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… Sends SOS To DSS Over Alleged Political Threats … SAN-led Legal Team Petitions Security Agency A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Ogun State, Comrade Abayomi Arabambi, has raised the alarm over alleged threats to his life and that of his family, pointing fingers at a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Olumide Osoba, son of former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba. In a petition dated October 10, 2025, addressed to the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, and Commissioner of police, Eleweran, Abeokuta, Arabambi’s legal team, MJS Partners, led by Prof.…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of its Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has expressed surprise over the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Tuesday, George said he was taken aback by Mbah’s move despite several interventions by party leaders aimed at persuading the governor to remain in the PDP. “I never saw it at any time. In fact, when Anyanwu was brought back as secretary to complete his assignment, he asked his people not to attend meetings,” George…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday night thrashed the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo, a commanding performance that virtually sealed their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs — but fell short of an automatic qualification. Despite the emphatic victory, South Africa’s 3–0 win over Rwanda in Johannesburg ensured that the Bafana Bafana retained the top spot in Group C with 18 points, leaving Nigeria second with 17 points. Victor Osimhen was the undisputed hero of the night, scoring a hat-trick to inspire the Super Eagles, while Frank Onyeka’s late strike in the 90th minute confirmed Nigeria’s passage…

…Says Illicit Mining Fuels Insecurity, Arms Smuggling Across West Africa President Bola Tinubu has called on African and global leaders to recognise the theft and illegal trade of mineral resources from the continent as an international crime, warning that such illicit activities threaten regional peace, stability, and development. Tinubu made the call on Tuesday while declaring open the Annual General Meeting of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) at the ECOWAS Secretariat, Abuja. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the President said it was time the world treated mineral resource…

The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into what it described as “incessant and arbitrary deductions” from customers’ bank accounts by commercial banks across Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Tolani Shagaya (APC–Kwara) during Tuesday’s plenary, amid growing complaints from Nigerians over unexplained charges and multiple bank deductions. Shagaya, who led the debate, lamented that despite clear regulations issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on approved bank tariffs, several financial institutions continue to impose unapproved or duplicated fees on customers. “Many Nigerians are being shortchanged through exploitative practices such as multiple SMS…

The biological father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, has revealed that he personally appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for the murder of her husband in 2017. Isa, who spoke in Abuja alongside Maryam’s father, Alhaji Garba Sanda, described the clemency as a welcome relief, saying his quest to secure Maryam’s freedom was purely humanitarian and rooted in forgiveness and faith. According to him, executing Maryam would not bring back his late son, but sparing her life would ensure their two…

… Dispute Over Who Can Appoint Party Counsel Throws Proceedings Into Confusion … Judge Forced To Stand Down Proceedings As Leadership Feud Stalls Convention Suit Daud Olatunji A dramatic disagreement played out at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun, and the party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), openly clashed over who had the authority to appoint a lawyer to represent the party in a pending suit. The disagreement occurred during the hearing of a case filed by some PDP chieftains seeking to halt the party’s…

Kabirah Sodunke Over 200 secondary school prefects from Ogun and Lagos States converged on the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, on Tuesday for a youth leadership clinic aimed at nurturing Nigeria’s next generation of leaders. The event, themed “Leaders in Uniform,” was organised by the Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC) of the University of Abuja, in collaboration with its TETFund Centre of Excellence in Public Governance. It brought together key stakeholders in education, governance, and youth development — including the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; House of Representatives member, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka; and top academics from the University…

A recent study has revealed that a large number of women on death row in Nigeria continue to suffer deep psychological, social, and systemic injustices, with many describing their experiences as shaped by gender bias within the justice system. The report found that a significant number of the female inmates expressed confusion during investigations and trials, claiming that their cases were negatively influenced by a male-dominated legal structure. Many said they lacked fair representation or understanding of the legal proceedings that sealed their fate. Beyond the courtroom, the stigma of incarceration has left lasting scars. Many of the women reported…

The Head of Community for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Project Management Institute (PMI), Adeola Akande, has hailed the Dangote Refinery as a shining example of visionary leadership, excellence in execution, and Nigeria’s growing capability in project management. Akande, who led a PMI delegation to the refinery, described the multi-billion-dollar facility as a testament to Nigeria’s potential to deliver world-class infrastructure through effective project management practices.  “The Dangote Refinery represents the best of Nigeria’s capacity to deliver world-class infrastructure and demonstrates how effective project management can transform not just organizations but entire economies,” she said. She also commended the Dangote Group…