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The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Turaki arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library with senior party leaders, including former Niger State Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu, former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang and other members of the party hierarchy, and was re

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged the management and staff of OPay to strengthen compliance with anti‑money laundering and fraud prevention regulations as part of broader efforts to safeguard the integrity of financial services and support economic growth. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede made the call during a courtesy visit by OPay Chief Executive Officer Steven Wen and other senior executives to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, advising t

Former Minister of Labour and Productivity and ex-Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige is scheduled to be arraigned in court on Friday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on multiple counts of alleged contract fraud linked to his time in public office. The arraignment is expected to take place at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Gwarimpa, Abuja, after the anti-graft agency filed an eight-count charge alleging that Ngige used his position to confer un

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the tournament scheduled to begin on December 21, 2025. The final list was trimmed from a 54-player provisional roster and submitted before the Confederation of African Football deadline. The final squad blends established internationals with emerging talents and includes striker Victor Osimhen and midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, both expected to play k

Senator Iyiola Omisore has publicly endorsed the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, reiterating his support during an interview on TVC’s program “Politics Tonight.” In the broadcast, Omisore stated, “I believe that supporting a consensus candidate is in the best interest of Osun State and will strengthen the party’s unity going into the next election.” The endorsement comes shortly after the APC gover

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has officially emerged as the governorship candidate of Accord Party for the 2026 elections following the party’s primary held on Wednesday in Osogbo. The exercise was conducted after a thorough screening process earlier in the day, during which Adeleke was cleared by the party’s national screening committee to contest under the Accord banner. The screening committee, chaired by Ibe Thankgod, confirmed that Adeleke met all the requiremen

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) over allegations including terrorism financing, money laundering, and improper management of recovered assets. The agency said that the former minister was unable to satisfy the bail conditions earlier granted to him, prompting the decision to keep him in custody while investigations continue. According to the EFCC, the probe

Liverpool secured a 1‑0 UEFA Champions League victory against Inter Milan without Mohamed Salah in the starting lineup. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty following a foul by Alessandro Bastoni on substitute Florian Wirtz, confirmed via VAR. Earlier in the match, Ibrahima Konaté had a header ruled out for handball after a VAR review. Liverpool maintained control for large portions of the game, registering 58% possession and

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State yesterday formally announced his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He described the move as a necessary step to align his administration with what he called “full support” for the federal government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We can’t support Mr President if we don’t fully identify with him; not backyard support,” F

William Troost‑Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, drawing a close to a decade-long career with Super Eagles. The defender released a heartfelt statement via his social media accounts, describing his time in green and white as the greatest privilege of his life. He made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2015, shortly after being called up by the late coach Stephen Keshi. Over the years he established himself as a pillar of the national team’s defence

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the unresolved leadership crisis rocking the party at the national level. His resignation, confirmed on December 2, 2025, marks one of the most significant political departures within the PDP this year. In his resignation letter addressed to the party chairman in Ward 2 of Ede North Local Government Area, Adeleke stated that the lingering crisis in the PDP’s national le

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his position, citing health-related challenges that he says can no longer allow him to meet the demands of the office. His resignation, tendered in a letter dated December 1, 2025, was immediately accepted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement confirming the development, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President appreciated Badaru’s serv

The United Kingdom has declined the Nigerian federal government’s request to allow former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently imprisoned in the UK after being convicted of organ trafficking. In March 2023, he was found guilty of conspiring to exploit a young man for his kidney and subsequently sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison—the first conviction of its kind under the UK’s M

Security concerns have become a pressing issue across Nigeria, with the south-west region facing its own share of challenges. In response, governors from the south-west geopolitical zone gathered in Ibadan to discuss strategies aimed at improving safety and stability in their states. This meeting reflects a growing recognition among regional leaders that collaboration is essential to address the complex security threats affecting their communities. On Monday, the Southwest Go

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has confirmed the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko-Wasagu area of the state. Speaking to journalists, the governor emphasized that no ransom was paid  by either the state or the Federal Government to secure their freedom. According to him, the rescue followed “non-kinetic operations” carried out by security agencies, a strategy also confirmed by officials who coor