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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said it will commence a new waste management regime from Nov. 17.

This was revealed during a media briefing shortly after the FCT Executive Committee Meeting, chaired by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike in Abuja on Thursday.

Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator, Abuja Municipal Management Council, told journalists that the move was to create order in the FCT sanitation system.

Obuah disclosed that the Executive Committee ratified and approved the memo for new contractors to provide waste collection and management services in various locations across the FCT.

He explained that the approval also covered the procurement of basic treatment plants as well as the maintenance and operation of supervisory utility vehicles.

The AMMC boss, who noted complaints about waste disposal in the FCT, expressed hope that, with the new waste regime, residents should expect a cleaner Abuja.

lso, Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department Department (STDD), said the Committee ratified the payment of a contract for the provision of emergency evacuation of waste from open dumps collection points, waterways, and streams in Dogon Gada community in Abuja Municipal Area Council.

Zulkiflu clarified that N111.9 million was released for the execution of the contract.

Earlier, Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Mr Chidi Amadi, had reiterated Wike’s concern for environmental cleanliness in the FCT and his efforts towards making Abuja a world-class city.

“The Minister is very concerned especially with regard to the contract concerning waste management and he is very serious about it because it is related directly to the cleanliness of the city,” he said.

Similarly, the FCT Transportation Secretary, Mr Chinedum Elechi, announced the approval of funds for printing services for the Directorate of Road Transport Services.

Elechi added that approval has also been given for the operation and maintenance of 34 old traffic lights, as well as the installation of three new traffic lights within the Federal Capital City. (NAN)

Reuben Abati has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying no government official is above the law.

bati on Arise News today, criticised Wike’s actions, arguing that ministers do not have the authority to intimidate others or dictate to the media and military.

“The time has come for President Tinubu to call Wike to order. Nobody is above the law of the land, and no minister has the power to intimidate everybody. No minister has the power to dictate to everybody. You dictate to the media, you dictate to the military, on the basis of what?” Abati said.

His comments follow the recent altercation between Wike and a naval officer in Abuja, which sparked national discussions about respect for uniformed personnel and the limits of ministerial power.

bati urged adherence to the rule of law, insisting that all public officials, regardless of rank, must operate within legal boundaries and respect institutional authority.

The FCT minister has previously defended his actions, saying he was enforcing lawful land regulations and has no personal issue with the military.

Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur, Sophia Momodu, has spoken up about her decision to not post he daughter Imade Adeleke, online.

Sophia on her social media page explained that he decision was in a bid to protect her child’s privacy. She also revealed that she has gradually become more protective of her as she grows older.

The media personality responded to a fan who asked her why she stopped posting her daughter with Davido, online,

“Real battle. I find that I’ve become even more protective as she’s growing,” she wrote in response.

Anti-corruption advocate, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo, has warned that entrenched corrupt interests are pushing back against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, both within and outside the country, in an effort to undermine the progress recorded over the last two years.

Adeyemo, a veteran broadcast journalist turned real estate practitioner, made the remarks in Abeokuta during a 5km walk against corruption organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). The event formed part of activities marking ‘Zero Tolerance for Corruption in Nigeria’, convened by the National Anti-Corruption Coalition (NACC) The walk, attended by Oba Alexander Olusegun MacGregor, the Kabiyesi of Orile Ilawo, and NYSC members, began at the MKO Abiola International Stadium and concluded at the Iwe Iroyin Press Centre.

Speaking after the march, Adeyemo said recent economic reforms, including subsidy removal, a more stable exchange rate, reduced oil theft and the introduction of oil import tariffs, have made Nigeria less susceptible to manipulation by corrupt actors. These gains, he said, are the very reason corruption is “fighting back”.

He cited the “desperate attempts” by some groups to portray Nigeria globally as a country engaging in genocidal attacks on Christians, arguing that such narratives are designed to derail the nation’s current economic trajectory. He urged Nigerians to support President Tinubu as the government works to consolidate its reforms.

Adeyemo expressed concern that many young people were not recognising the administration’s efforts, blaming what he described as inadequate orientation. According to him, reforms in foreign exchange management now allow Nigerians to use Naira cards to withdraw dollars abroad, restoring confidence among banks and international partners.

He added that the significant drop in crude oil theft and the removal of fuel subsidy have narrowed the space for rent-seeking, making resistance from corrupt networks inevitable.”Corruption is pushing back locally and internationally,” he said. “Unfortunately, many of our youths who should appreciate these reforms are not seeing the progress being made. We need proper orientation, especially among young people.”

Addressing recent security narratives, Adeyemo criticised attempts to frame Nigeria as a country engaged in religious genocide. He said insecurity affects communities irrespective of religion, noting that most affected northern states are predominantly Muslim, and that describing the situation as a targeted campaign against Christians is misleading.

He stressed the need for continued awareness campaigns, especially among youths and Corps members, to strengthen national unity and support ongoing reforms.

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

In what many many members of the party will consider a great setback to the event, former Senate President Bukola Saraki on Wednesday said he is not in support of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP going ahead with it national convention scheduled for this weekend in Ibadan Oyo State.

Saraki based his decision on conflicting court orders that he noted have put the validity of the convention in jeopardy which he said may also likely impinged on the outcome of the event. He added that going ahead with the convention will also fuel the crisis within the party.

Saraki who said this in a post on his social media platforms after his meeting with some members of the Board of Trustees, BoT of PDP therefore declared that he cannot be part of the Ibadan PDP National Convention.

“As a leader, on whose shoulder lies the political weight of the yearnings and aspiration of my people, I cannot in all good conscience take or be part of any action that will jeopardise their aspirations,” Saraki who is also a governor of Kwara State said.

On the way forward for PDP, Saraki said he told members of the PDP BoT he met with that the party should to set up a Caretaker Committee to steer its affairs of the party for the time being in the next two days.

He said this will allow for true reconciliation and stability of the Party. He added that setting up a caretaker committee will give confidence to members who intend to contest elections on the PDP platform.

“In the present circumstance, no serious politician with electoral ambition will seek to contest on the platform of the PDP, not knowing whether his or her nomination will be valid or declared null and void.

“It is clear that going ahead with the National Convention in Ibadan on 15-16 November 2025 will only serve to further fuel the present crisis. Therefore, going ahead with the Convention as scheduled is a waste of efforts, It does not have my support. It’s not too late to find a win-win solution,” the former Senate President said.

Recall that while two courts in Abuja has ordered stoppage of the PDP National Convention with orders that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC should also not monitor the event.

However, a state high court in Ibadan has given a contrary order, as it ruled that the party should go ahead with the national convention while INEC was ordered to monitor the event.

Meanwhile, the Umar Damagun led National Working Committee, NWC of the party with support of governors elected on the platform of the party led by Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has insisted that the Ibadan convention will go ahead this weekend.

But a faction of the party loyal to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of FCT has opposed the national convention. Indeed, the first court judgment that stopped the convention was obtained by the faction.

Members of Wike -led faction had complained that they were not informed and allowed to participate in activities leading to the National Convention. The second judgment that halted the convention was obtained by former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, who also complained that he was not allowed to obtain a form to contest for the chairmanship of PDP at the scheduled nation convention.

However, the court is expected to give its final ruling on the suit filed by Lamido today.

See full post of former Senate President Bukola Saraki below

On 12 November 2025, I had the pleasure to receive members of the BOT Reconciliation Team of our great party, the PDP, led by Wakili Adamawa, Amb. Hassan Adamu. They requested for a meeting in order to seek my opinion on the possible ways of restoring peace within the party. It was a meaningful and incisive meeting during which matters of great importance affecting our party were discussed.

We deliberated extensively on issues relating to the National Convention scheduled for 15-16 November 2025 in Ibadan.

In summary, I expressed deep regret that, despite the selfless and arduous efforts by some of us, the Convention has become mired in extensive controversy, both political and legal. This does not bode well for not only our party, but for Nigeria’s democracy in general.

I made it clear to the BOT team that political matters can hardly be resolved through the courts. Affairs of political parties are best resolved amicably with all sides seated round the table. Legal battles will only continue to cause friction.

As it stands, the fact is that there are conflicting court orders in relation to the validity of the scheduled convention. As a result, there is no assurance as to whether the conduct and outcome of the convention will stand.

As a leader, on whose shoulder lies the political weight of the yearnings and aspiration of my people, I cannot in all good conscience take or be part of any action that will jeopardise their aspirations

My advice to the BOT team is that the only solution available to us now is for the party to set up a Caretaker Committee to steer the affairs of the party for the time being. This must be done in the next two days. This is the path to true reconciliation and stability of the Party. It is also the best way to give confidence to our members who intend to contest elections on the PDP platform. In the present circumstance, no serious politician with electoral ambition will seek to contest on the platform of the PDP, not knowing whether his or her nomination will be valid or declared null and void.

It is clear that going ahead with the National Convention in Ibadan on 15-16 November 2025 will only serve to further fuel the present crisis. Therefore, going ahead with the Convention as scheduled is a waste of efforts, It does not have my support. It’s not too late to find a win-win solution

Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos has sentenced eight people allegedly involved in snatching of phones and other crimes to six months imprisonment.

The 8 miscreants were arrested earlier on Thursday for snatching phones on the pedestrian bridge of Mile 2 Bridge area of Lagos

The suspects identified as Anthony Osinachi- 21 years, Victor Onuoha 45 years, Mr Rowland Ede 25 years, Mr Daniel Chisom 24 years, Mr Emmanuel Chukwu 35 years, Mr Ogbonnaya Uchechi 18 years, Mr Godday Eke 28years and Mr Benjamin G 30yrs.

The were arrested earlier on Thursday during morning raid by the operatives of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps.

They were arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi where they pleaded guilty and were sentenced to six months imprisonment.

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Ireland delivered one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday night, defeating Portugal 20 in Dublin on a night dominated by Troy Parrott’s brilliance and Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic red card.

The Aviva Stadium erupted as Ireland produced a tireless, disciplined performance that stunned a star-studded Portuguese side chasing early qualification.

The hosts struck in both halves, while Portugal unravelled under pressure, losing control, momentum, and eventually their captain.

Ireland took the lead in the 17th minute when Liam Scales lifted a perfect pass toward Parrott, who climbed highest to guide a precise header past Diogo Costa.

The goal ignited the crowd and forced Portugal to chase the game, but despite long spells of possession, the visitors lacked sharpness in the final third.

Roberto Martinez’s side pressed hard for an equaliser, with Joao Felix, Vitinha and Diogo Dalot all going close, but Ireland’s defence anchored by Scales and Caoimhin Kelleher, held firm.

Ireland scored their second goal on 45th minute. Parrott powered through the defence with a superb solo run before slotting into the bottom corner to make it 2-0, his second of the night and arguably one of the best goals of the qualifiers.

The turning point arrived just after the hour mark. Ronaldo, already on a yellow card for a reckless lunge, went into another late challenge that triggered a VAR check.

After a review, Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg upgraded the caution to a straight red, sending the 40-year-old off to stunned silence from his teammates and a roar from the home fans.

The second half saw Portugal dominate possession yet struggle to break down Ireland’s compact shape. Substitutions from Martinez changed little, while Ireland’s energy, organisation and relentless pressing kept the visitors at bay.

Gombe State Government has announced the suspension of two traditional rulers in the state for failing to take necessary measures to prevent farmer-herder clash in their communities.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a farmer-herder conflict in Funakaye community led to the death of two persons, a village head’s son and a policeman.

Mr Zubairu Umar, the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of the State made the announcement in Gombe while addressing a news conference after an Expanded Security Council Meeting chaired by Gov Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State.

Umar said that the traditional rulers are a district head and a village head.

“The move by the state government will serve as a deterrent to other traditional rulers in the state on the need to take up their responsibility with regard to maintaining peace in their communities.

“The council also took some security measures to prevent the escalation of the conflict as well as ensure a peaceful harvest across the state,” he said.

The commissioner said that the state had maintained a record of being one of the safest states in the country as a result of the proactive effort of the state government, “this is what we must guide jealousy.

“The recent resurgence of farmer-herder crisis in some parts of the state had been brought to the Security Council and the matter was deliberated which led to the suspension of two traditional rulers.

“The council viewed the failures of the traditional rulers as what led to the situation that was witnessed in Funakaye LGA.

Umar also expressed the council’s dissatisfaction over attack on some security personnel carrying out their lawful duties around the state.

He said that some arrests had been made and the suspects would soon be charged to court for prosecution.

He urged residents of the state to desist from attacking security personnel in their communities, stressing that any assault against security personnel would not be tolerated.

He urged security agencies in the state to carry out their jobs with professionalism.

(NAN)

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has confirmed that two Nigerians are missing and two others dead following the latest shipwreck in the Central Mediterranean that claimed dozens of lives.

According to the IOM, a rubber boat carrying 49 migrants and refugees, including Nigerians, capsized off the Libyan coast after departing from Zuwara around 3 a.m. on November 3.

“The vessel capsized roughly six hours later after high waves caused the engine to fail,” the agency said. All 49 passengers — 47 men and two women — were thrown into the sea. After drifting for six days, Libyan authorities rescued seven men on November 8: four from Sudan, two from Nigeria, and one from Cameroon.

The IOM said 42 people remain missing and are presumed dead, among them 29 Sudanese, eight Somalis, three Cameroonians, and two Nigerians. “IOM’s team provided the survivors with emergency medical care, water, and food upon arrival at the disembarkation point in coordination with relevant authorities,” the agency stated.

The incident comes barely weeks after similar tragedies off Surman, Libya, and the Italian island of Lampedusa.

IOM’s latest data reveals that over 1,000 people have died in the Central Mediterranean so far in 2025, making it the world’s deadliest migration route. Since 2014, more than 25,600 migrants have died or gone missing in the region.

The agency renewed its call for stronger regional cooperation, safer migration routes, and more efficient search-and-rescue operations to prevent further loss of life.

“IOM upholds that humane and orderly migration benefits both people on the move and society as a whole,” the agency said. Experts note that many of the boats used for these perilous crossings are unseaworthy and overcrowded, often launched in large numbers at once — a practice that complicates rescue efforts and leads to mass casualties.

Femi Fabunmi

British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua is preparing for a sensational return to the boxing ring, with reports confirming that he is set to face YouTube star turned boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated fight in Miami later this year.

Sources close to both camps revealed that negotiations are nearing completion, with only minor details left to be finalized.

The bout, expected to draw global attention, could take place on either December 9 or 12, according to The Daily Mail.

Jake Paul was initially scheduled to fight an American boxer named Davis this weekend, but that contest was called off following serious domestic violence allegations against Davis.

Paul’s team immediately began talks with Joshua’s representatives, resulting in what could become one of the biggest crossover events in modern boxing history.

For Joshua, the fight presents an opportunity to make a powerful comeback after his painful defeat to fellow Briton Daniel Dubois last year.

Dubois stopped Joshua with a devastating knockout in the fifth round, a loss that temporarily derailed Joshua’s ambitions of reclaiming the heavyweight championship titles.

Fans around the world are already buzzing with excitement at the prospect of the former world champion facing off against the brash American entertainer.

If finalized, the clash promises fireworks, blending boxing skill with showbiz spectacle and marking a fresh chapter in Anthony Joshua’s illustrious career.