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“Nigeria Is Not Broken, It’s Betrayed” — Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s “Forged” Laws During ADC Defection
In a scathing farewell to the year, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Delivering a powerful address in Enugu titled “It Is Now Time for National Unity and Prosperity,” Obi accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of leading Nigeria into institutional decay and a state of “failing and disgraced nationhood.” Obi described the current state of the country as…
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I gave him my blessings. However, I will not defect with him — Gov Alex Otti speaks on Peter Obi’s defection to ADC
In a significant move following the defection of his close political ally, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Abia State Governor Alex Otti has clarified that he will remain in the Labour Party (LP). During a press interaction on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Otti dismissed rumors of his departure, stating that his commitment to the party that brought him to power remains firm for the time being. Governor Otti noted that his membership…
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Anthony Joshua’s driver discharged from hospital, faces prosecution for reckless driving
In a significant update to the tragic road accident involving British-Nigerian heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, the driver of the vehicle has been discharged from the hospital and is currently facing a police investigation. The incident, which occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, claimed the lives of two of Joshua’s closest associates. The driver was treated at Duchess International Hospital in Lagos—the same facility where Joshua is currently recuperating—and was released into…
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Peter Obi officially defects to ADC
In a major political realignment to close the year, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The move was formalized on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Nike Lake Hotel in Enugu—a city chosen for its historical significance as the capital of the former Eastern Region. Addressing a gathering of supporters and members of the Obidient Movement, the former governor of Anambra…
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I was paid N100,000 to bomb worshippers – Suspected Maiduguri suicide bomber
In a disturbing intelligence breakthrough, a suspected Boko Haram operative has provided a rare glimpse into the logistical shift toward “paid” suicide missions in Northeast Nigeria. Ibrahim Mohammed, who was captured by troops of Operation Hadin Kai and local hunters in Yobe State, confessed to his role in the Christmas Eve bombing of the Al-Adum Juma’at Mosque at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri. The attack, which struck during evening prayers on December 24, 2025, killed five…
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Mali, Burkina Faso Impose Travel Ban On US Citizens In Retaliation Against Trump’s Policy
In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, the military-led governments of Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a reciprocal travel ban on United States nationals. The move comes as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s expanded travel ban, which recently placed both West African nations on a no-entry list. The decision by Bamako and Ouagadougou follows a similar move by neighboring Niger earlier this week, signaling a unified front among the three states that…
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JUST IN: Malami pleads not guilty to money laundering charges
In a significant judicial proceeding on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, was formally arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Facing a 16-count money laundering charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former minister entered a plea of not guilty. Joining him in the dock were his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and his fourth wife, Bashir Asabe, both of whom…
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Yahaya Bello Declares 2027 Senate Bid to Challenge Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
In a significant political move, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has officially declared his candidacy for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The announcement sets the stage for a high-stakes battle as he seeks to unseat the incumbent, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, with whom he has shared a long and often contentious political rivalry. Bello made his intentions known during a strategic visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland,…
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Tragedy on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Anthony Joshua Survives Fatal Crash in Ogun State
In a tragic developing story, world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident today, Monday, December 29, 2025, in Makun, Ogun State. The incident occurred along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion collided with another car under circumstances that are currently being investigated by local authorities. A rescue worker who spoke to PUNCH Online confirmed that while Anthony Joshua fortunately sustained…
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“God Lifted Me When They Thought They Won” — Defence Minister Musa Shares Testimony at Bishop Abioye’s Church
n a moving testimony on Sunday, December 28, 2025, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), shared how a series of challenging events and what he described as “divine intervention” culminated in his recent appointment to the federal cabinet. Speaking during a service at the Conquerors Global Assembly in Abuja, the minister reflected on a year defined by significant transitions, including his departure from military service and his subsequent call to national leadership. The…
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Businessman, Nuel Ojei, dies at 74
The Nigerian business community is mourning the loss of Chief Emmanuel Ojei, the esteemed Founder and Executive Chairman of Nuel Ojei Holdings Ltd, who passed away at the age of 74. The prominent industrialist died on Saturday night in his hometown of Issele-Uku, located in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Confirming the news on Sunday, his son, Chuks Ojei, described the death of the business magnate as a sudden event that…
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Wike Alleges “Political 419” Scramble Over Rivers’ N600bn Surplus
In a sharp critique of current political dynamics in Rivers State, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that politicians are positioning themselves to exploit the N600bn recently revealed to be in the state’s coffers. Speaking to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Saturday evening, Wike claimed that the public disclosure of these funds—left behind by the former Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), after a six-month…
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