THE internal crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn, as the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has formally petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the alleged forgery and cloning of his signature on official party documents. In separate petitions dated October 15 and submitted to the three agencies on October 16, copies of which were obtained by News Point Nigeria, Anyanwu claimed he never signed the August 29 letter to INEC notifying the commission of the party’s upcoming National Convention…
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AS the National Assembly moves to alter Nigeria’s 2027 general election timetable, an old speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sighted by News Point Nigeria, one in which he fiercely opposed a similar legislative move over two decades ago, warning it could lead Nigeria toward an “authoritarian state.” The renewed debate comes after the Senate and House of Representatives began consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, which proposes shifting the next presidential and governorship elections from early 2027 to November 2026. If passed, the bill will require that all general elections be held no later than 185…
THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly dismissed media reports suggesting that the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary parade was linked to an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a late-night statement issued on Saturday by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information sent to News Point Nigeria, the DHQ described the report as “false, mischievous, and deliberately designed to create panic and sow distrust between the Nigerian Armed Forces and the general public.” According to the military high command, the decision to suspend the 2025 Independence Day parade was taken purely for logistical…
WHEN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, announced the grant of presidential pardon and clemency to 175 convicts and former convicts, many saw it as a symbolic act of mercy, unity, and national healing. But few could have predicted the firestorm it would ignite. News Point Nigeria takes a deeper look at the mercy list that set Nigeria’s conscience ablaze and the unfolding drama it left in its wake. Among those named were some of Nigeria’s most controversial figures, Major General Mamman Vatsa, Professor Magaji Garba, the late Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Eight,…
THE United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security advisory to its citizens ahead of the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled to take place on Monday, October 20, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The protest, announced by activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, is expected to draw significant crowds to Eagle Square and the Central Business District, with possible movements toward the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Sowore, who revealed the protest date via his X (formerly Twitter) account on October 9, described the planned demonstration as a “historic and peaceful march” aimed…
THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has maintained a worrying silence following News Point Nigeria Sports reports that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has not received his salary for over four months, despite his impressive performance leading Nigeria closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Multiple inquiries, messages, and calls by News Point Nigeria Sports to NFF officials, including the Federation’s President, Ibrahim Gusau, have gone unanswered, fueling speculation and outrage among football stakeholders across the country. According to a credible source within the Federation, Chelle, who was appointed earlier this year amid skepticism over his suitability has gone…
THE Federal Government has clarified that no inmate, including Maryam Sanda, has been released under the recent Presidential Clemency Programme, contrary to widespread reports and public outrage that followed the announcement of the list of 82 beneficiaries. The clarification came amid intense backlash from civil society groups, opposition figures, and sections of the public who criticised the move to pardon or commute sentences of convicts found guilty of serious offences such as murder, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. The controversy erupted after it was revealed that Maryam Sanda, sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyamin Bello, was…
THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by its President Ibrahim Gusau, is reportedly indebted to Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, to the tune of four months’ unpaid salary and outstanding bonuses despite the coach’s stellar performance in guiding Nigeria to the brink of World Cup qualification. A credible source within the Federation, who spoke to News Point Nigeria Sports, said Chelle, who was appointed earlier this year amid widespread skepticism, has not received his wages for four consecutive months. The revelation has sparked outrage among football stakeholders who fear that the financial neglect could undermine the coach’s focus and…
MINISTER of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been sighted in London following days of speculation about his health, confirming earlier reports by News Point Nigeria that the minister had travelled to the United Kingdom for medical care. Fresh information gathered by News Point Nigeria reveals that the 69-year-old minister, who arrived in London earlier today, underwent intensive medical tests and checkups that lasted nearly 10 hours at a private hospital in London. A reliable source close to the family confirmed that Edun was accompanied by close relatives and appeared in good spirits as he left…
THE Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum (NNYLF) has strongly condemned alleged plans by some political figures to stage a protest in Abuja demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, describing the move as a “desperate political stunt” designed to exploit national sentiments for personal gain. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the President of the Forum, Comrade Murtala Mohammed Gamji, said the group would not stand by and watch politicians use Kanu’s detention to manipulate public opinion and advance their political ambitions. Gamji accused former Vice President Atiku…
THE Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has been flown to the United Kingdom for medical treatment after days of speculation about his health condition, multiple government and family sources confirmed on Tuesday morning. According to credible information gathered by News Point Nigeria, Edun departed Abuja for Lagos on Monday night aboard a commercial flight before connecting to London later that evening via a British Airways flight. He was accompanied by four family members. A top source close to the minister, who had earlier hinted that Edun might seek foreign medical care if his…
FRESH controversy has erupted within the family of late Bilyaminu Bello, after his biological father, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, publicly declared his forgiveness for his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for his son’s murder. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, the elderly Bello said he welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s presidential pardon granted to Sanda, describing it as “the will of God” and “an act of mercy that would allow her to care for her two young children.” “I am happy that the father of the nation has…
THE Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking to re-admit previously rejected exhibits in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), over alleged unlawful possession of firearms. News Point Nigeria reports that in a firm ruling delivered on Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the request by the DSS to re-present the same exhibits, earlier marked and rejected was legally untenable, describing the attempt as “an invitation to judicial rascality.” The DSS, through its lead counsel, Oladipupo Okpeseyi (SAN), had filed a motion asking…
THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched an investigation into the deaths of 38 electricity workers who lost their lives while on duty between April and June 2025, marking one of the darkest quarters for safety in Nigeria’s power sector in recent years. The tragic fatalities, all recorded by electricity distribution companies (DisCos), were disclosed in the Commission’s Second Quarter 2025 Report released in Abuja, obtained by News Point Nigeria. The report paints a grim picture of declining safety performance across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), revealing a steep rise in accidents, injuries, and deaths compared to the…
THE family of the late Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello, who was murdered by his wife, Maryam Sanda, in 2017, has expressed deep pain and disappointment over the Presidential pardon recently granted to Sanda by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the Prerogative of Mercy. In a statement signed by Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed, OFR (Dangaladiman Gwandu), on behalf of the bereaved family made available to News Point Nigeria, the late Bilyaminu’s relatives described the decision as a cruel blow that has reopened old wounds and erased the justice painstakingly secured through years of legal battle. According to the statement, the family had…
NIGERIA has successfully renegotiated a major defense procurement agreement with the government of Pakistan, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening the country’s military capabilities amid ongoing security challenges. According to a defence source, who spoke exclusively to News Point Nigeria, the new deal, sealed between the Defense Industries System (DIS) and Pakistan’s Ministry of Defense Production, comes months after the suspension of an earlier arms supply contract due to technical and political complications. Under the revised agreement, Pakistan will supply Nigeria with 30 K-8 trainer and light-attack aircraft, 40 Shahpar-II drones, 200 MR-10 reconnaissance drones, and 230 ASV Mohafiz-IV armored vehicles,…
THE Federal Government has directed all vice-chancellors of federal universities across Nigeria to strictly implement the “No Work, No Pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently participating in the nationwide strike. The directive, issued through a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, was obtained by News Point Nigeria on Monday. The circular, titled “Enforcement of the Provisions of the Labour Laws in Relation to the Ongoing Strike by ASUU,” was copied to key government institutions, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation,…
THE Presidency has dismissed growing rumours about the health of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, insisting that the minister is recuperating at his home in Abuja and remains firmly in charge of his portfolio. Multiple sources within the Presidency confirmed to News Point Nigeria on Sunday that the 69-year-old minister is receiving medical care in Nigeria and has not been flown abroad, contrary to widespread speculation suggesting that he suffered a stroke or was being replaced. A senior government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to his son, Seyi Tinubu, as he marks his 40th birthday, describing him as a focused, courageous, and humble man whose life continues to inspire excellence and make Nigeria proud. In a personal statement released on Sunday seen by News Point Nigeria, the President paid glowing tribute to Seyi’s character, leadership qualities, and commitment to building and uplifting others, noting that he has “walked his path with focus, courage, and humility.” “Today, as you turn forty, I thank Almighty God for your life and the man you have become. You have…
THE immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said that while technology has remarkably enhanced the credibility and efficiency of elections in Nigeria over the last decade, it remains incapable of completely eradicating the flaws that continue to undermine the nation’s electoral integrity. Yakubu made this observation in a newly published 200-page book by the commission titled “Election Management in Nigeria: 2015–2025.” A copy of the publication, which chronicles INEC’s operations, achievements, innovations, and challenges during his two-term tenure, was obtained by News Point Nigeria. In the foreword to the book, Yakubu described…