Senate to Screen Amupitan as New INEC Chairman Today
The Senate will on Thursday, today, screen Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, who was nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Director of Information, Office of the Secretary Research and Information at the National Assembly, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Resigns from PDP
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor’s spokesman, Daniel Alabrah, who announced this, did not give details on why the governor resigned from the party.
Wike Tells Defecting PDP Governors to Thank Him
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has asked governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to thank him. Wike, who bragged that he paved the way for them through good works, said their defection has justified his support for President Bola Tinubu.
DSS Arrests Dismissed Officers for Fraud
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested dismissed officials accused of using its name to commit fraud. The secret police announced this in a statement on Wednesday. The individuals identified as Barry Donald and Victor Godwin will be prosecuted, according to the agency.
ADC Says Governors’ Defections Vindicate One-Party State Warning
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that recent defections of state governors to the ruling party vindicate the opposition coalition’s warning of plans to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. In a statement, the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the move as “political apostasy” but said the opposition remains unshaken.
Senator Dickson Rejects APC Defection Wave
Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has kicked against the wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with reporters at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja after plenary on Wednesday, Dickson said he remained committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Jonathan Laments Abandonment of His Bayelsa Projects
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lamented the abandonment of key projects he initiated as Governor of Bayelsa State, blaming successive administrations for failing to sustain his development agenda. Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Jonathan said he began hotel projects to attract tourism and investment before becoming Vice President in 2007.
Kano Coach Jailed Eight Years for Sodomy
A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine for sodomizing a minor player. The convict, a resident of Sanka in Dala Local Government Area, was found guilty of committing the act twice at different locations.
Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Bauchi, Arrest Six Suspects
The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims and arrested six suspects allegedly involved in the abduction at Euga Village, Toro Local Government Area. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Fayose Rejects Tinubu’s Appointment Offer
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Wednesday said he turned down an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu, explaining that he prefers to focus on his personal life after years in public service. Fayose, a PDP member, said though he maintains a personal relationship with Tinubu, he has no intention of joining the APC.
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 18.02%
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 18.02% in September 2025, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. The rate fell from 20.12% in August, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline and the first time in three years that inflation has dropped below 20%.
Peter Obi Tells APC: You Can’t Capture the Southeast
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) can politically capture the southeast region. Speaking to reporters in Abuja, Obi said Nigeria is not under military rule and that voters, not politicians, will decide election outcomes.
Governor Diri, Bayelsa Assembly Members Dump PDP
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) along with 23 members of the state House of Assembly. Diri announced his resignation at the exco chamber of the Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, though he did not disclose his next political move.
Fayose: I Support Tinubu but Will Never Join APC
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has vowed never to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite supporting President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fayose said his loyalty to the PDP remains firm, even as he commended Tinubu’s leadership.
Orji Kalu Accuses Nigerian Pilots of Drug Use, Negligence
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, has alleged that some Nigerian pilots operate under the influence of Indian hemp and are poorly monitored by regulatory agencies. Speaking during Senate plenary on Wednesday, Kalu accused aviation authorities of negligence and called for stricter monitoring and random drug tests.
Fayose: Peter Obi Is the Only Opposition Voice in Nigeria
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has described Labour Party’s Peter Obi as the only active opposition figure in Nigeria. During an interview on Wednesday, Fayose said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others have lost relevance, adding that President Tinubu is likely to win re-election in 2027.
Yhemolee Decries Rise of Online Begging on Social Media
Nigerian actor Idowu Adeyemi, popularly known as Yhemolee, has lamented the growing trend of online begging on social media. In an Instagram post, he said users now flood comment sections with account numbers instead of engagement, urging people to stop turning digital platforms into begging hubs.
Phyna Breaks Silence on Abuja Hotel Fight
Reality TV star Phyna has spoken out about her altercation with a lady at an Abuja hotel. In a post on Wednesday, she said she was attacked from behind and that edited video clips misrepresented the incident. Phyna added that the woman involved remains hospitalized and unconscious.
NFF Suspends Three Referees Over Controversial NPFL Decisions
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended three referees—Mohammed B. Tuta, Ben Japhet, and Ikechukwu Taiwo—over questionable officiating in NPFL matches. The Referee Development Committee said their handling of games “fell short of professional standards” and placed them on indefinite suspension pending review.
Aubameyang Warns Nigeria Ahead of World Cup Playoff
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has vowed to give his best to help his country qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking ahead of the playoff semi-final against Nigeria on November 13, the striker said the team is focused on securing Gabon’s first-ever World Cup appearance.