He is also backing Atiku's presidential bid.

The freed persons include a nursing mother and her baby.

The government also said it has extended the traffic diversion in place at Muritala Mohammed Way, Yaba to February 28.

New dates will however be communicated in due time.

Wike also accused the NDDC of not knowing the priorities of the people but foisting needless projects on the people.

He made his final competitive appearance during Wales' World Cup group stage fixture with England on November 29.

Wike says he cannot join the PDP Presidential campaign to tell lies.

Aggrieved students had blocked the school gate and the Sango-Poly junction, consequently causing gridlock in the entire axis.

Also to be inaugurated are 2,300 housing units as well as the newly built Police Clinic all in Damaturu the state capital.

If Senator Binani wins, she becomes the first female elected governor in Nigeria.