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House of Rep Welcomes New Members- Igbinedion, Bagudu and Rabiu

The Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, announced the presence of the new members during plenary on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

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The House of Representatives has sworn- in three new members – Omosede Igbinedion (Edo), Felix Bagudu (Kaduna) and Murktar Rabiu (Jigawa).

The Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, announced the presence of the new members during plenary on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

The three All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers were ushered into the Green Chambers by the Clerk of the House, under the speaker’s watch.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Igbinedion as the winner of the by-election recently conducted in Ovia Federal Constituency of Edo State.

Igbinedion polled a total of 77,053 votes to emerge the winner of the poll to fill the seat which became vacant in September 2024 following the emergence of Dennis Idahosa as deputy governor.

Also, Bagudu, who replaced the late Labour Party’s Ekene Adams from Chikun–Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, polled a total of 34,580 votes to emerge victorious.

The third member, Rabiu from Garki/Babura Federal Constituency of Jigawa, polled 38,449 votes to emerge winner of the by-election.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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JUST IN: Wike, Govs Makinde, Bala Clash at PDP Secretariat (Images / Video)

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….. 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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