Wabara Denies Dumping PDP for ADC Amid 2027 Election Speculations

Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied claims that he defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The rumours stemmed from a viral photo of Wabara with Peter Obi and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, which circulated on social media. Wabara clarified that the image was taken in 2025 at Obasanjo’s Abeokuta residence and unrelated to any recent political event in Enugu. He accused detractors of spreading “fake news” to undermine him but reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP, pledging to work toward restoring the party as the ruling national party in 2027. The incident highlights ongoing confusion and factional disputes surrounding Peter Obi’s defection from the Labour Party to the ADC.

Man Sues Nigerian Police Over Alleged Harassment Linked to Ex-Ondo Governorship Candidate Olusola Oke

An Abeokuta resident, Mr. Adedamola Adetayo, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of harassment, intimidation, and threats to his life over a defamation dispute involving former Ondo governorship aspirant Chief Olusola Oke, SAN.

Adetayo claims police officers from Life Camp Division, Abuja, repeatedly called him, threatened him, and demanded that he travel to Abuja, despite his health issues and security concerns along the route. He argues that the dispute is civil in nature and should be handled locally.

He is seeking declarations that the alleged threats violate his fundamental rights, an order restraining further harassment, and that any investigation be conducted in Abeokuta. A letter to Oke warns against criminalizing a civil matter, highlighting potential misuse of state power and urging restraint.

The Federal High Court will hear the matter, which raises questions about the limits of police powers in civil disputes and the protection of citizens’ constitutional rights.

Remi Tinubu Disburses N50 Million to 1,000 Women Entrepreneurs in Ogun State

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi “Remi” Tinubu, distributed N50 million in grants to 1,000 women entrepreneurs in Ogun State under the Renewed Hope Initiative. Each recipient received N50,000 to support their existing small businesses.


Objective: The programme aims to strengthen women’s economic participation, empower small business owners, and improve financial inclusion.

Support and Partnership: The initiative is backed by the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which contributed N1 billion nationwide to support approximately 18,500 women across Nigeria.

Event Details: The grant presentation took place at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, and Mrs. Tinubu was represented by Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, wife of the Ogun State Governor.

Grant Nature: Beneficiaries were informed that the funds are grants, not loans, and are not required to be repaid.

Governor’s Role: Governor Dapo Abiodun increased Ogun State’s allocation to 1,000 beneficiaries, demonstrating commitment to women’s empowerment.

Call to Beneficiaries: Mrs. Tinubu urged recipients to use the grants responsibly to grow their businesses, improve livelihoods, and contribute to national development.

Broader Context: Access to finance remains a significant challenge for Nigerian women, making initiatives like the Renewed Hope Initiative crucial for economic inclusion.


The programme is part of ongoing efforts by the First Lady and the Tony Elumelu Foundation to foster entrepreneurship, reduce financial barriers, and promote sustainable development among women across Nigeria.

PDP Crisis: Obasanjo Ignores Wike-Led Faction, Advises Turaki’s NWC on Discipline, Unity and Party Rebuilding

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, to remain disciplined, steadfast, and focused on national interest amid the party’s deepening internal crisis. During a consultative visit to his Abeokuta residence, Obasanjo praised the Turaki-led leadership while pointedly ignoring the Wike-aligned faction, stressing that adherence to party rules is essential for survival and recovery. He urged the PDP to strengthen itself as a credible opposition, warning that Nigeria’s current political direction requires a strong alternative. In response, Turaki thanked Obasanjo for his guidance and reaffirmed the NWC’s commitment to reconciliation, unity, and repositioning the PDP ahead of future elections.

PDP Chairman Turaki Meets Obasanjo, Declares Party Battle-Ready For Ekiti, Osun Ahead Of 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has signaled its readiness to reclaim power starting with off-season governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections. National Chairman Taminu Turaki, leading a delegation of party leaders, met former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta for strategic consultations. Turaki emphasized the importance of party unity and learning from past leadership experience. The PDP aims to demonstrate its resurgence by winning Ekiti and Osun, positioning itself as a credible alternative to the ruling APC.

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Obasanjo Says U.S. Never Acted in Africa Without Informing Nigeria During His Presidency

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that during his time in office, the United States never took any major action in Africa without first informing Nigeria. Speaking at a youth mentorship retreat in Abeokuta, Obasanjo recalled how former U.S. President Jimmy Carter held Nigeria in high regard and always shared America’s intentions on African affairs. His remarks come amid rising tensions over President Donald Trump’s warnings to Nigeria, though Obasanjo avoided commenting directly on the controversy. The ex-president emphasized Nigeria’s past leadership role in Africa and urged renewed national strength.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, just arrived in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting.

Rivers State Governor, SIM Fubara, just arrived in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting.

OBJ: I Kept Quiet So The World'll Know The Difference Between A Sane And Mad Man That You Are–Fayose.

According to a report by Leadership News on Monday, November 17, 2025, Ayo Fayose, former Ekiti State Governor, has become the centre of a new political controversy after a leaked message reportedly showed him directing a harsh personal remark at Olusegun Obasanjo, who once served as Nigeria’s President.

The message became public on Monday and it has stirred renewed attention around both political figures as it followed Fayose’s recent birthday celebration where Obasanjo was present.

The leaked message was said to be a short message sent by Fayose after the event, expressing displeasure concerning comments allegedly made by Obasanjo during the gathering.

Fayose reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction and described Obasanjo in a manner that suggested he viewed him as unfit for dignified public reference, the language used in the message was viewed as extremely strong and personal.

The content of the message became public after it was released to journalists in Abeokuta.

The disclosure added more interest to the incident as it involved two well-known political names who have a long history of disagreements.

The release of the message also changed what may have been considered a private exchange into a matter of national interest.

Fayose reportedly stated that he had chosen silence during the celebration to avoid a public argument.

'Under My Watch, America Couldn’t Act in Africa Without Informing Nigeria’ — Fmr. Pres. Obasanjo.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that during his time as Nigeria’s Head of State, the United States under late President Jimmy Carter did not take any major action in Africa without informing Nigeria.

Obasanjo made the statement on Monday in Abeokuta during the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat organized by the Youth Development Centre of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.

His remarks come amid ongoing reactions to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that America could deploy troops to Nigeria if the Federal Government fails to stop killing linked to jihadist groups. 

The Federal Government has since rejected Trump’s comments, insisting insecurity affects all groups and is being addressed.

While Obasanjo did not mention the controversy directly, he recalled a period when Nigeria was regarded as Africa’s clear leader. He said Nigeria once commanded strong international respect, noting that Carter would always notify Nigeria before any U.S. move in Africa.

“They were not seeking permission, but they would inform us,” he said.

Obasanjo added that his administration and that of the late Gen. Murtala Mohammed restored Nigeria’s global standing after what he described as a loss of confidence following independence.

“At independence, the world saw Nigeria as a giant. Soon after, we lost that. When Muritala and I came in, we brought it back,” he said.

Addressing the youths at the retreat, Obasanjo urged them to be “positively disruptive” to take up leadership roles rather than waiting indefinitely. He cited examples of sit-tight leaders across Africa and cautioned that if youths leave the future to current leaders, “there may be no tomorrow left to inherit.”

“You have the numbers,” he said, “but the number only matters when you use it.”

Trump’s threat: America couldn’t do anything without our knowledge under my watch – Obasanjo.

In a veiled remark on the ongoing controversy over President Donald Trump’s military invasion threat on Nigeria, the former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday disclosed that under his watch as the Nigeria’s Head of State, late United States President Jimmy Carter would not do anything in Africa without his knowledge.

It would be recalled Trump, in a series of posts on X between October 31 and November 1, condemned continued killings in Nigeria, declaring America’s readiness to send its military to Nigeria if the Federal Government failed to stop the killings by jihadist groups, the remarks which has sparked divergent reactions from both the Federal Government and prominent Nigerian leaders and religious organizations in past weeks.

The federal government particularly rejected Trump’s allegations, insisting that the country’s insecurity affects all religious groups.

Speaking on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat (6.0) organised by the Youth Development Centre, an arm of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Obasanjo did not make a direct remark to the ongoing controversy, but he tactfully recalled how the US under Carter held Nigeria in high esteem.

Obasanjo and Cater, who died recently in December 2024, were regarded as best of friends.

In January this year, Obasanjo held a memorial service in Abeokuta in honour of Carter, where he paid glowing tributes to the late US President who died at age 100.

According to Obasanjo, right from independence, the world and indeed America saw Nigeria as Africa’s leader, saying the country lost the confidence at some point before the Muritala-Obasanjo military regime “brought it back. “

Going down memory lane, Obasanjo said Cater as the US President would not do anything on African soil without informing the Nigerian government when he was Head of State.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, finally ended his long feud and political hostility with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Fayose met Obasanjo at his residence within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Ogun Govt seals Adatan market, restaurant over environmental infractions.

The Ogun State Government has sealed the Adatan Market in Abeokuta for environmental infractions and illegal roadside trading.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, Farouk Akintunde, who also doubles as the Chairman Ogun State Task Force on Environmental Compliance, made this known to journalists after an enforcement exercise on Tuesday.

Akintunde explained that Adatan Market was sealed due to traders dumping refuse indiscriminately in drainage channels and displaying goods on the walkways and drainages.

He warned that the government would no longer tolerate disregard for environmental regulations.

“Market traders across Ogun State should take ownership of drainage channels in front of their shops, desilt and clear them to prevent flooding, while they should also note that Thursday of the week has been set aside in Ogun State for markets to observe sanitation which must be strictly adhered to,” he said.

Akintunde revealed that the enforcement and eventual closure of the market followed several months of warnings and engagements with traders which they refused to yield to.

The OGEPA boss noted that the series of enforcement actions underscored the state government’s zero tolerance for environmental pollution and its renewed commitment to keeping the state clean.

Subsequently, Alaga Restaurant along Mercy road, Panseke and Cintinatti Bar in Oke-Ilewo, both in Abeokuta, were also sealed for poor management of waste water, discharged into the environment.

Obasanjo Finally Reveals Why He Rejected El-Rufai as His Successor in 2007.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up on why he refused to choose former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as his preferred successor when he was leaving office in 2007.

Speaking at the second edition of the Ajibosin Platform Annual Symposium held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Obasanjo disclosed that El-Rufai was one of his trusted aides during his administration.

However, he turned down the suggestion to make him president because he believed the former FCT Minister was “not yet mature enough” to handle Nigeria’s leadership at the time.

According to Obasanjo, the idea was pushed to him towards the end of his administration, but he refused to yield, insisting that El-Rufai still had a lot to learn before being ready for such responsibility.

The former president made the revelation while reacting to a speech by former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, who delivered the keynote address at the event.

Chidoka had recalled how El-Rufai introduced him to Obasanjo at age 34; a meeting that later led to his appointment as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

Interrupting Chidoka’s remarks, Obasanjo said with a smile, “Let him tell you. He didn’t mention that when I was leaving government, he was pushing that his friend, El-Rufai, should be brought in as my successor.” Turning to Chidoka, he added jokingly, “No be so?” to which Chidoka nodded in agreement.

Obasanjo continued, “I did not yield to the pressure. Later, he asked why I didn’t agree, and I told him El-Rufai needed to mature. Many years later, after seeing his performance, he came back to me and said, ‘You were absolutely correct — El-Rufai needed to mature.’”

Baddie deploys her alleged soldier boyfriend to deal with a hotel owner who accused her of being rude

Tension erupted at Papalanto Bus Stop in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State on Saturday evening after two soldiers allegedly assaulted a hotelier during an argument that turned violent.

Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. at the busy Papalanto Junction along Ilaro Road, where a heavy traffic gridlock had built up. The altercation reportedly began when a young woman selling alcoholic drinks at the junction got into a disagreement with the hotelier over the use of a section of the road.

According to witnesses, the woman allegedly left the scene and returned shortly with two soldiers said to have come from the Alamala area of Abeokuta. The soldiers were accused of harassing and physically assaulting the hotelier, leaving him with internal ear injuries.

Ogun State Raises Alarm Over Rising Mental Health Cases, Treats 10,000 Patients in Six Months.

Dr. Tomi Coker, Ogun State’s Commissioner for Health, has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of mental health disorders, with 10,000 patient visits recorded in the first half of 2025, including 1,000 new cases.

Represented by Dr. Kayode Oladeinde, the Permanent Secretary, she spoke at an event marking the 2025 World Mental Health Day, themed “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” Coker highlighted that over 90% of Nigerians with mental health issues lack access to adequate care due to limited services, stigma, and costs.

She emphasized that mental health is a fundamental human right and noted the growing burden in Ogun State. Data from mental health facilities in Abeokuta, Ijebu Ode, Ilaro, and Ota revealed prevalent conditions such as psychosis, neurosis, epilepsy, depression, and substance use disorders. To address this, the state has formed a 26-member Mental Health Action Committee, chaired by Dr. Abayomi Olajide, a consultant psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta.

Coker called for collective action, urging families to foster open discussions on mental health, employers to create supportive work environments, and religious and community leaders to promote compassion and care access. She also encouraged the media to report responsibly to reduce stigma and inspire hope. The commissioner reassured residents that the government is committed to supporting those struggling with mental health challenges.

Additionally, Coker announced that community mental health hospitals have been established in Abeokuta, Ilaro, Ijebu-Ode, and Ota to improve access to care across the state.

Popular Activist Abiodun Aremu killed by Hit-and-Run Driver.

Prominent Nigerian activist and secretary of the Joint Action Front (JAF), Comrade Abiodun Aremu, has died following a hit-and-run accident in Ota, Ogun State. He was 65.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday evening when the veteran pro-labour campaigner was struck by an unidentified driver while crossing the road around 6:00 p.m. Eyewitnesses said the driver fled the scene immediately, leaving Aremu critically injured.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors battled to save his life, but he was pronounced dead shortly after despite attempts to revive him with oxygen.

Confirming his passing, Owei Lakemfa, former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity and ex-acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), described Aremu’s death as a huge loss to the labour movement.

Lakemfa, speaking on behalf of the Nigeria Labour Movement, said the late activist “joined the pantheon of revolutionaries” on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

He described Aremu as “one of the greatest revolutionaries and internationalists of our time,” adding that his contributions to workers’ rights, democracy, and social justice in Nigeria would never be forgotten.

According to Lakemfa, Aremu will now be laid to rest on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his residence located at No. 30, Kabiru Fatoye Street, Opposite Alaka Field, Ijako Sugar Bus Stop, Ifo Road, along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway.

He explained that the burial date, originally scheduled for October 13, was shifted to allow adequate time for mobilisation of comrades, labour leaders, and civil society groups who wish to pay their final respects.

“The greatest honour we can give our fearless teacher and leader is to continue in his footsteps and build a world founded on social justice,” Lakemfa said.

INEC Chairman Escapes Police Arrest After Partial Compliance with Court Order.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has avoided arrest by the Nigerian Police Force after partially complying with a Federal High Court judgment in Osogbo.

The court, presided over by Justice Funmilola Demi-Ajayi, had ordered Yakubu to restore the name of the Action Alliance (AA) National Chairman, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, along with the names of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), to INEC’s official portal.

The court further directed that the names of all state chairmen elected under Omoaje’s leadership be posted online.

While INEC fully complied with the order to restore the state chairmen’s names, it only partially implemented the judgment regarding the NEC. The portal now includes the NEC members’ names but omits Omoaje’s name and the address of the party’s national secretariat. Additionally, the name of Kenneth Udeze, who had been suspended and expelled from the party, still appears on the portal.

The AA had elected its NEC at the party’s national convention held on October 7, 2023, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Following INEC’s partial compliance, the court had instructed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest Yakubu if he failed to fully implement the ruling within seven days. Yakubu, however, was not arrested.

In response, the Action Alliance, through its Osun State Chairman, Araoye Oyewole, filed a counter-affidavit before the Federal High Court on October 2, 2025. The affidavit argues that INEC and its chairman have not fully complied with the court’s directives, urging the court to give complete adherence to its judgment.

Oyewole stated, “While the names of all state chairmen have been restored to the INEC portal, the judgment specifically mandating recognition of Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as National Chairman has not been followed. The judgment debtors have only partially complied with the court’s orders in suit number FHC/OS/CS/194/2024.”

The case is ongoing, with the party seeking full enforcement of the court’s ruling.

Accident: These Yahoo Yahoo boys do not care about another person on the road - Abdullahi Usman.

According to a report by the Punch on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a devastating accident in Edo State has claimed three lives, highlighting ongoing road safety issues in southwestern Nigeria. The incident occurred Monday night near the Ogba River bridge in Oredo Local Government Area, where an SUV driver allegedly lost control and collided with a commercial motorcycle, killing the rider and both passengers instantly.

The tragedy sparked immediate protests from fellow commercial motorcycle operators, who expressed frustration over what they describe as reckless driving by certain motorists. One protester, Abdullahi Usman, voiced the community's anger, stating, "These Yahoo Yahoo boys do not care about another person on the road. The accident was very severe." The protesters specifically accused internet fraudsters of habitual dangerous driving.

In a separate incident on the same day, six people narrowly escaped serious injury in a collision along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. The accident involved two vehicles, with preliminary reports indicating that a Lexus driver oversped before crashing into a Toyota Avensis from behind. Fortunately, all six adult males involved emerged without fatal injuries.

Authorities in both states have launched investigations into the respective incidents. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the fatal accident and assured the public that those responsible would be held accountable. Meanwhile, traffic officials in Ogun State quickly cleared the wreckage from the highway to prevent traffic congestion.

These incidents underscore persistent concerns about speeding and reckless driving on Nigerian roads. The accidents occurred despite recent warnings from the Federal Road Safety Corps about the dangers of excessive speed, particularly along major highways like the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway where similar fatal crashes have been reported in recent months.

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