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US-Based Lawyer Questions $33 Billion in Chagoury Deals, Says Nigeria Has Failed Its Citizens Original
ABUJA, Nigeria — A United States-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to improve Nigerians’ living conditions despite major economic reforms. Ogebe also questioned what he described as $33 billion in government contracts and infrastructure commitments involving businesses associated with billionaire Gilbert Chagoury, a longtime associate of the president.
Edo APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe Threatens to Bite Peter Obi, Spit at Atiku Abubakar
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Jarrett Tenebe, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has threatened to physically confront Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, saying he would bite the former Anambra State governor and spit in the faces of both opposition politicians. Tenebe made the remarks during an interview published by Saturday Tribune on Saturday, October 10, 2026, while defending President Bola Tinubu against criticism from opposition leaders.
Edo APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe Threatens to Bite Peter Obi, Spit at Atiku Abubakar
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Jarrett Tenebe, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has threatened to physically confront Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, saying he would bite the former Anambra State governor and spit in the faces of both opposition politicians. Tenebe made the remarks during an interview published by Saturday Tribune on Saturday, October 10, 2026, while defending President Bola Tinubu against criticism from opposition leaders.
‘I Was Praying’: Edo APC Chairman Defends ‘AK-47 Fire’ Warning Against Tinubu’s Political Opponents
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has refused to withdraw his controversial warning invoking AK-47 gunfire against political opponents, insisting that the statement was a prayer rather than a threat of violence. Tenebe defended the remarks in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune published on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after Amnesty International Nigeria called for an investigation into his comments.
‘I Was Praying’: Edo APC Chairman Defends ‘AK-47 Fire’ Warning Against Tinubu’s Political Opponents
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, has refused to withdraw his controversial warning invoking AK-47 gunfire against political opponents, insisting that the statement was a prayer rather than a threat of violence. Tenebe defended the remarks in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune published on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after Amnesty International Nigeria called for an investigation into his comments.
Anambra Debt Saga: A 2017 Peter Obi Supreme Court Affidavit Resurfaces in Controversy
ABUJA, Nigeria — A nine-year-old affidavit sworn by Peter Obi at the Supreme Court Registry has resurfaced amid a renewed dispute over the finances of Anambra State during his tenure as governor. The document, dated September 26, 2017, contains Obi’s sworn account of money he said his administration left behind, government spending, ecological funds, investments, and other financial matters when he left office in March 2014.
Anambra Debt Saga: A 2017 Peter Obi Supreme Court Affidavit Resurfaces in Controversy
ABUJA, Nigeria — A nine-year-old affidavit sworn by Peter Obi at the Supreme Court Registry has resurfaced amid a renewed dispute over the finances of Anambra State during his tenure as governor. The document, dated September 26, 2017, contains Obi’s sworn account of money he said his administration left behind, government spending, ecological funds, investments, and other financial matters when he left office in March 2014.
How Atiku Sought Peter Obi as 2027 Running Mate, Babachir Lawal Reveals
ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has said Atiku Abubakar asked him to persuade Peter Obi to become his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Lawal said the proposed arrangement would have placed Obi on the African Democratic Congress ticket as Atiku’s vice-presidential candidate and formed part of a broader plan involving a proposed constitutional amendment for a single six-year presidential term.
How Atiku Sought Peter Obi as 2027 Running Mate, Babachir Lawal Reveals
ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has said Atiku Abubakar asked him to persuade Peter Obi to become his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Lawal said the proposed arrangement would have placed Obi on the African Democratic Congress ticket as Atiku’s vice-presidential candidate and formed part of a broader plan involving a proposed constitutional amendment for a single six-year presidential term.
Wike Pressured to Join APC as Rift Deepens Over Tinubu’s 2027 Rainbow Coalition
ABUJA, Nigeria — Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has challenged Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to formally join the All Progressives Congress, APC, if he intends to campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election while participating in the cross-party Rainbow Coalition.
Wike Pressured to Join APC as Rift Deepens Over Tinubu’s 2027 Rainbow Coalition
ABUJA, Nigeria — Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has challenged Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to formally join the All Progressives Congress, APC, if he intends to campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election while participating in the cross-party Rainbow Coalition.
Nigerian Religious Council Links Political Preaching to Extortion, Invites EFCC Action
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to combine anti-corruption teaching with arrests of clerics who extort politicians. The request came from Cornelius Omonokhua, NIREC’s executive secretary, during the council’s Abuja meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Omonokhua said the council would not support one political party against another.
Nigerian Religious Council Links Political Preaching to Extortion, Invites EFCC Action
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to combine anti-corruption teaching with arrests of clerics who extort politicians. The request came from Cornelius Omonokhua, NIREC’s executive secretary, during the council’s Abuja meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Omonokhua said the council would not support one political party against another.
‘No Place in Democracy’: Keyamo Condemns Blockade of Peter Obi’s Convoy in Benue
MAKURDI, Nigeria — Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s minister of aviation and aerospace development, has condemned the obstruction of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue State. He said political candidates must be free to travel and attend lawful engagements. Protesters stopped the convoy on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, travelled from the airport towards Makurdi for a planned visit.
SERAP Seeks Probe of Vote-Buying, Violence in Osun Governorship Election
OSOGBO, Nigeria — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called for an investigation into allegations of vote-buying, intimidation and violence during the Osun State governorship election. SERAP made the demands in a petition, made available to The Trent via email, dated Saturday, August 15, 2026, as voters went to the polls across Osun. The group wants INEC, the EFCC and the ICPC to conduct the investigation jointly.
JUST IN: Adeleke Wins 2nd Term as Osun Governor, First Guber Win for Accord Party
OSOGBO, Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has won a second term in office. Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, vice-chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti and the state returning officer, announced the result at the INEC collation centre in Osogbo on Sunday, August 16, 2026. “Having satisfied the requirements of the law, [Ademola Adeleke] is hereby declared the winner and is hereby returned elected,” Ogunwole said.
Ghost Presidency Agency: Tinubu Named as Chairman of Fake PFIPC
ABUJA, Nigeria — A document used to secure official Federal Government number plates for an unauthorised agency presented President Bola Tinubu as chairman of the organisation, a House of Representatives committee has heard. The purported mandate also named the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as the council’s secretary and listed serving ministers among its members, despite the Presidency’s denial that the body was ever established or approved.
Tinubu Secures APC’s 2027 Presidential Nomination
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has secured the ruling All Progressives Congress presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections, sweeping to victory in a nationwide party primary.
Nigerian Defence Minister Says Conspiracy Failed as He Credits Rise to 'Divine Intervention'
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has said that his elevation to national office came despite opposition from people he described as conspirators, adding that he believes his progress resulted from divine assistance. Musa spoke on Sunday, December 28, 2025, while giving a testimony during a service at the Conquerors Global Assembly in Abuja.
Abure-led Labour Party Faction Suspends Governor Otti, Senators Kingibe, Nwokocha, Others
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party activities. The party’s National Executive Council (NEC) ratified the decision on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, following the conclusion of investigations by a disciplinary panel. Others affected by the sweeping action are Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi.
A New Opposition Rises: Utomi Launches Shadow Government Against APC
ABUJA, Nigeria – A coalition of political reformers and civic activists, under the leadership of renowned economist Professor Pat Utomi, has launched a Shadow Government aimed at countering what it describes as Nigeria’s “deepening governance failure” under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, which marks a strategic shift in the country’s political discourse, seeks to provide credible policy alternatives and rekindle national hope in democratic accountability.
Danladi Umar Withdraws Lawsuit Against Tinubu Over Code of Conduct Tribunal Leadership
ABUJA, Nigeria — Justice Danladi Umar, the embattled Chairman of Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), has quietly withdrawn his lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s controversial appointment of Mainasara Kogo as his successor, amid mounting political pressure and appeals from community elders. According to court documents seen by PRNigeria, a “Notice of Discontinuance” dated March 20, 2025, signed by Umar’s legal representatives—M.M. Maidoki, A.G. Salisu, and Jibrin S.
Valentine Ozigbo Files Lawsuit Challenging APC Guber Primary, Seeks Ukachukwu's Disqualification
AWKA, Nigeria – Valentine Ozigbo, a respected business leader and a top gubernatorial hopeful, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Awka, challenging the legitimacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary conducted on April 5, 2025, in Anambra State.
Abandoned Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road Draws Legal Outcry: Monday Ubani Appeals to Tinubu
ABUJA, Nigeria – A prominent legal practitioner, Monday Ubani, SAN, has issued a direct appeal to President Bola Tinubu for immediate intervention in the long-abandoned Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Road project, a critical infrastructure link between Abia and Akwa Ibom States that has remained stalled since its award in 2019.
Prominent APC Figures Set to Join El-Rufai in SDP as 2027 Election Plot Thickens
ABUJA, Nigeria – A growing number of influential politicians within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, are reportedly aligning with former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai in a bid to build an alternative political platform ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. The move, which involves several former ministers and senior party figures, could reshape the country’s political landscape as internal tensions continue to plague the APC.
Before Her Suspension, Natashi Akpoti-Uduaghan Resubmitted Sexual Harassment Petition
ABUJA, Nigeria — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has resubmitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, a day after her initial attempt was dismissed. The petition, which was rejected by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions on procedural grounds, was reintroduced during the plenary session on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Nigerian Senate Suspends Kogi's Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for 6 Months
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, March 6, 2025, suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for six months over allegations of misconduct and refusal to comply with the chamber’s sitting arrangement. The suspension, effective immediately, also includes the withdrawal of her security aides and the suspension of her salary and allowances.
Senate Declares Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Senate has dismissed a petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in which she accused him of sexual harassment. At a probe session on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, ruled that the petition was “dead on arrival,” citing procedural irregularities and sub judice concerns.
Valentine Ozigbo Responds to Prophecy of Alleged Kidnap Plot, Says He Is Not Afraid
AWKA, Nigeria – Valentine Ozigbo, a leading contender in the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial election, has responded to a prophecy by Evangelist Ebuka Obi of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach (ZPMO), which warned of a plot to kidnap and assassinate a gubernatorial aspirant named “Val.” Speaking in a statement issued on Saturday, March 1, 2025, Ozigbo, the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc and a widely regarded political figure, said he remained undaunted by the revealed plot,...
How Nigeria's Elite Donated Billions for Former Military Dictator's Presidential Library
ABUJA — The political and business elite of Nigeria converged at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel on Thursday for the launch of A Journey in Service, the autobiography of former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). The event also served as a fundraiser for the IBB Presidential Library Project, drawing significant financial commitments from some of the country’s wealthiest individuals.
Valentine Ozigbo Inspires as Supporters Unveil the Valiant Movement
AWKA, Nigeria – In a rousing speech that electrified a packed hall at the Grand East Hotel in Awka, Valentine Ozigbo, a respected business leader, officially launched the Valiant Movement, a political and social initiative aimed at redefining leadership and governance in Anambra State. The event, held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, was attended by political figures, business leaders, and community stakeholders and marked a pivotal moment in Ozigbo’s evolving political trajectory.
Valentine Ozigbo Joins APC as Party Leaders Hail His Credentials
AWKA, Nigeria — Valentine Ozigbo, a respected business leader and a 2021 Anambra governorship candidate, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling political party.
NAFDAC Calls for Death Penalty for Fake Drug Peddlers in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has called for the death penalty for individuals involved in peddling fake and substandard drugs, arguing that such acts are as lethal as direct violence.
Nigerian President Tinubu Announces Conviction of Over 100 Terrorism Financiers
ABUJA, Nigeria — The federal government of Nigeria has successfully prosecuted and convicted over 100 individuals involved in terrorism financing over the past two years. President Bola Tinubu disclosed at the opening of the 2025 National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF) Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
After 4-Year Battle with PDP, Edo APC Reclaims State Secretariat
BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State has regained control of its secretariat at 59 Airport Road, Benin City, ending a four-year struggle with the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, over the property. The secretariat had been under PDP control since 2021, following a contentious takeover allegedly orchestrated by then-Governor Godwin Obaseki after his defection to the PDP.
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo Declares Faith in God Alone for Election Victory
BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has credited his victory in the September 21 governorship election entirely to his faith in God, rejecting any reliance on prophets or native doctors. Speaking on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Winner’s Chapel in Akho, Irrua, the governor expressed profound gratitude for what he described as a divine achievement.
N110 Billion Fraud: Yahaya Bello to Remain in EFCC Custody as Bail Ruling Awaits Dec 10
ABUJA, Nigeria — Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, will remain in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, until December 10, 2024, following the Federal Capital Territory High Court’s adjournment of his bail application ruling. Bello, alongside two co-defendants, is facing 16-count charges of conspiracy and criminal breach of trust over allegations of diverting N110 billion in state funds during his tenure as governor.
Atiku, Peter Obi Reportedly Discuss Forming New Political Party Ahead of 2027 Elections
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s political landscape may be poised for a seismic shift as Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate in 2023, and Peter Obi, the Labour Party, LP, candidate, are reportedly in discussions to create a new political party ahead of the 2027 elections. Sources close to both leaders confirm that they recently met to deliberate on the potential formation of a fresh political platform.
The Journey Ends Here: Doyin Okupe Declares He 'Can Never' Support Peter Obi Again
LAGOS, Nigeria – Doyin Okupe, the former Director General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, has announced he can no longer support Peter Obi, LP’s 2023 presidential candidate. While speaking on Channels Television on Monday, November 4, 2024, Okupe criticised Obi’s recent remarks about the South-West, calling them an “insult” to the region.
Zenith Labour Party Secures Majority in Abia Local Government Elections
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, has emerged victorious in the Abia State local government elections, claiming 15 of the 17 available chairmanship positions. The remaining two local government areas were won by the Young Progressives Party, YPP, leaving the Labour Party, LP — the party of incumbent Governor Alex Otti — without any seats.
N80.2 Billion Fraud: Why Police Cannot Arrest Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Exposed
ABUJA, Nigeria — Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has clarified the complex legal situation surrounding former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who faces allegations of financial crimes totalling N80.2 billion. Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television, Onanuga detailed why Nigeria’s security agencies, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have struggled to arrest Bello, despite multiple attempts.
Fubara vs. Wike: Tonye Cole Calls on Rivers Leaders Jonathan, Ibiyeomie, Peterside for Mediation
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — Tonye Cole, the 2023 All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Rivers State, has urged elder statespersons in the Niger Delta to mediate the escalating rift between current Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The former political allies have been locked in a growing feud that Cole warns could destabilize the state without timely intervention.
Explosion Rocks APC Secretariat on Morning of Rivers' Local Gov't Elections
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — Suspected arsonists detonated explosives at the All Progressives Congress, APC, secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in the early hours of Saturday, destroying property and causing significant damage. The explosion, which targeted the APC office on Aba Road, brought down the gate of the secretariat, shattered windows and doors, and damaged other property at the premises.
Nigeria Marks 64th Anniversary with Launch of Compressed Natural Gas Buses
ABUJA, Nigeria — In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government has launched 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses as part of a broader effort to provide affordable and environmentally friendly public transportation. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was led by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, alongside key government officials.
PDP Rejects Edo Guber Election Outcome, 'Our Candidate Asue Ighodalo Won'
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has formally rejected the result of the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, challenging the victory of All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate Monday Okpebholo. In a press briefing on Monday, September 23, 2024, the PDP announced that it would contest the outcome in court, citing electoral irregularities and manipulation.
APC vs PDP: Tight Race Unfolds in Edo Governorship Election
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — The Edo governorship election has produced a fiercely contested race between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and his All Progressives Congress, APC, counterpart, Monday Okpebholo. As of Saturday, September 21, 2024, night, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had uploaded 97 percent of election results onto its Results Viewing portal, with both candidates neck and neck in their respective strongholds.
Edo's Governor Obaseki Defends 'Do or Die' Comment Ahead of Governorship Election
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has stood by his controversial remarks describing Saturday’s governorship election as a “do or die affair”, despite backlash from the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Obaseki reiterated that the election is crucial for the future of Edo State, warning that a victory for the APC would spell disaster for its residents.
Fuel Price Hike: NLC Accuses Tinubu of Betraying the Wage Bill
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying organized labour over the recent hike in petrol prices, which the union says has eroded the benefits of the yet-to-be-implemented N70,000 national minimum wage.
Yiaga Africa Raises Concerns Over Violence Ahead of Edo Guber Election
BENIN CITY, Nigeria — As tensions rise ahead of the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, eight of the state’s 18 local government areas have been flagged as potential hotspots for violence, according to a pre-election statement released on Thursday, September 19, 2024, by Yiaga Africa.
EFFC Makes Fresh Attempt to Arrest Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
ABUJA, Nigeria – The media office of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has alleged that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, made a fresh attempt to arrest the former governor on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at night. The incident reportedly occurred at the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.
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