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New Service Chiefs Meet President Tinubu At State House

New Service Chiefs Meet President Tinubu At State House

On October 27, 2025, a significant development unfolded at the Presidential Villa in Abuja as Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs held their first official meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

This encounter marked a pivotal moment in the country's security leadership transition, following the President’s announcement of new appointments just days earlier, on Friday.

Ghanaian comedian dumped by girlfriend after he welcomes baby with female bestie: "I love kids"

Michael Blackson’s Paternity Scandal: A Tale of Joy, Betrayal, and Fatherhood

Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson recently found himself at the center of a personal storm that unfolded publicly across social media.

The entertainer, known for his brash humor and candid personality, revealed that his fiancée, Rada, had ended their relationship following a surprising revelation: he had fathered two children within a span of just two months, one with Rada and another with his longtime female best friend.

Amupitan Pledges Collaboration With National Assembly For Credible, Fair Elections

Amupitan Pledges Collaboration With National Assembly For Credible, Fair Elections

In a significant move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democratic processes, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has pledged to work closely with the National Assembly to ensure the delivery of credible, fair, and transparent elections across the country.

This commitment was made public during his address at the 56th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), held at the Federal University of Lokoja. The event also served as a platform to honor Amupitan for his dedication and service to the legal and electoral community.

INEC Under Mahmood Yakubu Was A National Disgrace – Atedo Peterside

INEC Under Mahmood Yakubu: A National Disgrace - Atedo Peterside’s Scathing Critique

In a candid and forceful interview aired on Channels Television’s "Politics Today" on October 27, 2025, Atedo Peterside, the founder of ANAP Foundation and a prominent Nigerian businessman, delivered a blistering critique of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the leadership of its former chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Peterside did not mince words, branding Yakubu’s tenure as a “national disgrace,” and expressing deep concern over the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral processes during that period.

APC Delegates Unanimously Affirm Oyebanji As Ekiti Governorship Candidate

Oyebanji Secures APC Governorship Ticket in Ekiti Through Unanimous Delegate Affirmation

In a landmark political event held on October 27, 2025, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State was unanimously affirmed as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming election.

The special nomination congress took place at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, where 885 elected delegates from across the state gathered to participate in the process. The congress was chaired by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, who also led the supervisory committee overseeing the exercise.

92-Year-Old Paul Biya Wins Controversial Eighth Term As Cameroon’s Leader

Paul Biya Secures Eighth Term Amid Controversy and Unrest in Cameroon

Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, has officially been re-elected for an eighth term at the age of 92, according to results announced by the country’s Constitutional Council on October 27, 2025.

Biya, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982 and is now the world’s oldest serving head of state, secured 53.7 percent of the vote in the October 12 presidential election. His closest rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former government minister, garnered 35.2 percent, although he has publicly disputed the results.

Tell Nigerians Real Reason For Service Chiefs’ Sack, ADC Challenges Tinubu

ADC Challenges Tinubu to Reveal True Motive Behind Service Chiefs’ Sack

In a politically charged development, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), one of Nigeria’s opposition parties, has publicly questioned President Bola Tinubu’s recent dismissal of the country’s top military chiefs.

The party has demanded that the president provide Nigerians with a clear and honest explanation for what it describes as a “sudden” and sweeping shake-up in the military hierarchy.

Governor Radda Swears In Three New High Court Judges

Governor Radda Swears In Three New High Court Judges: A Judicial Milestone in Katsina State

On October 27, 2025, Katsina State witnessed a significant advancement in its judicial system as Governor Dikko Radda officially swore in three newly appointed judges to the Katsina State High Court.

The ceremony, held at the Government House in Katsina, was attended by dignitaries from the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government, alongside traditional rulers, members of the State Executive Council, and families of the appointees.

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Despite restraining court order, Lagos demolishes over 70 houses in Oworonshoki

Midnight Demolition in Oworonshoki Sparks Legal and Humanitarian Outcry

In a dramatic turn of events that has left hundreds of Lagos residents displaced and outraged, the Oworonshoki community was rocked by the demolition of over 70 residential buildings despite a subsisting restraining order issued by the Lagos State High Court.

The incident, which unfolded under the cover of darkness on Saturday night, has ignited widespread condemnation and raised serious questions about the rule of law and government accountability in Nigeria’s commercial capital.

How PDP governors settled for Turaki as consensus candidate

Inside the PDP Power Play - How Governors Settled for Turaki as Consensus Chairman

In a dramatic turn of internal politics within Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Tanimu Turaki emerged as the consensus candidate for the party’s national chairmanship.

This decision, orchestrated by a coalition of influential governors and select members of the National Working Committee (NWC), has stirred both strategic alignment and factional dissent across the party’s ranks.

Soludo’s N1m promise for voters to curb apathy - APGA

Soludo’s N1m Promise: Strategic Incentive or Electoral Inducement?

In the lead-up to the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, Nigeria, a political storm has been stirred by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s announcement of a cash reward scheme aimed at boosting voter turnout.

The governor, who is also the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), declared during a campaign rally in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area, that his party would reward each ward that secures a win for APGA with ₦1 million. 

NDLEA uncovers UK-bound cocaine in cream containers, Meth in water heater

NDLEA's Nationwide Drug Crackdown: Cocaine in Cream, Meth in Heaters, and a Nightclub Raid

In a sweeping series of operations that underscore Nigeria’s intensifying war on drugs, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a sophisticated trafficking network involving UK-bound cocaine concealed in cosmetic containers and methamphetamine hidden inside a water heater.

The agency also executed a dramatic raid on a Lagos nightclub hosting a drug-fueled party, arresting over 100 individuals including the club’s flamboyant owner, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike.

Soludo hails new service chiefs, seeks stronger collaboration on security

Soludo Applauds New Service Chiefs, Calls for Unified Security Strategy

In a decisive show of support for the newly appointed military leadership, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has extended his congratulations to Nigeria’s fresh crop of service chiefs, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger collaboration in tackling the nation’s evolving security challenges.

President Bola Tinubu recently announced the appointment of General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff. These appointments, according to the presidency, are part of broader efforts to reinforce Nigeria’s national security architecture.

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