Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

In a principled move that underscores the fragility of internal party politics, Ahmed Makarfi, former governor of Kaduna State, has resigned as Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BoT). The announcement came on Monday, November 17, 2025, following the election of Kabiru Turaki, a former minister of special duties and intergovernmental affairs, as the party’s national chairman. Resignation Rooted in Zoning Principle Makarfi’s resignation is grounded in the PDP’s zoning arrangement, a longstanding principle meant to balance power across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. In his resignation letter addressed to Senator Adolphus Wabara, the BoT Chairman, Makarfi…

Youth at the Center of National Progress President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy and institutions are designed to secure a prosperous future for the country’s youths. According to the President, these reforms will equip young Nigerians with skills that make them globally competitive and ready to take ownership of key economic initiatives. Speaking at the State House in Abuja during a meeting with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, President Tinubu emphasized that the youth remain central to the nation’s economic repositioning. “Their engagement and ownership of these reforms will drive Nigeria into…

President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the opening of the 2025 All Nigerian Judges Conference at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja, urged judges to uphold the sanctity of their profession by safeguarding integrity. He emphasized that the strength and honour of the judiciary rest on proper and unequivocal interpretation of the Constitution. Highlighting the conference theme, “Building a Confident Judiciary,” President Tinubu stressed that public perception of the judiciary is critical. “Confidence is the lifeblood of justice,” he said, noting that even judgments grounded in law lose moral authority if perceived as unfair or biased. Public trust, he added, is…

The debate surrounding alleged mass killings of Christians in Nigeria has intensified sharply, following a series of escalating actions and statements from top U.S. political leaders after President Donald Trump formally designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC)—citing what he called the mass murder of Christians. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has now outlined the next step: targeted sanctions against Nigerian government officials allegedly complicit in the violence. The move marks one of the most forceful U.S. interventions in Nigeria’s internal security affairs in decades, reflecting deepening concern in Washington over recurrent religiously linked violence in Africa’s most populous…

Every society wrestles with the forces that shape marriage, authority, and family order. Today, many communities face a new imbalance—where materialism (mammon), radicalized feminism, and competing cultural narratives collide, producing tension rather than harmony. In some circles, the pendulum has swung so sharply that men feel subdued or silenced, while women are pressured into roles of dominance rather than partnership. The tension grows louder when certain religious voices—seeking numerical growth rather than spiritual maturity—add to the confusion. The “saints” who desire crowd often conflict with those burdened for Christ’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Jesus became our…

The Lagos State Government has firmly debunked circulating claims that Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was “cleared” by the Court of Appeal. In a comprehensive clarification issued in Lagos, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), described the claims — largely propagated by actor Yomi Fabiyi — as false, misleading, and capable of causing public confusion. Pedro, speaking to journalists, said his attention was drawn to a widely shared social media post by Yomi Fabiyi, which was later republished across multiple online platforms. The post suggested that the Court of Appeal had exonerated…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has entered a new phase of leadership following the election of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, as its new National Chairman. The election—held on Saturday during the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital—capped weeks of strategic consultations, zoning decisions, and internal alignment within the opposition party. Turaki, who emerged as the sole contender for the party’s top administrative seat, received an overwhelming 1,516 votes, securing a sweeping mandate from party delegates across the country. His emergence followed the withdrawal of Lado Danmarke, the PDP’s 2023 governorship…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Sunday unveiled the finalists for its prestigious 2025 CAF Awards, and the competition promises to be fierce. In the Men’s Player of the Year category, the last three standing are Victor Osimhen (Nigeria/Galatasaray), Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool), and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG). The announcement cements the status of these three as Africa’s elite footballers, each bringing a unique style and outstanding record to the table. Osimhen, who previously won the award in 2023, will be looking to reclaim his crown. Meanwhile, Salah and Hakimi are aiming to add their names to the illustrious list of…

Gunmen on Sunday fatally shot Felix Ese Idisi, the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State. The motive behind the killing remains unclear at the time of this report, but the incident has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape. Condemnation from Top Political Figures Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, condemned the murder as a “barbaric act of violence” and “an attack on democracy and the democratic process in Delta State.” “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the brutal murder of our Acting LGA Chairman,” Omo-Agege wrote on…

In a renewed push to calm tensions and rebuild trust in conflict-ridden Plateau State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed his emissary, Dr. Abiodun Essiet, to lead an intensive two-day peace mission that brought together Christian clerics, Fulani leaders, traditional rulers, and community representatives from across the state. The visit comes at a delicate time, as Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, one of Plateau’s most vocal Christian figures and by extension, Nigeria, has repeatedly accused the government and Fulani herder groups of complicity in attacks on Christian communities — and has threatened to escalate the matter to the International Criminal Court (ICC).…

The meeting between the Eric Chelle led Super Eagles of Nigeria and DR Congo is a clash rich in contrasts: Nigeria’s growing attacking fluidity against the disciplined, counter-punching structure of Sébastien Desabre’s Leopards. Though their rivalry has been sporadic over the decades, it is textured by memorable scorelines, momentum swings, and stylistic evolution on both sides. As the two teams prepare for the encounter today, form, history and tactical identity all shape the expectations. Form and Route to the Final Nigeria: Attacking Rhythm, Late Flare, and Clinical Finishing Nigeria’s route to the final has been anything but straightforward, yet it…

Taraba State’s political landscape is on the brink of a historic shift as Governor Agbu Kefas prepares to formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His dramatic declaration — “I am the way to APC” — is more than a slogan; it is a bold signal of a sweeping realignment that could reshape Taraba’s future for years to come. The governor will officially make the transition on Wednesday, November 19, at the Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo — a venue that is itself being renovated in anticipation of the momentous event. A Move…