Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Naijaonpoint roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 15th November 2025.
Former Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Mr C-Don Adinuba, has dismissed social media reports claiming that former Governor Willie Obiano has died in London.
Naijaonpoint reports that rumours had emerged suggesting that Obiano, who governed Anambra State from 2014 to 2022, had passed away after a reported illness.
Speaking in a telephone interview with The PUNCH, Adinuba described the claims as “provocative” and “unfounded.”
He insisted that the former governor is “alive, strong and with his family in Houston, United States.”
He said: “I have been asked some probing questions by journalists and heard a provocative rumour about the death of former Governor Willie Obiano. The rumour is not true.
“I just spoke with the former governor and members of his family a few minutes ago. He is hale and hearty in Houston, United States, where he resides.”
Adinuba stressed that Obiano had neither travelled to London nor been hospitalised, urging the public to disregard the “fake report.”
Obiano’s personal publicist, Tony Nezianya, also told The PUNCH that he had received no confirmation suggesting the former governor had died.
“I can’t confirm this; I am not aware of such news,” he said.
Obiano, born on August 8, 1955, hails from Aguleri in Anambra East LGA and handed over to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo in March 2022.
He is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of N4bn during his tenure.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed credit for the Federal Government’s reversal of its plan to impose a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel.
In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the abandoned policy as further evidence that the Tinubu administration is not sure of its decisions and is merely experimenting with governance.
The party recalled its October 31st, 2025 statement in which it warned the Federal Government that the proposed tariff would deepen the hardship already created by subsidy removal, currency devaluation, and soaring living costs.
ADC commended the Tinubu government for listening to the opposition’s advice, but said that it was time the government started thinking through its policies before rushing to make pronouncements only to reverse itself shortly afterwards.
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has adjourned ruling on a preliminary objection contesting its jurisdiction in a suit seeking to stop the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025.
The suit was filed by a PDP member, Mr Folahan Adelabi, who is challenging moves to halt or disrupt preparations for the convention.
At Friday’s hearing, counsel for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), O. Adeyemi, argued that the High Court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case since INEC, as a Federal Government agency, is only answerable to the Federal High Court.
He urged the court to strike out the suit, insisting, “INEC is a federal agency and falls strictly under the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court. This court cannot entertain this matter.”
But counsel for the claimant, Musibau Adetumbi, SAN, opposed the objection, insisting that the argument violated the claimant’s fundamental rights.
He argued that the 1999 Constitution guarantees the right of association and peaceful assembly, including political conventions.
Citing Section 251 of the Constitution, Adetumbi maintained that INEC did not fall within the category of institutions that would automatically oust the jurisdiction of the State High Court.
After hearing arguments from both parties, the presiding judge, Justice Ladiran Akintola, adjourned ruling on the objection to December 8, 2025.
He also reaffirmed that the interim injunction earlier granted, restraining the defendants from disrupting or interfering with preparations for the PDP national convention, remains valid.
Banners projecting Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the 2027 presidential race flooded the Ibadan venue of the Peoples Democratic Party’s national convention on Friday.
At the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan, the designated venue for the PDP’s November 15–16 national convention, large campaign posters bearing Makinde’s photograph were mounted prominently at the entrance and around the facility.
One banner, credited to a group identified as Lana Fun Seyi, boldly read: “Seyi Makinde for President.”
Another banner, signed by Fapetu Stephen from Ido Local Government, declared: “Relax, Seyi Makinde will fix Nigeria 2027.”
The displays immediately drew attention from delegates, party chieftains and observers arriving in the Oyo State capital for the convention.
Though rumours about Makinde’s presidential ambition have circulated for months, the governor has repeatedly said he would make his intentions public “when the time is right.”
He also dismissed earlier speculations as “unsolicited commentary,” insisting he does not require permission to speak on his political future.
The stadium was also decorated with posters of other PDP leaders contesting national offices. Campaign banners for Kabiru Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties seeking the national chairmanship, were sighted across strategic points.
Supporters of former Deputy National Chairman, Taofeek Arapaja, also mounted posters promoting his ambition to become the PDP National Secretary.
The colourful displays by various support groups, state chapters and aspirants created a vibrant pre-convention atmosphere as thousands of delegates arrived in Ibadan.
The convention is expected to produce a new National Working Committee (NWC) that will steer the affairs of the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Thursday as the factional National Chairman, Mohammed AbdulRahman, cautioned party delegates to shun the national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan.
AbdulRahman gave the warning during a meeting of “progressive and democratic stakeholders” loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at his residence.
Speaking at the gathering, AbdulRahman insisted that the exercise was illegal and should not be attended by any genuine member of the party.
AbdulRahman said, “I want to make it clear to all PDP members across the 36 states and the FCT that our position is open. We are law-abiding citizens and will act in line with the judgment of the Federal High Court and the other ruling delivered yesterday (Wednesday). We will obey both judgments.
“We call on all our delegates across the federation to stay away from the purported national convention in Ibadan. The decisions of the courts will stand, and we are committed to ensuring a stable democracy in Nigeria. As Acting National Chairman, with the support of the working committee and the Board Chairman, we will engage our leaders across the 36 states to return the party to its rightful owners—the electorate and Nigerians at large.”
Also speaking, Chairman of the factional Board of Trustees, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, warned members against participating in the proposed Ibadan convention, calling it a violation of a subsisting court order.
Stripe-owned Nigerian fintech giant Paystack has suspended its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate.
Naijaonpoint reports that the allegation, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, intensified after a Nigerian tech publication published a compilation of Olubi’s decade-old tweets containing sexually suggestive and inappropriate comments.
In a statement, Paystack said Olubi had been immediately suspended while a formal internal investigation is underway.
“Paystack is aware of the allegations involving our co-founder, Ezra Olubi. We take matters of this nature extremely seriously. Effective immediately, Ezra has been suspended from all duties and responsibilities pending the outcome of a formal investigation,” the company said.
The firm added that it would not comment further until the investigation is completed.
The controversy escalated after social media users circulated screenshots of tweets allegedly posted by Olubi between 2009 and 2013.
...s contained explicit sexual comments, including references to coworkers and minors.
One tweet dated 2011 read: “Monday will be more fun with an ‘a’ in it. Touch a coworker today. Inappropriately.”
Another resurfaced tweet referenced wanting to photograph a coworker’s thighs.
Olubi co-founded Paystack in 2015 alongside CEO Shola Akinlade.
The senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has claimed that the powerful people at the highest levels of government are responsible for the killings of Christians in Nigeria.
Naijaonpoint reports that Adeyemi stated this on Thursday, during a press conference held to mark the church’s 30th anniversary.
The clergy stated that it is insensitive to debate the semantics of Christian killings in Nigeria.
Adeyemi also warned that Nigeria’s security challenges could worsen if a potential US military action takes place.
He said, “It is open knowledge that some of the people who support the killing of Christians are powerful.
“Some of them are at the highest levels of government. And some of them are wealthy.
“So, it is not something America will throw bombs on the ground, and it will disappear.
“At the end of the day, they will go and we will still have to sit down and have a discussion.”
Recall that the United States President, Donald Trump, had, earlier this month, alleged that radical Islamists were killing Christians “in very large numbers” and insisted that the United States would intervene militarily if Nigeria failed to stop the violence.
He warned that the attack would be “fast, vicious, and sweet,” sparking global concern and diplomatic debate.
Prominent Nigerian gospel musicians have launched an urgent appeal for financial support to save their colleague, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, who is reportedly battling a severe leg ailment that has left her bankrupt.
Their calls intensified weeks after the singer visited G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking healing.
Leading the public appeal, singer Lanre Alewilese posted a video on Instagram informing fans and sympathisers of Omije Ojumi’s deteriorating condition and financial distress.
“She really needs your support NOW!” he said, sharing her account details and urging Nigerians to assist.
Alewilese called for unity across musical genres, saying, “Please, for God’s sake, I’m calling on both young and old, my brothers and sisters in the gospel industry, including Juju and Fuji musicians, let’s set religion aside. Please let us save the life of Sister Bunmi Akinanu, Omije Ojumi.”
He added that he had personally contacted several artistes after learning of her condition, “When my colleague, Alayo, called me yesterday about her, I was shocked because I thought God had taken control of her healing. I didn’t know she’s being taken from one hospital to another.”
Nollywood star, Regina Daniels, has reacted to the statement released by Serenity Royale Hospital in Abuja concerning a medical report linked to her.
Naijaonpoint reports that the incident came to public attention on November 14, 2025, after a document claimed to be from the hospital began to circulate online.
The hospital, however, later announced that the medical report did not come from them and described it as fake.
They stated that their facility had no connection to the document spreading across social media.
Regina responded on her Instagram page, explaining that the situation troubled her because she knew the owner of the hospital on a personal level.
She said she had been prepared to take legal action before the hospital made its position known.
She expressed relief that the hospital addressed the issue and said their statement helped clear the confusion.
She added that the clarification allowed her to drop the matter and move forward.
The Confederation of African Football, alongside the AFCON Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee, has announced that football fans travelling to the tournament will now be eligible for free electronic visas.
In a statement posted on its official website on Friday, November 14, 2025, CAF said the policy applies to citizens of countries that ordinarily need a visa to enter Morocco.
“Electronic visas to enter Morocco, obtained through the YALLA app, are now free of charge for supporters attending the competition, which runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026,” the statement read.
CAF said the move comes amid a surge in global interest in Africa’s flagship football competition, with thousands of supporters already booking tickets and making travel arrangements.
According to CAF, every visitor must obtain two mandatory documents – a Fan ID and an e-visa – in order to stay in Morocco and access match venues.
“A Fan ID is mandatory for entry to all stadiums and official Fan Areas. Supporters can apply for both the Fan ID and e-visa in one place inside the YALLA app, streamlining travel and stadium access,” the statement added.
CAF noted that both processes are “completed seamlessly within the YALLA app, ensuring a faster, easier and secure experience for international visitors and local fans alike.”
Naijaonpoint reports that fans are required to download the YALLA app from Google Play or the App Store, or visit the official YALLA website to complete their Fan ID form and, where applicable, submit their e-visa request.
Once both documents are approved, supporters can proceed to purchase match tickets on the CAF ticketing platform.
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