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By Peter Omopo The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State deepened on Sunday as members of the state executive committee rejected claims by Bello Isiyaku to the party’s chairmanship. Addressing journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) press centre in Sokoto, the ADC State Secretary, Yusuf Abdulkadir Alkali, said Isiyaku had been suspended ahead of the 2023 general elections over allegations of anti-party activities and divisive conduct, and therefore could not lay claim to the office. Alkali explained that the ADC’s national leadership, led by Ralph Nwosu, had ratified the appointment of Umar Muhammad…

By Peter Omopo, Abuja | September 21, 2025 The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Monday, September 29, 2025, swear in 57 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the Supreme Court’s Main Courtroom in Abuja. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Sunday by the Supreme Court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Dr Festus Akande. According to him, the swearing-in ceremony is part of activities marking the formal commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the apex court. Justice Kekere-Ekun is expected to deliver the traditional State of the Judiciary address,…

By Peter Omopo September 21, 2025 – The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday joined prominent Nigerians in celebrating the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday, describing her as a “pillar of love and strength” to her husband, the less privileged, and the nation. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio extolled Mrs Tinubu’s compassion, philanthropy, and long-standing commitment to humanitarian causes. He referred to her as the “Mother of the Nation,” praising her impact on women, youths, and vulnerable groups. Born on September…

By Peter Omopo | September 21, 2025.VDespite over $3bn spent on rehabilitation contracts, Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna remain dormant, raising fresh concerns over mismanagement and waste. Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that workers at the plants often resume and close at will, with little or no work to carry out, as operations remain stalled. The matter has drawn the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which is probing allegations of massive fund mismanagement. Longstanding Struggles Nigeria, Africa’s top oil producer, has battled for decades with its ailing refineries, despite repeated promises of…

By Peter Omopo Kaduna | September 21, 2025 – The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has said the president remains a leader for all Nigerians, not only members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Dare made the remarks in a statement on Sunday following Tinubu’s recent visit to Kaduna State, where he attended the wedding of Nasirudeen, son of former Zamfara governor and serving senator, Abdul’aziz Yari, and also paid a condolence visit to Aisha Buhari, widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The presidential aide described the trip as a…

By Sola Ojewusi When you think Lagos luxury automobile dealership, Unique Motors doesn’t just come to mind—it pulls up majestically, engine humming, in a tail of desirability. More than a showroom, it is a symbol: of aspiration, craftsmanship, and trust. A Visionary at the Wheel: Prince Adesina Adebiyi The driving force behind Unique Motors is Prince Adesina Adebiyi, a man whose name has become synonymous with high-end auto excellence in Nigeria. Founded in September 2011, Unique Motors was born out of his ambition and carved out a niche in the luxury car business through grit, strategic vision, and a rare…

The apex umbrella body for all Yoruba indigenous people globally, Yoruba Council Worldwide (Igbimo Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye) led by Aare Oladotun Hassan Esq alongside over 30 Civil Society groups have appraised Dangote Refinery over constant reduction in price of petrol products. The group led by Aare Hassan on Friday paid courtsey visit to the refinery saying they were proud to mobilise supports for Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the entire management of Dangote Refinery over the recent embroiled crises with the DAPMAN, NUPENG, IPMAN and other oil and gas Unions on petrol price. The group leader added that Dangote Refinery was…

By Peter Omopo Port Harcourt | September 19, 2025 – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally resumed duty following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state, pledging to prioritize unity, reconciliation, and inclusive governance. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fubara described the period of emergency rule, declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 18, 2025, as “enormously challenging” but said Rivers State had emerged stronger with renewed opportunities for peace and development. The governor revealed that the peace process brokered by the president brought together all major actors, including Federal Capital Territory Minister…

By Peter Omopo September 19, 2025 – A fresh outbreak of cholera in Bauchi State has claimed 58 lives and left 258 people infected, sparking urgent concern from health authorities. The disease, which has now spread to 14 local government areas, is placing severe pressure on the state’s health system and raising fears of wider transmission. In response, the Bauchi State Government has inaugurated a Cholera Steering Committee, chaired by Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau, as well as a Technical Working Group led by the Commissioner for Health, Sani Danbam, to coordinate containment and prevention measures. Speaking at the inauguration, Jatau…

By Peter Omopo September 19, 2025 – A Canada-based Nigerian leadership coach and author, Peter Adeleke, has officially entered the Guinness World Records after delivering the longest leadership lesson in history. Adeleke achieved the feat on August 30, 2025, in Calgary, Canada, by teaching for 28 hours and 45 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 24 hours. Confirming the achievement, Guinness World Records (GWR) stated on its website: “The longest leadership lesson is 28 hr 45 min and was achieved by Peter Adeleke (Canada), in Calgary, Canada. Peter is an author, speaker, and qualified leadership expert. He set out to…