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I’ll select candidate who’ll protect my interests, not betray me – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has officially indicated a permanent political rift with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, signaling a major shift ahead of the 2027 elections. Addressing a crowd of supporters over the weekend in Ahoada Local Government Area, Wike declared that he would personally seek out and support a candidate he can fully trust to succeed the current governor. He emphasized a desire to move in a different direction, stressing…
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Sheikh Gumi Refutes Viral Video Alleging He Was Targeted By US Airstrikes
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has officially dismissed viral claims suggesting he was targeted for elimination during recent United States airstrikes against terrorists in Sokoto State. Clarifying the situation through a telephone interview with Leadership on Sunday night, Gumi explained that the video currently circulating across social media platforms is an old clip being deliberately taken out of context. He emphasized that the footage has absolutely no connection to any recent U.S.…
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Anthony Joshua Driver Charged Over Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
In a significant legal development, the Ogun State Police Command has formally arraigned 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode following a tragic road accident involving boxing star Anthony Joshua. The driver appeared before the Sagamu Magistrate Court on January 2, 2026, facing a four-count charge related to the fatal crash. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, causing bodily harm and property damage, and…
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No country on earth can do this – Trump boasts after military action in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has lauded the United States military for what he described as a “great job” in the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In an announcement made on Saturday morning, Trump confirmed that Maduro and his wife were apprehended and flown out of the country following a series of coordinated military actions. The operation was characterized by the President as a “large-scale strike,” which coincided with reports of significant explosions echoing across…
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BREAKING: Bandits Kill Kachia Resident, Wife, Son, Other Relative In Fresh Southern Kaduna Attack
Tragedy has struck Kachia town in Southern Kaduna, where bandits launched a deadly overnight assault that claimed the lives of four members of a single family. The attack occurred late Friday night in the headquarters of the Kachia Local Government Area, a location notably close to the newly established Federal University of Applied Science. Family members have since identified the deceased as Mr. Bitrus Bahago, his wife, Justina, their son, Ibrahim, and a relative named…
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Abductors of Kwara monarch and son demand N450m ransom
Kidnappers who recently abducted the Oniwo of Aafin, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son, and several other residents of Ifelodun Local Government Area have issued a staggering ransom demand totaling N450 million for their safe return. The violent incident began on the night of December 31, 2025, when approximately eight armed gunmen stormed the royal palace in the Aafin community. During the chaotic invasion, the attackers fired shots sporadically to force their way into the building,…
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Nigeria-based Venezuela Solidarity Group Condemns US Military Strikes, Demands Whereabouts Of President Maduro
A primary concern raised by the VSCN is the current uncertainty regarding the safety and whereabouts of President Nicolás Maduro following the reported strikes. The coalition dismissed claims that the military intervention was intended to promote democracy or safeguard human rights, asserting instead that the true motives are rooted in strategic economic interests, specifically Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. They maintain that the strikes are a punitive measure against a population that refuses to submit to…
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Rosenior emerges top candidate to succeed Maresca at Chelsea
In a dramatic start to 2026, Liam Rosenior has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Enzo Maresca as Chelsea head coach following the Italian’s sudden departure on New Year’s Day. Maresca’s exit, confirmed by the club on Thursday, came after a rapid deterioration in his relationship with senior officials, reportedly exacerbated by his links to the Manchester City job and disagreements over the club’s restrictive medical and oversight protocols. Rosenior, the 41-year-old current manager of…
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“Dog Barks Only When It Doesn’t Understand” — Fubara Dismisses Wike’s “Sounds of War” During New Year Banquet
In a resolute address to close the year, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara urged his supporters to remain unperturbed by the ongoing political friction with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking at a New Year banquet held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Fubara characterized the verbal attacks from his opponents as “the barking of dogs who lack understanding.” The Governor utilized a literary metaphor,…
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I will deliver Abia to APC in 2027– Orji Uzor Kalu
In a significant political declaration to begin the new year, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has vowed to lead a major offensive to bring Abia State under the control of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Speaking on Friday, January 2, 2026, during his annual visit to the Ebonyi State APC Chairman, Stanley Okoro-Emegha, in Ekoli, Edda Local Government Area, the former governor signaled an end to the political truce currently existing between his camp…
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Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Ekpa’s imprisonment improved South East, Nigeria’s security — Army
In a comprehensive year-end security briefing on Friday, January 2, 2026, the Nigerian military announced a significant de-escalation of violence in the South-East. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, attributed the improved security conditions to a combination of intensified kinetic operations and the decisive removal of key separatist leaders from the operational field. According to General Onoja, the jailing of Simon Ekpa who was sentenced to six years in prison by…
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Troops eliminate suicide bombers, foil attack in Borno
In a major security breakthrough during the first week of 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai have successfully prevented what could have been a devastating suicide mission in Borno State. The operation, which resulted in the neutralisation of three terrorist bombers, was confirmed in a statement by Lt. Col. Uba Sani, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North East). Acting on covert intelligence and supported by local volunteer…
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