The Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has descended into internal crisis, as two separate factions emerged following parallel congresses organized by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Aisha Dahiru Ahmed, popularly known as Binani. According to a post by Nigerian Affairs Journal on X (formerly Twitter), both Babachir Lawal and Aisha Binani convened different meetings to elect new state executive committees of the ADC, a move that has widened division within the party. At Babachir Lawal’s gathering, former Adamawa State Governor, Jibrilla…
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Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has warned that he will take legal action against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if he is not allowed to buy the nomination form to contest for the position of National Chairman at the party’s upcoming national convention. The convention is scheduled to hold on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Lamido made the threat while speaking to reporters in Abuja on Monday after his effort to get the form failed. He alleged that both the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, were aware of the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has approved an application by Lotus Bank Limited to take over the assets and bank accounts of Unpacked Limited, a company owned by ENDSARS activist Oluwafeyikemi Abudu and her associate Oluwafemi Badewole, over an alleged ₦532.6 million debt. The order was issued by Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu after the court heard an ex parte motion filed by the bank’s lawyer, A. Adedoyin-Adetunji. The decision allows the bank to assume control of both movable and immovable properties belonging to the company and to recover funds held in several financial institutions. According to court filings…
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has urged Nigeria to guide internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo boys,” toward positive contributions instead of condemning them. Speaking at the “Golden Health” conference in Onitsha, Anambra State, Obi said, “Some Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection. Their creativity, if guided, can drive innovation and national development.” The event, held at All Saints’ Cathedral with the theme “Money Beyond Wealth,” aimed to promote ethical leadership and moral values among young people. Obi, who returned early from a UK trip to attend, stressed that Nigeria’s progress hinges on rejecting corruption and…
By: Deji Adesogan One year on, DSS reforms show quiet transformation under Ajayi’s leadership. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 26 2024, expectations were high that the new boss would reform and reposition Nigeria’s foremost intelligence agency for professionalism, accountability and efficiency. One year later, Mr. Ajayi’s quiet but firm leadership is reshaping the Service and restoring public confidence in its operations. A career intelligence officer who joined the DSS in 1990, Ajayi is widely regarded within the security community as a disciplined, meticulous and…
Social media has been abuzz with criticism following Peter Obi’s recent statement alleging that the Federal Government prioritizes infrastructure development in Lagos, neglecting other regions. Obi claimed that this focus contributes to underdevelopment and poverty in other states. Many Nigerians online have challenged this view, emphasizing that major Lagos projects, like the Lekki Deep Sea Port and Dangote Refinery, were not funded by the federal government. They noted that the Lekki Port was developed through a partnership between the Lagos State Government and private investors, while the Dangote Refinery’s port terminal was independently financed by Aliko Dangote. Critics also pointed…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently shared that he turned down a suggestion to name former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor when he left office in 2007. During his presidency, El-Rufai held key roles, first as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises and later as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory from 2003 to 2007. Instead of El-Rufai, Obasanjo supported the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to take over. Speaking at the second annual Ajibosin Platform symposium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, themed “Importance of Leadership in Governance,” Obasanjo disclosed that former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka had proposed…
A new open-source intelligence investigation has revealed that social media networks affiliated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were primarily responsible for amplifying false claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. According to TheCable’s detailed analysis, data gathered from X (formerly Twitter) between January 1 and October 1, 2025, showed over 165,000 mentions of the “Christian genocide” narrative, reaching an estimated 2.83 billion users — a figure more than twelve times Nigeria’s population. Prominent hashtags fueling the trend included #Christiang+nocide, #LaraLogan, #TruthNigeria, and #BiafraExitNow, the last of which was noted for its strong separatist tone. Commenting on the report,…
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has once again stirred public reaction with his comments on the Federal Government’s $1 billion (₦1.5 trillion) approval for the modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi questioned what he described as the Federal Government’s continuous concentration of infrastructure projects in Lagos, urging that other major ports across the country be given equal attention. “I have noted the Federal Government’s recent approval of $1 billion (₦1.5 trillion) for the modernisation of the Apapa…
Nigeria’s Social Democratic Party (SDP) has kicked out its past National Chairman Shehu Gabam, who is close to ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai. They also removed National Youth Leader Chukwuma Uchechukwu and National Auditor Clarkson Nnadi. The reason is claims of money mishandling, misuse of power, and bad behavior. Party leaders made the call public on Thursday. This came after the National Working Committee (NWC) approved results from a special review panel and a final report. National Publicity Secretary Rufus Aiyenigba said the step followed a long probe. Gabam and the group were first put on hold on June 24 when…