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Oyo Court delays decision on PDP convention case, keeps interim order in force
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has adjourned ruling on a preliminary objection challenging its jurisdiction in a suit filed by a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the party’s national convention. The convention had been scheduled for Saturday, 15 November, and Sunday, 16 November 2025 in Ibadan. The suit was filed by a member of…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji resigns as NIWA boss, appreciates Tinubu, Oyetola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) has resigned as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to fully pursue his 2026 governorship ambition in Osun State. In a statement issued by the Coordinator of AMBO Media Fronts, Adebayo Adedeji, the former NIWA chief expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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BREAKING: Court halts 2025 PDP National Convention in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to suspend its national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday and Sunday. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment on Friday, also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising, monitoring, or recognising any convention conducted by the…
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Aiyedatiwa named Nigeria’s Ambassador for Rule of Law, praised as visionary leader
By Kunle Sanni – Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been named Nigeria’s Ambassador for the Rule of Law, a recognition Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo, says positions him as a visionary leader in advancing justice, collaboration, and legal integrity nationwide. Ajulo made the remarks on Thursday during the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Akure Branch Dinner and…
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Badagry West LCDA gets new Vice Chairman, Sesi Ogungbe
The Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren, has sworn in Hon. (Mrs.) Sesi Ogungbe as the new Vice Chairman of the council. The ceremony, held at the Council Secretariat, began with a one-minute silence in honour of the late Vice Chairman, Princess Remilekun Nutayi, popularly known as “Voice,” whose passing created the vacancy.…
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PDP Stakeholders hold emergency meeting, reaffirm timeline for national convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee led by Ambassador Umar Damagun on Thursday night held an emergency meeting in Abuja ahead of the Ibadan National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025. Sources within the party disclosed that the emergency meeting was also attended by some serving and former governors of the PDP, members of the Board…
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Yerima acted lawfully, Wike overstepped — Defence minister
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has declared that the naval officer involved in the viral confrontation with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike committed no offence, insisting the officer acted lawfully while Wike overstepped established procedures. Speaking on Thursday in an interview with DCL Hausa, Matawalle revealed that before visiting the disputed property in Abuja, Wike had…
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2027: Christian governor can emerge in Kwara, says Iyiola Oyedepo
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State and two-time commissioner, Chief Iyiola Oyedepo, says nothing forbids a Christian from emerging as governor in 2027, warning that excluding candidates based on religion could worsen sectarian tensions already threatening Nigeria’s fragile peace. Speaking in an interview on Thursday in Ilorin, the legal practitioner…
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JUST IN: Lawan defends Tinubu’s accessibility, says he maintains contact with president
By Kunle Sanni – Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is inaccessible, insisting that he maintains direct access to the nation’s leader. Speaking to State House correspondents on Thursday after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Lawan said he prefers to communicate his views and concerns privately with Tinubu…
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Obidient Movement suffers setback as top mobilisation official quits
The Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned from his position, citing poor coordination and disappointing performance in the recent Anambra election. Monye announced his resignation in a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, saying his continued stay in the role had become “untenable” despite his passion and personal financial commitment to the movement.…
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