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Anither563:
It's not true that Nigeria is experiencing its most severe security breakdown since independence. In fact, the security situation is much better than the situation in 2022 and early 2023. May God bless Nigeria for ever!

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Niger State chapter, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has confirmed that 227 people, including teachers and students, were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State.

Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, made this known in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Dan Atori, in Minna.

The abductees include 215 pupils and students and 12 teachers.

He explained that some students escaped during the attack, and parents have begun collecting their children, adding that the school has currently been shut down.

According to him, CAN is working with the Government and security agencies to secure the safe release of the abductees.

The CAN chairman appealed for calm and prayers, assuring that efforts are underway to rescue those kidnapped.

The attack was carried out today, Friday, November 21, 2025, by suspected terrorists, and security operatives are actively involved in the rescue efforts.

Tjra:
Unfortunately 100 Atikus plus Obis cannot remove him.

Breaking News!

@OfficialPDPNig Elective National Convention Elects Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as National Chairman, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja as National Secretary, Others at the Historic #Ibadan2025 Gathering.

Ibadan, Oyo State

In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s opposition politics, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully concluded its Elective National Convention at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan, electing Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, as the new National Chairman, and Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, former Deputy National Chairman (South), as National Secretary.

The convention, attended by over 3,000 delegates from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marks a pivotal step toward party unity and renewal ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The proceedings, which commenced on November 15 and spanned into the early hours of November 16, unfolded with remarkable efficiency and enthusiasm.

Senator Ben Obi, overseeing the electoral processes, guided delegates through a transparent voting mechanism that underscored the PDP’s commitment to democratic principles.

Dr. Turaki’s emergence as National Chairman was near-unanimous, following the withdrawal of rival aspirant Senator Yakubu Lado, positioning him as the consensus candidate to lead the party into its next phase of resurgence

richmond500:
It's a 10min video, can you point out the very second in the video that INEC was seen?
Cos I never see

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT)l, Nyesom Wike, has warned members across the country to boycott the planned national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The faction insisted that a new court order had invalidated the process. This comes against the backdrop of a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido, which produced a court pronouncement that the Wike bloc says has introduced fresh legal uncertainty over the convention.

Speaking to Vanguard, the Acting National Youth Leader of the faction, Timothy Osadolor, stated that the party cannot legitimately proceed with the Ibadan gathering until its internal disputes are resolved and stakeholders agree on the next steps.

“Well, I’ve told you before. What they are doing in Ibadan is just an early Christmas party. But again, even the early Christmas parties are still not going to hold,” he said.

According to him, the ruling secured earlier on Tuesday further discredited the event.

“I’m sure you are aware of the court pronouncements from the suit filed by former governor Sule Lamido earlier today. That has also told them that the early Christmas party is not even properly constituted and organised,” he added.

The PDP youth leader urged party members nationwide not to risk travel or spend money attending an exercise he insisted has no legal or organisational foundation

HgAkpobomeEr:
No threat to Nigerian sovereignty will be tolerated.

Sannisege:
We shall see Obi’s influence today.

oilPUSSY:
Nigerians are happy, Islamic terrorists are sad ..

The cleric said, “This is not the time for apportioning blame. Our President inherited this problem, it started before him.

“Some of you will remember who called the service chiefs together and said, ‘I give you three months, get rid of all these Boko Haram people or resign.’

“It’s not allowed to tell you who gave him that advice. He ran with that advice, but he didn’t follow it through, because he gave the order as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and the security operatives moved fast.

“But three months went by, and the work was not done. So I went to see him. It wasn’t unusual. This time, somehow, the press got to know that I visited him. Of course, they were not there when we talked. Unfortunately, like I said, he’s not alive now. I would have asked you to go and ask him, ‘Sir, why didn’t you follow through? Because when three months passed and the work wasn’t done, why didn’t you proceed with your, are we going to call it threat?’

kokoA:
but if dem convict am now wetin he go do? Let's be honest.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, loyal to minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a new Board of Trustees, BoT.

Speaking during the inauguration on Friday, factional PDP Acting Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, accused the Adolphus Wabara-led BoT of losing moral balance.

Mohammed described the inauguration as a significant turning point in the life of the party.

He said, “We have come together, not merely to inaugurate a new Board of Trustees, but to renew our faith in the ideals that gave birth to this great political family – justice, fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the rule of law.

“The PDP was not just another political organization when it was founded; it was a national movement – a coalition of dreams built on the belief that democracy must unite rather than divide, build rather than break, and serve rather than dominate.

“It was this conviction that made the PDP a household name and the pride of Nigeria’s democratic journey.

“But in recent times, we have faced storms that have tested the strength of our foundation. We have seen internal challenges, leadership disputes, and decisions that, regrettably, drifted away from the very principles that once set us apart.

“The previous Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, sadly lost the moral balance expected of that noble institution.

“His suspension by the Abia State chapter of our party over anti-party activities was a difficult but necessary step. The credibility of that leadership became heavily questioned, and its continued role in national advisory matters became untenable.

“As a result of this, the Board that was meant to be the moral compass of our party became divided and ineffective. This vacuum of moral guidance was further compounded by the actions of the then suspended National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, whose leadership regrettably chose convenience over the constitution and personal loyalty over the rule of law.”

HgAkpobomeEr:
No foreign interference allowed. We will handle our own.

tundegan:
Pastor Adeboye and Oyedepo are great men of God. They know Nigeria is a sovereign nation and we solve our own problems without foreign interference.

God bless Nigeria

HgAkpobomeEr:
We reject any threats to our sovereignty.

Hahjascho:
Your own interpretation of “Hold its tongue” is self induced.

What u are expecting is a lousy dragging by bloggers on the pastors’ comments…and that you’ve not seen one doesn’t mean they’re not speaking against genocide or the wrong government.

You can follow their messages or services to know their stands…check on Pastor Oyedepo.

Pastoral office is a sensitive or delicate post that needs carefulness and self-control else, one could lose what he’s built in minutes.

tundegan:
Nigeria is a sovereign nation and we don't need any foreign military intervention.

Those calling for it should have a rethink. We have our own ways of solving our problems.

The abducted deputy speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon Sama’ila Muhammed Bagudo, who was abducted on Friday, October 31, at his residence in Bagudo, has spoken from the den of his abductors.

In a voice clip circulating in some social media platforms in Birnin Kebbi the deputy speaker spoke about money realised in order to settle the abductors for his immediate release.

According to him, the sum of N140million has been realised and instructed one of his colleagues in the state Assembly to sale off his four vehicles in order to raise more money to meet the targeted ransom demanded by his abductors.

Unconfirmed report indicated that the abductors have demanded over N200million random for his release.

However when contacted close ally of the deputy speaker Malam Abubakar Bagudu said that he is not aware of the voice clif.

"We don’t even know where this clif came from and we are not even sure weather the voice contained in the clif directly came from the deputy speaker,” Bagudo said.

“We were surprised that the deputy speaker who is very close to us cannot talk to us before making such comment on clif concerning ransom,” he added.

Also, another unconfirmed report indicated that the deputy speaker is trying to raise the ransom demanded by his abductors for his possible release on Friday.