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Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have come under fire from Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a recent interview, Tambuwal reportedly stated that he was more devoted to Atiku than to Wike, even if the two were buddies.

Tambuwal maintained that rather than friendship, governing principles informed his decisions.

“I would rather support Atiku than Nyesom Wike when it comes to leadership of this country and leadership of the people,” he stated.

In reaction, Wike said that Tambuwal and Atiku are both persistent traitors during his appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” program on Thursday night.

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He asserts that “there’s no way Tambuwal would go without Atiku, knowing full well their antecedents,” demonstrating his commitment to Atiku.

“This is an opportunity to talk about Aminu Tambuwal, but I have never come out on national television to do so,” he continued.

It is impossible to discuss friendship and leadership at the same time without mentioning the individual.

Atiku and Tambuwal. These are betrayers who have been continuously inconsistent. Similar birds congregate in flocks. Given their history, Tambuwal would never be able to function without Atiku.

According to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rivers State is now completely at peace and all parties involved are prepared to cooperate.
He promised that while certain individuals who stand to gain from the turmoil that shook Rivers State are opposed to peace returning, other interested parties have decided to let peace rule the oil-rich state.

In Rivers State, Wike stated that he is totally in favor of the peace process and the full restoration of democracy. He also pointed out that he could have taken one or two actions to keep the state of emergency that President Bola Tinubu had imposed in the state in place.

Wike reportedly made the submission in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory disclosed that he had a conversation with Governor Siminalayi Fubara following President Tinubu’s lifting of the emergency rule in Rivers State, and that peace had now completely returned.

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To God’s glory, we all got together and decided how to proceed, and as I talk to you, the peace has returned. Despite all odds, peace has restored as of yesterday, according to the Governor I spoke with.

“As I talk to you, I spoke with Governor (Fubara) yesterday. He informed me he was going this morning after I informed him I was leaving that evening to return.

Therefore, I may say that peace has returned by God’s mercy. And see what the Assembly did today to set the tone: you can see that we are prepared for the state’s interest and that there is peace. Now let’s proceed.

According to what I saw on TV today, some people are born crisis builders who believe that they can only get an advantage during a crisis. He stated, “We would have taken one or two actions to guarantee that this state of emergency remains in place if we don’t want it to be lifted.”

Reports that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, had a heart attack while visiting London have been denied.
Wike stated that his primary reason for traveling overseas was to rest for the flag-off of the Arterial Road N1 project on Thursday, which will connect Wuye District to Ring Road II in Abuja.

Wike was reportedly hospitalized in London after suffering a heart attack, according to recent reports. Political circles were alarmed by the allegations because of his pivotal position in the current events in Rivers and the FCT.

However, Wike took the opportunity to reassure Abuja citizens that he will fulfill the administration’s infrastructure renovation plan.

“I have never had time to travel since I took this appointment as minister, so I said, let me go on holiday,” the former governor of Rivers State stated.

“I always bring files and CofOs when I travel, so this time I promised not to bring any files.

Because one must survive before you can satisfy everyone, let the world fall apart if it does. They have been waiting for you, you know, for this work we are performing.

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“On the day you drop, they’ll announce someone else the next day, so you need to make sure you take a break and unwind while working.

“All right, let me go,” I said, and before I knew it, I had heard that they had a heart attack and were ill. They will continue to experience heart attacks thanks to God.

“I hope to sign their condolences, I pray.” I hope to write a letter soon apologizing for loving him, but encouraging him to know that God is the one who gives and God is the one who has taken.

“You can see the state of our nation; we use everything to forward our political agenda. We are all glad to read it on social media, but how can someone sit down and write all kinds of things? I don’t know if the individual saw me or if the hospital saw me.

In this nation, people post on social media that the president is a criminal and that nothing will be done about it. You are fortunate and will remain fortunate to have a president who upholds the rule of law.

In order to bolster his administration, Governor Hyacinth Alia has requested and been granted permission by the Benue State House of Assembly to name ten more Special Advisers.
During plenary on Thursday, the approval was given in response to the governor’s letter requesting the lawmakers’ approval.

The decision will help the administration improve service delivery throughout the state and consolidate its development strategy, lawmakers argued.

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They pointed out that the advisory panel needed to be expanded in order to give the governor professional advice on urgent governance issues.

Just a few days after Governor Alia announced a new group of important appointments to statutory boards and strategic offices, the new permission has allowed him to expand his team even more.

According to reports, in the next few days, the governor is anticipated to reveal the identities of the new Special Advisers.

More information soon.

“Judicial independence is essential to creating a stable and reliable business environment,” he said Wednesday at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s Democracy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana.

No investor, Jonathan emphasized, would put money into an economy when the judiciary is tainted and controlled by politics.

Everyone is impacted by it. No businessman, for instance, would bring his money to invest in a nation with a compromised court, where a government official might order judges to render a particular verdict. Because it is a huge risk, no individual brings his money to invest in that economy,” he remarked.

In order to ensure Nigeria’s future, Jonathan continued, its leaders must maintain justice and equity regardless of their own political or personal agendas.

“No matter how difficult it is, we must work to do what is right if we are to create a country for our children and grandchildren,” he stated.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter in Abia State has declared that former president Goodluck Jonathan must adhere to due process prior to running for president in 2027.

Jonathan’s right to run was acknowledged by the party, which also said that the PDP is an inclusive platform where qualified members can freely aim for any office in line with party policies and the Nigerian Constitution.

The party’s Abia State chairman, Abraham Amah, told Punch on Tuesday that a free and fair election would be used to choose the party’s presidential candidate.

But according to him, Jonathan has not yet properly presented his manifesto to the party.

“The People’s Democratic Party’s Abia State Chapter has been interested in rumors and questions about whether former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan would be interested in running for our great party’s presidential ticket in the upcoming general elections,” he stated. Jonathan is entitled to argue.

It will be decided by a free, fair, transparent, and democratic presidential convention of the People’s Democratic Party. Personal inclinations, wishful thinking, or one-sided support from any one party member, organization, or structure are not the issue.

Being a renowned party leader and former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan is entitled under the constitution to run for the party’s ticket if he so chooses.

“The PDP continues to be an inclusive and open platform where all eligible members are free to pursue any office in compliance with the Nigerian Constitution and party guidelines.”

Additionally, he stated, “We are aware that some influential interest groups within the PDP strongly believe that Dr. Jonathan is eminently qualified to give the party a strong and competitive representation at the national level.”

Amah stated that while these viewpoints are taken into consideration, the convention’s delegates have the final say.

Engagements with the Abia PDP are still open. Former President Jonathan has not yet formally presented his vision, agenda, or policy direction to the Abia PDP. However, we think there is still time for him or any other candidate to get in touch with our chapter and ask for help.

We invite all candidates to apply. The Abia PDP stays impartial until all candidates have had a chance to present their plans and the convention makes a decision. We invite all prospective presidential candidates to formally introduce themselves, their platforms, and their plans for Nigeria.

Within the Abia PDP, as well as throughout the nation, the party is closely observing political developments. In accordance with our members’ and stakeholders’ interests, we will formally announce our stance when the time is right,” Amah stated.

After its state chairman resigned from the state NLC Caretaker Committee, which is chaired by Prof. Lewis Monday Igbafen, the Edo State chapter of the National Union of Textile and Garment Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), led by Comrade Ochei Mike Onyebuchi, has been placed on indefinite leave.

After the zonal exco meeting in Benin City, the Union’s Deputy General Secretary, Comrade Emeka Nkwoala, informed reporters of the suspension and said the Oche-led exco was fired for defaming the union.

After the former exco was dissolved due to various reasons, Comrade Nkwoala remembered that Comrade Joe Ajaero, the national president of the NLC, had sought NUTGTWN to propose a member to join the caretaker committee, which was led by Prof. Monday Igbafen and was tasked with guiding the union’s operations.

Comrade Oche, who was properly consulted prior to nomination, joyfully accepted membership in the five-member committee and was sworn in, according to the deputy general secretary. The union was, however, mortified when word leaked out last weekend about Ochei’s abrupt resignation.

He stated: “On Monday, September 15, 2025, we learned of his resignation through social media, claiming that he was forced to accept the offer. He resigned without notifying the union. Given that he was contacted and advised on the extent of the task prior to his candidacy, which he voluntarily accepted, he should have informed the union of his desire to quit.

He claimed that the national organization of NUTGTWN, the affiliate union of former NLC president Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who was a staunch unionist in his prime, believed Comrade Ochei brought the union into disrepute because, despite being duly consulted and agreeing to serve on the committee before its inauguration, he brought it into disrepute.

He said, “The Edo State members of NUTGTWN pleaded during the meeting that they will write an apology letter to the national body and beg not to be dissolved but instead accepted to be suspended till further notice.”

According to Comrade Nkwoala, the suspended state chairman acknowledged that he resigned from the committee because of pressure and a strong conviction that the committee was hostile to the Edo State Government, but he denied giving an interview to any media outlet during the meeting.

Using the media, he argued that Ochei and his exco’s actions had repercussions because they obtained his consent before to his nomination but neglected to contact the union before his resignation.

“He [Comrade Ochei] has brought the union to disrepute,” Comrade Nkwoala underlined. During its Zoom meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, the National Administrative Council decided to abolish the union’s Edo State branch.

As of right now, our union in Edo has suspended the state executive led by Ochei Mike Onyebuchi till further notice. Together with the other state chairmen of our zone in Benin City, we came to that conclusion.

This conclusion coincides with the union’s national Administrative Council’s resolution. They are therefore unable to represent the union in Edo or Nigeria in any manner.

The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has been nominated by the Leadership of Independent Newspapers for the coveted Platinum Award as Education Ambassador in honor of his exceptional contributions to the state’s educational transformation.

Since taking office, Governor Okpebholo has made education a top priority because it is the cornerstone of sustained growth. Together with Dr. Paddy Iyamu, the Commissioner for Education, his administration has built or rebuilt more than 65 public schools throughout the state in just eight months, and it has hired more than 600 new teachers.

Additionally, he raised Ambrose Alli University’s (AAU) Ekpoma subvention from ₦40 million to ₦500 million, a significant move that revitalized the school and addressed long-standing issues.

Furthermore, more than 1,000 medical and nursing students who had been stranded for four years under the previous administration were able to be inducted thanks to Governor Okpebholo.

Additionally, he resolved the eight-year AAU JAMB regularization bottleneck, which allowed more than 1,000 students to become eligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and regularize their admissions.
In order to further enhance the infrastructure for tertiary education, the government is now constructing a lecture hall with a capacity of 1,500 and a hostel with 600. Additionally, the new minimum wage has been fully implemented with a 5,000 increment throughout the state education eco system.

After 23 years since its founding, his administration has also helped the Polytechnic community by facilitating the development of a 5 km internal road at Usen Polytechnic in partnership with the NDDC.
In addition, no student in any Edo State tertiary school is being sent home for fees, making education essentially free in conjunction with the Federal Government’s NELFUND initiative.

Governor Monday has fully implemented the free primary education legacy at the basic education level and started the “Edu Rescue initiative,” which aims to get homeless children back to school where they belong. This will guarantee that every Edo child has access to high-quality, tuition-free education in a supportive setting.
In order to eradicate certificate fraud and guarantee the digitalization and authentication of all outcomes resulting from the digital public infrastructure, Educert 2.0 was introduced in partnership with the Bill and Belinda Gates Foundation.

All students and guardians can use this to print their certificates online for free.

Governor Okpebholo deserves the title of Education Ambassador because of his advocacy, investments, and dedication to child education, according to Independent Newspapers.

The Platinum Award event will take place at the Eko Hotels & Suites on Victoria Island in Lagos on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, and Sir Ahmadu Bello will receive posthumous legacy awards from President Bola Tinubu, the Distinguished Guest of Honor, while Professor Barth Nnaji will give a public lecture during the occasion.

Senator Monday Okpebholo is, in fact, bringing about change in a difficult society by facilitating children’s goals and assisting parents in ending the cycle of poverty.

The federal government has been urged to free Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by John Azuta-Mbata, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.

Kanu should be released so that he can receive the proper medical care, Azuta Mbata underlined.

In a short video message distributed to reporters on Thursday, he made this plea.

In 2015, Kanu was initially taken into custody on suspicion of treason.

He fled the country in 2017 after failing to post bail, and Nigerian security forces conducted a contentious operation that resulted in his apprehension again in Kenya in June 2021.

Since then, the Department of State Services, or DSS, has been in charge of him.

Kanu’s arrest has no benefit to the nation, according to Azuta Mbata, who encouraged the federal government to look into a political solution.

According to him, “The government has no real advantage in keeping him around.” In addition to ensuring his safety and well-being, the government must permit him to travel and receive medical care as soon as feasible.

“This crisis requires a political response from the administration. I don’t think the government has a compelling reason to hold him any longer.