Fuji music star Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM1) has formally submitted the required genealogical data form to the Fusengbuwa ruling house, the lineage next in line to produce the Awujale of Ijebu Ode.

Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, confirmed the submission to The PUNCH on Wednesday, stating that the family has called for an emergency meeting on Thursday at Ile Nla to discuss Ayinde’s aspiration.

Awujale stool became vacant in July following the death of 91-year-old Oba Sikiru Adetona.

“The essence of filling the royal lineage data form, where contenders trace their genealogy back seven generations to establish their membership in the Fusengbuwa ruling house, is to prevent outsiders from claiming the throne,” Owoyemi said.

He added that once a contender is confirmed as a member of the ruling house, they can then apply for the expression of interest form.

Although the official collection of forms closed on Friday, December 5, the family granted Ayinde an additional five days, which lapsed on Wednesday, December 10.

“Yes, he has sent someone to submit his form, and the family will meet on Thursday to discuss the nomination issues,” Owoyemi said.

Ayinde, who already holds the traditional title of Olori Omooba of Ijebu land (a title of prince consort or ranking prince), is known to be traditionally associated with the Fidipote ruling house. His decision to contest through the Jadiara unit of the Fusengbuwa ruling house has surprised many.

His submitted form reportedly indicates his descent from the Setejoye family unit of the Jadiara ruling house, through his father, Adisa Adesanya Anifowoshe.

Despite the submission, two key family heads have publicly disputed KWAM1’s claimed lineage, creating a major hurdle for his application.

The Chairman of the Jadiara ruling house, Otunba Akinola Odedina, has disputed Ayinde’s claim.

In a letter circulating online, Odedina said, “I can say categorically that Wasiu has no genealogical lineage to Jadiara Royal House.

The Chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House may have given him a nomination form, expecting him to authenticate his roots. We have waited for him to present his documents to prove his linkage to Jadiara Royal House. He is yet to show up.”

Similarly, the Chairman of the Bubiade royal family, Alhaji O. B. Yusuf, said neither Ayinde nor his father is related to the family.

Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shi’ite, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has accused the United States of creating Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Speaking in a trending video, El-Zakzaky said the US is funding the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and ISIS.

While noting that politicians in government are responsible for insecurity in Nigeria, the Islamic leader wondered how cattle rearers suddenly acquired weapons and armoured vehicles in the bushes.

He said: “The Insecurity Problem in Nigeria was created by politicians in power and If they want to stop it today, they would because they are the ones who engineered it.

“How come those people who are known to be cattle rearers have guns in the bush? How come those people they call bandits have armoured vehicles in the bushes and they call them terrorists?

“Where did this tankers comes from? From the earth or they moved through? Everybody knows that authorities are behind this insecurity, if they want to stop it today, they can stop it.

”By inviting the US which we know very clearly that they are behind all these insecurity, US created Boko Haram, US is funding Boko Haram, US created ISWAP, they created ISIS, and they confessed it openly.

“They said that they would use terrorism to conquer Africa, now you expect them to bring the remedy to what they caused, what do you expect? Mass killings of people.

“They will come to steal our resources, you will see them where there is gold, oil, gas, and other security resources. That is why you will see them protecting Christians in Zamfara and Katsina.”

The Police Service Commission in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force has announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 nationwide recruitment exercise. The initiative aims to recruit 50,000 new police constables and specialists as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve policing across the country.

According to the commission, the application portal will open on 15 December 2025 and will close on 25 January 2026. All applications are to be submitted online through the official recruitment portal, and the process is completely free.

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a valid National Identification Number. Candidates are expected to be physically, medically, and mentally fit, with no criminal record or financial misconduct. For the General Duty category, applicants must have a minimum of five O Level credits, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings. Specialist applicants are required to present at least four O Level credits along with relevant trade certificates and a minimum of three years of practical experience.

The age requirement for General Duty applicants is between 18 and 25 years, while specialist applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old. Male candidates must have a minimum height of 1.67 meters, and female candidates must measure at least 1.64 meters. Female applicants must not be pregnant during the recruitment or training period.

Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of their First School Leaving Certificate, O Level results, birth certificate or age declaration, certificate of state or local government origin, NIN slip, passport photograph, and any trade or professional certificates necessary for specialist positions.

To apply, candidates should visit the official portal at www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng, create an account with a valid email address and phone number, fill in their personal and educational information, upload the required documents, submit the form, and print the confirmation slip for screening.

After the application phase, shortlisted candidates will be invited for physical screening, medical examinations, and document verification. Only applicants who meet all requirements will advance to the final selection and training stages.

The Police Service Commission reiterated its commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process in order to build a more professional and effective police force.