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The Best Decision I Ever Made: Kingsley Moghalu Reflects on Quitting Politics
Former presidential aspirant Kingsley Moghalu has declared that walking away from Nigerian politics was the single best choice of his life. Writing on his verified X handle, the former Central Bank Deputy Governor cited personal fulfillment and deep disillusionment with the nation’s political system. Moghalu famously resigned from a prestigious academic position in 2018 to pursue a presidential bid during the 2019 general elections. After a second attempt in 2023, he withdrew from the race, citing betrayal by political operatives within his chosen alternative platform. “I decided it wasn’t worth the bother for someone who does not need the Nigerian…
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Assassination Attempt: Yunusa Tanko Recounts Violent Attack on Peter Obi
Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, has officially described a recent attack on Peter Obi as a calculated assassination attempt. Speaking Wednesday on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily,’ Tanko detailed the harrowing experience involving the former Labour Party presidential candidate and ADC chieftains. The violence unfolded in Benin City, specifically targeting the group at the residence of former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun. “It’s clear to me that it was just an attempt at assassination because they followed us down to Oyegun’s house at GRA in Benin,” Tanko stated. The group had initially completed a program at…
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Peter Obi Supporters Launch “Village Boys Movement” for 2027
Supporters of Peter Obi have officially launched a new civic platform called the Village Boys Movement in Abuja. This initiative marks a significant step in grassroots mobilization as political alignments begin to solidify ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Convener Maazị Tochukwu Ezeoke described the platform as a disciplined nationwide movement centered on service-driven leadership. Ezeoke, who refers to himself as the National Village Headmaster, framed the movement as a moral alternative to the prevailing political culture. He criticized existing systems that reward proximity to state resources rather than genuine productivity. Highlighting the group’s foundational ethics, he stated, “We represent…
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Rape allegations: Actress Etinosa Idemudia calls for jail time for false accusers
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Etinosa Idemudia is advocating for legal consequences for individuals who level false accusations against others. In a recent social media post, she highlighted the need for a balanced approach to protection that includes both genders. She wrote, “The boy child needs protection just as much as the girl child. End false allegations today! I recommend jail time for false accusers” Her comments align with a broader conversation initiated by former Big Brother Naija housemate Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha. Tacha recently released a video emphasizing that rape is a grave matter that should never be…
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Terrorists Demand N100 Million Ransom from Kebbi Community
Suspected terrorists have sparked widespread panic in the Utono community of Kebbi State after demanding a N100 million payment from residents. The armed group delivered a formal letter to community leaders in the Ngaski Local Government Area, threatening a deadly invasion if their demands are not met. The extortion letter left no room for negotiation, explicitly stating that local resistance or military intervention would be futile. The group wrote, “This is not a joke. We are coming to preach. You must pay us N100 million. If you refuse, you will face the consequences and have no one to blame but…
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ADC Accuses EFCC of Selective Justice Against Opposition
The African Democratic Congress has raised serious allegations against Nigeria’s primary anti-graft agencies, claiming they are being used as political tools. National spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi voiced these concerns during a Thursday interview on Arise Television, questioning the impartiality of national investigations. Abdullahi’s comments focused on the recent high-profile arrests and detentions of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. He argued that the timing and targets of such actions suggest a partisan bias rather than a neutral pursuit of justice. The spokesman highlighted that both the EFCC and the ICPC are public institutions meant to serve the entire…
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Nnamdi Kanu: Only courage can save lgboland – Activists tell Igbo monarchs to speak with one voice
A coalition of pan-Igbo self-determination groups is calling on South-East traditional rulers to end their silence regarding the marginalization of their people. The organizations—American Veterans of Igbo Descent, Ambassadors for Self-Determination, and Rising Sun Foundation—insist that only bold advocacy can protect the region’s future. This demand follows a recent public appeal by Enugu monarch Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, who confronted President Bola Tinubu concerning the detention of Nnamdi Kanu. During a summit in Abuja, Agubuzu urged the President to address the issue directly to ensure national progress. The monarch’s specific plea to the President was clear and firm regarding the IPOB…
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Ogun State Police Command Arrests TikToker Mirabel Over Alleged False Rape Claim
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of TikToker Mirabel following allegations that she raised a false alarm regarding a sexual assault. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed on Friday that the social media personality is currently in custody as investigations into her claims continue.“She is with us now and investigation is ongoing,” Babaseyi stated. While the command has not confirmed if she will face prosecution for fabrication, the spokesperson noted that the next steps depend entirely on the final findings, adding, “The facts will tell at the conclusion of our investigation.” This arrest marks…
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Lagos DSVA withdraws as Ogun police command commences investigation into viral video of lady claiming to have been raped by an anonymous man
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has officially withdrawn from the investigation into the viral sexual assault allegations made by a young woman named Mirabel. This decision follows the discovery that the alleged incident took place in Ogun State, placing it outside the legal jurisdiction of the Lagos-based agency. The case gained national attention after Mirabel shared a distressing video claiming she was assaulted by an intruder who used a razor blade to inflict injuries before the attack. In subsequent updates, she revealed she had ingested a poisonous substance, which led to a hospitalization where she was…
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Abia police arrest woman for stabbing her immigration husband to death over alleged infidelity
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a woman for the murder of her husband, an Immigration officer, following allegations of infidelity. The officer, identified as Chidiebere James, was reportedly stabbed to death during a domestic dispute in Umuihi, Umuahia North Local Government Area. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, February 16, 2026. The conflict between the couple allegedly began on Sunday with a heated argument regarding their sick child’s medical treatment and the husband’s supposed inability to provide the necessary funds. According to reports, the dispute intensified after the wife allegedly discovered incriminating text messages…
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INEC Assures Real-Time Result Transmission for FCT Area Council Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that results from the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections will be electronically transmitted in real time. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave this assurance on Tuesday during an inspection tour of Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Bwari Area Councils ahead of the February 21, 2026, polls. During his review of logistics, Amupitan emphasized that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) remains the primary tool for both voter verification and the immediate upload of results. “BVAS is capable of accrediting and also of uploading and transmitting the results. So definitely the…
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Support Tinubu, Nnamdi Kanu will be freed – Cubana Chief Priest
Socialite and entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has urged the South-East to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that political alignment with the President could secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained IPOB leader. He stated this while reacting to a video of the Igwe of Ezema Olo, Dr. Lawrence Agubuzo, appealing to Tinubu in Abuja. In the video, the Igwe appealed directly to the President, urging him to “hear our cry” regarding the release of the detained leader. Cubana Chief Priest shared the video via his social media handle with a message supporting the monarch’s intervention. He wrote:…
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