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All Three Arms of Government Have Failed Nigerians – Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has declared that all branches of the Nigerian government have failed to meet the expectations of the people. Speaking Monday on Arise Television’s Prime Time, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives offered a grim assessment of the nation’s current democratic standing. Tambuwal noted that while past crises often saw one branch of government correcting another through checks and balances, the current situation shows a systemic collapse across…
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“You Are a Trader, Not a Leader” – Reno Omokri tells Obi
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has launched a scathing critique of Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, over claims that President Bola Tinubu has abandoned governance. Omokri’s reaction followed a post by Obi on X (formerly Twitter), where he questioned the President’s whereabouts and described his stay abroad as a neglect of duty. Responding on Monday, Omokri accused Obi of deliberately misleading the public, stating that the President’s location had been clearly communicated.…
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Tinubu Won’t Trade Wike for Fubara – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will not sacrifice FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking on Arise Television, Fayose addressed the ongoing power struggle fueling political instability in Rivers State. Fayose argued that Wike remains more politically relevant to the President than his successor. He insisted that Tinubu has little incentive to abandon the former governor, given his role in the President’s rise to…
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Michael Carrick Returns to Old Trafford as Interim Manager
Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Michael Carrick to serve as interim head coach until the end of the season. The former club captain returns to lead the side following the recent dismissal of Ruben Amorim. Carrick takes over the dugout from Darren Fletcher, who briefly stepped up from his role as Under-18s boss. Fletcher’s short tenure included a 2-2 draw against Burnley and an FA Cup exit at the hands of Brighton. …
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How to unseat President Tinubu in 2027 – Dele Momodu
ADC chieftain Dele Momodu has said President Bola Tinubu can be unseated in the 2027 elections if the opposition adopts the right strategy and builds a disciplined coalition. Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, Momodu said victory over the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is possible if opposition parties approach the election with clear political calculations, unity and strategic candidate selection. He noted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is repositioning itself as a credible…
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“This is not governance; it’s neglect” – Peter Obi questions President Tinubu’s long absence
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his prolonged absence from Nigeria, describing it as neglect rather than leadership. In a post shared on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said the president’s extended stay outside the country raises concerns about governance, especially at a time when Nigeria faces pressing challenges. The former Anambra State governor noted that the president’s absence contrasts sharply with practices in developing countries,…
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2027: Obi is the only person that matters in ADC — Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has issued a stern warning to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), suggesting the party risks political extinction if it does not field Peter Obi as its 2027 presidential candidate. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Arise Television on Monday, January 12, 2026, Fayose described the former Anambra State Governor as the primary source of “traction” for the party. He argued that without Obi’s presence on the ballot, the ADC’s…
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Carter Efe and Baby Mama Emmanuella Trade Heavy Accusations
Nigerian skit maker and Twitch streamer Carter Efe has sparked a massive online storm after publicly declaring he has been single for over a year. In a series of emotional posts shared on Saturday, January 10, 2026, the content creator claimed his previous relationship with his baby mama, Emmanuella, left him “broke, unstable,” and creatively drained. He described the separation as a breakthrough that allowed him to finally find happiness and reclaim his status as…
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AFCON 2025: CAF opens investigation into Nigeria vs Algeria clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a disciplinary investigation into the chaotic scenes that erupted following Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-finals. The match, played on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, saw the Super Eagles advance to the semi-finals through second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams. However, the result was overshadowed by what CAF described as “potentially unacceptable…
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“I Have Fulfilled My Promise”: EFCC Boss Reaffirms Commitment to Yahaya Bello Prosecution
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has declared that he has made good on his 2024 vow to prosecute former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on January 11, 2026, Olukoyede addressed public skepticism regarding the pace of the high-profile case, insisting that the commission has completed its mandate by bringing the matter before the temple of justice. The EFCC boss provided fresh, startling…
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Kanu’s Defense Team Accuses Judicial Bodies of Burying “Dead Law” Conviction
Barrister Christopher Chidera, a member of the Nnamdi Kanu Defence Consortium, has launched a blistering attack on Nigeria’s top legal institutions. In a statement released Monday, January 12, 2026, he accused the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of using “noisy propaganda” to hide what he terms the “illegalities” surrounding the recent life sentence of the IPOB leader. The lawyer expressed deep concern that these bodies are remaining silent while the…
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Justice for Nkanu: Adichie Family Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum to Lagos Hospital
Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have served a formal legal notice to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos following the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu. The legal demand, issued on January 10, 2026, gives the facility exactly seven days to release all medical records and preserve digital and physical evidence. The child tragically passed away on January 7 while undergoing preparatory procedures for a planned medical evacuation to the United…
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