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By Muhammed Akindele The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Tuesday as the factional National Executive Committee (NEC) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announced the expulsion of three serving governors and several senior party leaders. At a meeting held at the PDP national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, the faction ratified the expulsion of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal. Also expelled were former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara; former Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George; and…

By Muhammed Akindele Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep shock and sadness over the reported killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, calling the incident a major security failure and a sign of terrorist resurgence in the country. Atiku’s reaction came in the middle of the conflicting accounts from the Nigerian military and claims by ISWAP that the senior officer was killed after being ambushed along Damboa Road in Borno State. ISWAP fighters on Friday, ambushed a military convoy transporting equipment along Wajiroko–Damboa Road, triggering a fierce gunfight between the terrorists, soldiers,…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has lambasted former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his comments at his 65th birthday celebration on Saturday. Obasanjo said during the ceremony that he had forgiven Fayose for abusing him in the past. He said: “You are not the best of my political children, but you have made achievements that must not be ignored. Even to get me to come here, you could not approach me directly. You sent Osita (Chidoka) to come and sound me out. When Osita, who also is a political child, came, I said, ‘Well, if he (Fayose) has sent you…

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to switch their attention to the 2025 Nations Cup after crashing out of the 2026 World Cup playoffs. It would be recalled that the team suffered a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in Morocco on Sunday after the extra time ended 1-1. The President charged the Eagles to put behind them the loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo and prepare for the African Cup of Nations, which will be held from January 2026 to February 2026 in Morocco. Tinubu said in a statement released by his Special Adviser on…

Says Release Was Not a Clearance By Muhammed Akindele The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was acquitted of sexual offences by the Court of Appeal. Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), made the clarification on Sunday, emphasizing that the circulating claims were “false, misleading, and capable of distorting public understanding of the judicial process.” His statement followed assertions by actor Yomi Fabiyi, who claimed on Friday, November 14, that Baba Ijesha had been released from prison because the Court of Appeal nullified all charges and…

By Muhammed Akindele The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several prominent members, including former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, over alleged anti-party activities. The decision was announced on Saturday during the party’s 2025 National Convention holding in Ibadan, Oyo State. Those expelled also include former PDP National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kamaldeen Ajibade, Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, and a number of other party chieftains. According to the announcement made at the convention ground, the expulsion was ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates in what party officials described as…

By Muhammed Akindele A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kaduna State, Oyaje Daniel, has come under intense criticism after a sexually suggestive comment he made on social media resurfaced and sparked public outrage. The controversial comment, posted on a Facebook page, appeared to sexualize Senior Secondary School (SS3) female students. The post has quickly attracted condemnation from some facebook users, who described it as inappropriate and harmful, especially coming from a corps member deployed to a secondary school environment. Following the backlash, a petition titled “Formal Complaint and Request for Disciplinary Action Against Serving Corps…

By Muhammed Akindele The youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s recent moves to facilitate the return of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, who is currently serving a jail term in the United Kingdom. In a statement on Thursday, the National President of Ohanaeze Youths, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, described the development as “heartwarming” and a sign of renewed national inclusiveness. He noted that several appeals made during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration yielded no tangible intervention. Okwu said the initiative by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has restored confidence among Igbo youths…

Reps Ask FG to Suspend WAEC’s Plan to Introduce CBT for 2026 WASSCE By Muhammed Akindele The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to immediately suspend plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Lawmakers warned that enforcing CBT at this stage could lead to mass failure, psychological distress, and other negative consequences for millions of students who lack access to basic digital learning tools. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved on Thursday by Kelechi Nwogu (PDP, Abia), who…

Peter Obi Reacts to Wike, Naval Officer Clash, Calls for National Reflection By Muhammed Akindele The former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has reacted to the recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, describing it as “a reflection of the growing institutional disorder” in Nigeria. In a statement shared on his official social media handles, Obi said the incident was a needless embarrassment that exposed deep cracks in the country’s governance culture and respect for institutional boundaries. “What should…