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We won’t let those we accepted from other parties kill PDP – Wike tells NEC
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he and other founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will not allow newcomers from other parties to ‘kill’ the party.
The minister also criticised a faction of the PDP for violating court judgments by conducting what he described as an “illegal convention,” insisting that the party must respect judicial processes if it intends to regain public confidence.
Wike spoke on Sunday during the 104th National Executive Committee, NEC meeting held at his official residence in Abuja. He accused the faction of disregarding two substantive judgments of the Federal High Court, which he said had ruled on the matter, yet they proceeded to hold their own convention and later approached a State High Court seeking recognition.
Wike said: “You went to a State High Court to sue INEC, asking that the convention must take place, and you got an ex-parte order to override judgments of the Federal High Court. How do you disobey two final judgments and still claim leadership?”
He further stated that the same group returned to another court, seeking validation after failing to comply with lawful rulings.
“You had the convention without obeying the court, and now you are back asking a Federal High Court to recognise you. If INEC already recognises you, what exactly are you going to court for?” he asked.
The FCT Minister warned that such actions could jeopardise the future of the party, stressing that leaders must not allow selfish interests to destroy the political platform that has existed since 1998.
“We must not allow our party to die. Leadership requires commitment and honesty, not propaganda. If we don’t respect our own laws, how do we earn respect from Nigerians?” Wike stated.
He called on party faithful to support lawful leadership and unite to rebuild the PDP in line with democratic principles and judicial integrity.
Meanwhile, the NEC of the PDP has been urged to constitute a Caretaker Committee to guide the party forward as the tenure of the current National Working Committee expires tomorrow.
Addressing the 104th meeting of the party, the BoT chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, emphasised that the transition plan aligns with the party constitution and is intended to ensure administrative continuity, unity, and stability across all party structures.
Ohuabunwa said the move is one of several measures designed to consolidate internal reforms, restore confidence among members, and strengthen compliance with the rule of law.
The BoT also highlighted the ongoing establishment of caretaker leadership in certain states and zones, such as Anambra and the South-East, where congresses could not be held earlier, describing these efforts as necessary to prevent leadership gaps and enhance party organisation.
As the manhunt for the military officials responsible for the coup in Benin on Sunday continues, Tigri Pascal, the leader of the coup, has been declared wanted.
The special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a post on X.
Mr Pascal, a lieutenant colonel, was declared wanted alongside two other soldiers, Ousmane Samary and Sambieni Castro.
“Lt Col. Pascal Tigri: The real face of the Benin failed coup leader. Pascal and two other soldiers have been declared wanted by the country’s constitutional authorities,” Mr Onanuga wrote, attaching the pictures of the soldiers.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that a group of soldiers, who called themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), appeared on the state television to declare a takeover of government.
The soldiers were led by Mr Tigri, who was also appointed president of the military committee.
They claimed to have met and decided that President Patrice Talon “is removed from office as president of the republic”.
The French Embassy in the country also disclosed that “gunfire was reported at Camp Guezo” near the president’s official residence.
However, shortly afterwards, the country’s interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, announced that the country’s armed forces had foiled the coup.
“A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny with the aim of destabilising the country and its institutions.
“Faced with this situation, the Beninese Armed Forces and their leadership maintained control of the situation and foiled the attempt,” he said
Meanwhile, according to Al Jazeera, a government spokesperson, Wilfried Houngbedji, mentioned that about 14 people had been arrested in connection with the coup attempt.
She, however, did not provide any details.
President Talon’s reaction to coup
The coup in Benin occurred about two weeks after a coup in Guinea-Bissau.
Both countries are located in West Africa, a region that has experienced numerous coups in recent years, including those in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
While Benin is considered one of Africa’s more stable democracies, in the past, President Patrice Talon has been accused of suppressing criticism of his policies.
However, in his address on the coup, Mr Talon said that the coup had been thwarted by loyal military troops in the country.
Mr Talon, who appeared on TV on Sunday, assured Beninese citizens that the situation was now “totally under control.”
“I would like to commend the sense of duty demonstrated by our army and its leaders, who have remained… loyal to the nation,” Mr Talon said.
“This commitment and mobilisation enabled us to defeat these opportunists and avert disaster for our country. This treachery will not go unpunished.”
Speaking of the development, the US Embassy in the country also confirmed on Monday that normalcy has been restored.
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In a post on X, it said, “The situation in Cotonou is calm and has returned to normal.”
Also, the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, condemned the “attempt to undermine democratic governance in Benin.
He noted that this could further threaten the region’s stability.
Meanwhile, two high-ranking military officials taken hostage during the coup have been freed.
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Lady Displays Unsolicited Messages She Received from Former Lecturer Obsessed With Her, Blocks Him
- A Nigerian lady has publicly showcased her WhatsApp chats with a former lecturer who is obsessed with her
- In the chats, the lecturer professed his love for her and promised to take care of her if she could give him a chance
- The lady’s replies to her ex-lecturer before she blocked him on WhatsApp have sparked mixed reactions online
A lady, Christiana, has caused a commotion on TikTok after displaying her chats with Mr Munir, her former lecturer, still obsessed with her.
“If e reach your turn no block am,” she captioned her TikTok post.
A lady displays her chats with her former lecturer, who is obsessed with her.
Photo Credit: @tiana23_4
Source: TikTok
Lecturer begs ex-student to date him
In the released chats, the lecturer said he could not stop thinking about her since she graduated. He admitted that he didn’t know why she didn’t like him.
Mr Munir noted that she used to smile at him when she was his student, but her attitude changed after he opened up about his feelings to her. He wrote:
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“Since you graduated, I’ve been thinking about you all the time.”I don’t know why you don’t like me.”And u use to smile with me when we were in school, but ur attitude changed when I told you I liked you.”
He begged Christiana to give him a chance, promising to take care of her. In her responses, the lady said she was not interested.
She said she could not date a lecturer and accused him of looking for someone to sleep with. She concluded by blocking him.
A lady shows chats of her ex-lecturer wooing her.
Photo Credit: @tiana23_4
Source: TikTok
Read their chats in the video below:
Lady’s chat with ex-lecturer stirs reactions
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the lecturer’s chat with the lady below:
HollyGood 🇳🇦 said:
“I am on talking stage with one..I act interested because I made a transfer to another campus for next year..If I perish I perish.”
Son of Grace ❤️🫂🙏 said:
“God abeg make them leave you for me Biko you no do no be by force lol.”
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Genesí Fenomenò said:
“Bro I de work nau…… everywhere go first blur for oga lecturer.”
Lovely said:
“Wait so he waited for you graduate before all this toasting but If is not married give him a chance.”
inspired said:
“2 seconds oga lose him respect 🙆🙆 from “sir to bro” this love matter de reduce pesin steeze ooo.”
🤍Ani_Ta🇬🇭❤️ said:
“The moment he tells you no call am sir😭😭na so you know!!!!!!!!!”
𝔹 𝕒 𝕤 𝕙❕𝕣 🀄️🫀 said:
“You can’t date him because he’s a lecturer is not a genuine reason. You could have give him a chance since you’re not longer in school.”
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lecturer had shared bread for students in class after a hunger complaint.
Lecturer and student clash in exam hall
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lecturer and a student had clashed in an examination hall.
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Punch reported that the clash between the lecturer and the female student was due to examination malpractice. According to Gist Yentown, who also shared the clip, the undergraduate involved is a student of History and Diplomacy and clashed with the lecturer after he seized her phone.
In the clip, other invigilators on the scene tried to separate the warring parties, amid screams from other students taking the examination.
Source: Legit.ng
Meta Platforms Inc., parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to give European Union users the option to limit the personal data they share for advertising across its Facebook and Instagram platforms.
The company disclosed this commitment following ongoing discussions with the European Commission, which found Meta in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in April 2025.
The announcement comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny of large tech platforms and rising concerns over user privacy in digital advertising.
What they are saying
According to the European Commission, Meta will offer EU users the choice between sharing all their data for fully personalised ads or sharing less data for a more limited ad experience.
“Meta will give users the effective choice between consenting to share all their data and seeing fully personalised advertising, and opting to share less personal data for an experience with more limited personalised advertising,” the Commission said in a statement.
This marks the first time the social network will provide such an option. The new choices are set to be available starting January 2026.
The tech giant was hit with a €200 million ($233 million) fine in April for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to curb the dominance of major tech firms. The violation covered Facebook and Instagram from November 2023 to November 2024, during which Meta’s pay-or-consent model did not meet EU standards.
Following the fine, Meta revised its model to use less personal data for targeted advertising, a change aimed at complying with DMA requirements.
What this means
It means that starting in January 2026, people in the European Union who use Facebook or Instagram will be able to decide how much of their personal data Meta can use to show them ads.
Currently, Meta often shows ads that are “personalised,” based on what the platform knows about you, your activity, interests, and other data.
With this change, EU users can either allow Meta to use all their data and continue seeing fully personalised ads, or they can limit the data they share and see fewer or less targeted ads.
What you should know
In 2023, Meta was fined a record €1.2 billion by the EU for transferring European Facebook users’ data to the U.S. without proper protections, the largest penalty under the GDPR. The European Data Protection Board called the violation very serious due to its scale and ordered Meta to stop exporting EU data and comply within six months.
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) last year imposed a $220 million fine on Meta after a 38‑month investigation found the company guilty of unauthorised data sharing, privacy violations and abuse of market dominance.
Early this year, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) levied an additional $32.8 million fine along with eight corrective orders against Meta for further data privacy infractions relating to behavioural advertising and non‑consensual data processing. They later reached an out‑of‑court settlement over the $32.8 million fine.
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Terrorism: Agbese dismisses allegations against Buratai as baseless, politically motivated
Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations linking former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), to terrorism financing, describing them as “baseless, reckless, and politically motivated.”
Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Agbese said those behind the claims were attempting to smear Buratai’s record and diminish his contributions to Nigeria’s security.
“It is important for Nigerians to understand that Boko Haram terrorists and their sponsors have not forgiven Lt-General Buratai for leading the Nigerian Army to defeat them,” he said.
Agbese noted that Buratai’s tenure marked a significant shift in Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations.
“Before he became Army Chief, Boko Haram controlled large parts of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. Abuja had suffered several bombings—Nyanya, Banex, Police Headquarters, and the UN building. People lived in fear,” he said.
“Buratai took the fight directly to the insurgents, leading coordinated military campaigns that reclaimed towns, restored governance, and enabled displaced families to return home.”
He added that Buratai’s leadership extended beyond battlefield efforts, citing intelligence-driven operations, improved civil-military cooperation, and strengthened adherence to legal and ethical standards.
“Terrorist activities reduced drastically under his command, and militant groups, including IPOB’s armed factions and other criminal networks, were curtailed,” he said.
Agbese said attempts to link Buratai to terrorism were illogical and aimed at distorting his legacy.
“To link a man who confronted terrorists at the frontline to financing them is absurd. His record is one of courage, discipline, and patriotism,” he said.
The lawmaker cautioned that spreading such allegations could undermine national stability, warning that demonising security leaders only serves to embolden insurgents.
“Nigerians must not allow unfounded claims to distort the truth,” he added.
President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with six governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress at the State House, Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the closed-door meeting was held at the President’s office.
Governors Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, Usman Ododo of Kogi, Aliyu Sokoto of Sokoto and Nasir Idris of Kebbi were in attendance.
The governors declined to speak with State House correspondents after the meeting.
Although details were not made public, discussions were believed to have focused on insecurity, kidnapping and banditry affecting several states.
Tinubu had on Nov. 26 declared a nationwide security emergency, directing security agencies to prioritise school safety while governors strengthen local early-warning mechanisms. (NAN)
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Kano Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS), earning national recognition for what organisers described as outstanding achievements across key sectors of governance.
The award was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who said the honour reflects “a clear endorsement of Governor Yusuf’s focused and people-oriented leadership.”
According to the statement, the administration has made notable progress in education, healthcare, agriculture, urban renewal, infrastructure, and social welfare since Governor Yusuf assumed office.
The governor was credited with initiating massive rehabilitation of public schools, recruiting new teachers and boosting funding for the education sector.
“In education, we made a commitment to rebuild what was neglected, and we are seeing the results,” he said.
The health sector has equally received significant attention through the renovation of primary healthcare centres, upgrades of general hospitals and expanded access to essential medical services.
“Health is the backbone of development, and we have prioritised it accordingly,” Governor Yusuf stated.
On agriculture, the administration has introduced multiple farmer-support programmes, strengthened extension services, and ensured timely distribution of inputs to enhance productivity.
Agriculture, he said, “remains a lifeline for our people, and we will continue to support our farmers with every resource available.”
Kano is also witnessing an ongoing urban renewal drive targeted at modernising infrastructure and improving liveability.
“Our vision is to rebuild Kano into a city that works for everyone,” the governor added.
Governor Yusuf received the NEAPS award alongside his counterparts from Zamfara, Bauchi, Adamawa, Enugu and Akwa Ibom States.
The ceremony, organised by the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), had President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represented by the SGF, Senator George Akume.
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has dismissed as baseless and malicious the recent allegations made by Mr Jude Gbaboyor against the Administrator of the Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro.
In a video circulating on Facebook, which he purportedly recorded in the United States, Gbaboyor levelled grave and unfounded accusations against Dr Otuaro, including claims of murder, ritualism, and kidnapping.
However, the PAP in a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, Mr Igoniko Oduma, on Monday, stated that the video in which he called for the Administrator’s removal, represents yet another desperate attempt by Gbaboyor to defame Otuaro’s character and undermine the credible work of the Programme.
The statement added that Gbaboyor now a fugitive committed the crimes of cyberstalking among others and decided to flee the country to evade arrest and prosecution.
The statement emphasized that the said Gbaboyor was dismissed from the PAP due to his unacceptable conduct some years back and should be discountenanced by the reading public.
The statement reads, ‘’This is not the first time Gbaboyor has made outrageous and unsubstantiated claims against the PAP boss.
His persistent campaign of calumny prompted the PAP Administrator to formally petition relevant security agencies, citing cyberstalking and criminal intimidation.
“When invited by the Nigeria Police Force to answer questions regarding these spurious allegations, Gbaboyor fled the country, effectively making himself a fugitive from justice.
‘’It is instructive to note that Gbaboyor’s relentless attacks on Dr Otuaro began only after the Administrator rejected his request for reinstatement at the Amnesty Office, from which he was previously dismissed several years ago due to his lack of character.
“Having failed to ingratiate himself with the PAP leadership and secure reemployment through proper channels, Gbaboyor has resorted to character assassination and the dissemination of false information.
‘’Particularly troubling is Gbaboyor’s appeal to the President of the United States to interfere in what is purely a personal matter under local jurisdiction.
This represents a profound insult to Nigeria’s sovereignty and a misguided attempt to internationalise personal grievances.
‘’The Presidential Amnesty Programme urges members of the public to disregard these irresponsible acts and baseless allegations in their entirety.
“If Gbaboyor genuinely believes in the veracity of his claims, he should demonstrate the courage of his convictions by returning to Nigeria to substantiate them before the appropriate authorities and courts of law.
‘’Instead, his flight from lawful police invitation and subsequent attacks from abroad reveal the true nature of his campaign: a calculated effort to malign a public servant from the safety of foreign shores, beyond the immediate reach of Nigerian law enforcement.
‘’Under Dr Dennis Otuaro’s leadership, the Presidential Amnesty Programme has remained focused on its mandate of fostering sustainable peace and development in the Niger Delta region.
“The Programme will not be distracted by spurious allegations from misguided and individuals pursuing personal vendettas.
‘’The Presidential Amnesty Programme reaffirms its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law and will continue to pursue all legal remedies available to protect the integrity and reputation of the Administrator and the agency.”
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Tinubu Hails Security Agencies as 100 Abducted Niger Students Regain Freedom — Akelicious
President Bola Tinubu has praised security agencies for securing the release of 100 students abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.
Mr Tinubu welcomed the return of the students and directed security agencies to ensure the swift rescue of the remaining 115 students and teachers still in captivity.
”I have been briefed on the safe return of 100 students from the Catholic School in Niger State.
”I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend our security agencies for their steadfast work in ensuring the safe return of the students to their families since the unfortunate incident on November 21.
”My directive to our security forces remains that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be rescued and brought back home safely, and we must account for all the victims.”
The president assured parents that the federal government, working with the Niger government, was committed to reuniting all abducted students with their families.
Mr Tinubu said the administration would intensify collaboration with states to strengthen school security nationwide.
”The federal government will continue to work with Niger State and other states to secure our schools and make the learning environment safer and more conducive for our young ones.
”From now on, our security agencies, working with the governors, must prevent future kidnappings.
”Our children should no longer be sitting ducks for heartless terrorists intent on disrupting their education and subjecting them and their parents to unspeakable trauma,” Mr Tinubu said.
(NAN)
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The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a man believed to be a key member of a kidnapping gang operating in parts of the state.
The suspect, Aliu Abubakar, was arrested on Friday, December 3, at the Oro-Ago Motor Park in Ifelodun Local Government Area, following a tip from members of the community.
Police sources said the man first told officers he was on his way to visit a relative, but his story did not add up. When officers checked his phone, they found pictures of him holding a gun and posing with other armed men. They also found photos showing bundles of cash, which the police believe are ransom payments from kidnapped victims.
During questioning, Abubakar reportedly admitted taking part in several kidnapping operations and said the money seen in the pictures was shared among members of the gang.
In a related operation, police also arrested a courier linked to the same gang along the Gbugbu–Patigi road and recovered 100 rounds of live ammunition meant for the kidnappers in the forest.
The police said investigations are ongoing and more arrests are expected.
Armed bandits on Sunday abducted three members of a family in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State while they were returning from a condolence visit, marking the latest security breach in the increasingly vulnerable area.
The victims, all indigenes of the Agboro community, were reportedly seized by the bandits around 7:00 a.m. while heading back from paying respects to a deceased family member.
Vanguard gathered that the bandits were marching the victims toward the direction of Isanlu in Kogi State when the news broke.
Local sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, identified the abducted individuals as: Abiodun Abidemi (Brother of the deceased); Abiodun Olumide (Brother of the deceased); Ayomide Moses (Son of the deceased).
Residents expressed frustration, noting that Patigi Local Government has been highly vulnerable to bandit activities for months, with outlaws reportedly defying several existing security measures.
However, when contacted, the state Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, denied any knowledge of the attack, stating: “I am not aware.”
As of press time, authorities have yet to officially confirm the abduction or provide updates on efforts to rescue the three family members.
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