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The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has affirmed the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2025 national convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025.Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5 delivered the ruling on Friday after reviewing an application for joinder in the matter. The court dismissed attempts by Nwachukwu and other parties seeking to halt the proceedings.The judgment upheld all 13 reliefs sought by the claimant, Folahan Malomo Adelabi, through his counsel, Musbau Adetunmbi.With the ruling, the leadership structure produced at the convention — including the Dr. Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) — has now received judicial backing.The decision effectively settles disputes surrounding the legitimacy of the Ibadan convention and confirms...

The National Identity Management Commission has issued a final advisory to parents and guardians, reiterating the mandatory requirement of the National Identification Number for all candidates.This, according to the commission, is coming in a move to ensure zero hitches during the upcoming 2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations.The advisory, posted on the commission’s official X platform on Friday, emphasised that the NIN is no longer just a luxury but a “critical academic tool” required for school registrations, scholarship applications, and other government-linked benefits.“Dear Nigerian parent, your child needs an NIN. NIN is now important for school registrations, exams, scholarships, and many other government benefits,” the commission stated in its public alert....

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mike Ozekhome (SAN) over his alleged involvement in a disputed United Kingdom property case widely referred to as the “Tali Shani affair.”TheCable understands that Ozekhome was arrested shortly after a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court struck out a forgery charge previously filed against him. He is expected to be charged to court imminently. Sources indicate that the arrest is separate from a fresh 12-count charge filed by the federal government earlier this week on the same property dispute.The controversy centres on a property located at 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2 7SX. The dispute, filed before the UK First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Land Registration under case number REF/2023/0155, listed Tali Sh...

Former head of the British Army, Richard Dannatt has warned that Vladimir Putin may be entering a potentially perilous phase in the war, citing mounting battlefield losses, economic strain and intensifying Western sanctions.Speaking on the Ukraine: The Latest podcast, Lord Dannatt said the Russian president could soon face significant internal and external pressure.“I think potentially this is a very dangerous moment for Vladimir,” he said.He argued that the combined weight of sanctions and recruitment challenges could create serious instability for Moscow.“The economic sanctions that the West has imposed on him are beginning to bite,” he added. “If that happens and he also finds that he can’t recruit the manpower that he wants and has to go for some kind of conscription, then I th...

February 27, 2026 7:30 amThe Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, bringing to an end months of speculation over his political future.In a 14-minute statewide broadcast from his new governor’s office, the governor announced that he had decamped with his entire cabinet and all PDP officials, stating that his decision was in the developmental interest of the people of Adamawa State.Immediately after the broadcast, Peoples Democratic Party flags were dismantled in the governor’s office and across the Government House.He said, “Fellow citizens of Adamawa State, I address you today in this manner due to the magnitude of what we have at stake, the regard we have for you and the...

Veteran journalist, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, has officially announced her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State.In an open letter dated February 26, 2026, Sarafa-Yusuf said her decision came after extensive consultations and careful consideration. She described herself as a steady and dependable choice, noting that if elected to succeed Dapo Abiodun, her administration would prioritise stability, unity, and institutional harmony.“I am putting myself forward as the safest option,” she wrote.According to her, she brings vast experience in navigating government institutions and processes, enjoys broad acceptance across Ogun’s diverse communities, and remains composed under pressure.Highlighting her relationship with the incumbent governor, Sarafa-Yusuf ...