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US govt is Nigeria’s enemy – Sheikh Gumi

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Fiery Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Monday disclosed that the United States government is an enemy of Nigeria.

Gumi explained that US government see Nigeria as its enemy because of the latter’s resources.

Posting on his Facebook page, the popular Islamic scholar recalled that the same US government which allegedly backed late Biafra warlord, Odumegwu Ojukwu, is now claiming to be protecting Christians in the country.

He wrote: “The USA government, because of prejudice, and our resources are enemies of Nigeria.

“Yesterday, it was Ojukwu falsely claiming the ‘menace of Arabs and Islam’ in his declaration of war against the nation, only to be embarrassed by the Nigerian Christian head of state and his Christian deputy also.

“Yet the USA was behind him, training the Biafrans. Today, the USA is threatening Nigeria on the same claims as yesterday, ‘protecting the Christians’ as if they were small babies.

“Nigerians, we need to know our real enemies until the tide changes against these white racist evangelical supremacists.

“Thank God, the American people are understanding and getting bored with their rhetoric.”

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Tinubu Hails Douye Diri’s Defection to APC as Symbol of Progress and Unity

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

President Bola Tinubu has described the defection of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a testament to progress, peace, and unity.

Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented him at the official event, President Tinubu commended Governor Diri for his leadership style and commitment to the development of Bayelsa State.

“The All Progressives Congress is a party for those who believe that progress can only be guaranteed when we stand together,” Tinubu said.

He praised Diri for prioritising the welfare of his people above partisan interests, adding that true politics is rooted in service and development.

“Governor Douye Diri, your story mirrors that of your people. Politics is about development, not noise or opposition. We are mightily proud of you. You have made the right decision,” the President stated.

Tinubu further lauded Diri’s efforts in fostering peace and unity through infrastructural growth, describing his defection as a “homecoming to the progressive family.”

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Tinubu Set to Announce New Ambassadors Amid Trump’s Military Threat

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will unveil Nigeria’s new ambassadors by next week, amid the ongoing diplomatic tension with the United States over allegations of Christian killings in the country.

According to the report, President Tinubu has directed the nation’s security agencies to fast-track the screening and vetting of the ambassadorial nominees.

“President Tinubu will announce new ambassadors, and this may be as early as next week, as security services have been directed to conclude vetting immediately,” Arise TV stated.

This comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent warning that military intervention could be considered if the Nigerian government fails to address reported attacks on Christian communities.

It will be recalled that in April, reports surfaced listing some notable political figures, including former Senator Shehu Sani, ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri, and former governors Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), among those being considered for ambassadorial positions.

In a recent update, the Federal Government confirmed that the list of ambassadorial nominees has been finalised.

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Christian Genocide: Situation has reached a critical level, Canada backs US

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Canada has joined the United States in raising alarm over what lawmakers describe as an ongoing attack against Christians in Nigeria.

The development followed a strong statement made in the Canadian Parliament, calling global attention to rising killings and targeted violence in the country.

The issue was brought forward by Andrew Scheer, a Member of Parliament and leader in the Conservative Party.

He warned that the situation has reached a critical level and accused extremist groups of carrying out systematic attacks on Christian communities.

During his address, he said Nigeria has witnessed mass killings, mass displacement, and destruction of places of worship.

He stressed that silence from the international community is worsening the crisis.

Scheer began by drawing attention to the scale of violence, saying,

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the tragedy Christians in Nigeria are experiencing.”

He reminded Parliament that the crisis has lingered for years, stressing that extremist groups are behind much of the violence.

According to him, Boko Haram remains one of the key forces attacking Christian communities. He emphasized their mission to wipe out the faith, stating that the group has targeted believers and villages without mercy.

He referenced past atrocities to remind lawmakers of the group’s brutality:

“The deadly terrorist organization Boko Haram is trying to eliminate the Christian faith from Nigeria. This is the same terrorist group that kidnapped dozens of young schoolgirls and burned innocent civilians alive in cages.”

Scheer then spoke about the humanitarian disaster unfolding in affected regions.

He highlighted mass displacement across northern and central Nigeria, noting that millions have been forced from their homes, churches and communities.

“According to reports, over 3.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes. Three churches are destroyed every single day.”

The former house leader continued, explaining that Christian worship has become dangerous as many can no longer gather publicly without fear of attack.

Believers now meet secretly in devastated areas and burnt church buildings.

He added, “7,000 Christians were massacred this year alone, and the faithful must now meet in secret or in burnt-out sanctuaries.”

Scheer also expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of international attention.

He criticized global media and political leaders for failing to highlight the crisis or demand accountability.

He said,

“Sadly, the world is turning a blind eye to the plight of Christians in Nigeria. There are no embedded journalists covering the violence. There are not daily updates. Politicians around the world are not asked questions about how they will respond.”

The Canadian MP urged world leaders to act, insisting that global silence is helping fuel the violence.

He stressed the need for humanitarian support, public awareness and international pressure on authorities to protect vulnerable communities.

“We cannot ignore this violence and tragic loss of life. We must speak out and shine a light on what’s happening so that people can donate to relief efforts and provide support to those displaced by violence.”

Scheer ended on a note of solidarity and faith. He encouraged Christians in Nigeria to remain resilient despite the suffering, promising that they would not be forgotten.

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Akpabio and Natasha
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“My passport has been withheld again” Senator Natasha cries out

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP/Kogi Central) has cried out that Nigerian immigration officers seized her passport at an airport, preventing her from travelling abroad.

Over the weekend, Akpoti-Uduaghan celebrated her second anniversary in the Senate by commissioning projects in Kogi Central.

The lawmaker went live on Instagram at the airport as she questioned immigration officials over the alleged confiscation of her passport.

In the video obtained on Tuesday, she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of giving the order for her passport to be seized.

She described the action as an unlawful restriction of her movement and a gross violation of her fundamental rights.

“Hello, fellow Nigerians. I’m Senator Natasha. Having completed my second year in office, I decided to take a week off. I’m at the airport here, and my passport has been withheld again,” she said in the video.

“This same thing happened before when I was stopped from travelling even though I had committed no offence, and there was no court order restricting me. The officer in charge told me that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, instructed them to withhold my passport and prevent me from travelling because he claimed that each time I go abroad, I ‘spoil the image of the country’ by granting interviews to international media.”

 

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Catholic Priest Cries Out: ‘We’re Being Slaughtered Like Cows, Tinubu Turns Deaf Ear, Trump Please Intervene

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A Catholic Priest, Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has backed President Donald Trump’s decision to tackle the alleged massacre of Christians in Nigeria.

Trump had after designating Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern, vowed military intervention to end what he called the persecution of Christians in the country.

The US decision had triggered mixed reactions across the country.

While some citizens, particularly Christians, are celebrating the move, others believe the security crisis in Nigeria has nothing to do with religion.

However, Fada Angelo in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday claimed that himself and others “have been appealing to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu all this while to stop the killings”.

The Catholic priest said they have been reminding Tinubu that he has “all it takes to stop insecurity and injustice in Nigeria, but he paid deaf ears to our pleas”, stressing that “humans are slaughtered daily like cows”.

He argued that terrorists in Nigeria are “walking freely”, while “harmless agitators and protesters have either been killed by the same government or are in jail”.

In another post, the clergy said “if the US comes to our aid, the chances are 50/50, but if not, our doom is sealed”.

“And if the US doesn’t come, who will help us? What are the plans to stop the killings? Donald J. Trump, please come quickly”, he added.

 

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PDP NWC suspends Wike’s ally Sam Anyanwu over ‘anti-party activities’

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Samuel Anyanwu, the national secretary; and Kamaldeen Ajibade; the national legal adviser.

The party also suspended Okechukwu Osuoha, deputy legal adviser; and Umaru Bature, national organising secretary.

Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, announced the suspension during a press conference on Saturday, adding that the decision followed an emergency meeting of the NWC in Abuja.

He said the suspension will last for an initial period of one month, and that the officials have been referred to a disciplinary committee.

“During this period of the suspension, they cease to function in their respective capacities,” Ologunagba said.

He said Setonji Koshoedo, the deputy national secretary, would serve as acting national secretary, while the deputy legal adviser would act in Ajibade’s stead.

As the PDP prepares for its national convention slated for November 15 and 16, its internal wrangling has taken a new turn.

On Friday, a federal high court in Abuja stopped the opposition party’s planned national convention.

James Omotosho, the presiding judge, said evidence before the court showed that the party failed to hold valid state congresses before the planned national convention as stipulated in the 1999 constitution, the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and its own constitution.

The judge declared that the PDP’s non-compliance with the legal provisions had jeopardised its planned convention, advising the party to rectify the infractions before proceeding with the event.

Consequently, the court barred INEC from receiving, publishing, or recognising any outcome from the proposed convention until the PDP meets all statutory requirements.

During the court case on October 14, Ajibade clashed with Umar Damagum, PDP national chairman, over who holds the authority to appoint lawyers for the party.

The drama unfolded when Chris Uche, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), announced his appearance for the PDP, citing a letter signed by Damagum authorising him to represent the party.

However, moments later, Ajibade also announced his appearance for the PDP, arguing that only his office has the constitutional power to engage legal representation on behalf of the party.

The conflicting claims created confusion in the courtroom, with both senior lawyers standing their ground before James.

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All Enugu House of Reps Members Defect to APC

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The entire Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives has officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defection was announced on Thursday during plenary by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, who read the lawmakers’ letters of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP).

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, was present in the chamber to witness the development.

The lawmakers attributed their decision to what they described as persistent internal crises within their former parties, which they said had threatened the stability and effectiveness of the opposition.

Following the 2023 general elections, the Labour Party had secured seven out of the eight House of Representatives seats in Enugu State, while the PDP won one. The latest defection means the APC now controls the entire Enugu caucus in the Green Chamber.

Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, who represents Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency, said their move was driven by the desire to align with the “project-oriented administration” of Governor Mbah and to ensure greater collaboration for the state’s development.

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Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Motion to Dismiss Charges, Seeks Immediate Release

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the dismissal of all charges against him and his immediate release.

In the motion dated October 30, 2025, and titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support,” Kanu argued that there is no valid or subsisting charge against him under any existing Nigerian law.

He described the charges currently pending before the court as “a nullity ab initio for want of any extant legal foundation.”

Acting as his own counsel, the IPOB leader filed the motion pursuant to Sections 1(3), 6(6)(b), and 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Evidence Act 2011, and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.

Kanu contended that the Federal Government’s case relied on repealed and non-existent laws, including the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA), which was replaced by the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013, which was repealed by the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.

According to him, prosecuting him under repealed laws contravenes Section 36(12) of the Constitution, which forbids trying any person for an offence not defined under an existing law.

Kanu therefore urged the court to strike out the charges in their entirety, insisting that they disclose no known offence in law.

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Presidency Finally Breaks Silence on Alleged Coup Plot – Full Details Emerge

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Presidency has dismissed reports of an alleged coup attempt in Nigeria, reaffirming its confidence in the military’s loyalty to President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Speaking on air on TVC News on Tuesday, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, said there was “no coup attempt” anywhere in the country.

He maintained that the government fully aligns with the position of the Nigerian Armed Forces, which had earlier denied any such plot.

Dare stressed that the military remains the constitutionally recognized institution responsible for safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and unity. He added that President Tinubu has full trust in their professionalism and allegiance.

He said, “We are going to stick to the narrative of the military because they are the ones constitutionally empowered to secure this country. They are given the power, arms and ammunition as the intelligence power.

“So when the military says these are the reasons why we have this development, we are going to stay with that narrative because that is the brief that is out there. Until the military comes with a different narrative, we are going to stay with that narrative. On some military being retained, there is a need to have institutional memory and maintain a balance and this decision was not taken on a flip for the person that was retained.”

However, the Presidency’s response comes amid public anxiety over claims of a coup plot and the ongoing detention of several military officers by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).

In recent days, reports surfaced alleging that operatives of the Nigerian Army raided the Abuja home of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, in connection with the alleged plot.

Security sources said a “special military team” conducted the raid after intelligence linked a “former South-South governor” to secret meetings with some of the detained officers.

Sources revealed that Sylva’s brother, identified as Paga, was arrested during the operation, while the former minister was said to have fled the country days earlier. The search reportedly extended to his residence in Bayelsa State.

Although there has been no official statement from the military regarding the raid, insiders described the operation as a “targeted response” to intelligence pointing to possible political involvement in the alleged coup discussions.

The Defence Intelligence Agency has reportedly detained at least 16 senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force over the matter. Family members of the officers claim they have been held for weeks without communication or formal charges.

Security experts have raised concerns over the DIA’s direct handling of the case instead of allowing the respective military services to manage their personnel internally; a move some analysts describe as “politically motivated.”

 

 

 

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