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PDP National convention: We’ll abide by court judgment – Wike’s loyalists

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, emminent leaders and Concerned Stakeholders have said the Abuja Federal High Court ruling has restored legal order to the former ruling party. The leaders, who are loyalists to be Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike resolved to abide by the judgement. Justice James Omotosho had halted the
PDP National convention: We’ll abide by court judgment – Wike’s loyalists

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, emminent leaders and Concerned Stakeholders have said the Abuja Federal High Court ruling has restored legal order to the former ruling party.

The leaders, who are loyalists to be Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike resolved to abide by the judgement.

Justice James Omotosho had halted the PDP from holding its national convention scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State.

Reacting, the stakeholders said the judgment affirmed the supremacy of PDP’s constitution.

In a communique issued at the end of yesterday’s meeting, the stakeholders resolved to “abide by the judgment of the court in its entirety.

“We commend and affirm our faith in the judiciary. As loyal and committed party leaders, our doors are open to reconciliation, inclusion, and collective rebuilding.

“We invite all genuine members of goodwill, across the country, to join hands with us in restoring our great Party to its founding ideals.

“We, the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), met in Abuja to review the landmark judgment delivered today, October 31, 2025, by the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirming the supremacy of the Party’s Constitution and the rule of law, hereby express our profound appreciation for this judicial intervention that restores order, legality, and confidence in the PDP as a law-abiding institution.

“We call on all faithful members and leaders to stand for truth, justice, and the rule of law – the very values that define our great Party and its promise to Nigerians.”

The elders restated their unwavering commitment towards the principles of fairness, justice, equity, and inclusivity, which are the “founding pillars of our great Party — and commend the Judiciary for its courage in upholding truth over impunity.”

The elders also disclosed that the judgment by Justice Omotosho has reaffirmed the supremacy of the 1999 constitution as amended, the electoral act, INEC electoral guidelines and the PDP constitution and clarified the lawful roles and boundaries of the party officers in the management of its affairs.

“That the judgment conclusively affirmed that Chief Dan Osi Orbih remains the authentic National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the PDP, and the purported appointment of Chief Emmanuel Ogidi is null and void.

“That by affirming the expulsion of Ali Odefa, the Court has restored integrity and discipline in the administration of the Party, while emphasizing that persons expelled from the Party have no locus standi to act or litigate on its behalf.

“That the court further reaffirm that all external correspondences to INEC must be jointly signed by the National Chairman and the National Secretary, while the National Secretary remains the principal signatory to all official correspondences of the Party.

“The court further emphasized that no valid national convention of the party can hold until all due processes as stipulated by the 1999 constitution as amended, the electoral act, INEC electoral guidelines and the PDP constitution are fully complied with,” they stated.

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It’s all about 2027 – Gumi reacts as Trump places Nigeria on watch-list over alleged genocide

Controversial Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi has alleged that the claim of Christian genocide in the country was politically motivated, stating that “all the bluff is about 2027”. Gumi made the remark in a statement on his Facebook page while reacting to the decision of the US President, Donald Trump to designate Nigeria as Country of
It’s all about 2027 – Gumi reacts as Trump places Nigeria on watch-list over alleged genocide

Controversial Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi has alleged that the claim of Christian genocide in the country was politically motivated, stating that “all the bluff is about 2027”.

Gumi made the remark in a statement on his Facebook page while reacting to the decision of the US President, Donald Trump to designate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concerns, CPC.

DAILY POST reports that the US President on Friday yielded to calls by some foreign individuals to place Nigeria on a watch-list over the alleged massacre of Christians.

Trump’s decision came despite several counter statements from the presidency, insisting that there was no genocide against Christians in the country.

Reacting to Trump’s decision, Gumi, who blamed the development on the activities of some unpatriotic bigot clerics, claimed that nothing concerns Americans with “our internal problems”.

The cleric also called for a paradigm shift in Nigerian foreign policy, stressing that the Nigerians should know their enemies.

He said, “Nigeria under their evil eye of religious bigotry!

“It is evident now we are sharing a country not only with evil people from banditry, BH. IPOB and other criminals, as confessed recently by the governor of Anambra Soludo, we have many unpatriotic bigot clerics that are aiding imperialists to divide us further so that they can pillage our resources. Otherwise, what can they even do?

“At a time when Americans are lining up for food rations, what concerns them with our internal problems. Yes, this is not to say efforts are not placed to tackle the insecurity, but the right combination of strategies is what is lacking to completely nail it. Now they want to compound the problem. All the bluff is about 2027.

“Those who armed the outlaws as NGOs and come around to claim piety. The danger to us is that they form and start arming another Militia like they have done in other places”.

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NCC raids bookshops, seizes pirated books worth N5m in Benue

The Nigerian Copyrights Commission has raided bookshops and impounded pirated books worth N5 million during an inspection and monitoring of business outlets in Makurdi metropolis in Benue State. The NCC impounded books in two bookshops and a printing outlet within Makurdi. The team, which was led by the Benue State coordinator of the NCC, Thomas
NCC raids bookshops, seizes pirated books worth N5m in Benue

The Nigerian Copyrights Commission has raided bookshops and impounded pirated books worth N5 million during an inspection and monitoring of business outlets in Makurdi metropolis in Benue State.

The NCC impounded books in two bookshops and a printing outlet within Makurdi.

The team, which was led by the Benue State coordinator of the NCC, Thomas Mgbangun had six NCC officers, security personnel, journalists and staff from the Metropolitan Publishers Limited, University press limited and Learn Africa.

Three bookshops and seven printing outlets were visited within Makurd by the team.

Mgbangun said 1,133 books worth 5.6 million naira were seized during the exercise and one person arrested.

He went further to warn persons who engage in piracy production of people’s works to desist or face the wrath of the law.

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Gov Otti, Umahi inspect Enugu-Port-Harcourt Road, urges contractors to re-double efforts

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and the Minister of Works, (Engr.) David Umahi, have urged the contractors handling different sections of Enugu – Port-Harcourt Expressway to re-double their efforts to ensure timely delivery of the road projects. The Works Minister also used the opportunity to commend Governor Otti for his good works in the State,
Gov Otti, Umahi inspect Enugu-Port-Harcourt Road, urges contractors to re-double efforts

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and the Minister of Works, (Engr.) David Umahi, have urged the contractors handling different sections of Enugu – Port-Harcourt Expressway to re-double their efforts to ensure timely delivery of the road projects.

The Works Minister also used the opportunity to commend Governor Otti for his good works in the State, which has endeared him so much to the people and the synergy between him and President Bola Tinubu, on infrastructural development across the State.

This is coming amid threat by the Federal Government to terminate the part of the project being handled by the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC), over what it described as slow pace of work.

The threat has been withdrawn following the intervention and reassurance of Governor Alex Otti, to the Federal Government that the CCECC will speed up work and deliver quality projects.

Engr. Umahi also used the opportunity to brief Governor Otti about the introduction of reinforced rigid pavement in some sections of the road for durability.

“The infrastructural guru, the Governor of Abia State, this is the time we can actually say that Abia is the State of God. First, is to thank the Abia people. Look at how you came out, nobody told you that we were coming here to do anything. This is what is called organic love for your Governor.

“Let me tell you something, when it comes to the development of this country, the President does not want to know which party you belong to. The President of this country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has so much love for your Governor, and your Governor loves President Bola Ahmed Tinubu very well.

“Did you hear that CCECC said that they have been on this road for ten years? How could you be doing 43 kilometers for ten years? But it’s only in 2 years that the President is completing one section of the carriage way.

“It shows the kind of love the President has for the Governor of Abia State. And, I will boast, there is no Governor in the Southeast who is not supporting the President because of the great things he is doing.

“I was passing through Aba today, you will not understand, you can pick a pin on the streets of Aba. You will not see any disorderliness because of this great man, the Governor of Abia State.

“Governor, let me tell you something, apart from being the same blood with you, your love for the President, your development of the entire Abia State, no matter what anybody says, I will continue to support you, and the President will continue to support you.

“Politics is about development. When you see somebody who is developing his people, Abia never had it like this before, and that is why I love you people because you appreciate what is good. When a change has happened, then you acknowledge it,” Umahi stated.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Otti’s Chief press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha and made available to journalists.

Speaking further at the section of the road being handled by CCECC, Minister Umahi said, “Your Excellency, this location is the worst part of this road. And, so I told them, you have to do the first 500 Meters, part of it is on concrete, like what you are doing, and then coated with asphalt.

“And, let me say that you are the one that has brokered peace between the Federal Government and CCECC as far as this road is concerned. And, I think that the reason they have returned fully back on site is because they are also working for you.

“I want to thank you, Governor, for bringing them back fully on site… Governor, thank you very much. Last time we spoke about what the president is doing, you recall that it takes hours to travel from here to Onne Port, but today you can do it in 30 minutes. That is the kind of President we have.”

After trekking to the part of the project being handled by the Arab Contractor with Governor Otti, Engineer Umahi while commending Governor Otti for his unparallel push for the development of Abia State as demonstrated by the number of Federal road projects that his administration has taken over because of his love for the people, expressed dissatisfaction at the slow pace of work at the remaining 4.5KM out of the 112KM being handled by the contractor and charged them to expedite action or face revocation of the contract.

Responding, Governor Otti expressed his gratitude to the Works Minister for listening to him when he intervened and pleaded with him to withdraw the termination threat to CCECC.

He charged CCECC that all he requires from them, having brokered peace between them and the Federal Government, is to double their efforts and deliver quality jobs in record time.

Otti, who decried the deplorable condition of the road for over ten years, forcing people to go through Etche to access Abia from Port Harcourt, said that roads are important because they give access, without which you are stuck.

“It is so important that roads are constructed because that is what gives you access. If you don’t have roads, then you are stocked.

“For us who are very energetic and entrepreneurial, producing virtually everything, the least we can do is to provide the enabling environment for the businesses to move. And that is why I am personally interested in ensuring that this road and other roads around are done,” he said.

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Not direct attack on Muslims – Adamu Garba reveals implications of Trump designating Nigeria CPC

Former All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has disclosed the implications of the United States, US, President Donald Trump designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC. Garba said the Muslims in Nigeria should not see this as a direct attack on them but on terrorists. He explained that with the designation
Not direct attack on Muslims – Adamu Garba reveals implications of Trump designating Nigeria CPC

Former All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has disclosed the implications of the United States, US, President Donald Trump designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC.

Garba said the Muslims in Nigeria should not see this as a direct attack on them but on terrorists.

He explained that with the designation of Nigeria as CPC, the US government will start official procedural proceedings against Nigeria, across all its international instruments.

In a video on X, he wrote: “The United States designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern for the purpose of genocide against the Christian population.

“This means that the US will now start official procedural proceedings against Nigeria in some strategic interest where Nigeria is a concern, especially in the area of weapon deployment.

“They believe that some of the weapons been supplied to Nigeria finds it’s way into the hands of these terrorists that are committing these genocide.

“The Muslims should not see this as a direct attack against them, rather it’s a direct attack against the militant terrorist organization.

“There should be no issue of anger pointed towards some Christian population simply cause of this is happening, rather there should be a general consensus and understanding between the citizens of Nigeria so that we can understand that there is a failure of leadership in the country, especially the political and security leadership to provide the necessary protection and that is what led us to this problem.”

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Nigeria’s salvation lies in responsible leadership, not foreign help — Sowore on Trump’s declaration

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has said that salvation of Nigeria lies solely in responsible leadership and not foreign intervention. Sowore stated this in reaction to the recent comment by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Christianity faces an “existential threat” in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Trump, in a post on his Truth Social
Nigeria’s salvation lies in responsible leadership, not foreign help — Sowore on Trump’s declaration

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has said that salvation of Nigeria lies solely in responsible leadership and not foreign intervention.

Sowore stated this in reaction to the recent comment by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Christianity faces an “existential threat” in Nigeria.

DAILY POST reports that Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, declared Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, in response to allegations of widespread persecution and genocide against Christians.

“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter.

“I am hereby making Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern.’ My administration will stand ready, willing, and able to save our great Christian population around the world,” he wrote.

In a swift reaction via his verified X handle on Saturday, Sowore described Trump’s concern as misplaced, warning against reducing Nigeria’s complex insecurity to a religious issue.

According to him, the real threat to Nigerians, regardless of faith, stems from decades of corruption, poor governance, and failed leadership.

He said, “Nigeria should have long been cited as a Country of Concern for its persistent failure to protect its citizens. At every level, the state has failed to safeguard the vulnerable Christians, Muslims, and traditional believers alike. Children, women, students, workers, and the elderly have all suffered under the weight of corruption and illegitimate leadership.”

The former presidential candidate expressed sympathy for Christian communities in some northern states who have faced recurring attacks, but also noted that Muslim populations in the north live under the same terror.

“I recognise the pain of the Christian communities in Benue, Plateau, Gombe, and Kaduna, who continue to face relentless attacks, just as the Muslim populations in Katsina, Zamfara, Borno, and Yobe also need protection from marauding killers.

“Across the nation, Nigerians whipped by hunger, poverty, and displacement cry out for safety and dignity,” he added.

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