The Wike Fubara political feud in Rivers State intensified on Saturday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, warned that allowing Governor Siminalayi Fubara a second term in 2027 would spell political ruin for him and his supporters. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika Local Government Area, Wike said his political camp…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the cancellation of $1.42 billion and ₦5.57 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as an impeachable offence. Additionally, the party accused the National Assembly of enabling what it called a clear violation of constitutional provisions on…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a blunt warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, telling him to “watch your ass” following a dramatic US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump made the remark on Saturday during a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, just…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested 14 terror suspects and identified Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, as the alleged mastermind behind a suicide bombing network operating in Borno State. The army disclosed this on Saturday after intelligence-led operations in Maiduguri and surrounding areas. Suspect Allegedly Coordinated Suicide Bombings According to Lt.-Col. Sani…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has confirmed plans to resume its industrial action on Monday, January 12, 2026, after the Federal Government failed to resolve key welfare and professional issues. According to the association, unresolved commitments forced the decision despite earlier engagements. Decision Follows Emergency NEC Meeting NARD announced the plan after its…
Venezuela’s Defence Minister, Vladimir López, has said that US air strikes ordered by President Donald Trump will not defeat the country, following explosions that rocked Caracas early Saturday. López made the statement hours after Trump announced that US forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a military operation. Explosions Rock Caracas,…
United States President Donald Trump has said Washington will take control of Venezuela and exploit its vast oil reserves following the dramatic seizure of President Nicolás Maduro during a military raid on Caracas. Trump made the claim on Saturday, hours after US special forces reportedly captured Maduro and his wife during coordinated airstrikes that rocked…
The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress declared its support for Nyesom Wike. They abandoned Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Chairman Senator George Sekibo made this statement during Wike’s thank-you visit to Okrika Local Government Area. This move highlights the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The congress pledged full allegiance to Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister. Sekibo…
The Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency carried out a successful joint operation. The partners intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine at Apapa Port in Lagos. This happened on the first working day of the year, which was January 2, 2026. The drugs came on the ship MV Aruna, which…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu speaks out on national security issues. He urges Nigerians to shift blame from President Bola Tinubu to state governors. Kalu made these comments during a New Year visit in Ekoli Edda, Ebonyi State. He visited APC chairman Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha and addressed journalists there. Governors Hold Key ResponsibilityKalu stresses that…
