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By Peter Omopo Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has been elected the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a keenly watched national convention held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. The announcement was made by Senator Ben Obi, a former lawmaker representing Anambra Central, who declared Turaki winner after he secured 1,516 votes from accredited delegates. Turaki ran unopposed after the PDP’s 2023 governorship candidate in Katsina State, Lado Danmarke, withdrew from the race. Despite his withdrawal, Danmarke still polled 275 delegate votes, according to results released by the electoral…

By Peter Omopo The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to publicly account for what it describes as “missing or diverted N3 trillion of public funds” flagged in the 2022 annual report of the Auditor-General of the Federation. The organisation, in a letter dated November 15 and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the allegations—made public on September 9, 2025—indicate serious violations of financial regulations and constitutional provisions by the apex bank. SERAP urged Cardoso to identify and release for prosecution…

Sometimes, a man or woman falls not because they are weak, but because life has seasons that break us before they build us. Friendships crack, relationships strain, and marriages face storms that feel too heavy to carry. But remember this: a downfall is not a dead end. It’s a doorway to becoming stronger, wiser, and more grounded in God. In moments when people you trusted disappoint you, God reminds you that your true foundation is not in humans but in Him. Friendships may shift, relationships may fail, and marriages may be tested, but your identity is not defined by who…

In an age where one heated comment can travel faster than an apology, managing your emotions, anger, and ego isn’t just wise it’s essential. Before reacting, pause. Before posting, pray. Anger may feel like power in the moment, but it often leaves us powerless in the aftermath. Ego whispers, “Defend yourself at all costs,” but humility reminds us, “Not every battle is yours to fight.” Wisdom requires stillness. Even the Bible says: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires” (James 1:19–20). Next…

By Peter Omopo ABUJA — The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike, beginning midnight November 14, over what they described as the federal government’s “long delay, inaction and outright disregard” for the long-standing demand to adjust the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The decision was announced on Friday at the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) National Secretariat in Abuja after an expanded National Executive Council meeting. The unions said the resolution to withdraw services was unanimous. With the declaration, all JOHESU affiliate unions—including MHWUN,…

By Sola Ojewusi Lagos, November 13, 2025 — The management of Serenity Royale Hospital has distanced itself from a viral online post purporting to be a “Mid-Term Home Detox Report” connected to Mrs. Regina Nwoko, describing the document as fake, unauthorized, and not originating from the hospital. In an official statement issued on Thursday, November 13, 2025, and signed simply by Management, the hospital said its attention had been drawn to the circulation of the alleged clinical document, which is being shared across multiple social-media platforms. The hospital emphasized that the publication contained classified medical information and stressed that it…

By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final order barring the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Delivering judgment in a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the opposition party must halt all convention preparations until it complies with its constitution and internal guidelines. Lamido had approached the court after he was denied the opportunity to purchase a nomination form to contest for the position of national chairman. Justice Lifu held that the PDP acted…

By Peter Omopo The Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government Area in Ogun State, Dr. Babatunde Diya, has flagged off the construction of a N3.5 billion ultramodern truck park along the Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway, a project he says will significantly enhance the council’s economic fortunes and create hundreds of jobs. Speaking on Friday during the groundbreaking ceremony, Diya said the initiative—conceptualised and sponsored by the local government—will serve as a major logistics hub, improve road safety, and expand the area’s internally generated revenue base. He described the truck park as a critical investment designed to provide a safe and organised parking space…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.) as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a second five-year term. The renewal of Marwa’s appointment, which will keep him in office until 2031, was announced on Friday in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Marwa was first appointed in January 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Before taking over leadership of the NDLEA, he chaired the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse between…

By Peter Omopo Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North, has refuted allegations by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, that he married her when she was 17 years old. He described the claim as “false, misleading, and malicious.” In a statement posted across his social media platforms on Thursday, Nwoko said the allegation was an attempt to smear his reputation amid their ongoing marital dispute. According to the lawmaker, Regina presented herself as 21 years old when they first met and provided an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter’s card indicating her date of birth as October 10,…