A Disturbing Trend
Kidnapping for ransom has evolved into a profitable criminal enterprise in Nigeria. However, its rapid expansion into the Southeast is particularly worrying. According to reports from local and international security observers, the Eastern states now record dozens of kidnapping cases monthly, with many incidents going unreported due to fear of reprisals or lack of faith in law enforcement.
Dozens of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, the lawmaker representing Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency. The decampees were officially received by Governor Dikko Radda during his statewide appreciation tour in Mashi Local Government Area. Governor Radda, while welcoming the new entrants, highlighted the achievements of his administration across key sectors including education, health, agriculture, security, and youth empowerment. The tour also featured the commissioning of the 14.3km Daura Western Bypass Road, aimed at boosting socio-economic growth, enhancing security, and easing traffic congestion in the historic town.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising his leadership and urging him to seek a second term in office. The lawmakers commended his inclusive governance, key federal appointments to Rivers indigenes, and major infrastructural projects in the state, while pledging their unwavering support for the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the ongoing crisis within the party’s national leadership. In a letter dated November 4 and addressed to his ward chairman, Adeleke thanked the PDP for the platform that enabled his rise from senator to governor but said he was leaving with immediate effect. His exit marks a major shift in Osun politics, with uncertainty now surrounding his next political move ahead of the 2026 governorship race.