A group within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Concerned Youth Movement, CYM has said the revelation made by a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has shown that there is no future in the party. The group made this declaration via a statement made available to THENEWSCREDIT on Friday. The statement was signed by CYM Publicity Secretary, Laide Ajao. Our correspondent gathered that Saraki had earlier asked that the party postpone its national convention billed to take place in Ibadan. The former governor of Kwara State said that with what is happening in the party, no serious politician with electoral ambition will seek to contest on the platform of the PDP in 2027. CYM in its reaction noted that it is clear that there is no future in the PDP based on what Saraki said. Ajao in the statement, appealed to other PDP members in the state to wake up and face the reality. He maintained that factionalisation of the party and the insistence of a faction loyal to governor Seyi Makinde to hold the national convention will further polarise the party.

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to halt the plan by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to implement Computer-Based Testing, CBT, for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, warning that the initiative could trigger widespread academic failure, psychological distress, and even fatalities among students. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance presented by Hon. Kelechi Nworgu on Thursday, who called for immediate intervention to prevent what he described as an impending crisis in education. Speaking on the motion, Nworgu acknowledged that while CBT has been successfully utilised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, the current state of most secondary schools in Nigeria renders such a shift premature for WAEC exams in 2026. He stressed that the Federal Ministry of Education’s plan to conduct the 2026 WASSCE via CBT, despite objections from the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, and school principals, would place millions of students at a significant disadvantage, particularly those in rural communities who lack computers, stable electricity, and internet connectivity. “Most of the over 25,500 schools across the country, especially in rural areas, do not have functional computers or qualified computer teachers. “Many students have never used a computer before, yet they are being compelled to take up to nine subjects, including theory and practical exams, through CBT,” he said. Nworgu warned that the initiative is being rushed without sufficient groundwork and cautioned that its fallout could be severe, potentially resulting in mass failure, frustration, drug abuse, and other social ills among young people. He recommended that WAEC and the Ministry of Education postpone the CBT rollout for at least three years, suggesting a more feasible implementation period around the 2029–2030 academic session, after necessary infrastructure and training have been established. In response, the House directed WAEC and the Ministry of Education to immediately suspend the planned CBT initiative. It urged the government to allocate funds from the 2026 budget for hiring computer teachers, constructing computer labs with internet access, and installing standby generators in schools nationwide. The House also tasked its Committees on Basic Examination Bodies, Digital and Information Technology, Basic Education and Services, and Labour, Employment and Productivity to engage stakeholders in the education and technology sectors and submit a report within four weeks to guide further legislative measures.

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to halt the plan by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to implement Computer-Based Testing, CBT, for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, warning that the initiative could trigger widespread academic failure, psychological distress, and even fatalities among students. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance presented by Hon. Kelechi Nworgu on Thursday, who called for immediate intervention to prevent what he described as an impending crisis in education. Speaking on the motion, Nworgu acknowledged that while CBT has been successfully utilised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, the current state of most secondary schools in Nigeria renders such a shift premature for WAEC exams in 2026.

A professional hairstylist identified simply as Sebastine Timothy has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers in the Satellite Town area of Lagos State. A police source, who pleaded anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly, said the deceased was attacked shortly after returning home from work. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday night along Olasanoye Street in the community. According to the source, the robbers broke into Timothy’s apartment, dispossessed him of his belongings, and transferred an undisclosed amount of money from his bank account before shooting him in the head. The source added that the assailants fled the scene immediately after the attack, while neighbours who heard gunshots later found Timothy’s lifeless body. In a separate account, an online channel known for exposing cult-related activities, Confra Naija, claimed in a post on X that the attack was cult-related. According to the platform, the assailants, believed to be members of the Eiye confraternity, had originally targeted Timothy’s brother, who is allegedly affiliated with a rival group, Aye, but turned on the hairstylist when they could not find him. “The Eiye cultists came to attack Sebastine’s brother, who is a member of Aye. When they didn’t find him, they turned on Sebastine, who told them his brother wasn’t around. They forced him to unlock his phone and transfer money to them, took his phone after the transfer, and shot him in the head,” the post read. When contacted on Wednesday, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the incident but gave a slightly different account. She said Timothy sustained a fatal head injury during a fight with unidentified men in the area. “He sustained an injury to the head and died on his way to the hospital. The police cannot confirm yet if it was a gunshot wound or a machete cut. The family reported the case at the station and later took his body to the mortuary,” Adebisi stated.

The Nigerian Government has suspended the implementation of a 15 per cent import duty on premium motor spirit and automotive gas oil. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, George Ene-Ita, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The country’s downstream oil sector regulator urged Nigerians to avoid panic buying of petrol and diesel, assuring the public of adequate supply nationwide. “It should also be noted that the implementation of the 15 percent ad valorem import duty on imported premium motor spirit and diesel is no longer in view,” NMDPRA stated. The statement added, “The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority assures the general public that there is an adequate supply of petroleum products in the country, within the acceptable national sufficiency threshold during this peak demand period. “There is a robust domestic supply of petroleum products (AGO, PMS, LPG, etc.) sourced from both local refineries and importation to ensure timely replenishment of stocks at storage depots and retail stations during this period. “The Authority wishes to use this opportunity to advise against any hoarding, panic buying or non-market reflective escalation of prices of petroleum products. “The Authority will continue to closely monitor the supply situation and take appropriate regulatory measures to prevent disruption of supply and distribution of petroleum products across the country, especially during this peak demand period. “While appreciating the continued efforts of all stakeholders in the midstream and downstream value chain in ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted supply and distribution, the public is hereby assured of NMDPRA’s commitment to guarantee energy security.” Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, late last month, approved the implementation of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel to encourage Dangote Refinery. However, the decision has drawn mixed reactions from economists, stakeholders, and Nigerians. While some believe it is a good move to encourage Dangote Refinery, others argue that it would further worsen hardship for Nigerians as petrol and diesel prices would rise.

A Chieftain Of The Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, Has Rejected The Call For The Suspension Of The Party’s National Convention Scheduled To Hold On November 15 And 16, 2025, In Ibadan, The Oyo State Capital. PUNCH Online Had Earlier Reported That Former Senate President Bukola Saraki Urged The PDP Leadership To Suspend The Planned Convention And Set Up A Caretaker Committee, While Receiving Members Of The Party’s Board Of Trustees Reconciliation Team At His Abuja Residence On Wednesday. Saraki Had Warned That The Existence Of Conflicting Court Orders Regarding The Validity Of The Convention Posed Serious Risks To The Legitimacy Of Any Outcomes From The Exercise. However, In An Interview With ARISE News On Thursday, George Dismissed The Call To Suspend The Convention And Set Up A Caretaker National Working Committee, Insisting That Such Measures Were Unnecessary And Unconstitutional. The PDP Chieftain Stated That The Party Remained United Despite Ongoing Internal Disputes Among Some Members. “You Know, In This Country, It Amazes Me The Way People Roll Around Purely For Their Selfish Ends. I Am This — The Senator You Mentioned, Saraki. He Set Up The First Committee For Reconciliation. “That’s Quite A While. So What Has He Done? Telling Us On The Eve Of The Convention That We Should Go And Form A Caretaker Committee. You Know, I Totally Disagree With Him,” George Said. He Maintained That The PDP’s Core Leadership Structure Was Still Intact, Noting That Most Members Of The NWC Supported Holding The Convention As Planned. “The Main Party Is Still Solidly Intact. We Are Waiting For The Ruling Of The Court In Ibadan. “The Supreme Court Has Ruled That All Party Activities Should Be Solved Internally. The Court Said ‘Go To Your Party And Resolve Your Issue. That’s What The Supreme Court Said,” He Said. George Also Criticised What He Described As Reckless Behaviour Within The PDP, Arguing That Such Conduct Disrespects The Legacy Of The Party’s Founding Fathers. “You Know, What Is Demeaning And What Is Annoying, And What I Call Existential Imbecility — Terrible Attitudes Of These People. I Mean, The Founding Fathers, For God’s Sake, Will Be Shaking In Their Graves,” He Said. On Calls For The Postponement Of The Ibadan Convention, George Accused Certain Members Of Acting Beyond Their Authority. He Specifically Criticised The Suspended National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, For Allegedly Releasing An Advertisement Claiming That The Convention Had Been Postponed.

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Has Advised The Peoples Democratic Party To Suspend Its Planned National Convention Slated For November 15 And 6, 2025 In Ibadan, Oyo State, Citing Legal And Political Controversies Surrounding The Exercise. Saraki Made The Call In A Statement Via His Official X (Twitter) Handle On Wednesday Night Following A Meeting With Members Of The Board Of Trustees Reconciliation Conmittee Of The Party Led By Ambassador Hassan Adamu, Who Visited Him At His Abuja Residence To Seek His Views On Restoring Peace Within The PDP. The Former Kwara State Governor Described The Meeting As “meaningful And Incisive,” Noting That It Focused On Pressing Issues Affecting The Party’s Unity And Stability. He Expressed Regret That Despite The “selfless And Arduous Efforts” Of Some Party Leaders To Resolve Internal Disputes, The Forthcoming Convention Had Been Engulfed In Political And Legal Wrangling, Which, According To Him, Does Not Augur Well For Nigeria’s Democracy. Saraki Warned That The Existence Of Conflicting Court Orders Regarding The Validity Of The Convention Poses Serious Risks To The Legitimacy Of Any Outcomes From The Exercise. He Said, “As It Stands, There Is No Assurance That The Conduct And Outcome Of The Convention Will Stand. Political Matters Can Hardly Be Resolved Through The Courts. The Affairs Of Political Parties Are Best Settled Amicably With All Sides At The Table. Legal Battles Will Only Continue To Cause Friction.” He Stressed That As A Responsible Leader, He Could Not Support Any Action That Might Jeopardise The Aspirations Of Party Members Or Undermine Internal Cohesion. To This End, Saraki Urged The BoT To Recommend The Immediate Establishment Of A Caretaker Committee To Manage The Affairs Of The PDP And Restore Confidence Among Members And Prospective Candidates. “My Advice To The BoT Team Is That The Only Solution Available To Us Now Is For The Party To Set Up A Caretaker Committee Within The Next Two Days. “This Is The Path To True Reconciliation And Stability Of The Party. It Will Also Reassure Members Who Wish To Contest Elections Under The PDP Platform,” He Added.

The Federal Government has scrapped the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the cancellation on Wednesday at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference, organised by the British Council in Abuja. THENEWSCREDIT gathered that the cancellation was approved at the 69th meeting of the National Council on Education, held in Akure, Ondo State, from November 3 to 7. The policy, approved in 2022 as the National Language Policy, stipulated that children from Early Childhood Education to Primary Six should be taught in their mother tongue or the language of the immediate community. The policy aimed to promote indigenous languages, recognise their equal status, and improve early childhood learning outcomes, while English remained the official language for later education and formal settings. Speaking at the conference, Alausa said English would now be the language of instruction across all levels of education, from primary through tertiary. He attributed the decision to data showing poor academic performance in areas where mother-tongue instruction had been emphasised. “We have seen a mass failure rate in WAEC, NECO, and JAMB in certain geo-political zones of the country, and those are the ones that adopted the mother tongue in an oversubscribed manner. “This is about evidence-based governance. English now stands as the medium of instruction from pre-primary, primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, and tertiary education,” he said. Alausa added, “Using the mother tongue language in Nigeria for the past 15 years has literally destroyed education in certain regions. We have to talk about evidence, not emotions.” He noted that data from schools across the country indicated students taught primarily in indigenous languages had higher failure rates in national examinations and struggled with basic English comprehension. “The national policy on language has been cancelled. English now stands as the medium of instruction across all levels of education,” Alausa declared. The minister encouraged stakeholders with differing views to present verifiable data to support their positions and stressed that the government remains open to evidence-based dialogue to strengthen the education sector. He also commended the British Council for its ongoing partnership with Nigeria in advancing education reforms and promoting inclusive language and learning policies. Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed, said the government is implementing other measures to address learning challenges at the foundational level. “Now we are designing a training package for teachers that focuses on literacy and numeracy,. “This specifically targets teachers of pre-primary to Primary One to Three. We are training them on the best methods to teach literacy and numeracy and the appropriate approach to classroom learning,” she said. The British Council Country Director, Donna McGowan, reaffirmed the council’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s education reforms. “We’re committed to working hand-in-hand with the ministry. We work across all areas of education in terms of supporting teacher professional development, school leadership, and language proficiency,” McGowan said.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to press freedom, describing it as critical to his vision of a prosperous Nigeria. Idris made this statement at the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference, adding that no media organisation has been gagged or shut down under Tinubu’s administration. “Central to this vision of prosperous Nigeria is an environment where free speech and a dynamic media can thrive. “I stand before you today to affirm that under President Tinubu’s leadership, we have nurtured an unprecedentedly egalitarian media ecosystem,” he said. According to the minister, the President’s commitment to press freedom is being recognised globally, resulting in the country being granted the hosting rights for the International Media and Information Literacy Institute. He further stated that the prestigious event would connect Nigeria to media-literate dynamics from across the world, with his ministry poised to leverage this platform to showcase the nation’s progress.

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju and social media commentator, Joe Igbokwe have clashed following the heated exchange between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike and a Naval officer. The social media was awash on Tuesday following a viral video clip that captured Wike confronting a soldier for denying him access to a disputed land. The incident divided Nigerians as some backed the military officer while others rooted for the FCT Minister, condemning the action of the solder. Joe Igbokwe in a post on his official Facebook page called for the dismissal of the officer, questioning those behind his authority. But Deji in a counter post on Facebook, urged Igbokwe to stop hustling for an appointment. He wrote, “Dear Joe Igbokwe, appointment is finished already. Stop the hustling except you want to replace this cameraman. Doing media aide in old age is actually crazy. Old data boys”. However, Igbokwe stormed the comment section to warn Deji, stating that they are not mates and he is not looking for any appointment. He wrote, “Deji you do not know me and I do not know you. The only thing I know about you is that you are an emergency activist. I have been a well-made man for over 30 years. “I started activism in the University of Nigeria Nsukka in the 80s. It is more than 40 years, Deji. Young man I am not looking for anything anymore from anybody. I am not your mate. “Please go and verify. Ignorance is a terrible disease. Check my background, ask questions, seek information, go and read my 5 books and you will know me. A good product sells itself”.