Controversial Nigerian Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi recently sparked widespread debate. He claimed that security sources in Abuja informed him of a plot to eliminate him alongside Boko Haram members. This revelation came during a public address where Gumi expressed deep concerns about foreign influences in Nigeria’s security crisis. Specifically the US allegedly marked him…
Mustapha Salihu, the APC National Vice Chairman for the North East, declared that the party refuses to protect members from corruption probes. He shared this view with journalists at his home in Yola on Saturday night. This statement highlights the government’s strong stand against graft. Addressing Accusations Salihu directly countered claims from former Secretary to…
Venezuela’s Supreme Court acted quickly on January 4, 2026. It appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president. This move followed the U.S. detention of President Nicolás Maduro. The court cited the need for continuity during Maduro’s forced absence. Additionally, the ruling draws from Article 223 of the Venezuelan Constitution. It ensures national security and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that political defections by governors and other elected officials damage Nigeria’s democracy and should attract criminal sanctions. The party said frequent defections weaken accountability and betray voters’ trust. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, made the call while reacting to the growing wave of defections to the…
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…
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…
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…
President Bola Tinubu approved the cancellation of massive debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account. This decision erased about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in legacy obligations. Officials presented these details to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) recently. The debts stemmed from production sharing contracts, domestic…
Peter Obi‘s strong showing in the 2023 presidential election drew significant support from religious and tribal sentiments. Hon. Leke Abejide, a Kogi State representative, made this claim during a recent interview. He highlighted how Northern Christians voted for Obi due to concerns over potential limits on their faith under a Bola Tinubu presidency. Abejide’s Key…
