Politics
Eleven things to know about new acting INEC chair May Agbamuche-Mbu
Before she was appointed to serve as INEC acting chairperson, she served as managing partner of her law firm, Norfolk Partners, in Lagos.
1. May Agbamuche-Mbu was born in Kano but hails from Delta State.
2. She attended St. Louis Secondary School, Kano.
3. After her secondary education, she proceeded to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 1984 with an LLB in Law.
4. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1985 and later qualified as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales after completing studies at the College of Law, London.
6. Agbamuche-Mbu holds an LLM specializing in Commercial and Corporate Law from Queen Mary and Westfield College, London; completed two additional postgraduate programs in International Dispute Resolution and International Business Law.
7. She is a recognized expert in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
8. Agbamuche-Mbu is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom Nigeria branch, where she served as Secretary.
9. She served on the Presidential Projects Assessment Committee (PPAC) from March 2010 to November 2011 as the sole solicitor, evaluating a nationwide portfolio of major unfinished public projects in Nigeria.
10. She was appointed in March 2016 as a member of the Ministerial Committee to prepare the Road Map for the Solid Minerals Sector.
11. Before she was appointed to serve as INEC acting chairper, she served as managing partner of her law firm, Norfolk Partners, in Lagos.
Politics
Police Seals PDP WADATA House with Barbwires
This was sequel to the leadership tussle within the opposition party, with rival factions led by Wike and Makinde, laying claim to the control of the National Working Committee (NWC)
FCT Police on Wednesday shut down the Wadata Plaza headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) untill further notice.
This was sequel to the leadership tussle within the opposition party, with rival factions laying claim to the control of the National Working Committee (NWC).
Police personnel are also stationed there to enforce the closure while staff have been sent away from the Secretariat, while party members are not expected to come to the place.
A team of police officers apparently from the works department of the FCT Police Command were seen barricading the place with iron barb wires.
Politics
APC Postpones Governor Kefas Reception
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary (APC), said that the postponement was made as a mark of honor to members of the armed forces and citizens killed recently by forces of terror, and respect for victims of related incidents of abductions especially of innocent students in Kebbi state by enemies of the state.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the reception of the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas.
The reception was earlier scheduled to be held tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
A new date for the reception will be announced later.
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary (APC), said that the postponement was made as a mark of honor to members of the armed forces and citizens killed recently by forces of terror, and respect for victims of related incidents of abductions especially of innocent students in Kebbi state by enemies of the state.
We salute the courage and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line in defence of our liberty and security.
As we mourn the death of our dear compatriots, we pray for the safe return of our innocent students taken from their families by forces of evil. Our great Party commiserates deeply with families of victims of these incidents.
The President Bola Tinubu-led administration remains determined to stamp out the menace of insurgency and banditry within our borders, and bring these despicable perpetrators to justice.
….. As PDP Leaders Accuse Police of Not Showing Neutrality in Crisis
There was a showdown at the PDP National Secretariat on Tuesday as governors of Bauchi and Oyo states have clashed with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike with both parties attempting to take over the National secretariat of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the Wuse Zone 5 District of Abuja.
It was discovered that security operatives loyal to the FCT Minister and Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed embarked in a free for all or who would take possession of the PDP National Secretariat with a rainfall of teargas pumped around the vicinity by both parties.
While Governor Seyo stormed the venue with the newly elected National Secretary, Taofeek Arapaja, Nyesom Wike stayed put with Samuel Anyanwu, the embattled National Secretary of the party who insists his tenure is still in place till December 8, 2025.
Party leaders are now expressing worry over the development accusing the Police of not being neutral in the leadership crisis facing the Peoples Democratic Party.
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