Former President of the Senate of Nigeria, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, was in Lagos on Saturday to celebrate the 65th birthday of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, only hours after Fayose was suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Saraki, who did not attend the PDP national convention held the same day, shared moments from the event on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. In his post, he wrote: “It was a pleasure to join His Excellency, @GovAyoFayose, along with his family, friends, political associates, and other dignitaries in Lagos today to celebrate his 65th birthday.” The gathering brought…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The Peoples Democratic Party has expelled several senior members from its fold during its 2025 National Convention taking place in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Those affected include the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, Austin Nwachukwu and a number of others. According to the party, the decision came after delegates voted in large numbers to support the move. The leadership said this shows the party is serious about rebuilding unity and order before the 2027 general elections. A statement shared on the party’s official…
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Boniface Aniebonam, has again claimed that Rabiu Kwankwaso and Buba Galadima are trying to take control of a party he said they did not build. Mr Aniebonam, who also serves as the chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, released a statement in Lagos where he expressed worry over the rising tension within the NNPP. A letter sent to INEC on October 31 by the Kwankwaso group, signed by Ahmed Ajuji and Dipo Olayoku, informed the electoral body of a plan to hold fresh congresses across the country. The letter explained that…
The Nigerian Air Force has destroyed a major terrorist base in Sauri camp located in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State during a targeted air mission. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, announced the operation in a statement shared on Saturday. He explained that the airstrikes were carried out on November 14 by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA after intelligence and surveillance confirmed heavy terrorist activities in the area. Ejodame said the terrorists had gathered stolen livestock and were using a high-ground position for protection and logistics. He noted that strike forces…
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified operations nationwide, eliminating several terrorists, rescuing 67 kidnapped individuals, and arresting 94 criminal suspects over the past two weeks. Major General Olatokunbo Bello, Director of Defence Media Operations, provided the update on Friday in Abuja, covering military activities conducted between November 3 and 14. He said soldiers recovered large caches of weapons and ammunition, including automatic rifles, machine guns, RPG tubes, improvised explosive device (IED) materials, and locally made arms, while destroying terrorist camps and supply bases. In the North-East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai conducted offensive operations in Borno and Adamawa…
A social media post has resurfaced online accusing Ezra Olubi, the Nigerian co-founder of the global payment company Paystack, of playing a role in the alleged diversion of Bitcoin donations raised during the 2020 EndSARS protests. The allegation was made by an X (formerly Twitter) user identified as @oyinyeola. In the post, the user wrote: “This Ezra guy was also the person who helped Femco syphon the Bitcoin donations during EndSars.” The statement, which has sparked renewed conversation on the fundraising activities of the Feminist Coalition (FEMCO), refers to the group that coordinated a significant portion of the financial support…
Morris Monye, a key figure in Nigeria’s Obidient Movement, has officially stepped down as the Director of Mobilization, citing frustration over unmet goals, poor results in recent elections, and personal strain. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Monye announced his resignation, saying it was important for the public to understand his reasons clearly so that “nothing is misconstrued.” “Today I stepped down as Director of Mobilization of the Obidient Movement. It’s important you read to the end so nothing is misconstrued,” he began. Explaining his decision, Monye expressed disappointment that after nearly a…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called for the cancellation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention scheduled to hold this weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State. He expressed concerns over conflicting court rulings that have created doubts about the convention’s legality and credibility. Saraki warned that going ahead with the convention could deepen the internal crisis within the party. Speaking after meeting with members of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) reconciliation team, he said he could not, in good conscience, participate in any process that might further divide the party or harm the ambitions of its members. “As…
A new allegation has emerged from the campaign grounds of the 2025 gubernatorial race in Anambra State, Nigeria, implicating prominent figures in the seemingly mismanaged usage of election funds by the camp of Kingsley Moghalu. According to a post shared by High Chief Okoro on the social-media platform formerly known as Twitter (now X), it is alleged that two key associates — Top Obidients and Jack — were responsible for diverting campaign funds earmarked for media buys and logistic support. Okoro’s post claims that “the campaign team of Kingsley Moghalu collected large sums for media coverage and logistics,” but that…
In the wake of the November 2025 governorship election in Nigeria’s south-eastern Anambra State, incumbent Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has responded sharply to criticisms from his predecessor and prominent political figure Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP). Following the declaration of Soludo’s re-election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) – a victory that saw him winning all 21 local government areas in the state – tensions between the two politicians reached a new peak. In a speech at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Awka, where he received his Certificate of…