Kebbi State Government Initiates Minor Cabinet Reshuffle to Enhance Governance
In a
strategic move aimed at bolstering administrative efficiency and service
delivery, the Kebbi State Government has announced a minor reshuffle within its
Executive Council.
The announcement was made public through an official statement released on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Birnin Kebbi by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Yakubu Bala Tafida.
Kebbi ADC Suspends ‘Self-Imposed’ State Chairman, Sadeeq Sami
In a
decisive move aimed at restoring internal order and reaffirming party
leadership, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has officially
suspended Sadeeq Sami, a prominent party figure accused of falsely presenting
himself as the state chairman.
The announcement was made public through a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Atiku, and distributed to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.
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.
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
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: 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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
