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Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah dumps PDP for APC
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his move in a televised broadcast on Tuesday, marking a major political shift in the state’s leadership. He said, “Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress.” Mbah said he joined the PDP to help transform Enugu…
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Before the first tenure of Mr president ends no judge of the FCT High court will be living in a rented quarter – FCT Minister, Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured that President Bola Tinubu will end the era of judges in the FCT living in rented apartments. Speaking on Monday at the flag-off of the design and construction of residences for Heads of Courts, including the President of the Court of Appeal, Chief Judges of the Federal High Court and FCT, and the President of the Industrial Court, he said the project will be completed…
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Make peace with terrorists, learn from Hamas, Israel – Sheikh Gumi tells Tinubu
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate peace negotiations with bandits, likening the approach to the recent ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. In a Facebook post on Monday, Gumi said Nigeria should learn from the U.S.-brokered truce, which involved a group once labeled as terrorists, arguing that dialogue not force offers a more lasting solution to the nation’s insecurity. He reiterated his stance that engaging…
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In 2002, FIFA gave Nigeria $1m for World Cup qualification, NFF pocketed the money – Oliseh
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of diverting a $1 million reward from FIFA meant for the players after Nigeria qualified for the 2002 World Cup. Speaking on the Home Turf podcast, Oliseh revealed there was an agreement for the money to be shared equally, with half going to the players. However, he alleged that the NFF disbanded the team shortly after qualification and kept the entire sum…
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I was healed of asthma, pneumonia at his crusade – Frank Edwards mourns Uma Ukpai
Popular gospel singer Frank Edwards has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned preacher Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, who died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Taking to social media, Edwards joined thousands of Nigerians and followers of the late cleric in mourning, recalling a personal encounter that changed his life. According to him, he was healed of asthma and pneumonia during one of…
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Renowned Evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Passes On at 80
Renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. According to a family statement titled “Glorious Transition,” the revered clergyman died on October 6, 2025. The family described Ukpai as “a faithful soldier of the cross” who devoted over six decades to preaching the gospel, teaching the Word, and demonstrating the power of God through prophetic ministry. “With hearts full of…
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ASUU strike: FG directs vice-chancellors to stop lecturers’ salary
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities to enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently on strike. In a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the government reaffirmed its stance that any employee who fails to perform official duties during a strike will not be entitled to salaries. The directive, issued in…
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People Now Flying Into Nigeria To Join Planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest At Aso Rock — Sowore
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore says the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow campaign has evolved into a “powerfully uniting movement” ahead of the planned October 20, 2025 march to Aso Rock Villa. In a post on his social media handles, Sowore revealed that supporters of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu were travelling from within and outside Nigeria to demand his unconditional release, stressing that the protest cuts across ethnic and political lines. “They are coming not as tribes or parties,…
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Tinubu Grants presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, 174 Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential clemency to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. Sanda, 37, was freed after spending nearly seven years at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, following the recommendation of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). According to presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, the committee cited Sanda’s good behaviour,…
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PDP Will Reclaim Power in 2027 — Bala Mohammed
Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will bounce back to power in 2027, despite recent defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, Mohammed admitted concern over the exit of some governors and lawmakers but said the party was quietly rebuilding and stabilising its structure. He accused the APC-led federal government of using “coercive tactics”…
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He suddenly became deaf, dumb under Tinubu – Fr Kelvin calls out Soyinka
Catholic missionary priest in The Gambia, Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has criticised Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka for what he described as his “deafening silence” on the economic hardship under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a Facebook post titled “Prof Soyinka Then vs Prof Soyinka Now,” Ugwu compared Soyinka’s past activism against former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan to his current quietness. He said Soyinka, once a fearless critic and social crusader, had become…
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I am a Golden minister, specially loved by God – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as a “golden minister,” saying his political journey reflects divine favour. Speaking on Thursday during the flag-off of the Collector Road CN2 project linking Yemi Osinbajo Way to Wole Soyinka Way in Katampe, Abuja, Wike noted that he served as Rivers State governor during its 50th anniversary and is now FCT Minister as Abuja prepares for its golden jubilee next February. “Some of us…
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