Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

DStv may face a new wave of subscriber departures following its failure to reach a fresh distribution agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The pay-TV operator, anticipating potential backlash, has alerted subscribers via text message that its current carriage deal with WBD will expire on December 31, 2025. The firm holds that negotiations for a renewal are ongoing but have yet to produce an agreement. If talks fail, DStv viewers could lose access to several major WBD channels from January 1, 2026, including CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, and Cartoon Network. “While discussions between the parties continue, no agreement has been…

Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State. His victory marks a defining moment for the party, coming amid internal disputes, last-minute resignations, and conflicting directives from party leadership. A Tense Primary Amid Heavy Security The primary election took place in Osogbo on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, under a visibly heavy security presence. Delegates from across Osun State arrived early for accreditation at the Atlantis Multipurpose Hall, where the exercise was eventually conducted despite uncertainties that clouded the hours leading up to…

In the early hours of December 2, 2025, Ademola Adeleke — Governor of Osun State — announced his resignation from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing a deepening leadership crisis at the national level of the party. The decision reverberates across Nigeria’s political landscape, further underscoring the turbulence within PDP ahead of the 2026 governorship election cycle in Osun State. The Decision: What Happened In a letter dated November 4, 2025, addressed to the chairman of PDP Ward 2 in Ede North LGA, Osun, Adeleke officially tendered his resignation. His spokesperson confirmed the move on Monday night. The letter cited “the…

On Monday, December 1, 2025, the governors of the 19 northern states of Nigeria — together with traditional rulers — convened at the Government House in Kaduna to address the escalating insecurity that has plagued large swathes of the region. The meeting, hosted at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House and presided by the chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, drew attendance from key governors — including Uba Sani (Kaduna), Umar Bago (Niger), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), and Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), among others. From the traditional establishment, the…

Steady Year-on-Year Growth Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), grew by 3.98 per cent (year-on-year), in real terms in the third quarter of 2025 — slightly higher than the 3.86 per cent recorded in Q3 2024. The latest GDP report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), highlights continued economic resilience despite softening global and domestic conditions. Quarter-on-Quarter Moderation On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP growth eased from 4.23 per cent in Q2 2025 to 3.98 per cent in Q3.Real GDP climbed to N57.03 trillion, up from N54.85 trillion a year earlier, while nominal GDP surged by 18.12 per cent to…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its comprehensive readiness for a smooth, safe, and vibrant festive season, as key tourism and infrastructure agencies conclude high-level planning ahead of December’s peak activities. This assurance followed a multi-agency stakeholders’ engagement held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. According to a statement by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the strategic meeting—tagged “Unlocking the Potentials and Opportunities of Lagos Tourism: Collaboration and Partnership for a Greater Lagos”—brought together government agencies, private operators, and industry leaders to harmonise plans for the year-end festivities and enhance the overall visitor experience. The engagement, convened…

Nigerian rapper and veteran socio-political critic, Eedris Abdulkareem, says his Facebook and Instagram accounts have been suspended—an action he believes is directly linked to the release of his latest protest track, ‘Open Letter to Donald Trump’. The suspension, which reportedly occurred just days after the song’s debut, has reignited conversations about digital censorship and the increasing suppression of dissenting voices in Nigeria’s political and artistic landscape. “I Can’t Access My Accounts” — Abdulkareem Raises Alarm In a statement first reported by SaharaReporters on Sunday, Abdulkareem revealed that both accounts became inaccessible shortly after the new track went live. “Facebook just…

In a dramatic escalation of his administration’s immigration agenda, U.S. President, Donald J. Trump announced on November 27, 2025, that he will “permanently pause” migration from all “Third World Countries.” The declaration comes in the immediate aftermath of a fatal shooting near the White House — an attack the government says was perpetrated by an Afghan national. What triggered the decision The announcement follows a tragic ambush-style shooting on November 26, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Two members of the United States National Guard were targeted near the nation’s seat of power; one of them, 20‑year old Sarah Beckstrom, was killed,…

On 28 November 2025, Monday Okpebholo, Edo State governor, made a bold declaration: he is so confident that President Bola Tinubu will win Edo in the 2027 presidential election, that if the president fails to carry the state — Okpebholo says he will resign as governor. Below I give an overview of the declaration, drawing from other reliable sources; its political context, and possible implications for Edo’s political landscape. What Governor Okpebholo Said Okpebholo described Tinubu as “even more popular than me here now,” arguing that Edo people appreciate what his administration has done — and they know it’s because…

The Lagos State Government has revealed that an estimated 160,000 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), underscoring both the scale of the public health challenge and the urgency of sustaining community-level interventions. The disclosure was made by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), during its World AIDS Day 2025 press briefing held on Thursday at Alausa, Ikeja. Presenting the state’s progress report, the Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, explained that the estimate reflects the latest data collected between January and September 2025. “As of January to September 2025, Lagos State currently has…

Expanding Access to Life-Saving Medical Supplies The United States is taking a bold step forward in global health and technological innovation. Today, the Department of State announced a landmark agreement to provide up to $150 million to Zipline International Inc., supporting the expansion of life-saving medical supply deliveries—including blood and essential medicines—to as many as 15,000 health facilities across Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda. By deploying Zipline’s American-made advanced robotics, the United States is ensuring that rural communities facing slow and unreliable logistics can access critical medical products efficiently and reliably. Technology Meets Diplomacy This initiative exemplifies the…

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday introduced a bill seeking sweeping amendments to the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, barely a day after lawmakers demanded tougher measures to confront the worsening insecurity and rising wave of abductions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), scaled first reading immediately upon presentation. It proposes one of the most far-reaching changes to the nation’s counterterrorism framework in recent years, including the classification of all forms of kidnapping as acts of terrorism and the imposition of a mandatory death penalty for offenders upon conviction. Background: A Heated Plenary…