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NASS Minority Leadership: Wike plots Upset, meets Akpabio

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June 23, 2023

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The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has on Thursday held a meeting with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio for over six hours ahead of the Senate resumption on July 4, 2023.

It was gathered that the marathon meeting was Wike’s move to block the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, hierarchy from nominating the Senate Minority leaders at the upper and lower legislative chambers of the National Assembly.

The meeting, which held in the office of the Senate President, had the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau in attendance, the newly appointed Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abdullahi Abubakar Gumel, Senator Jibrin Isah representing Kogi East Senatorial District, and Senator Salihu Mustapha representing Kwara Central Senatorial District.

It was learnt that Wike insisted on nominating the Minority leader of the 10th Senate from his faction rather than allowing the PDP national organ to handle the nomination.

Though he declined speaking with journalists after the meeting ended at about 6.30 pm, and drove away in the convoy of the Senate President, a source, who spoke under anonymity, revealed that the former governor explained reasons his faction should be allowed to produce the Senate and House of Representatives Minority leaders.

It could not be confirmed, if the Senate President agreed to Wike’s proposal.

Recall that the choice of Majority and Minority Leaders of the upper and lower legislative chambers have been traditionally handled by the political party organ.

He said, “Wike was only serious in his faction producing the principal officers, but never revealed names of those he was targeting.

“He is very serious about getting the required support from the leadership of the National Assembly, as well as membership of the other minority political parties in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.”

Meanwhile, the APC has 59 Senators, PDP 36, Labour Party 8, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) 2, Social Democratic Party (SDP) 2, APGA 1 and YPP 1.

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Insecurity: Kebbi Shutdowns Tertiary Institutions Untill Further Notice

Consequently, all the students and staff on the campuses and off-campuses have been directed to vacate the campuses with immediate effect till further notice.

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9 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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•Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris

The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris , has ordered the immediate closure of all tertiary institutions in the state as a proactive measure to safeguard students in the institutions.

This is sequel to the spate of insecurity challenges in the state and some parts of the country .

Consequently, all the students and staff on the campuses and off-campuses have been directed to vacate the campuses with immediate effect till further notice.

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Zamfara Police Rescues 25 Abduct By Bandits

During the attack, the assailants abducted ten (10) women along with fifteen (15) of their children, all residents of the community.

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10 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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• Victims reunite with families

Zamfara State Police Command has rescued 25 abducted victims abducted by bandits at Kuraje village in the Damba area of Gusau LGA .

DSP Yazid Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development to our reporter: “During the attack, the assailants abducted ten (10) women along with fifteen (15) of their children, all residents of the community.”

He said : ” On 21st November 2025 at about 2145hrs, a group of armed bandits in large numbers, wielding dangerous weapons and firing sporadically, attacked

Upon receiving the distress report, joint Police patrol teams from Damba Division and the Department of Operations, Gusau—working in collaboration with the Community Protection Guards (CPG)—swiftly mobilized to the scene.

The team confirmed the incident, pursued the fleeing bandits, and engaged them in a coordinated and strategic operation.

Thanks to the professionalism, gallantry, and swift response of the operatives, all twenty-five (25) abducted victims were successfully rescued unhurt.

They were immediately relocated to Sabongari Damba for safety and proper profiling.

The rescued women and children have since been reunited with their families.

The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, commends the bravery and dedication of the officers involved in the operation.

He reassures the public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.”

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Nationwide School- Closure Message is Fake – FG

“The information did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education or any recognised security agency.”

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November 22, 2025

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The Federal Ministry of Education says that a message currently circulating on social media platforms, alleging that schools nationwide have been directed to close from 24th November 2025, is false and misleading.

Folasade Boriowo Director, Press & Public Relations, in a statement on Saturday, urged public to disregard the fake news , emphasising : “The information did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education or any recognised security agency.”

The statement reads:

” The public is strongly advised to rely strictly on verified information issued through the following official channels:

The Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education; State Governments and State Ministries of Education including recognised security agencies.

Any announcement, advisory, or notice coming from unofficial or unverified sources should be ignored and not shared.

Members of the public are urged to always verify the authenticity of information before circulating it in order to curb the spread of misinformation.”