Recap of Happenings you might have missed this Friday, 28th November, 2025
2027: “If Asiwaju does not win in Edo, I will resign as governor” – Okpebholo
Governor Monday Okpebholo has vowed to resign from office if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to secure victory in Edo State during the 2027 presidential election.
The governor made the declaration during a sit-down with veteran journalist Babajide Otitoju, insisting that the political climate in Edo has swung decisively in Tinubu’s favour.
According to Governor Okpebholo,
“Asiwaju (Tinubu) is even more popular than me here now because Edo people already know that what I’m doing is because of Asiwaju’s impact.
“I’m telling you. You will see the kind of result that will come out from here because there’s no opposition here in Edo.”
“NYSC members should also help combat insecurity”— Pastor Ashimolowo to FG
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of KICC has called on the federal government to train National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to help combat insecurity in Nigeria.
Speaking on national security, Ashimolowo noted that the country’s youth population, which makes up 60 per cent of Nigerians, represents a largely untapped resource in the fight against crime.
He highlighted the example of Israel, where citizens serve in the army from the age of 18, arguing that similar training for NYSC members could enhance public safety across the nation.
“The nation should look for ways to harness Nigerians.
If we train our youth early, like Israel does, we will increase our security level and make our people proud to be Nigerians,” Ashimolowo said.
He further warned against the over-reliance on state police, stressing that such forces could be misused for personal or political agendas.
“I’m a bandit from Niger delta” — former militant Asabuja fires back at critics who petitioned him for flaunting rifles online
Former Niger Delta militant, General Asabuja, has responded to critics who petitioned security agencies after a video of him displaying rifles surfaced online, saying he is being singled out while others who commit similar offences face no consequences.
In the viral video, Asabuja questioned why he was being targeted, insisting that Nigerians should also petition bandits and armed groups operating in other parts of the country.
Wetin una dey petition me for? Wetin una dey petition General Asabuja for? He shows gun, he shows rifles. Make una petition Fulani people now. Petition bandits now. Why is my own different?” he said.
House Of Reps Member Abiante Questions Tinubu Govt’s ‘Inaction’ As Côte d’Ivoire Aircraft Evacuates Ex-President Jonathan From Guinea-Bissau
Hon. Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante, a member of the House of Representatives representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal constituency of the Rivers State, has criticised the Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian Government for what he described as an alarming silence in the face of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s ordeal during the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau.
In a post shared on social media platforms, Abiante expressed deep concern that it took the intervention of Côte d’Ivoire’s President to evacuate Jonathan from the troubled nation and return him safely to Nigeria.
Viral videos of Jonathan’s return to Abuja confirmed that the plane belongs to the République de Côte d’Ivoire, as boldly displayed on its fuselage.
According to him, the action should have come from the Nigerian government
He went further to make a sarcastic declaration about changing his identity: “Okay, I’m a bandit for Niger Delta. I don agree.
I’m a Fulani. My papa from Fulani for peace to reign, my mother from Niger Delta, Rivers State.
Because when Fulani do something, they dey go free. Fulani people come and adopt me. I’m a Fulani man. God bless Nigeria.”
President Tinubu Approves Implementation Committee For New National Tax Policy
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee to oversee the coordinated rollout of the administration’s controversial new tax reforms.This was contained in a statement signed by the President’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday.
The committee would be chaired by Mr Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
The statement added that the Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, Mrs Sanyade Okoli, will serve as secretary, while members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El Rufai, and other experts.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, would supervise the committee, which is tasked with consulting widely across public and private sectors to ensure broad-based input into the implementation process.
Nigerian Police Disown Memo Ordering Withdrawal Of Officers From Atiku, Wike, Aisha Buhari, And 17 Others
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed as fake a document stating the withdrawal of officers attached to prominent individuals.
According to the document, said to have been issued by Nigeria Police Force’s Mobile Force, 50 Squadron in Kubwa, Abuja, the officers were ordered to return to base by 2 pm on Thursday, November 27, 2025
The memo, signed by a certain CSP Suleiman Abdullahi, Administrative Officer, and issued under reference AB: 4087/FCT/50PMF/VOL.10/ by the Squadron Commander, stated that the order applies to officers assigned to 20 Very Important Persons (VIPs)
Including former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former First Lady Aisha Buhari; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun; and the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III.
Obi remains Labour Party member, says Baba-Ahmed
A former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Friday stated that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has not left the party.
Speaking to journalists after the party’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, which was observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Baba-Ahmed dismissed reports suggesting that Obi had dumped the LP.
“To the best of our knowledge, our brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, is still a member of the Labour Party. Nothing has changed.
If he were here now, I would have shifted my seat to the left for him,” he said.
Baba-Ahmed maintained that the party had survived its internal troubles, adding that the development signalled better days ahead.
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s rights violation suit against DSS DG, AGF
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Friday, struck out an appeal filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
In the appeal, the IPOB leader challenged what he described as the violations of his fundamental rights by the Director-General of the Department of State Services and the Attorney-General of the Federation.
A three-member panel of the appellate court held that the appeal lacked merit and had become academic following Kanu’s conviction and life imprisonment sentence by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 20.
Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Boloukuromo Ugo said the claims of rights violations, including alleged denial of adequate medical care, dignity of person and freedom of religion, could no longer be entertained since Kanu was no longer in DSS custody but in a correctional facility.
Osun drifting towards systemic failure – APC tells Adeleke
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of steering the state toward what it described as systemic failure, despite receiving huge allocation from the federal government
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the Director of Media and Publicity of the APC in Osun State, Kola Olabisi, said the increase in monthly statutory federal allocations designed to ease governance and spur development across states had yielded the opposite outcome in the state.
He further accused the governor of nepotism, insisting that most ongoing projects and political appointments were concentrated in his hometown.
According to him, despite the significant increase in monthly statutory federal allocations to all the states of the federation by the administration of President Bola Tinubu —
It aimed at easing governance and attracting development projects with direct impact on citizens — the reverse has been the case in Osun State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke since its inauguration three years ago.
“I am just getting started” – Iyabo Ojo tells haters
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo is just getting started.
The mother of two, who is gearing up for her birthday in December, shared photos of herself from her colleague, Odunlade Adekola’s movie premiere, Warlord.
In her caption, Iyabo made it known that she was just getting started.
“I’m just getting started.
Clock it”.
Many took to her comment section to gush over the look.
Destiny Etiko wrote, “The Queen
Alesh Sanni and Priscilla Ojo commented with love emojis
One Olaitansugar wrote, “Queen mother too beautiful
Tems Reveals What She Loves Most About Wizkid
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has publicly shared what she admires most about her fellow artist and frequent collaborator, Wizkid.
The world-famous singer revealed her appreciation for Wizkid during a recent question and answer session with fans on the social media platform X.
When a fan asked, “One thing you love about BigWiz?” Tems responded with a concise yet heartfelt answer, focusing on the star’s personal qualities and professional dedication.
She wrote:
“His Heart, his work ethic”.
