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PDP Breaks Silence On 2027: Why The South Got The Presidential Ticket

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According to Nivo News, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, effectively shutting out the possibility of a northern candidate representing the party in the next general election. The decision was reached during the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday at its national headquarters in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Party insiders disclosed that the move is aimed at easing internal tension and preventing fresh divisions ahead of the polls. A NEC member explained that the presidency was zoned to the South to maintain balance in the party’s leadership, noting that both the national chairman and presidential candidate could not reasonably emerge from the same region. Stakeholders also agreed that, after eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari, zoning the presidency back to the North would be unfair.

Another source revealed that the arrangement is expected to discourage current members of the National Working Committee (NWC) from seeking re-election to their posts. Party officials added that the decision aligns with public sentiment, stressing that “even the mood of Nigerians clearly favours a southern presidency.”

The PDP’s zoning debate is rooted in its 2023 presidential primaries. Before that election, a committee led by former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom opted to throw the ticket open, paving the way for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to secure the nomination. That decision fractured the party and led to the emergence of the G-5 governors—Nyesom Wike of Rivers (now FCT Minister), Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Ortom, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu—who openly opposed Atiku’s candidacy.

In a bid to mend the rift, the PDP set up another zoning panel on August 14 chaired by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. The committee recommended retaining the existing rotational arrangement, a proposal that NEC formally adopted on Monday. This decision cements the South as the party’s power base going into the 2027 presidential race.

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Nollywood Scandal: Taye Arimoro Sues Peggy Ovire For ₦100 Million Over Alleged Assault

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Nollywood actor Taye Arimoro has filed a lawsuit against actress and producer Peggy Ovire, accusing her of assaulting him on a movie set and demanding ₦100 million in damages alongside a public apology. According to court filings, the alleged incident took place on November 11, 2025, when Arimoro’s contract had officially ended at 11:59 PM, but he was reportedly prevented from leaving the set.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Arimoro stated that his vehicle was initially blocked by the production manager and later by another car. Feeling unsafe, he reportedly began a live broadcast on Instagram to document the situation. The conflict allegedly escalated at the estate gate, where Ovire and her team confronted him. Arimoro claims that during the confrontation, his tyres were deflated, he was surrounded by multiple individuals, and he sustained injuries including a fractured jaw, bite marks, and bruises. He also alleged that his phone was tampered with during the episode.

Arimoro’s legal team argued that the incident infringed upon his rights to personal freedom, movement, and dignity, resulting in both emotional distress and financial loss. They are requesting a public video apology across all of Ovire’s social media platforms in addition to the ₦100 million compensation.

Peggy Ovire was given seven days to respond to the lawsuit but has yet to issue any public statement. Arimoro shared a notice on social media addressing Ovire, urging her to forward all responses to his solicitors.

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BREAKING: Court Declares Nnamdi Kanu An International Terrorist.

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Justice James Omotosho has officially declared Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), an “international terrorist.” The ruling came during the terrorism trial brought against Kanu by the Federal Government of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In delivering the judgment, Justice Omotosho cited Kanu’s alleged intention to target the British High Commission and harm the then British High Commissioner, Catriona Laing, as justification for the designation. The judge had previously found Kanu guilty on counts one through seven, reinforcing the court’s position against him.

The ruling represents a significant milestone in a high-profile case that has captured both national and international attention over several years. The court upheld the prosecution’s evidence that Kanu, through broadcast statements, had threatened violence against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


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Tragedy Strikes NYSC: 16 Corps Members Killed In Horrific Gombe Accident.

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Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has expressed deep concern following the tragic death of sixteen prospective corps members in a road accident while en route to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Gombe State. Two other students from the same trip survived but remain in critical condition at a local hospital.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reacting to the incident, Odumodublvck called for a review of the NYSC deployment policy, urging that youths be posted to states closer to their homes. He described the current system as increasingly risky given the state of the country and appealed for compassion for parents losing their children in such accidents.

The rapper wrote: “@officialnyscng PLEASE IT’S HIGH TIME WE SUSPEND THE POSTING OF OUR YOUTHS TO DIFFERENT STATES OTHER THAN WHERE THEY ARE BASED. IT ALL STARTED OFF AS A BRILLIANT IDEA BUT NOW WITH THE STATE OF OUR COUNTRY IT’S NOT SUSTAINABLE. PLEASE PITY THE PARENTS. KIDS ARE DYING. MOVE WITH THE TIMES ❤️.”

The victims were graduates of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) in Ondo State. They were traveling in an 18‑seater bus when the crash occurred. Eyewitnesses described the accident as severe, with emergency responders recovering the bodies and taking the injured to a nearby medical facility.

Authorities, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), have launched investigations to determine the cause of the crash. The NYSC has yet to release an official statement regarding the tragedy.


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