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ADC disowns Dino Melaye
Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Senator Dino Melaye to stop parading himself as a member of the party.
The party noted that Melaye is not part of them, citing his multiple interferences in the party’s activities and continued attacks on the party.
Kogi ADC Public Relations Officer, Tayo John, made this known in Lokoja on Friday.
According to him, the party’s state executives made it clear that they remain a separate entity and there is no merger or coalition with those marauders like Melaye who claim to be members of ADC.
The ADC state spokesman said: “Let me state unequivocally that Dino Melaye is not a member of ADC in Kogi state, he is not known in his ward as a member of our party. Therefore, he has no identity in our party and cannot speak in the interest of ADC in Kogi State.”
John added that Melaye is acting in his usual way as a social media content creator, whose aim is just to act for content’s sake and make meaningless noise through the media.
“Dino is not a recognised member of ADC. He is an imposter; his activities don’t align with those of the African Democratic Congress and lack a say in the composition of the party’s leadership.
“Since he has not paid any membership dues or participated in any party activities both in the state, local government, and even his ward, which are prerequisites for joining the party, we consider that he is impersonating as a member of our party ADC. With this, he is not qualified to or recognised to represent our party at any level.
“Hon. Leke Abejide is the National leader of ADC who has won his elections into the House of Representatives under the ADC and has been a financial member of the party since 2018 to date. He is a standing member of ADC.
“Therefore, we implore the INEC, Inspector General of Police, and the general public not to take Melaye seriously in his display. His aim is to destroy ADC the same way he has destroyed his former acclaimed political parties through self-gain. It will not be tolerated.
“He should desist from impersonating ADC and stop speaking in the name of our party.
“After the two major court cases, separately initiated by Rt Hon Leke Abejide and the Benue State Chairman of ADC, we shall know who owns the ADC.”
He noted that Melaye and other members of the ADC coalition in Kogi State met Abejide in the party, not just as an ordinary member but elected under the ADC platform, “meaning that Leke Abejide is not only a state stakeholder, he is also a national stakeholder.”
“They met Leke Abejide in the ADC, and as such, based on the party’s constitution, his supposed suspension or expulsion is illegal. Meanwhile, Leke Abejide is in court against them; they don’t have any right to initially call for declaring his seat vacant and all,” he said.
Myesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, Mr Michael Ango, of his duties.
The announcement was contained in a statement late Friday by the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
The statement added that the decision takes immediate effect.
Olayinka said the minister directed the most senior official of the FCT-IRS to immediately assume leadership of the agency
“The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, Mr Michael Ango,” he stated.
He added that “the most senior official of the FCT-IRS has been directed to take over the running of the revenue agency with immediate effect.”
The statement did not provide reasons for the removal.
15 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amaewhule disclosed the lawmakers’ decision during Friday’s plenary, attributing their defection to what he called a “clear division” within the PDP.
“Distinguished colleagues, very happily, let me announce that your Speaker has decided, and has indeed written to my ward chairman of my decision, to leave the PDP. APC is my new party,” Amaewhule said.
Amaewhule’s Deputy, Dumle Maol, is one of the 16 lawmakers that joined APC as well.
All the lawmakers, who have jumped ship, are core loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike.
The Central Bank of Nigeria,has rolled out a new framework ito expedite handling of fraud accusations and refund victims.
Customers must report suspected fraudulent transactions within 72 hours under this draft guideline, and financial institutions have 16 working days to look into the matter and repay money.
The action comes in the wake of a dramatic increase in banking sector fraud.
According to data from the Financial Institutions Training Center, losses in the first quarter of 2025 increased to ₦3.29 billion, a startling 603 percent increase over the previous year. In the same time frame, reported cases also increased to 12,347.
The November 26, 2025, proposed regulations seek to improve bank accountability, expedite reimbursements, and boost prevention.
Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department Rita Sike signed the circular, which describes stricter regulations intended to prevent fraud before it occurs.
The apex bank’s ongoing fight against financial fraud has advanced with the adoption of this guidance. To enhance cooperation between operators, it established the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum in 2011.
It directed banks to establish specialized fraud bureaus four years later. By requiring BVN or NIN for account opening, it reinforced Know Your Customer checks in 2023.
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