South-East Leaders Split Over Ekweremadu Transfer Plan
Leaders of major South-East socio-political groups have expressed divergent views over the Federal Government’s move to transfer former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, from a United Kingdom correctional facility to a Nigerian custodial centre. The initiative followed high-level diplomatic engagements between Nigerian and UK officials over Ekweremadu’s continued imprisonment. Ekweremadu, convicted in the UK…
Wike’s Expulsion Deepens PDP Crisis As Govs Revolt
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was thrown into deeper turmoil on Saturday following the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and 10 other senior figures over alleged anti-party activities. The decision was reached during the PDP’s 20th National Convention held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State. Others…
PDP Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu At Ibadan Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday announced the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the party’s suspended National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose. The decision was formally disclosed during the party’s national convention holding in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Party officials informed delegates…
DSS Rearrests Ansaru Terrorist Who Escaped During Kuje Jailbreak
The Department of State Services, DSS, has rearrested a wanted Ansaru terrorist, Abdulazeez Obadaki, who escaped during the 2022 attack on Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. Obadaki was among the 879 inmates who fled the facility after a coordinated assault linked to Islamic State-affiliated militants. He is alleged to have masterminded several violent incidents, including…
JOHESU Commence Nationwide Strike, Caution Govt Against Intimidation
Health workers across Nigeria on Saturday commenced an indefinite nationwide strike, warning the government against any form of intimidation or victimisation during the industrial action. The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations declared the strike on Friday following what they described as prolonged government failure to implement agreed welfare…
Wike Clash Sparks Divided Reactions Over Call For Sanctions
Allies of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and a coalition of retired military officers on Friday issued sharply contrasting positions on whether a naval officer, Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, should face disciplinary action following his confrontation with the minister at a disputed Abuja land. The disagreement stems from a clash on Tuesday between Wike…
Obiano Confirms He Is Alive, Dismiss Death Rumours
Former Anambra State governor Willie Obiano on Friday dismissed widespread rumours circulating on social media claiming he had died, insisting he remained in good health. Obiano refuted the claims in a statement posted on his Facebook page, where he assured supporters and the general public of his wellbeing. The former governor said: “My beloved Ndi…
Appeal Court Clears Baba Ijesha As Actor Regains Freedom
Famous Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was on Friday released from prison after more than three years in custody over allegations of sexual assault. His release on November 14, 2025 followed a ruling of the Appeal Court, which cleared him of charges relating to the alleged defilement of a minor. The…
Federal Fire Service Launches National Fire Safety Awareness Drive
The Federal Fire Service Zone F in Osun State has announced the 2025 National Fire Safety Week, scheduled to run from November 17 to 21, 2025 with the theme, “Building a Culture of Fire Safety Across Nigeria: Overcoming the ‘Not My Portion’ Mentality.” During the flag-off ceremony, officials said the initiative aims to strengthen public…
Osun POWA Launches Empowerment Scheme For Police Widows
The wife of the Osun State Commissioner of Police and Chairperson of the Police Officers Wives Association, POWA, Osun State chapter, Mrs Kangyang Ibrahim Goran has described the empowerment of police widows as a programme designed to recognise the sacrifices made by the women whose husbands died while serving the nation. She also described it…
