“Not My Decision!”: Governor Muftwang Washes Hands Off Wike, Fayose’s Expulsion from PDP

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Muftwang, has firmly dissociated himself from the expulsion of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and several others from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement issued by Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs, the governor clarified that the issue was never discussed at the PDP Governors Forum nor at the National Executive Committee (NEC) before the motion was suddenly introduced.

The statement stressed that the expulsion move does not represent Governor Muftwang’s position, especially given the delicate state of the party.

According to the release:

“Governor Mutfwang made it clear that the matter was neither discussed by the Governors Forum nor at the NEC before the motion was presented. The proposal does not reflect his stance.”


The governor emphasized that sacking key party leaders at such a critical time is not a strategic approach to resolving the PDP’s internal crisis.

He called instead for unity, dialogue, and collective effort to rebuild and reposition the party for the challenges ahead.

The World Bank says Nigeria’s spending on social protection—just 0.14% of its GDP, far below global and African averages—has no meaningful impact on poverty. In its new report, The State of Social Safety Nets in Nigeria, the Bank found that all social protection programmes combined reduced poverty by only 0.4 percentage points. It blamed the weak results on poor targeting, small benefit sizes, and fragmented implementation.

Between 2015 and 2021, about 60% of Nigeria’s safety-net funding came from foreign donors, mostly the World Bank, raising sustainability concerns. Although the National Social Safety Nets Programme (NASSP) has reduced poverty by over 4 percentage points among its beneficiaries, the report says only 44% of total benefits from all government schemes actually reach poor Nigerians.

The Bank urged Nigeria to increase domestic funding, expand coverage, and redesign benefits to reflect household size if it wants its social spending to truly reduce poverty.

Ronaldo Confirms 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance on football’s biggest stage, marking the closing chapter of a legendary career. The 40-year-old star revealed he is likely to retire from football in “one or two years.”

Speaking via video at a global tourism and investment forum in Saudi Arabia, he was asked if the 2026 World Cup would be his last. Ronaldo responded: “Definitely, yes. I’m going to be 41 years old, and I think it will be the moment.”

With a light smile, he joked: “Soon for me means in 10 years… No, I’m joking.”
He added, “I feel very good at this moment. I score goals, and I still feel quick and sharp. But let’s be honest. What I mean by soon is probably one or two years.”

Ronaldo, who has scored over 950 career goals, emphasized his satisfaction with his journey, especially since joining Al Nassr in 2023.

“I gave everything for football. I’ve been in the game for the last 25 years. I did everything, I have many records in different scenarios at clubs and also with the national team. I’m really proud. So let’s enjoy the moment, live the moment.”
He also spoke about his son, Cristiano Jr., currently with Portugal’s U-16 team:
“As human beings, we don’t always want anyone to be better than us. But I wish my kids would be better than me… Be happy, be free. Don’t be under the pressure of your daddy… I will be his support.”

Ronaldo hopes to play in a sixth World Cup. His closest attempt to win came in 2006, when Portugal reached the semi-finals. The national team can secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a win over Ireland this week.

Billionaire Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo inspires Boniface and others as he reveals he has over 40 cars.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he no longer keeps track of the number of cars he owns, admitting that his passion for luxury vehicles has faded over time.

In a recent chat, the Al-Nassr forward said, “I can buy anything I want, but I don’t need that anymore.” When asked about the number of cars in his collection, he responded, “I bought a car about three days ago, but it’s for collection like an investment. I don’t even have count of how many cars I have.”

He continued, “I don’t know honestly how many cars I have — maybe 41, 42, I don’t know. My favorite among them is my Bugatti.”

Ronaldo also disclosed that he rarely visits his garage. “I don’t even go to the garage to see my cars. Sometimes when I pass by after an inspection, I just look at them and say, ‘Oh, they are good and clean,’ then they go back into the garage,” he said with a smile.

According to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, cars are no longer a passion for him. When asked if he still drives, he replied, “Yes, I can drive. I even drive around a lot in the south, but the traffic is terrible.”

The 39-year-old Portuguese international, who has played for top clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, is known for his enviable collection of supercars — from Bugattis and Lamborghinis to Ferraris and Rolls-Royces.

Amorim cannot work miracles at Man Utd – Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim cannot work miracles in the Premier League.

Amorim finally led United to three consecutive wins for the first time since his appointment in November 2024. However, that run came to an end last weekend when they drew 2-2 at Nottingham Forest.

It has been a turbulent year for the Portuguese coach, as Manchester United recorded their worst-ever Premier League finish last season, ending 14th and trophyless after losing the Europa League final, thereby missing out on European competition this season.

While United have shown positive signs recently, Ronaldo still has reservations about the club’s current situation.

“He’s [Amorim] doing his best,” said Ronaldo, speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

“What are you gonna do? Miracles? Miracles are impossible. We say in Portugal, miracles are only in Fatima.

You’re not gonna do miracles. Even the players. Manchester United have good players, but then some of them don’t have the mind, what is Manchester United.

“Contradictions Everywhere!” — Lere Olayinka Blasts Sahara Reporters Over Conflicting Claims on Minister Wale Edun’s Health


Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticized Sahara Reporters over what he described as inconsistent and misleading reports about the health of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.

In a post shared on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Olayinka accused the online media outlet of publishing contradictory narratives regarding the minister’s alleged health crisis and recent travel activities.

He pointed out that Sahara Reporters had initially published a story on Sunday alleging that Minister Edun suffered a severe stroke, was incapacitated, and had been flown abroad for urgent medical treatment. However, just days later, the same platform reported that Edun had traveled from Abuja to Lagos on Monday via a commercial flight, and later departed for London that same day—also via a commercial airline.

Olayinka questioned the credibility of such reports, highlighting the logical inconsistency between the two stories.

“Sowore’s Sahara Desert said that the Minister can no longer use his hands and legs. Now, could a Minister of Finance, a public figure, who suffered STROKE and can no longer use his legs and hands have traveled from Abuja to Lagos via COMMERCIAL FLIGHT and also to London via another Commercial Flight and no one saw him to take his pictures?”


He argued that it was implausible for someone allegedly suffering from a debilitating stroke to manage two commercial flights in one day without any eyewitness accounts or photographic evidence emerging.

The post, which quickly gained traction online, was widely seen as an attempt to discredit Sahara Reporters and defend the integrity of the Tinubu administration amidst public concern over the minister’s condition.

While Olayinka’s statement came amid confirmation that Edun had indeed traveled to the United Kingdom for medical care, it reinforced doubts about the accuracy of earlier sensational reports claiming the minister was in critical condition.

According to official sources, Edun’s trip to London followed a brief domestic flight from Abuja to Lagos on Monday night. Though the Presidency had earlier stated that the minister was “indisposed but recuperating” in Abuja, the confirmed travel abroad suggested he was seeking advanced medical attention.

However, the key point of contention remains Sahara Reporters’ conflicting reports—one depicting a dire health emergency and the other narrating an unassisted commercial journey abroad.

Cristiano Ronaldo leapfrogs Boniface, Osimhen, Messi, and others to become football’s first billionaire after mega Al-Nassr deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become football’s first-ever billionaire, with his net worth now estimated at a staggering £1.04 billion, according to financial analysts at Bloomberg.

The 40-year-old Al-Nassr forward reached the milestone after his career earnings, endorsement deals, and investments were evaluated and adjusted for tax rates and market performance. Bloomberg reported that Ronaldo’s lucrative stint in Saudi Arabia has “catapulted him to the top of the global sports rich list,” making him the first footballer to appear on their Billionaires Index.

Ronaldo’s wealth now far surpasses that of his long-time rival Lionel Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami in the United States.

A major contributor to Ronaldo’s fortune is his lifetime partnership with Nike, valued at around £745 million, alongside other endorsements with global brands like Tag Heuer, Armani, PokerStars, Samsung, Unilever, and Louis Vuitton.

The Portuguese superstar is also investing heavily in luxury real estate, including a £28 million mansion complex in his home country. He is often seen flaunting high-end jewellery and watches, among them a Franck Muller Invisible Baguette Diamonds Imperial Tourbillon worth £1.13 million.

At Al-Nassr, Ronaldo earns a jaw-dropping £167.9 million per year — roughly £300 per minute,though he recently confessed he’d prefer to play solely for Portugal. In addition to his record-breaking contract, Ronaldo reportedly holds a stake in Al-Nassr, further boosting his immense fortune.

Senate, Reps Resumption: Crisis Looms As Corruption Allegation Rocks National Assembly Management.

The National Assembly chapter of PASAN, had in a circular dated 3 October, 2025, accused the Clerk of laundering money belonging to the Association.

The circular was signed by the trio of Comrade Chris MC-Odo, Comrade Yusuf Mohammed Abiola and Comrade Chinenye Peace Ndu and addressed to the Clerk, with copies to the Director, Department of State Security (DSS), and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), both in the National Assembly.

It alleged that the Clerk, working together with the ousted executive, had laundered funds belonging to PASAN through the Chapter`s NASS bank accounts and was bent on covering his tracks by “protecting the Ousted Exco in order not to go down with the Sunday Sabiyi led exco who boasted that If I go down, you all go down…”

It further expressed sadness at Mr Ogunlana`s actions, stating that it amounted to “interference, meddlesome and infringement on our fundamental rights and are totally unacceptable to us as workers under a Trade Union.”

Other infractions it accused the Clerk of include, refusal to correct alleged fraudulent short payments of members salaries and allowances, refusal to remit statutory deductions from taxes, contributory pensions and National Housing Fund (NHF).

PASAN also stated that the Ogunlana led National Assembly management diverted funds for members training and retraining, refused the full implementation of consolidated legislative salary structure (CONLESS), payment of outstanding 50 % CONLESS, among several other infractions.

According to the workers body, the Clerk has since deployed “intimidation, harassment and victimization” tactics to silence members of staff ahead of Tuesday`s planned picketing of the National Assembly to draw the attention of the Senator Godswill Akpabio led tenth Assembly to the matter.

Oshiomhole Is Part Of The Problem In Nigeria’ Yusuf Blasts NASS Over Failure To Checkmate Tinubu.

Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, has slammed the senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, over his comment on the insecurity in the North.
[BREAKING] VIDEO: Drama As Oshiomhole Shuts Down Lagos Airport Terminal After Missing His Flight.

Oshiomhole had recently stated that the insecurity in the North was tied to the activities of illegal mining in the region, stressing that top personnel were using choppers to carry out gold from the area.

Reacting to the remark, Yusuf, in an interview with Punch, opined that the former Governor of Edo State was part of the problem in Nigeria.

Taking a swipe at the 10th National Assembly, Yusuf said the lawmakers have failed to checkmate President Bola Tinubu, despite the violation of the constitution.

According to Yusuf, the 10th National Assembly is the most docile National Assembly since the beginning of democratic rule, adding that they never stopped anything, but were only interested in earning salaries without doing anything.

He said, “Adams Oshiomhole doesn’t know anything about the level of insecurity in the North, and he is part of the problem in Nigeria. The 10th National Assembly is a do-nothing National Assembly. They have allowed the President free rein without checking him.

“He gets loans from all over the place, and this is going to cripple the lives of our grandchildren. They never checkmated him. If Senator Adams Oshiomhole wants to grandstand and be in the newspapers, he is welcome. But he is as much a problem for this country as the President is.

“The 10th National Assembly is the most docile National Assembly we’ve had since the beginning of democratic rule. They never stopped anything, and all they are interested in is seeing an alert and doing nothing. They don’t ask the questions on behalf of the constituents who elected them. The whole 10th National Assembly is a failure.

“They have failed Nigerians because they are not checkmating this President. He is doing whatever he likes, violating the constitution in his appointments. Section 14(3) and 14(4) of the Constitution call for the President to ensure that whatever he does reflects the federal character. This is not what the President is doing, and nobody is asking him.

“He is getting loans all over the world, approved by them (the National Assembly), with nothing to show for it. People are suffering every day; people are hungry all across the land. You don’t hear any senator, including Senator Adams, telling the President that his government is cruel. He is not running this nation with the milk of human kindness.”

Retired police officers threaten to storm NASS over pension .

Court declines arrest of ex-senior cops accused of falsifying age

Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has resolved to undertake a peaceful protest at the National Assembly over the payment of pension emoluments.

In a statement by the chairman of the Kaduna State chapter, CSP Mannir Lawal Zaria (rtd), the union lamented the unbearable conditions faced by members.

Zaria cited widespread poverty, lack of access to healthcare, inability to afford basic feeding, children being withdrawn from schools, and increasing deaths among retired personnel.

According to the union, representatives from the Kaduna chapter, alongside delegates from 35 other states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will converge next Monday on the National Assembly to drive home their grievances.

The resolution followed a virtual meeting held on Monday, September 22, 2025. The party revisited the long-standing demand for the exit of the Nigeria Police Force from the CPS.

Zaria observed that for more than 15 years, the union has consistently petitioned the government, staged protests, and submitted memoranda to lawmakers to push for the exit.

He recalled that the agitation had led to three public hearings, during which lawmakers were presented with evidence comparing the meagre pensions received by retired police officers under the CPS with the more robust benefits enjoyed by their counterparts in the military and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Senator Natasha Returns To Office Six Months After Suspension
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's supporters cheered and danced as they accompanied her from the FCT High Court to the NASS Complex on Tuesday.

Supporters Escort Natasha to NASS as Sergeant-At-Arms Unseals Her Office

Henceforth, we will sue anyone who blames Fulanis for violence in Plateau Group warns.

A group under the umbrella of the Concerned Plateau Fulani Forum, CPFF, has vowed to institute legal actions against anyone including government and security agencies whenever they blame the Fulani people for the violence and killings in Plateau State.

The CPFF, blaming the Fulani people, especially herders for every act of violence in the state amounted to ethnic profiling with the aim of exterminating them or chasing them out of the state where they also belong.

In the statement signed by its Coordinator, Saleh Haruna, the Fulani group said it has noticed with dismay that anytime there is an attack anywhere in the state, government officials and security agencies are always quick to blame the Fulani whom they have given different names like ‘militias and bandits.’

Referencing the report by a fact-finding committee set up by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang to investigate the remote causes persistent attacks, killings, and destruction in the state where it was revealed that at least 450 communities across 13 Local Government Areas have been destroyed and left desolate while over 12,000 lives have been lost in two decades of violence spanning 2001 and 2025 perpetrated by Fulani militias, Haruna said the report was only aimed at blaming the Fulani herders without taking into consideration that they too have suffered losses of their people and their cattle which have been rustled in several communities across the state.

“We are not happy with the regular tagging of Fulani people as bandits, criminals and aggressors whenever there is violence or attacks in any part of Plateau State,” Haruna said in the strongly worded statement.

“It is becoming a pattern, and a dangerous one for that matter, that whenever there is an attack in the state, the government and security agencies are quick to identify the perpetrators as Fulani people.

“They do this without proper investigations to identify the real culprits, forgetting that our people have also suffered massive losses of lives and cattle that have been rustled over the years.

Tinubu releases ₦330bn cash transfers to poor Nigerians.

The Federal Government (FG) has released ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Edun explained that the disbursement was carried out through the National Social Safety-net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), as part of efforts to cushion the impact of ongoing economic reforms.

Targeting Poor Households Across Nigeria
Edun disclosed that about 19.7 million poor and vulnerable households, representing over 70 million individuals, are captured on the National Social Register.

He revealed that the current cash transfers, funded from a $800 million World Bank facility, are designed to support 15 million households with ₦25,000 each.

S𝐞𝐲𝐢 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐁𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚

Bwala: Seyi Tinubu Qualified To Contest Lagos Governorship

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said that the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, is constitutionally qualified to contest for any political office in Nigeria, including the governorship of Lagos State.

Speaking on The Clarity Zone podcast posted on YouTube on Wednesday, Bwala dismissed criticisms suggesting Seyi’s political relevance is tied solely to his father’s influence. He described him instead as a bridge-builder among Nigerian youth.

“If Seyi Tinubu’s father is the president, what stops him from running for Lagos State governor? Seyi Tinubu can even challenge his father in the next election,” Bwala said.

He praised Seyi’s character, describing him as humble and unassuming despite his privileged background as the son of a former Lagos governor and now president of Nigeria.

According to him, Seyi has cultivated long-standing friendships, supported young people in securing government opportunities, and even attracted criticism for bringing in individuals across party lines, including Obidients.

Bwala further noted that Seyi has maintained maturity by avoiding scandals or social media attacks, even though his father is one of the most heavily criticised Nigerian leaders in recent memory.

The presidential aide also revealed that his own criticisms of the Tinubu administration have never affected his relationship with Seyi, describing him as someone capable of separating politics from personal relationships.

He urged Nigerians to judge Seyi Tinubu based on personal experience rather than inherited opinions.

“Until you experience somebody, don’t have an opinion of them. Too many people inherit other people’s problems without any personal encounter,” Bwala added.

FG Disburses N330bn to 8.5m poor Households Finance Minister, Wale Edun.

The Federal Government has disbursed N330 billion in cash transfers to 8.5 million poor and vulnerable households under its renewed social protection programme.

Finance Minister Wale Edun, speaking in Abuja, said the initiative resumed after earlier delays caused by integrating biometric data with the National Identity Number (NIN). 

He noted that 8.5 million of the targeted 15 million households have received at least one tranche of the N25,000 monthly payment, with some getting up to three. Each is expected to receive three tranches, while the remaining 7 million households will be paid before year-end.

“This safety net to help people cope with rising prices is now firmly back on track,” Edun said, adding that it lays the foundation for a modern social protection system promised by President Tinubu.

Funmi Olotu, head of the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), explained that shifting to digital disbursements tied to NIN verification slowed payments but was key for transparency. “Mr President said no more traditional payments pay directly into accounts,” she said. 

Over 10.2 million NINs have been collected, with 9.6 million verified by NIMC.

She added that the programme uses the National Social Register (NSR), which holds data on over 70 million Nigerians in 19.7 million households, built with World Bank support using 40 socioeconomic indicators. “The NSR is not political. Neither the Minister nor the President can add names,” she stressed.

An executive order now mandates that all government interventions draw from the NSR. 

The conditional cash transfer scheme, launched by President Tinubu on October 17, 2023, targets 15 million households as part of efforts to cushion hardship and reduce inequality.

Rivers Budget Controversy: Fubara Proposed ₦1.1trn, Ibas Pushed ₦1.8trn Approved by NASS – Tariah

Former media aide to ex-Governor Nyesom Wike, Opunabo Inkor-Tariah, has raised alarm over alleged financial discrepancies in Rivers State under the six-month emergency rule, which is scheduled to expire on September 18, 2025.

In an interview reported by Vanguard on Wednesday, Inkor-Tariah insisted that Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.) must provide a full account of how state funds were managed during the period.

He revealed that while Governor Siminalayi Fubara had initially presented a budget of about ₦1.1 trillion, Admiral Ibas submitted a revised budget of nearly ₦1.8 trillion to the National Assembly—an increase of over ₦600 billion—which was swiftly approved.

“Governor Fubara’s original budget was about ₦1.1 trillion, but Admiral Ibas presented a revised budget of nearly ₦1.8 trillion to the National Assembly, which was approved for spending during the emergency,” he stated.

According to Inkor-Tariah, Rivers generates more than ₦20 billion monthly from internally generated revenue (IGR), yet there has been little visible development on the ground to justify such massive spending. He argued that Rivers people deserve transparency and accountability in how public funds are utilized.

He further criticized the sidelining of Governor Fubara, describing him as a “ceremonial governor” with limited influence under the emergency arrangement.

“The Assembly will come back, the local government chairmen are Wike’s men, while commissioners will come from Fubara. So, Fubara will come and remain like that,” he warned, suggesting that the governor’s power may remain curtailed even after the emergency ends.

Inkor-Tariah dismissed Admiral Ibas’ claims of restoring peace, saying ordinary citizens, including youth corps members, insist that insecurity and hardship have worsened since Fubara’s suspension.

He described the emergency rule as a political tactic rather than a genuine response to insecurity, arguing that it was designed to weaken Fubara and consolidate control for entrenched political interests.

The former aide also maintained that political influence in Rivers is still firmly controlled by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who dominates both PDP and APC structures in the state. This, he noted, makes the 2027 elections a decisive moment for Rivers politics.

Beyond Rivers, Inkor-Tariah said dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration is deepening nationwide. He warned that if grievances are not addressed, there could be a push for a united opposition front to challenge the ruling party in the 2027 general elections.

NASS stops Senator Natasha Akpoti from resuming after 6-month suspension, cites pending court case.

FG, NASS Back WAEC’s Plans To Start Computer-Based Test In 2026

The Federal Government and the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as it prepares to fully adopt Computer-Based Tests (CBT) from 2026.

WAEC had earlier announced its plan to phase out paper-based examinations, a move that initially sparked mixed reactions among stakeholders.

Speaking at a sensitisation meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, said the migration to CBT would strengthen Nigeria’s assessment system and drastically reduce examination malpractice.

“We have undertaken to migrate public examinations to computer-based technology as a deliberate step to secure the integrity of our education system. The shift will further enhance the credibility of our examinations both locally and internationally,” he said.

The minister added that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to building a sustainable education system that guarantees inclusivity, especially for children with special needs.

On his part, Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office, disclosed that the CBT transition began with private candidates in 2024 and had recorded “significant progress.” He assured that mock sessions and online practice platforms would be introduced to prepare students nationwide.

Dangut also noted that candidates’ performance in CBT had proven to be “empirically better” compared to paper-based exams, while assuring stakeholders that infrastructural and security challenges were being addressed.

Source: Channels TV

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Part 652 | What more do we know about #nasserhospital attacks?
Sky's Data and Forensics Unit and Middle East Correspondent Adam Parsons have investigated the killing of five #journalists and 17 others during attacks on #Gaza's
Nasser Hospital.