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ADC Breaks Silence on Reports of Governors, Lawmakers Defecting to the Party

January 11, 2026 Taiwo Oyedepo

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed circulating reports claiming that several serving governors and federal lawmakers are preparing to defect to the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.…

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APC Leaders, Tinubu/Shettima Support Groups Demand Sack of Wike at Abuja Rally

January 8, 2026 Ogheneyoma Grace

Leaders and members of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), operating under the banners of the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), on Wednesday staged a…

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Just In: Fubara Jets out, Meets Tinubu in France Amid Impeachment Plot

January 8, 2026 Omajemite Don

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reportedly held a high-level, private meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in France, a development that has intensified political discussions surrounding the escalating…

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Rivers Lawmakers Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Siminalayi Fubara

January 8, 2026 Omajemite Don

The political crisis in Rivers State escalated further on Wednesday as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, deepening weeks of tension…

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Malami Breaks Silence on Alleged Attempt to Bribe Judge

January 7, 2026 Omajemite Don

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has denied allegations that he or anyone connected to him attempted to bribe or improperly influence the presiding judge in his ongoing…

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Ex-APC Spokesman Accuses EFCC of Bias, Urges Olukoyede to Resign

January 7, 2026 Ogheneyoma Grace

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to…

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Burkina Faso Accuses Former Transitional President Damiba of Leading Foiled Coup Attempt Against Ibrahim Traoré

January 7, 2026 Omajemite Don

Burkina Faso has formally accused its former transitional president, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, of orchestrating a foiled coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the current military-led government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré.…

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Over 30 Killed, Several Abducted as Bandits Raid Market in Niger State

January 6, 2026 Ogheneyoma Grace

More than 30 civilians have been killed and several others abducted following a violent raid on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, authorities have confirmed.   The attack occurred in…

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Nine Soldiers Killed as Boko Haram Islamic Terrorists Detonate IED in Borno

January 6, 2026 Omajemite Don

At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead and five others injured following the detonation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Islamic terrorists of the Boko Haram group…

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Details Emerge as Anthony Joshua Set to Retire From Boxing After Tragic Car Crash

January 6, 2026 Omajemite Don

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering a permanent retirement from professional boxing following a fatal road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two members of…

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Details Emerge on How Catholic Priest Collapses, Dies During Mass

January 5, 2026 Ogheneyoma Grace

Worshippers at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, Ika North Local Government Area of Delta State, were thrown into shock on Tuesday night, December 31, 2025, when Rev.…

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US Defence Firm Textron Supplies Advanced Surveillance Drones to Tompolo’s Tantita for Niger Delta Oil Security

January 5, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

Textron to Supply Surveillance Drones to Tantita for Niger Delta Oil Protection. American defence technology company Textron Systems has signed an agreement to supply advanced surveillance drones to Tantita Security…

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BREAKING: FG Drops Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha

January 4, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case instituted against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly.   Court filings…

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Nigeria ‘Worse Than Venezuela,’ US Lobbyist Tells Bashir Ahmad in Heated Exchange

January 4, 2026 Taiwo Oyedepo

Abuja, Nigeria – A public exchange on social media between former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad and a United States lobbyist has drawn international attention, sparking debate over governance and security…

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Sheikh Gumi Cries Out as Trump Marks Him Terrorist

January 4, 2026 Omajemite Don

Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, a controversial Islamic cleric based in northern Nigeria, has claimed that the United States government has marked him as part of an Islamic terrorist network allegedly…

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Russia Condemns US Military Action in Venezuela, Cites Ideological Hostility

January 3, 2026 Taiwo Oyedepo

Russia has strongly condemned the United States’ military operation in Venezuela, describing the action as unjustified and accusing Washington of letting “ideological hostility” override diplomacy.   Ejes Gist News reports…

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Repeated Truck Accidents: Oborevwori Directs Safety-First Response on Ogwashi-Uku–Asaba Road

January 3, 2026 Omajemite Don

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s preference for comprehensive road safety measures over punitive sanctions in addressing the recurring accidents involving articulated trucks along the Ogwashi-Uku–Asaba corridor,…

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If not Adeboye that Saved my Life – Oyedepo

January 2, 2026 Taiwo Oyedepo

How Adeboye Saved Me From Death in Plane Crash – Oyedepo Recounts Near-Fatal Air Mishap. The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCWW), Bishop David Oyedepo, has given…

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Outrage as Three Brothers Die After Being Trapped for Seven Days in Lagos Building Fire Amid Government Inaction

January 2, 2026 Omajemite Don

Lagos – The tragic deaths of three brothers in a collapsed building in Lagos have sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria, highlighting concerns about emergency response and government accountability. Steve, Kenechukwu,…

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Islamic Terrorists to Christians: Convert to Islam or Die as They Burn Villages in Adamawa

January 2, 2026 Omajemite Don

The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), one of the most lethal jihadist groups operating in the Lake Chad Basin, has intensified its campaign of violence against civilian communities…

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