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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Zamfara Chapter, says it remains unshaken in spite of defections from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Gusau by Mr Halliru Andi, the Publicity Secretary of the party. While the PDP is the ruling party in the state, the APC holds sway at the federal level. The party was reacting to the defection of Maharazu Faru, representing the Maradun II constituency in the State House of Assembly. Faru, who joined the APC together with PDP executives in the five wards, among others, hinged his defection on Gov. Dauda Lawal’s inability to meet his campaign promises. “Dauda failed to address challenges ranging from insecurity, which is the main reason people voted for him,” the lawmaker said.

  The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and others over oil import licence dispute until Nov. 5 for hearing. The matter, which was earlier fixed for today for hearing, could not proceed due to the absence of Justice Mohammed Umar in court. Justice Umar, the presiding judge, was said to be sitting at Enugu division of the court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judge had, on July 10, ordered parties in the case to regularise their processes ahead of the hearing of the suit. Justice Umar also ordered that hearing notices be issued and served on the defendants who were not in court. The suit, which was formerly before Justice Inyang Ekwo, began de novo (afresh) following its reassignment to Justice Umar.

The Indian community in   Lagos State   has concluded plans to host a talent show ‘ Lagos Supersinger Junior ’ with the aim to promote and showcase the singing talents among Indians living in Nigeria. The inaugural edition of the show which is sponsored by FlyFree360 Travel and Tours Ltd, according to the organiser will take place on October 26th, 2025 at the Darlington Hall, Ilupeju Lagos, Nigeria. The CEO, FlyFree360 Travel and Tours Ltd, Mr Oluwasegun Imoleayo Obasa said that the whole essence of the event is to provide a platform for young Indian talents to exhibit hidden talents, get entertained and connect with the community. “We are thrilled to bring Lagos SuperSinger Junior to the Indian community in Nigeria, they’ve been a part of the Nigerian business and culture for a long time, and now that our organisation found the opportunity to support their vision, we see it as a good one to collaborate and promote their culture. We believe that music is a universal language t...

The Naira on Monday appreciated further at the official foreign exchange market, trading at N1,452.79 to the dollar. Data from the  Central Bank of Nigeria  (CBN) showed the Naira gained N5.16 compared with Friday’s rate of N1,457.95. This represents a 0.35 per cent appreciation, extending the weeklong positive trend recorded in the previous week. The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) commended the month-long appreciation of the Naira in both official and parallel markets. ABCON President, Dr Aminu Gwadabe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that several factors contributed to the gains. He listed them as Nigeria’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, increased oil revenue, higher foreign reserves and diaspora remittances.

The lawmaker representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has said that the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will bring peace to the Southeast. This was as he said peace has continued to elude the Southeast geopolitical zone due to the perceived marginalisation of the region by successive governments. Nwoko stated this in an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, the Southeast has witnessed persistent unrest in recent years, following agitations by the separatist group, which has been calling for the creation of an independent state of Biafra. He maintained that the creation of Anioma State and the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will almost certainly bring lasting peace to the Southeast.

  Former Jigawa State Governor,  Alhaji Sule Lamido , has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido made this known in a post on his verified Facebook page on Monday, saying he would visit the PDP national headquarters, Wadata Plaza in Abuja, to buy his nomination form. “By the grace of God, I shall today, Monday, 27th October 2025, by 11 a.m., be at Wadata Plaza, the National Headquarters of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, to purchase the nomination form to run for the office of National Chairman,” he wrote. Lamido, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and one of the PDP’s founding members, said he was confident in his ability to rebuild and strengthen the party.

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns to spark the Los Angeles Chargers over the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 in the NFL on Thursday. The  Chargers , who had lost three of their prior four games,  improved to 5-3  to move within a half-game of AFC West division leader Denver. " Everybody executing at a high level, " Chargers receiver  Keenan Allen  said. " That was the goal for this week, to come out fast and then take off from there and see what we can do. " He praised  Herbert 's effort, which included 18 completions in 25 attempts. " He was making tremendous plays, being able to avoid the sacks, getting rushed and still making incredible throws and taking us to the victory. "

  Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said their embarrassing 1-0 home defeat by Cypriot minnows AEK Larnaca in the Europa Conference League on Thursday should serve as a reminder for the FA Cup winners to "stay humble". The Premier League club were  hosting a European match for the first time in their 101-year history  but  Riad Balic 's goal early in the second half spoiled the party at London's Selhurst Park. Palace  are eighth in the Premier League and enjoying a good run of form while  Larnaca  are fifth in the Cypriot league. "We will learn from it, the players will learn. And yes, it's disappointing, it's a frustrating night, but maybe the whole environment needed it to stay humble,"  Glasner told reporters. "You are always told when you play in the Premier League you win the Conference League. Stay humble. I don't know if any debutant (is able) to win the competition. I don't think so."