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“Wike’s PDP Faction Urges Ortom To Step Down, Endorses Anyanwu & Mohammed For Top Party Roles”.

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The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as party governors distanced themselves from a reported consensus selection of a national chairman and national secretary by a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The governors insisted that the process would face legal challenges and undergo review ahead of the PDP’s national convention, scheduled for March 29–30.

Despite the pushback, Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Abdulrahman Mohammed were reportedly selected as consensus candidates for the positions of National Secretary and National Chairman, respectively, under Wike’s backing.

Sources within the Wike-supported National Caretaker Committee, speaking on condition of anonymity, said all geopolitical zones had reached agreements on consensus candidates for the party’s National Working Committee positions to ensure a smooth convention.

A source in the Wike camp confirmed that the National Chairman role was zoned to the North-Central, while the National Secretary post was assigned to the South. Zonal leaders were instructed to meet and agree on consensus candidates for all NWC positions.

The source added that he emerged as the consensus candidate for National Organising Secretary from the North-West, noting that the zone maintained the existing arrangements.

“In the North-West, the zonal meeting confirmed the status quo: Sokoto retains the National Organising Secretary position, Katsina gets the National Youth Leader, Kano assumes the Deputy Treasurer role, and Jigawa selects the Zonal Vice Chairman. All positions were agreed upon by consensus,” the source said.

In the South-East, the National Secretary role remained in Imo State with Anyanwu emerging as the consensus candidate. Other positions included Okechukwu Osuoha as National Auditor and Chidebere, former South-East National Vice Chairman, as Deputy Public Secretary.

In the South-West, the Woman Leader slot went to Oyo, Treasurer to Osun, Deputy Secretary to Ekiti, and Zonal Vice Chairman to Lagos.

For the North-East, Taraba was assigned Deputy National Chairman (North), Bauchi got Publicity Secretary, Gombe received Deputy Woman Leader, Borno was allocated Deputy Financial Secretary, and Adamawa took the Zonal Vice Chairman position.

In the South-South, Rivers State secured the National Vice Chairman post, Cross River the Financial Secretary role, Delta the Deputy National Organising Secretary, Akwa Ibom the Deputy Youth Leader, and Edo the Zonal Vice Chairman slot.

A source at the North-Central caucus meeting said the zone agreed to present Abdulrahman Mohammed as its consensus candidate for National Chairman. Wike reportedly urged former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom and ex-Kogi Deputy Governor Philip Salawu to step aside for Mohammed.

Religious considerations also reportedly influenced the decision, as the National Secretary position had been zoned to the South-East, leading to a preference for a Muslim candidate as National Chairman.

When contacted, Wike-backed PDP Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed did not confirm or deny the selections but defended the consensus approach.

“Consensus is the most effective method for selecting party leaders. It reflects the consent of all stakeholders, rather than imposing a candidate,” he said.

He added that consensus saves time and resources while minimizing internal conflicts. “By avoiding a full election process, the party reduces animosity and preserves unity. It’s the best approach, and the party is justified in using it,” Mohammed explained.

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‘We Don’t Want Another Mohbad Case’ – Laolu Gbenjo Speaks On Toluwanisings.

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Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.

The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.

Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.

He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.

Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.

Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.

In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.

The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.

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El-Rufai’s ₦1bn Legal Battle Takes New Turn As Court Fixes Judgment Date.

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.

However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.

Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.

Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.

During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.

When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.

The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.

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‘I Lock Myself In The Room And Cry’ – Funke Akindele Opens Up About Her Hidden Pain.

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about the personal challenges she faces behind the scenes, revealing that she sometimes breaks down in tears despite her public image of bringing joy to others through her movies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The award-winning actress made this revelation during an interview with CNN journalist Larry Madowo, where she spoke candidly about her emotional struggles and the pressures that come with being a public figure.

Akindele disclosed that when things become overwhelming, she sometimes locks herself in her room to cry and release her emotions. However, she said she eventually gathers the strength to pick herself up and face life’s challenges.

The filmmaker also discussed the pressure of living in the public eye, particularly the scrutiny surrounding her marriages and relationship breakups.

She admitted that there are moments when she questions her decisions and worries about how people might judge her choices.

“I cry. I lock myself in the room, cry, break down, hit the bed. But I just pick up myself and come back to life. Sometimes I tell myself, ah, you’ve made a mistake again. How are people going to judge you?

“Do you care about that? Why don’t you just brace up, face it, face the challenges, move on in life? I’ve noticed over the years that it’s not all about the work. You need to take care of yourself. You need to love yourself. You need to have time for your family, your loved ones, because as the work would go, the family would be there,” she said.

Akindele further emphasised the importance of self-care, self-love and making time for family, noting that professional success should not come at the expense of personal well-being and relationships.

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