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PDP Will Never Die, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki Assures Outgoing Party Leaders as Amb. Damagum Hands Over- Issues Certificate of Expulsion to Nyesom Wike, Others. Earlier today in Abuja, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), His Excellency Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, formally handed over the affairs of the Party to the new National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Addressing an enlarged meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), and other Party officials after handing the over,  Turaki declared with unmistakable firmness: “The PDP will never die. This party is bigger than any individual or group of individuals. Those who have chosen to dine with our opponents while still wearing our colours have been shown the way out. This is the beginning of a disciplined, united, and purposeful opposition that will rescue Nigeria in 2027.” In his farewell remarks, Ambassador Damagum thanked the Party on behalf of other members of the NWC for the opportunity gi...

South-East Records Lowest Applications for NELFUND Student Loans as Government Flags ‘Lack of Interest’ New data from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) covering May 2024 to October 2025 has revealed that institutions in the South Eastern region account for some of the lowest application numbers for the Federal Government’s interest-free student loan scheme — despite the programme being designed to expand access to higher education nationwide. The top 10 institutions with the highest application volumes are dominated by schools in the South-West , North-Central , and North-West , raising concerns about a widening regional disparity in access to the loan scheme. Government officials say that the low turnout from the South-East is due primarily to a “lack of interest” from students in the region. However, analysts point to a combination of deeper socio-economic and cultural factors that may be shaping the trend. Factors Driving the Low Application Rate in the South-East 1. Strong...

Terrorists responsible for the recent abductions of students in Kebbi and Niger States have issued a chilling new threat, boasting that they are now prepared to extend their operations beyond vulnerable schoolchildren. According to their latest message, in a video the group claims they will soon begin kidnapping soldiers, security operatives, and even high-profile politicians , insisting that “there is nothing the government can do about it.” This alarming declaration comes amid a renewed wave of insecurity across Northern Nigeria, where armed groups have intensified attacks on rural communities, ambushed security personnel, and targeted schools despite ongoing military operations. Security analysts warn that this bold threat reflects the terrorists’ growing confidence and the weakness of current counter-terrorism responses. Many fear it could signal a dangerous escalation—one that places not only civilians but the nation’s leadership and defense institutions at heightened risk. T...

A Bayelsa woman, the late Madam Afuwari Ego, has been laid to rest in a uniquely designed Coca-Cola bottle-shaped casket in Emeyal 1 community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State. Photos stories from the village burial  The images were captured by blogger Ogbara Walson Henry, who said the unusual casket drew attention during the funeral ceremony, attracting residents and guests who described it as a creative and memorable tribute. Family members revealed that she loved Coca-Cola so much, which inspired the decision to bury her in the Coca-Cola bottle-shaped casket. She died at the age of 85.

Arne Slot's Post-Match Honesty: A "Big Setback" Against Nottingham Forest ​Arne Slot's reaction to the disappointing defeat against Nottingham Forest, characterized by transparency and acceptance of responsibility , aligns strongly with current managerial trends focused on accountability and process-oriented analysis .  His quotes highlight the frustrating clash between his team's possession dominance and the opposition's low-block, high-intensity defending.