Governors in the South-West region have gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for an emergency meeting on the security situation affecting states in the zone.

Those in attendance include Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, and the Deputy Governor of Osun State. They convened at the Ogun State Governor’s Office located in Agodi, Ibadan.

Although the exact reason for calling the emergency session has not been officially disclosed, the meeting is believed to be linked to rising security concerns across the country.

According to sources, the governors are expected to review prevailing security threats, consider measures to accelerate infrastructural development, and explore strategies to strengthen regional integration under the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN).

The meeting will also involve an assessment of existing joint security operations, including ongoing activities of the Amotekun Corps, with emphasis on improving its operational capacity in response to emerging challenges.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Atiku made the announcement on Monday through his X account, where he posted a photograph showing his ADC membership card and added the caption, “It’s official.”

His move to the ADC follows his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July.

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The Co-Founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, Ezra Olubi, has confirmed that he has been dismissed from the company. He stated in a release issued on November 24, 2025, that the decision was taken prematurely and contrary to internal procedures.

His dismissal followed an earlier suspension approved by the Paystack Board of Directors after his name appeared in widespread online reports alleging sexual misconduct. The company, acquired by Stripe in 2020, had previously indicated that an independent investigation had been launched into the allegations.

The situation intensified around November 12, 2025, when claims of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate began circulating on social media. The development coincided with renewed public attention on several sexually explicit and inappropriate tweets he posted between 2009 and 2013, which triggered backlash and raised questions about the company’s governance.

Following the online reactions, the Board suspended Olubi from his duties around November 14, 2025, pending the outcome of the probe. At the time, Paystack reiterated that it treats such issues “extremely seriously” and would not release more details in order to preserve the integrity of the investigation.

Olubi said in his first public comment since the suspension that he was notified of his dismissal on November 22, 2025. He claimed the action was taken “before the supposed investigation was concluded, and without any meeting, hearing, or opportunity for me to respond to the issues raised.”

He described the move as a “clear contravention of the terms of the suspension and Paystack’s own internal policies.”

Olubi said he had cooperated fully with the Board throughout the process and explained that his earlier silence was intended to avoid influencing the inquiry. He said this allowed “assumptions and misrepresentations to spread without challenge.”

He maintained that the actions and materials circulating online “do not reflect my conduct or the way I have lived my life,” adding that he has consistently upheld “everyone’s dignity and safety.”

Olubi confirmed that his legal representatives are now “reviewing the process that led to my purported termination” to determine whether it aligns with internal company rules. He said his team “will take the steps they consider appropriate,” adding that he will not provide further comments for now.