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The Delta North chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally endorsed the creation of Anioma State, insisting that the zone is “ready for statehood” and pushing for it to become the long-awaited sixth state in Nigeria’s Southeast geopolitical region. In a three-page letter dated November 3, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on State Creation, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, APC Delta North Chairman, Chief Adizue Eluaka, stated that the demand is backed by consensus across the entire zone. “The APC Delta North Senatorial District is fully and unequivocally in support of the creation of…

XRP is now just 2% below a key breakout zone that could trigger a major rally, favoring a bullish XRP price prediction.The token dropped 4% in the past 24 hours, but trading volumes have nearly doubled – a sign that whales are preparing for the next move.Data from on-chain supply clusters shows heavy accumulation between $2.52 and $2.54, confirming this as a critical demand zone.If XRP bounces back above these levels, it would suggest strong underlying buyer confidence, potentially kickstarting the next leg up.Today’s dip likely stems from growing uncertainty around the Fed’s rate decision in December, which has triggered…

Lara Adejoro President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to ensure that members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors who embarked on strike resume work immediately. The directive was disclosed by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, during a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, following the total and indefinite strike declared by NARD on Saturday. Speaking at the briefing, Salako said, “I would like to update Nigerians on the challenges around the ongoing strike action by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. First, on behalf of…

Photo Credit: Oluwanishiola/Instagram It looks like we’ll soon be listening, and jamming, to a brand new track from Boluwatife Balogun. From the clips making the rounds on his Instagram, Wizkid’s son seems to be gearing up to drop his debut song, and the vibe is already strong. Music, it appears, truly runs in the family. In the short video, Boluwatife is seen in the studio — headphones on, phone in hand, and laser-focused as he records and reviews his vocals. The sound spilling through the speakers carries a distinct hip-hop and trap rhythm, layered with rap that hints at confidence…

Audu Maikori, widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading creative entrepreneurs, activists and entertainment lawyers, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), underscoring the growing appeal of Governor Uba Sani’s inclusive governance approach. Maikori formally joined the APC at a mega rally in Kafanchan. His defection delivers a major political breakthrough in Southern Kaduna, a region that has historically remained resistant to the APC in northern Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, received Maikori and over 10 opposition politicians at the Zone 3 rally in Jema’a Local Council.The president’s presence through his Chief…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a blistering attack on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing key figures in the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) of corruption, impunity, and gross abuse of the party’s constitution. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Monday night, Wike, a founding member of the PDP and former Governor of Rivers State, lamented what he described as the hijack of the party by “corrupt elements and political task collectors.” “People want to destroy the PDP, but we will not allow them. Nobody owns this…

Audu Maikori, widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading creative entrepreneurs, activists and entertainment lawyers, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), underscoring the growing appeal of Governor Uba Sani’s inclusive governance approach. Maikori formally joined the APC at a mega rally in Kafanchan. His defection delivers a major political breakthrough in Southern Kaduna, a region that has historically remained resistant to the APC in northern Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, received Maikori and over 10 opposition politicians at the Zone 3 rally in Jema’a Local Council.The president’s presence through his Chief…

Club Brugge will welcome Barcelona to the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday in a bid to secure all three points to revive their UEFA Champions League hope… Super Eagles attacker Victor Boniface has jokingly teased Nigeria teammate Raphael Onyedika ahead of Club Brugge’s Champions League clash with Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. Following back-to-back defeats in the Champions League this season, Nicky Hayen’s men will be looking to secure all three points to strengthen their European campaign. Back in the game. — Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) November 2, 2025 What Boniface told Onyedika The Werder Bremen striker reshared a clip of Onyedika…

In SummarySeveral 2025 transitions involved leaner cabinets, reflecting a policy shift toward cost discipline and faster decision-making in presidential systems.Reform-driven reshuffles tied ministerial seats to delivery metrics, especially in economies targeting fiscal stability, debt control, and improved public investment execution.Conflict-affected states linked cabinet appointments to negotiation tracks, humanitarian access, and security stabilization, showing how political structures adapt under pressure.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, November 3 – Africa’s political landscape in early 2025 was shaped by organised transitions rather than sudden disruptions. Newly elected governments and transitional authorities entered office with a clear understanding of limited fiscal space, rising debt burdens, and…

Lagos State Government has asked the Supreme Court to affirm the conviction of Dr Olufemi Olaleye, who was convicted for defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece by the State High Court but was later overturned by the Court of Appeal. Dr Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, was initially sentenced to life imprisonment by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sometime in October 2023. He was convicted by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for defiling his wife’s niece. The court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond…