Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Senator Samuel Anyanwu has been officially directed to resume his position as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following a formal announcement by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. Speaking during a press conference held today at Wadata Plaza, the PDP’s National Secretariat, Damagum confirmed Anyanwu’s reinstatement and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to unity and constitutional order. The announcement comes amid ongoing internal adjustments within the PDP’s leadership ahead of upcoming political activities. READ ALSO: INEC, PDP hold crucial talks over national secretary crisis In the same briefing, Damagum revealed that the party’s planned 100th…

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has refuted reports of his suspension, describing the claims as politically motivated misinformation orchestrated by an external coalition intent on seizing control of the party’s structure. On Tuesday, a faction of the party announced the suspension of Gabam alongside two other members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) over allegations of financial mismanagement. The announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Ayegbeni. However, addressing journalists at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, Gabam dismissed the announcement as “fake news” and a product of what he…

MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv, has announced a significant reduction in the price of its DStv decoders, cutting the cost from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000 as part of a strategic initiative to boost subscriptions and provide greater value to its customers. The company made the announcement on Tuesday through a statement issued by its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe. According to Ugbe, the move is part of DStv’s new “We Got You” campaign, which aims to reward customer loyalty, attract new users, and reinforce the platform’s commitment to delivering daily value beyond sports content. “We want to ensure our customers…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 general elections will mark a turning point for Nigeria, vowing that it will not be “business as usual.” Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with a delegation of Kannywood stakeholders, North West opinion leaders, and digital media influencers, Atiku reaffirmed his commitment to forming a robust opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the next polls. The delegation was led by Dr Aslam Aliyu, a notable Zamfara politician and head of the PAA 2027 New Media & Digital Communications Forum. The group also included key players from the…

The Adamawa State Government has officially revoked the traditional title of Waziri Adamawa from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing a newly adopted indigeneship policy that reshapes leadership eligibility within emirate councils across the state. The move was detailed in a circular dated 20 June 2025 and signed by Mrs Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs. It forms part of a wider restructuring of traditional institutions under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration, following the recent creation of new chiefdoms. The title of Waziri Adamawa, historically regarded as the second most senior position in the Adamawa…

Super Eagles goalkeeper and Udinese star, Maduka Okoye, has been appointed an ambassador of Enugu State by Governor Peter Mbah in recognition of his achievements in international football and his plans to invest in youth development. The 25-year-old shot-stopper was hosted by the governor at the Lion Building on Tuesday, where the two discussed strategic ways to harness sports for youth empowerment and to support Enugu’s broader economic goals. “Today, I had the pleasure of receiving the Super Eagles and Udinese star goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, at the Lion Building,” Mbah announced. “A true son of Enugu, Maduka is not just…

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South senatorial district, has voiced his growing dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the direction of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that he may consider leaving the party if the president fails to address Nigeria’s mounting challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Ndume expressed frustration with the current state of governance under Tinubu, stating that the president still has time to correct course but failure to do so may push him to exit the APC. “I still believe President Tinubu can fix things. Failure to fix those things…

Victor Osimhen is reportedly willing to accept a weekly wage of just under £200,000 to join Manchester United well below earlier claims suggesting he was demanding £300,000 per week. The update comes from respected transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who told GIVEMESPORT that speculation about inflated salary expectations was “wide of the mark.” “He just wants his current salary (around €12 million net, or £10.2 million per season) to be respected, nothing different. Same as one year ago,” Romano said. Osimhen’s revised wage stance could open the door for Manchester United, whose ownership under INEOS has been keen to manage a…

Amid mounting internal tensions, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced the immediate suspension of its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, alongside two other senior officials, over allegations of gross financial misconduct. In a statement released on Tuesday by the party’s spokesperson, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the NWC disclosed that Nze Nnadi Clarkson, the party’s National Auditor, and Uchechukwu Chukwuma, National Youth Leader, were also suspended. “In exercise of its exclusive powers as guaranteed in Article 19.1, 19.3(i), and 19.5 of the Party Constitution (2022 as amended), the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social…

Nigeria’s Federal Government recorded a revenue of ₦6.9 trillion between January and April 2025, marking a significant 40% increase from the ₦5.2 trillion generated during the same period in 2024. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the Second Quarter 2025 Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement Session on fiscal performance and reform outlook held in Abuja on Monday. Highlighting the administration’s continued push for fiscal discipline and enhanced revenue generation, Edun said: “In the first quarter of this year, when we even take April into account—the first four months—we do have…