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PDP War Deepens: Turaki Says He’s Ready To Die As Factions Battle For Control.
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, on Tuesday issued a dramatic appeal over the deepening turmoil within the opposition party, urging U.S. President Donald Trump and other global powers to intervene in what he described as a deteriorating democratic situation in Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, Turaki made the appeal while addressing journalists shortly before his faction attempted to hold a National Executive Committee meeting at the party’s Wadata Plaza headquarters. He accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of deploying “armed thugs” allegedly supported by police personnel to obstruct the party’s internal processes.
Turaki warned that the crisis had gone beyond internal party politics, insisting that democracy in Nigeria faced imminent danger. “I want to call on President Trump; what is at stake is not just genocide against Christians. He should come and save democracy in Nigeria. Democracy is under threat,” he declared. He also called on advanced democracies to intervene urgently.
He stressed that PDP members loyal to his faction were prepared to pay the “ultimate price” to defend the party’s mandate and safeguard democratic values. “We are willing to lay down our lives to protect our office, to protect democracy and to protect our mandate,” he said.
Moments after his remarks, tension erupted at the party headquarters as rival factions clashed. The newly formed National Working Committee loyal to Turaki and another faction aligned with Wike both scheduled parallel meetings at the same venue, escalating the conflict.
Earlier in the day, the National Secretary of the Wike-backed faction, Samuel Anyanwu, arrived at the secretariat with supporters to convene a separate Board of Trustees and NEC meeting, further heightening tensions. Heated verbal exchanges soon spiralled into pushing and shoving as both groups battled for control of the premises.
Security operatives struggled to contain the mounting unrest. Officers eventually ordered everyone to leave the compound, but the situation quickly deteriorated. Police fired teargas canisters to disperse the agitated crowd, forcing party members, staff, and journalists to flee as thick smoke filled the area.
Outside the premises, sporadic clashes continued as supporters from both sides exchanged blows and wielded sticks.
As critical party decisions loom, the internal conflict remains unresolved, with both factions insisting they hold legitimate control of the PDP’s national leadership and headquarters.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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