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By Peter Omopo  Amid growing defections and deepening internal strife, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified efforts to stabilise its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki, now chairing a high-powered reconciliation committee, met with members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on Monday to address critical issues, including recent defections, leadership disputes, and the vacant National Secretary position. The meeting, which held in Abuja, included acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum; National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature; and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN). According to party insiders, discussions focused on halting the…

By Peter Omopo  Human rights lawyer and legal counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has criticised a recent report by Amnesty International that linked the group to the recent killings in Okigwe, Imo State. Ejiofor described the report as “hasty” and “riddled with inconsistencies,” calling instead for a comprehensive and unbiased investigation. The criticism comes in the wake of an attack by unidentified gunmen who ambushed and killed several travellers along the Okigwe Road days ago—a development that has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ejiofor questioned the credibility…

By Peter Omopo  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,600 corps members to Bauchi State for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 service year, with an assurance that they will make meaningful contributions to their host communities. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the assurance during the official closing ceremony of the orientation course held in Bauchi on Tuesday. He was represented at the event by the Bauchi State NYSC Coordinator, Rifkatu Yakubu. Brig. Gen. Nafiu praised the corps members for their conduct during the three-week orientation, commending their patriotism, discipline, and commitment. “By…

By Peter Omopo  Prominent political figures gathered on Tuesday at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja for the official launch of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido’s autobiography, Being True to Myself. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo led a distinguished list of attendees, which included former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, as well as former Senate Presidents Ken Nnamani and Pius Ayim. Also present at the event were former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, who was scheduled to review the book, and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. Governors Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya…

By Peter Omopo  Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has mourned the passing of Professor Ibiang Oden Ewa, a renowned academic and respected community leader, describing him as a towering figure in the study of military politics and a dedicated public servant. In a statement released on Tuesday, Governor Otu expressed deep sorrow over the professor’s death, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness. The late scholar was the father of the state’s Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr. Oden Ewa. Governor Otu paid a personal condolence visit to the bereaved family,…

By Peter Omopo  The Rotary Club of Omole Golden has commissioned and handed over a newly constructed four-unit modern toilet facility to the Iju Ogundimu Market community in Lagos, in a move aimed at addressing long-standing sanitation challenges in the area. Valued at over N4 million, the facility—which includes separate toilets for male and female users—was officially commissioned on Tuesday. The project was entirely funded through voluntary contributions by members of the club. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Club’s President, Rotarian Babajide Ogunleye, said the initiative was a direct response to persistent appeals from the market community over the…

By Peter Omopo  Oando Plc has confirmed the occurrence of four operational oil spills between October 2024 and May 2025 along its pipeline network in Bayelsa State. The company, which acquired Nigeria Agip Oil Company, also announced the completion of repair works on the affected sections of the pipeline. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by Oando’s spokesperson, Mrs. Alero Balogun, who is also the General Manager, Human Resources & Business Support at Oando Group. The statement followed a recent oil spill reported on May 3 around the Ogboinbiri flow station in the swamps of Southern…

By Peter Omopo  Two students from the University of Ibadan (UI) have emerged winners of the French Embassy’s “Get Creative with Plastic” Challenge, a key component of the embassy’s Plastic-Free Campus Awareness Initiative. The development was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the university’s Director of Public Communication, Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, in Ibadan. According to Akinpelu, UI was one of 10 Nigerian universities selected to participate in the French Embassy Fund (FEF) Project aimed at promoting environmental sustainability through creative engagement with plastic waste. The initiative was spearheaded by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, and coordinated…

By Peter Omopo  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that the mission of Nigeria’s leaders remains incomplete, urging continued commitment to the nation’s progress. Obasanjo made the statement on Tuesday at the public presentation of Being True to Myself, the autobiography of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, held at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the former president said it was not yet time for Lamido and other elder statesmen to withdraw from national service. He stressed that their leadership journey is ongoing and that they still have a role to play in guiding Nigeria…

By Peter Omopo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended warm birthday wishes to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, as he marked his 65th birthday on Tuesday. In a message shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, described Adeleke as “the people’s governor,” praising his vibrant personality and people-oriented approach to governance. “Happy 65th birthday to the people’s governor, my brother and friend, Governor Ademola Adeleke,” Atiku wrote. He lauded the Osun governor for his unwavering commitment to public service and leadership…