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JUST IN: PDP Explains Delay in Punishing Wike, Others Over Anti-Party Activities

August 27, 2025 (updated August 27, 2025) Published by

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained why it has yet to sanction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and other chieftains accused of anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party was committed to resolving its internal challenges through democratic processes rather than authoritarian action.

This is not a command structure. The PDP is not a one-man party. Different views and contestations exist, and the responsibility of leadership is to bring these together. We are handling issues methodically and in line with democratic principles,” Ologunagba said.

He noted that the party had prioritised reconciliation in the aftermath of the 2023 polls but was now at the stage of enforcing discipline. According to him, membership of the PDP comes with constitutional obligations, and those who defy them must face consequences.

Reprimands have been issued, and we expect compliance. The time has come for every member to roll up their sleeves and work for the party. We want to look forward, not backward,” he added.

Ologunagba further disclosed that preparations for the party’s elective National Convention, scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, were being carried out with strict adherence to due process. “Every organ and stakeholder of the party has been informed and invited,” he stressed.

Wike and his allies, popularly known as the G-5 governors, had opposed the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and openly campaigned for rival parties.

Everton beat Brighton 2-0 in first match at Hill Dickinson Stadium

August 24, 2025 (updated August 24, 2025) Published by

Everton’s new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium got off to a bright start with a 2-0 win over Brighton in front of a crowd of just under 52,000 on Sunday.

Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner struck for the Toffees either side of half-time as Jack Grealish claimed two assists on his first Everton start.

Brighton were left to rue a series of wasted chances, including a missed penalty by Danny Welbeck, as the Seagulls remain without a win this season.

Everton are a work in progress with David Moyes desperate to make more additions to his squad in the final week of the transfer window.

But the green shoots of a brighter future were on show on a day that has been years in the making.

Only four clubs have won more English top-flight titles than Everton’s nine.

However, they have not won a major trophy for the past 30 years and spent their final seasons at Goodison Park, the club’s home since 1892, battling relegation.

They Said My Tinted Glass Permit Was Fake’ – ZicSaloma Accuses Police Of Harassment

August 24, 2025 (updated August 24, 2025) Published by

Nigerian content creator, Aloma Junior, known as Zicsaloma, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of extortion and harassment during routine checks on tinted glass permits in Lagos.

He claimed that he was targeted because he drives a Mercedes-Benz.

Speaking via a viral video shared on social media, the comedian lamented that youths with exotic cars are unfairly stereotyped.

He recounted how police officers repeatedly stopped him despite holding a valid tinted glass permit issued by the police.

According to him, the officers dismissed the permit as fake and attempted to extort money from him.

He said, “I want to sell my Benz, not because I am broke, but because of the Nigerian Police. How can you people stop me more than five times in one day? Coming out from my house before that Ibrahim Tseya traffic light, the police there no be here (sic).

They stopped me and jumped into my car. They said, ‘Let’s go to the station.’ I asked for what, and they said, ‘tinted permit. I showed them my tinted permit, and they said it was fake.

I’m showing you a tinted permit from your website. I went to the mainland to capture it; they still claimed it was fake. I said, ‘No problem, let’s go.’ Getting to the station, they said, Let’s go behind.’ I asked why we can’t go into the station; no response. As I came down from the car, people started shouting, ‘Aloma, Aloma.’

It’s like they noticed people knew me and I might not be that scammer, yahoo boy or fraudster they think I am, because I wore a cap and earrings. The next minute, they called an Oga from the Ajiwe police station, the one around Ajah to come outside the station to meet me, so the Oga came and realised a lot of people knew me, and he became careful and demanded we go into the station.

To my greatest surprise, he started walking behind the station and trying to be jovial and saw that I was recording myself. He asked why I was recording and he would charge me, and I said, ‘No problem, let me go inside so you will charge me.’ Then he took me to the higher Oga, and that one said we are friends and then let me go.”

Zicsaloma explained that the harassment continued at four more checkpoints on the same day.

He continued, “Heading towards the Ajah bridge, another set stopped me and said I should come down in the middle of the under Ajah bridge. Luckily, the other colleague knew me and said I should go because I am a comedian.

Heading to VGC, another set stopped me. Let me see your papers.

My papers are complete; it’s just because of the Benz I am driving. It’s not always Benz that can commit a crime.

As it seems now, I may commit a crime with a small car, keep human head in a small corolla and may likely not get caught.

Please, who wants my Benz? I am tired; the stopping is tiring and exhausting. That’s why I rarely drive my Benz.”

Six killed, three missing in Sokoto boat accident

August 24, 2025 (updated August 24, 2025) Published by

At least, six people have lost their lives and three others are missing after a boat accident in Garin Faji, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

According to reports, the victims were among dozens of people who boarded boats while trying to escape an attack by armed bandits. However, one of the boats capsized, leading to multiple casualties.

The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed the incident. A senior official who spoke to journalists under condition of anonymity said 19 people were rescued from the water, while search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate the missing passengers.

The development comes just six days after a similar mishap in neighbouring Goronyo Local Government Area, where four people died while trying to escape a bandit raid.

BREAKING: Benue Assembly suspends four members for attempting to impeach Speaker

August 22, 2025 (updated August 22, 2025) Published by

The Benue State House of Assembly has slammed three months suspension on four lawmakers for allegedly initiating impeachment moves against the Speaker of the House, Hyacinth Dajoh.

They are member representing Makurdi North, Alfred Berger, his Kian state constituency counterpart, Terna Shimawua, Cyril Ekong of Obi state constituency, and James Umoru, representing Apa state constituency

After the suspension, the House also readjusted its leadership to include Mr Kennedy Angbo as the new Deputy Majority Leader, Douglas Akya emerged the position of Deputy Chief Whip, while Elias Audu got the position of the new spokesman of the House.

Meanwhile, the House Friday commenced the screening of five commissioner nominees while two of the nominees, Ogwu Odeh and Imojime Tiza would have their turn on a later date.

We shall defeat Pharoah against us, Adeleke assures PDP members

August 22, 2025 (updated August 22, 2025) Published by

Vows to reopen LG secretariats, end power tussleOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said that his administration and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state would defeat the Pharaoh facing the state and get its dues back.

The governor had gone on vacation to the USA, during which he attended his nephew’s (Davido) wedding in Miami before returning to the State on Thursday.

The governor, who spoke, yesterday, at a reception held in his honour by members of the PDP at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo, after his return from vacation to the United States (U.S.) where he also attended his nephew’s (Davido) wedding in Miami, said he had transformed the state from a state of pity to that of confidence and prosperity and would not allow anyone to reverse the trend.

He also charged party members and residents of the state to participate en masse in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration in a bid to retain the party in government next year.

The governor also said that his administration would ensure that the council secretariats in the state are reopened and start operating.

Adeleke, who declared that he was being confronted by strong forces that he likened to the Biblical Pharaoh, said some people were still in shock over the achievements of his administration.

Also speaking, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, urged party members not to despair over the defection of some party members, saying that PDP’s greatest strength in the state is the masses, who have seen the transformational works of the Adeleke-led administration.

Earlier, the party Chairman, Sunday Bisi, reiterated the need for party members to mobilise people for the ongoing voter registration.

Nigerian fashion designer sets Guinness World record with 51.2-metre sleeves

August 20, 2025 (updated August 20, 2025) Published by

Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh, a fashion designer from Nigeria, has earned global recognition after creating a jaw-dropping robe with the longest sleeves ever recorded.

According to Guinness World Records (GWR), Ezeh’s creation features sleeves measuring an astonishing 51.20 metres (167.97 feet), outstripping the height of the Statue of Liberty (46.5 m) and even longer than an Olympic-sized swimming pool (50 m).

Guinness World Records announced the achievement on social media, calling the robe a “show-stopping” feat of fashion and craftsmanship.

The robe’s dramatic design has stunned fashion lovers and earned Ezeh widespread praise for his creativity and technical skill.

With this extraordinary garment, Ezeh has not only stitched his name into the record books but also showcased the innovative spirit and talent emerging from Nigeria’s fashion industry.

EFCC Secures Conviction Of Three Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Obasanjo Library

August 19, 2025 (updated August 19, 2025) Published by

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction of three more persons arrested at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for internet fraud.

ObasEmpire reports that the development comes just days after a court convicted four others nabbed at a hotel within the OOPL premises. The EFCC confirmed that the fresh convictions bring the total number of convicted persons from the sting operation to seven.

Justice Deinde Dipeolu, a vacation judge of the Federal High Court, Lagos, handed down the ruling on Monday after the defendants pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against them.

The convicts, Adenekan Ayinde, Oyatokun Qudus, and Adisa Okikiade, were among 93 suspected internet fraudsters arrested during an EFCC raid on August 10, 2025, at a pool party organised at the OOPL hotel. According to the anti-graft agency, the sting operation was carried out while the suspects were “celebrating their exploits.”

Adenekan Ayinde was arraigned for fraudulently impersonating a white woman from the United States on his Google account. He pleaded guilty and confirmed paying ₦200,000 in restitution to his victim. An iPhone 14 Pro Max recovered from him was admitted as evidence. He was sentenced to one month in prison with an option of a ₦300,000 fine.

Similarly, Oyatokun Qudus, who posed as “Eric Melissa” on Instagram to defraud unsuspecting victims, also pleaded guilty and was handed a one-month jail term with an option of a ₦300,000 fine.

The third convict, Adisa Okikiade, was found guilty of impersonating “Anthony Krenn” on Google with the intent to obtain undue advantage. He was sentenced equally after entering a guilty plea, with the option of a fine granted by the court.

EFCC prosecutor, Saadatu Yabo, said the agency would continue to arraign the remaining suspects “in batches” until all 93 individuals arrested at the OOPL are brought before the court.

Dangote industries, you are not the Only Rich man on the earth; you have mad many parents Childless-AJS

August 18, 2025 (updated August 18, 2025) Published by

In a recent Facebook post, Apostle Johnson Suleman criticized Dangote Industries over what he described as reckless handling of its operations, following a tragic accident in Auchi.

The cleric expressed his anger after reports that a Dangote truck was involved in a fatal crash that claimed three lives.

Suleman lamented that the company’s practices have led to repeated tragedies, stressing that such incidents have devastated many families.

Addressing the company directly, he wrote, “Dangote Industries you are not the only rich man on earth. Your recklessness in managing your business has caused harm to families and made many parents childless. Your truck just killed 3 persons few mins ago in Auchi.”

He further accused the company of employing underqualified drivers, alleging that many of them are untrained and under the influence of drugs while operating heavy-duty vehicles.

According to him, this negligence has continued to put innocent lives at risk. In his words, “You give trucks to little boys who are high on drugs and untrained.”

BREAKING: “Vote buyers are criminals in disguise,” – Peter Obi urges Nigerians to get PVC

August 18, 2025 (updated August 18, 2025) Published by

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

INEC on Monday commenced the nationwide CVR exercise, which includes online pre-registration, ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle elections in Anambra, Osun and Ekiti States, as well as the 2027 general elections

In a statement shared on his social media handle titled “PVC is the bridge to a New Nigeria”, Obi urged Nigerians, both young and old, to register and ensure they are eligible to vote.

His statement reads, “The future of our dear nation is in your hands. The greatest strength of democracy is in the voter’s card. Your PVC is the voice of the voiceless, the shield of the weak, and the weapon of the poor for a better life against injustice and bad leadershiappeal to every Nigerian: Get organised and make election rigging difficult. Go out, register, collect your PVC, and hold it firmly as your bridge to a new Nigeria.

Let us know this: those who buy votes are not offering you charity; they only invest in their own corruption. They buy votes so that they can buy their way into our treasury to steal public money.

When they get into that office, they will loot the funds that should have been used to build schools, hospitals or provide good jobs. Such people are not leaders, they are criminals in disguise. They are no better than killers, armed robbers, and kidnappers, because they commit the same crime of destruction.

To those who sell their votes, you are not just selling an election, you are selling the very opportunities that would have lifted you and your family out of poverty.

You are selling the schools that your children should have attended, the hospitals that should save your loved ones and the jobs that would have given you dignity and a better life. Those who buy your vote are only buying it to make a profit from the seat of power, not to serve you.

The power to change this country is in your hands, the looters will only loot when we give them the opportunity. Your vote counts, if it doesn’t, they would not be desperately buying that vote.”

The former governor stated that every Nigerian must rise and take responsibility for building the nation.

Peter Obi added that “Our democracy is at stake. That is why I urge every eligible Nigerian to register, collect, and safeguard your PVC, and when the time comes, use it wisely. Vote for leaders of competence, character, capacity, and compassion.

Leaders who will put you first. Do not be intimidated, do not be deceived, and do not be bought.”

He urged everyone to stand together and prove that Nigeria belongs to the people, not to those who trade the future for their selfish gain.

Register to vote, because a new Nigeria starts with you,” Peter Obi concluded.

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