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Peter Obi Contacted Obasanjo To Persuade Me To Join His 2023 Presidential Campaign, Says Bwala
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has sparked a fresh political debate by claiming that Peter Obi once sought his services through former President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to Bwala, the outreach occurred following the APC presidential primary, while he was in London. He alleged that Obasanjo called him from the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, where he was reportedly sitting with Obi and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, to convince Bwala to join their campaign team. The presidential aide made these assertions during an appearance on The Clarity Zone podcast, where he also addressed being…
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ICPC Rejects Petition Withdrawal, Continues Probe Of Dangote’s Allegations Against Ex-NMDPRA Chief, Ahmed
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared that it will continue investigating a corruption petition filed by Africa’s richest person, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, against Engineer Farouk Ahmed. Despite the withdrawal of the petition by the billionaire, the anti-graft agency insists that its probe into the immediate past Authority Chief Executive of the NMDPRA will proceed. The commission confirmed receiving a formal “Notice of Withdrawal of Petition Against Engineer Farouk Ahmed” from Dangote’s legal team earlier this week. The legal representatives for Dangote informed the commission that the petition, originally filed on December 16, 2025, was…
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Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara Amid Rift With Wike
The political crisis rocking Rivers State reached a boiling point on Thursday as members of the State House of Assembly officially commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. During a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the legislative body moved forward with a formal notice of allegations. The Majority Leader, Major Jack, led the proceedings by reading out claims of gross misconduct leveled against the governor. In a significant show of legislative force, no fewer than 26 lawmakers were reported to have signed the notice. The legislators maintained that their actions were strictly…
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Abuja Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of 57 Properties Linked To Former AGF Malami
The Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a significant blow to the former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, by ordering the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to him. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an application by the EFCC, which cited reasonable suspicions that the multi-billion-naira real estate holdings are “proceeds of unlawful activity.” These extensive assets, spanning across Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna, include luxury hotels, plazas, and residential estates. The court’s decision temporarily vests control of these properties in the Federal Government, though the order was only made public…
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Five feared de@d as b@ndits attack National Park in Oyo
Tragedy struck in Oyo State on Tuesday night, January 6, as suspected bandits launched a violent assault on the National Park Service (NPS) facility in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area. The attack has left five persons feared dead and several others injured, sending shockwaves through the local community and the security apparatus. The assailants reportedly stormed the facility at approximately 9:00 PM, catching the personnel completely unawares. In the chaos that followed, multiple officers were caught in the crossfire, leading to a scramble for safety as the gunmen targeted those stationed at the park. Confirming the grim details of the…
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PDP Chairman Says Party Will Hold Strategic Meeting With Atiku, Peter Obi, Other Powerbrokers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially launched a high-level outreach campaign to reconcile with former heavyweights, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. This strategic move is part of a broader effort to rebuild the nation’s main opposition platform and consolidate power ahead of the 2027 general elections. Emmanuel Ogidi, the PDP Chairman in the South-South, revealed on Wednesday that the party is currently “doing the rounds” to engage with influential national figures. He noted that the leadership has already held consultations with former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida to signal that the party remains a vital force in…
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2027: I won’t Dump Labour Party As Obi Did – Datti Baba-Ahmed
As the 2027 general elections begin to loom on the horizon, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed has made a definitive stand regarding his political future and party allegiance. The former vice presidential candidate officially pledged his unwavering loyalty to the Labour Party this week, the same platform that propelled him into the national spotlight during the 2023 polls. At 56, Baba-Ahmed remains a significant figure in the Nigerian political landscape after serving as the running mate to Peter Obi in the previous cycle. While that campaign ultimately saw them lose to the All Progressives Congress and President Bola Tinubu, Baba-Ahmed appears ready…
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Trump says Venezuela ‘turning over’ up to 50m barrels of oil to US
In a significant move following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, that Venezuela’s newly installed interim authorities will transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of high-quality oil to the United States. In a post on Truth Social, the President clarified that the oil will be sold at its current market price—estimated to be worth between $1.65 billion and $2.85 billion—and that the resulting revenue will be kept under strict American oversight. “That money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America,” Trump wrote, asserting…
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Abducted Edo twins freed after ransom payment — Family faults police on rescue claims
The family of two 16-year-old twins, Emmanuel and Emmanuella, has publicly challenged the Edo State Police Command’s claim that they were “rescued” from kidnappers in the Etsako East Local Government Area. Okhale Ilabeshi, the brother of the twins’ late father, clarified in an interview on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, that the teenagers were only released after a significant ransom was paid. This contradiction comes after the police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, had previously told reporters that a joint security team had successfully rescued the victims unharmed. The tragic incident began on December 11, 2025, when gunmen invaded the family home…
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ADC Presidential Ticket: No one is stepping down — Atiku
In a firm response to calls for a consolidated ticket, former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has dismissed the idea of any presidential aspirant stepping down within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. Through a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Atiku rejected the notion that he or any other contender should withdraw to favor Peter Obi. This stance follows recent public comments from Obi’s allies, including Prof. Pat Utomi and Aisha Yesufu, who have reportedly pushed for Obi to lead the ticket rather than serve as a vice-presidential candidate. Atiku characterized the…
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If Tinubu continues for another four years, Nigeria will improve — Ex-lawmaker
Senator Chris Adighije, a former lawmaker and key stakeholder in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in Umuahia, he asserted that a second term for Tinubu would guarantee a better future for Nigeria. He noted that the President’s current policies are already yielding results, specifically citing a perceived downward trend in the prices of food and fuel across the country. During the event, Adighije was officially appointed as the Patron of the Ikwuano/Umuahia Initiative, a group dedicated to mobilizing grassroots support for the ruling party. He urged the people of Ikwuano…
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Osimhen-Lookman Row: NFF dismisses ruckus in Nigeria camp
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to dismiss reports of internal unrest within the Super Eagles camp following an on-field confrontation between star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. In an official statement released by Team Administrator Dayo Enebi Achor, the federation addressed the “dark innuendoes” of a rift that emerged following Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night—a result that secured the team’s place in the quarter-finals of the 35th AFCON in Morocco. The NFF clarified that the tense exchange, which occurred just before a corner kick, was a momentary passion that has since been fully settled…
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