PDP Convention: Turaki Emerges As National Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its 2025 Elective National Convention at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan, which produced National officers of the party. The convention, attended by over 3,000 delegates from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marks a pivotal step toward party unity and renewal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proceedings, which commenced on November 15 and spanned into the early hours of November 16,...

PDP Expels FCT Minister Nyesom Wike , Others For Anti-Party Activities

In a move to restore unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, has expelled high-profile members Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), former Governor Ayo Fayose, Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, and several others. The decision which was ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates, underscores the party’s commitment to eradicating internal divisions and anti-party conduct that have...

National Inland Waterways Authority Boss Resigns

Ahead of Osun State governorship election in 2026, the  Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has  tendered his resignation. Oyebamiji confirmed his exit in a message on Friday night, explaining that the decision was in line with electoral regulations as he prepares to vie for the Osun State governorship in 2026. He said: “Yes, I have resigned in accordance with the electoral law to pursue my Osun 2026 governorship ambition”....

Former Anambra Governor Obiano Dismisses His Death Rumours 

The former Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Chief Willie Obiano, FCA, has reassured members of his family at home and in the diaspora, as well as his numerous friends, well-wishers, political associates and teeming supporters, that he is hale and hearty. He affirmed that, by the special grace of God, his health remains in excellent condition. In a statement signed by Sir Paul Nwosu PhD, he said, “It is regrettable that, in a desperate...

President Tinubu Reappoints Marwa As NDLEA Boss

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. This is contained in a Press Statement on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy). “Your reappointment is a vote of confidence in your onerous efforts to rid our country of the menace of drug trafficking and drug abuse. I urge...

Suspected Human Trafficker Arrested In Adamawa, Two Female Victims Rescued

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID), Yola, have arrested a 40-year-old Hamza Hammantukur Isa, resident of Bauchi Street, Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, has been arrested in connection with alleged human trafficking. A statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, stated that the arrest was made on 12th November 2025 by Operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Yola, based...

Troops Rescue 74 NYSC Members In Borno From Terrorists

No fewer than 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC have been rescued by the troops of the Joint Task Force, JTF, North East Operation Hadin Kai from a possible abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency expert, reported on X on Thursday that the incident occurred along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. Makama said he was informed by reliable sources that the corps members, 36 males and 38 females,...

Former EFCC Staff Faces Charges Of Stealing ₦22 million 

The hearing in the trial of Polycarp Andrew, a dismissed staff and former exhibit keeper of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has been adjourned till December 11, 2025. Andrew is facing six counts of criminal breach of trust after allegedly stealing over ₦22 million from exhibits under his custody while serving as an exhibit keeper. He was later arrested in Taraba State after absconding when investigations linked him to...

Government To Engage Retired To Fight Terrorists, Bandits

As part of a strategy to reclaim ungoverned spaces where the terrorists and bandits are hibernating, the federal government is making arrangements to engage military veterans for community policing tagged: “Reclaiming the Ungoverned Space for Economic Benefits Programme (RUSEB-P)”. Abubakar Badaru, Nigerian Defence Minister, made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday at a press briefing to mark the formal commencement of activities for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Celebration. Badaru said the new...

Presidency Identifies Causes Of Killings In North Central, Nigeria 

Land-grabbing, banditry, and illegal mining are said to be some of the reasons for the insecurity and communal crisis ravaging the North-Central region. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), Dr Abiodun Essiet made the disclosure while addressing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. She said their engagement with the media focused on insecurity. The SA, who was flanked by her counterparts from the North-west, South-east, and South-west zones,...

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