Nigerian ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) numerical strength received boost again on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025 as six members of the Rivers State House of Representatives, said to be loyal to former Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the party, reports thegazellenews.com. Their defection marks the latest political shift linked to the ongoing power struggle within the Rivers PDP, as Wike’s allies continue to realign with the ruling party at the federal level. Thegazellenews.com reports that the lawmakers announced their defection during plenary on Tuesday, 23 December,…
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Maria Sol Messi, sister of football superstar Lionel Messi, has reportedly been forced to suspend her wedding to a member of Inter Miami’s coaching staff next month following a serious traffic accident. She is said to have sustained injuries, including spinal fractures and burns, in the crash. Argentinian TV journalist and presenter Angel de Brito shared updates on the incident, saying the 32-year-old is “out of danger” but will require a lengthy rehabilitation period. Maria Sol crashed the vehicle she was driving in Miami after losing control and hitting a wall. Speaking on the American TV programme LAM, Angel said…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has approved the appointment of Special Advisers, Advisers, and Senior Special Assistants to strengthen the administrative and strategic capacity of the Party. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the National Chairman on Media and Publicity, the new appointments were made through a list signed by the Chief of Staff to the National Chairman, Honourable Mustapha Bala Dawaki. According to the statement, “the appointments are part of ongoing efforts to enhance effective coordination, policy formulation, and stakeholder engagement within the Party’s National Secretariat. “The newly appointed aides…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has obtained an order of the Federal High Court in Lagos authorising the detention of a merchant vessel, its captain and 20 other crew members following the seizure of 25.5 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Apapa seaport. A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi on Wednesday, 17 December, 2025, read that the cocaine was discovered aboard the commodity vessel MV San Antonio, which sailed from Brazil. Babafemi said NDLEA operatives acting on credible intelligence uncovered the illicit drugs hidden in the ship’s hatch on 6 December 2025, adding that…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025 reaffirmed the party’s commitment to institutional stability, intellectual rigour and evidence-based decision-making, as he undertakes a facility tour of the office of The Progressive Institute (TPI) in Abuja. Describing the visit as his first official engagement with the Institute, Professor Yilwatda commended the leadership and staff of TPI for their vision, resilience and commitment to building a strong intellectual foundation for the party. “This is my first visit to the Institute, and I must commend the efforts made so far, particularly the…
The US Justice Department has disclosed that a former morgue manager at the prestigious Harvard Medical School was on Tuesday, 16 November, 2025 sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts donated for scientific research. The Justice Department, which said many of the human remains sold by Lodge were subsequently resold at a profit, added that several of those buyers have been sentenced to jail time or were awaiting sentencing. Cedric Lodge, 58, pleaded guilty in May to trafficking the stolen remains, which include internal organs, brains, skin, hands, faces and dissected heads, from 2018 through…
Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has appointed Abimbola Tooki as his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy. In a statement, Yilwatda said the appointment reflects “his confidence in Mr. Tooki’s vast experience, professional pedigree, and proven capacity to deploy strategic communication in strengthening party cohesion, public engagement, and effective message delivery at both national and international levels”. Tooki is a celebrated journalist, columnist, and media strategist with expertise in governance reporting, crisis communication, information management, and team leadership. “He is widely regarded for his ability to bring institutions closer to the people through the…
The Board, Management & Staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) extend our heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Bayelsa State on the passing of the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D. As a mark of respect for the departed Deputy Governor, the NDDC Board and Management have shelved the commissioning of projects in Bayelsa State, which was initially scheduled for the 16th of December, 2025. Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo was a man of candour, unwavering commitment, and exceptional dedication to public service; virtues that earned him the well-deserved reputation of a tireless and “workaholic” Deputy…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has acknowledged the Gombe State Government’s labour-related policies, particularly the implementation of the National Minimum Wage as well as the regular payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities to retirees in the state. The remarks were made over the weekend by the National President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, at the official flag-off of the Gombe State Labour House, a project designed to provide the organized labour with a befitting secretariat after decades of operating without a permanent one. Comrade Ajaero described Gombe as one of Nigeria’s relatively young states that…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honorable Aliyu Aminu Garu, has donated solar-powered streetlights to the female hostel at Yuli Campus of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi. The donation is intended to enhance security and visibility on the campus, supplementing the state government’s efforts to improve infrastructure and education standards at the university. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Fatimah Tahir, described the gesture as a significant contribution towards complementing the government’s investment in education. ”This is a tremendous achievement,” Professor Tahir said, noting that the streetlights will add value…