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Calm Returns To PDP Secretariat As Factions Jostle Over Wadata Reopening.
Calm was restored on Monday at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Wadata Plaza, Abuja, despite rising political tension over attempts by a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to reopen the premises after months of closure.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that the development followed an announcement by Samuel Anyanwu, acting national secretary under the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led PDP caretaker committee, that activities would resume at the party headquarters based on recent court rulings said to favour his group.
Anyanwu’s camp referenced what it described as favourable judicial pronouncements, including the dismissal of a legal application by rival factions seeking to compel the police to reopen the complex under their control.
However, as of Monday afternoon, the secretariat remained sealed, with security operatives maintaining a strong presence around the premises. No violence or confrontation was recorded.
The Wadata Plaza headquarters has been under police seal since November 2025, following clashes that erupted when rival factions attempted to hold parallel National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, forcing security agencies to intervene.
Since then, the closure has come to symbolise the deepening internal crisis within the PDP, with the party split into competing camps ahead of the 2027 general elections.
While Anyanwu’s faction insists that recent court decisions support its claim to the secretariat, opposing groups have rejected the move, arguing that control of the building must await the final determination of ongoing court cases.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Kabiru Turaki-led faction, Ini Ememobong, warned against any attempt to take over the secretariat, describing such moves as unlawful and contemptuous of the courts, noting that the matter remains before both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal.
Similarly, Farida Umar, a PDP National Executive Committee member and Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the same faction, dismissed the planned reopening, insisting that the Wike-aligned group had no legal or moral right to occupy the secretariat while litigation was still pending.
Leaders of the Wike-backed bloc, however, maintained that recent court pronouncements and recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had resolved the leadership question, giving the recognised caretaker committee the authority to resume operations at the party’s headquarters.
A source familiar with the faction’s position said the declaratory judgment of the Federal High Court had removed any ambiguity about the party’s legitimate leadership, arguing that there was no justification for keeping the secretariat sealed.
Security sources said the priority of law enforcement was to prevent any forced entry or breakdown of order at the facility, while party insiders described the standoff as being driven largely by personal and political interests rather than the survival of the party.
Meanwhile, the FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the command had not been officially informed of any plan to unseal the PDP secretariat, adding that she had limited information on the matter.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has convened a high-level security meeting with former governors and key stakeholders in a renewed effort to address the ongoing wave of violence in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the meeting comes amid fresh attacks in parts of Plateau State that have left several people dead and properties destroyed, worsening security concerns in the North-Central region.
The gathering follows recent violence in Anguwan Rukuba and nearby communities, where dozens of residents were reportedly killed, adding to years of recurring insecurity that has claimed many lives, including women and children.
The closed-door meeting, held at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, brought together former governors Simon Lalong, Jonah Jang, and Joshua Dariye, as well as former military administrator Rear Admiral Samuel Atukum (retd.) and other key stakeholders.
In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, Mutfwang said discussions focused on security, welfare, and the overall development of Plateau people, with special attention on the recent attacks in rural communities.
According to sources, participants reviewed the security situation and expressed deep concern over continued loss of lives and destruction of property.
The stakeholders reportedly agreed on a united approach to restoring peace, strengthening unity, and promoting peaceful coexistence among communities.
They also resolved to develop stronger frameworks to address the root causes of the violence, anchored on values of discipline, courage, and patriotism.
The late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was reportedly on a phone call with his twin brother moments before he was killed during a terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the incident, which occurred on April 9, 2026, claimed the lives of the senior officer and several other soldiers.
A family source told Vanguard that the General was speaking with his identical twin brother, who resides in the United Kingdom, at the time of the attack.
According to the source, the twins maintained a daily routine of speaking around midnight, but the conversation took a sudden turn that night when unusual activity was noticed at the General’s end.
He said the line went dead abruptly after the General paused during the call, apparently due to the unfolding situation at the base.
The twin brother reportedly made repeated attempts to reconnect, sending messages and calling continuously, but received no response throughout the night.
“He kept trying until about 4 am, but there was no answer,” the source said.
The family later confirmed the tragedy after a senior military officer contacted them around 6:30 am, informing them that the base had come under attack and that the Brigade Commander was among those killed.
The relative described the incident as devastating, noting that communication had broken down during the assault.
The late General was later buried alongside other fallen soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended the planned marriage of his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who is autistic, following an overwhelming number of applications from interested suitors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the cleric announced the decision on Thursday via his social media page, stating that over 1,000 men had expressed interest in marrying her, prompting him to halt the process indefinitely.
He wrote, “Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended. More than a thousand applications. No more wedding pending further directive from me.”
The cleric had earlier this week publicly invited proposals for her marriage, setting conditions that included the suitor being young and in good physical and mental health, alongside promised financial support and housing benefits.
He also said the couple would enjoy lifelong support, including shared property ownership and periodic welfare checks from church members.
The development follows a similar arrangement recently conducted by the church involving a non-verbal autistic man who was married in a ceremony organised by the ministry.
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