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This comes after the dissolution of all former structures, which the party said were rendered vacant by the defections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to challenge the recent wave of defections from its Delta State chapter in court, describing the situation as a painful betrayal but also a “blessing in disguise.” This move follows the defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former governor and 2023 Vice-Presidential candidate Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and virtually the entire state party structure to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to journalists after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has given hint of his possible defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was like a spoilt plane and may no longer has the capacity to take him to the next destination from 2027. Speaking against the backdrop of recent gale of defections from the PDP with the latest being the Delta State governor Sheriff Oborewori, who moved with several supporters to the APC, Pastor Eno hinted that the heavily fragmented PDP may soon grind to a halt. Addressing a mammoth crowd that…

The atmosphere was electric at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, as the Oyo State Youth Summit 2025 reached its climax with a powerful and revealing speech from the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde. In a moment that gripped the audience, Governor Makinde shared a personal milestone that stunned many: “I started paying salaries at age 29,” he declared, drawing gasps and admiration from the hall filled with youths, dignitaries, and thought leaders. But the Governor’s message went far beyond personal anecdotes. His core theme centered on unlocking economic prosperity — not just for…

The new management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has fired the managing directors of the three refineries under the purview of NNPCL. The refineries include the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. Some other senior officials of the national oil firm were also asked to leave, among them is Bala Wunti, a former chief of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services, a subsidiary of NNPCL. The new management also asked many officials with one year to their various retirement dates to leave. Although the company’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye,…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a six-week notice to unregistered businesses to register with the Commission or face jail term prosecution.This was disclosed in a statement issued by the CAC on Tuesday, titled: “PUBLIC NOTICE: CARRYING ON BUSINESS IN NIGERIA UNDER AN UNREGISTERED NAME OR ACRONYM.” The development comes amid the collapse of the fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme known as “CBEX,” which defrauded Nigerians of approximately N1.3 trillion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had emphasized that although ST Technologies International Limited—promoter of CBEX—was registered with the CAC, it was not licensed by the Securities and Exchange…

Manager to Juju legend King Sunny Ade (KSA), Dayo Adegeye, has dismissed rumors that the music icon was abducted. In a statement on Tuesday, Adegeye described the claims as “malicious” and aimed at damaging KSA’s reputation. He said, “We want to assure the public that King Sunny Ade is safe and sound. There is no truth to the kidnapping rumor.” He added, “The King of World Beats, King Sunny Ade, is not abducted or kidnapped by anyone. The Adegeye family and King Sunny Ade’s team are working diligently to put an end to the rumor and protect his reputation.” Dayo issued…

Warri refinery shutdown drags on since January 25, P/Harcourt refinery struggles at under 40% production capacity Industry operators and experts have questioned the operational integrity of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, particularly regarding transparency, efficiency, and overall management of Nigeria’s refineries under its purview. This is after the revelation that the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company has remained shut since January 25, 2025, due to safety issues in its Crude Distillation Unit Main Heater. An April 2025 document on the Midstream and Downstream sector obtained from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority revealed that the refinery, which…

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday said Nigerians must find ways to make political parties fulfill their objectives and not turn it into business ventures by their managers.Mr Abbas said this in Abuja, in his keynote address at a technical workshop on ‘Political Parties Bill, organised by the European Centre for Electoral Support’ for the House Committee on Political Party Matters. Mr Abbas said that even though Nigeria practised the same presidential system as the U.S., the registration and regulation of political funding made a huge difference. “In the USA, the Federal Election Commission regulates…

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie ordered the final forfeiture of the estate located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone CO9, Lokogoma District, Abuja, and measuring 150,462.84 square metres. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, seeking to reclaim a vast estate in the city comprising 753 duplexes and apartments which has already been forfeited to the government. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie ordered the final forfeiture of the estate located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone CO9, Lokogoma District, Abuja, and measuring 150,462.84 square metres.The Economic…

Oyo Lawmaker and the Chairman house committee on local government, Chieftaincy matter and State Honors, Hon Olajide Akintunde politically known as “AKT” has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hon Akinwale Akinwole on his appointment as the Chairman of the Local Government Commission. In a release earlier on Tuesday, Hon. AKT described Hon Akinwole’s appointment as a “Well-deserved recognition,” noting that Hon Akinwole’s unwavering commitment to the ideals and growth of the PDP over the years has been nothing short of commendable. He emphasize that Hon Akinwole, who was the PDP candidate for Oyo North Senatorial District in the 2023 general…