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By Our Reporters Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a major opposition party in Nigeria, has slipped deeper into turmoil following fresh tensions between rival factions jostling for control of the party’s leadership structure. What began as quiet disagreement has now snowballed into open hostility, with key power brokers trading accusations, over alleged plots to hijack the party following endless expulsion and suspension of members by factions within the party hierarchy. The renewed friction has triggered anxiety among party loyalists, many of whom fear the escalating rivalry could further weaken the PDP’s chances of assuming a leading position in the future elections…

By Aniefiok Christopher The former Akwa Ibom Governor, Obong Victor Attah has been described as a visionary leader whose development blueprint for the State aligns with the economic agenda of Governor Umo Eno. The Secretary, Central Planning Committee for the launch of Obong Attah’s biography:  Attah : Architect of a New Democratic Dawn, Dr. Udeme Nana stated this last Sunday while briefing journalists in Uyo on the 87th birthday celebration of the ex-governor scheduled for November 20, 2025, at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. Nana applauded Governor Umo Eno for implementing such projects that align with Obong Attah’s initiatives…

Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has relieved two aides of their duties with immediate effect, the state government announced on Monday. The affected officials are Joseph Jacob Ikpak, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Support Services; Felix Ekuri, Special Assistant to the Governor on Neighbourhood Watch Their disengagement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah, who described the action as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to realign the machinery of government with the Renewed Hope and ARISE Agenda. The statement did not provide further details on the…

Veteran Nigerian most accomplished journalist, editor-in-chief, wordsmith and author, Dan Agbese,  has died. This was confirmed Monday in a statement by the Agbese family of the Ikpilogwu clan of Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, noting he passed away at the age of 81. The family said burial arrangements would be announced in due course. “We hereby announce the passing away of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and mentor, Chief Dan Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila. “Chief Agbese transited to eternal glory this morning, Monday, November 17, 2025. He was aged 81.” Related news: Tinubu, Obi…

Israel Umoh In Nigeria’s endless theatre of conflict, few things travel faster than a dangerous idea. And “Youssouf” — a symbolic figure for the chorus of commentators, propagandists, and pseudo-analysts who peddle half-truths about a so-called Christian genocide in northern Nigeria — has become one of the loudest voices in this chaos. The African Union Commission chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s narrative is simple, sensational, and deeply flawed: that northern Nigeria is witnessing a singular, coordinated effort to exterminate Christians. This storyline feeds on raw emotion, historical grievances, and the nation’s long-standing fractures. Yet it is misconceived, reductionist, and utterly blind to the…

A Nigerian journalist has exposed worsening injustices and deprivations perpetrated against Christians in Northern Nigeria.  In a viral video in the social media seen by Straightnews, the former Managing Editor/Editor-in-Chief of The Nigerian Guardian newspapers, Martin Oloja revealed the injustices against Christians in a no-holds-barred interview. Also read: Nigeria’s Terrorism fight created Billionaire Generals and Policemen-Sani    FG Hails Global Endorsement of Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism ”How We Escaped Genocide in Northern Nigeria”- Damina Speaks Excerpts:  ‘‘Our leaders who are making noise in Abuja do not know a lot of things that are not reported in the media about the…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday, expelled former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and 10 others from the party over alleged anti-party activities. The party also expelled the factional secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu; former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose; the party’s National Legal Adviser, Adeyemi Ajibade (SAN), Umar Bature, AbdulRahman Mohammed, Mao Chuambuwa, George Turner, Austin Nwachukwu, Abraham Ammah and Dan Orbih. The motion for their expulsion moved by one of the founding fathers of the party, Chief Bode George  was unanimously supported by the members of the…

Israel Umoh A new book chronicling the roles and contributions of the former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Obong Victor Attah to Nigeria’s evolving democracy is set for unveiling. The biography entitled: Attah, Architect of a New Democratic Dawn detailing his premier contributions to Nigeria’s democracy will be presented to mark his 87th birth anniversary. Attah from Okop Ndua Erong in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom was the second democratically elected Governor of the state from 1999 to 2007 and had already launched a book entitled It is well with my soul, as part of events that marked…

Pastor Abel Damina The genocide in Nigeria is endemic spanning decades-old attacks by religious fanatics and fundamentalists have, over the slightest provocation, been visiting their angst on Christians. In fact, the fanatics armed with dangerous weapons have been burning churches and engaging in massacre of innocent persons whose religious faith differs from theirs. In the light of this, US President Donald Trump’s declaration that there is genocide of Christians in the country, and vowing to rid the country of terrorists, many Nigerian Pastors have voiced out their experiences and opposition against the attackers. Straightnews, therefore, stumbles in a viral video…

Nigeria reignited their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes with a dominant 4-1 victory over Gabon in the playoff, thrilling fans and boosting morale nationwide. The Super Eagles, who had been under pressure after a slow start to the qualifiers apart from beating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-0 goals,  returned again to winning ways with the best goals from Victor Osimhen. Galatasaray striker Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon in extra time to advance to the next playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday at Stade…