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BREAKING: PDP Youth Forum Expels Nyesom Wike from the Party
Joel Ajayi
The Forum of 36 States Youth Council of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) held an extraordinary meeting in Abuja to review the state of affairs within our great party and to deliberate on the conduct of certain members whose actions have continued to undermine party unity, discipline, and integrity.
In a statement signed by Hon. Osita Amechi (Rivers State) on behalf of the PDP Youth Council, the Forum, after extensive deliberations, reached a unanimous decision concerning the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike.
According to the Forum, Mr. Wike, through his actions and open collaboration with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has violated the core principles, values, and loyalty expected of a member of the PDP.
> “After extensive deliberations and in line with our commitment to protect the integrity of our party, the Forum unanimously agreed that Mr. Nyesom Wike has acted in ways that are inimical to the unity and progress of the PDP,” the statement read.
Consequently, we, the youth representatives of the PDP across the 36 states of the federation, hereby announce the expulsion of Nyesom Wike from the PDP.
This decision reflects the collective will of our members nationwide, who can no longer tolerate his continued attempts to destabilize and discredit our great party from within.
We therefore call on the National Working Committee (NWC), National Executive Committee (NEC), and the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the PDP to accept and formally ratify this resolution in the interest of justice, discipline, and the overall sanity of the party.
Our resolve remains firm — the PDP must continue to be a credible alternative to the ruling APC. To achieve this, the party must be purged of elements working as agents of distraction and destruction.
We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the ideals of democracy, unity, and selfless service to Nigerians under the noble umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party.
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Endorsed and Signed by the PDP Youth Council from the 36 States of the Federation
1. Abia – Chukwudi Ejike
2. Adamawa – Maina Bala
3. Akwa Ibom – Utibe Akpan
4. Anambra – Emeka Chigozie
5. Bauchi – Madalla Yahaya
6. Bayelsa – David Daniel
7. Benue – Ortom Francis
8. Borno – Abubakar Bakare
9. Cross River – Udofia John
10. Delta – Ejiro Efe
11. Ebonyi – Ude John
12. Edo – Michael Omoruyi
13. Ekiti – Bode Mustapha
14. Enugu – Okonkwo Eze
15. Gombe – Iliya Abdulkadir
16. Imo – Charles Tochukwu
17. Jigawa – Ado Babangida
18. Kaduna – Jafar Adamu
19. Kano – Mohammed Abubakar
20. Katsina – Abubakar Muktar
21. Kebbi – Aliyu Duste
22. Kogi – Kazeem Ajah
23. Kwara – Razaq Bello
24. Lagos – Afolabi Biodun
25. Nasarawa – Musa Ahmed
26. Niger – Shuaibu Ahmed
27. Ogun – Ladipo Tosin
28. Ondo – Kola Jacobs
29. Osun – Seun Iyola
30. Oyo – Taiwo Tunde
31. Plateau – Isaiah Nandom
32. Rivers – Osita Amechi
33. Sokoto – Shehu Hamza
34. Taraba – Bako John
35. Yobe – Jibril Abubakar
36. Zamfara – Yunusa Yusuf
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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