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PDP Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several prominent members, including former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), and Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, over alleged anti-party activities. The decision was announced on Saturday at the party’s 2025 National Convention, currently being held in Ibadan, Oyo State, where delegates voted overwhelmingly...
Benin Republic Lawmakers Ammend Presidential Term To Seven-year
The country's constitution has been amended by the National Assembly of Bénin (National Assembly Benin), establishing a bicameral parliament and extending the presidential term from five to seven years. In a post shared on Facebook on Saturday by the Assemblée Nationale du Bénin, lawmakers announced that the bill was passed during a plenary session held on Friday at the Palace...
PDP Kebbi Plans To Boycott National Convention
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Iliya Damagum, has arrived the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, venue of the party’s 2025 Elective National Convention. Meanwhile, the Kebbi State chapter of PDP has announced its decision to boycott the party’s Ibadan national convention. Also, at the venue, governors of Oyo, Adamawa, Zamfara and Bauchi states, Engr Seyi Makinde, Ahmadu...
PDP Commence Preparations For National Convention Despite Court Orders
Preparations for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention are continuing in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite conflicting court rulings and internal disagreements over whether the event should proceed. The convention is scheduled for November 15 and 16. The build-up has been overshadowed by divergent judicial pronouncements on the legality of holding the exercise. An Oyo State High Court last week...
FG To Implement Strategic Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria’s Health System
The Federal Government says it is implementing strategic reforms to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable health system capable of delivering quality healthcare nationwide. The government states that the reforms are designed to enhance access to care, strengthen coordination, and provide greater protection for vulnerable Nigerians. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Thursday...
Japan Summons China’s Ambassador After Diplomat Threatened PM
Tokyo said it summoned Beijing’s ambassador on Friday after a Chinese consul called to “cut off” Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s neck in a now-removed online post, following her remarks on Taiwan. The Japanese foreign ministry said in a statement that it had summoned Ambassador Wu Jianghao “and strongly protested against the extremely inappropriate statements” made by Beijing’s consul general...
Trump Exonerates Former Tottenham Owner Joe Lewis
US President Donald Trump pardoned billionaire former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis on Thursday, a White House official said. The official said the 88-year-old British mogul requested the gesture in order to receive medical treatment and visit his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the United States. Lewis, whose family trust holds a majority stake in the Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur football team,...
US Announce New Military Operation To ‘Remove Narco-terrorists’ From Latin America
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday a military operation to “remove narco-terrorists,” amid growing concerns that a US naval build-up in Latin American waters could presage land strikes and a wider conflict. “Today, I’m announcing Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR,” Hegseth posted on X. “This mission defends our Homeland, removes narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere, and secures our Homeland from the drugs...
Kalu Proposes New Outfit To Curb Rising Insecurity
Former governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for the creation of a new community-based security outfit to tackle Nigeria’s rising insecurity. Kalu, who supported comments by US President Donald Trump, drew inspiration from the defunct Bakassi Boys, which successfully curbed violent crimes in the South East during his tenure as governor. Speaking with...
CAF WC Playoff: DR Congo To Face Super Eagles After 1-0 Victory Against Cameroon
DR -Congo booked their place in the CAF World Cup qualifying play-off final after a narrow 1-0 victory over Cameroon on Thursday. In a tightly contested match, both sides created chances but struggled to find a breakthrough until Chancel Mbemba produced a decisive moment late in the second half. The veteran defender reacted quickest inside the box, firing home to seal...
