits”

“This atrocity cannot be justified, cannot be concealed, and must not be met with silence and indifference,” the minister said.

The attack, he insisted, “was not a mere ‘incident’ nor a ‘miscalculation’.”

“The United States’ contradictory remarks aimed at justifying their crime could not, in any manner, elude their responsibility,” he said.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is expected to wear an arm guard upon his return following surgery for a fracture.

The 27-year-old forward suffered a hand fracture following a collision with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté during their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash last week.

Following the incident, Osimhen underwent surgery earlier this week, with his recovery projected to take about six weeks. While he is expected to return to the pitch towards the end of the season, he may need to wear special protective gear on the arm.

Turkish journalist Arda Özkurt revealed this via Winner Galatasary

“If Victor Osimhen’s treatment process progresses as planned, he can wear the jersey with a special protective splint if needed,” Özkurt was quoted.

The striker already wears a protective mask on his eyes, which has become symbolic following a cheekbone surgery in 2021. This specialised device is designed to immobilise the forearm and wrist to support the bone during the healing process. It reduces pain and prevents further damage by restricting unnecessary movement, typically featuring adjustable straps for compression and breathable padding for comfort.

Turkish media reports suggest the Super Eagles striker could return in time for the Istanbul derby against Fenerbahçe on April 26 at the earliest, depending on the progress of his rehabilitation. If he returns later than expected, he would likely feature only in the final two league matches—against Antalyaspor at home and Kasımpaşa away.

Osimhen will also hope the club progresses to the final of the Turkish Cup, where they are currently in the quarter-finals with a match-up against Gençlerbirliği.

The forward has tallied 19 goals and seven assists in 29 appearances this season, powering Galatasaray to a four-point advantage in the league, while also contributing seven goals and three assists in 10 UEFA Champions League games before their exit.