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Nigerian Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dead at 52

By Michael Ehindero
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Godiya Akwashiki , Nigerian Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, has died at the age of 52. A family source confirmed to journalists that the lawmaker passed away on Wednesday at a hospital in India, where he had been receiving treatment for a protracted illness. The family, in a statement, described his passing as a "great loss" to Nasarawa State and the country at large. Prior to being flown abroad, Akwashiki had reportedly been battling health challenges for several months. Born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Akwashiki was a seasoned legislator. His political journey began in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, where he served from 2011 to 2019. During his tenure, he rose to become the Majority Leader and later the Deputy Speaker before his election to the National Assembly. Share this story
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Peter Obi Defects to ADC from LP

By Michael Ehindero
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Peter Obi , the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his decision in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31. The former Anambra State governor said the move, ahead of the 2027 general election, is aimed at transforming and rescuing Nigeria. “We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” he declared. We will resist rigging of election by every lawful means in 2027", he said. Share this story
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Resigns from PDP

By Michael Ehindero
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With less than 24 hours to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally resigned his membership of the party. Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, had announced on Monday that the primary scheduled for Tuesday would no longer hold due to the deepening factional crisis within the party. He added that Governor Adeleke had withdrawn from seeking the party’s nomination as a result of the internal disagreements. However, a separate letter from the PDP National Secretariat insisted that the primary would proceed as planned on Tuesday at the Atlantic Multipurpose Hall in Osogbo. Amid the conflicting positions, a letter dated November 4, 2025, and circulated on Monday evening, confirmed Governor Adeleke’s resignation from the PDP. According to the letter, titled: “Resignation of my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Adeleke wrote: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership ...
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BREAKING: Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power, Arrests President Embaló

By Michael Ehindero
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Guinea-Bissau’s military has taken control of the country and arrested embattled President Umaro Sissoco Embaló following days of political tension. The military's high command announced on Wednesday that it had assumed full authority, deposed President Embaló, and halted the ongoing vote count from Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections. Key government and political figures including the chief of the armed forces, the interior minister, and an opposition leaders were detained as soldiers moved swiftly to consolidate control. Borders have been closed, and a nationwide curfew has been imposed. The takeover comes after rival candidates claimed victory amid disputes over the opposition’s exclusion from the poll. Guinea-Bissau, which gained independence in 1974, has experienced at least nine coups or coup attempts since then. Share this story
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PDP Expels Nyesom Wike, Ayo Fayose & Others from Party

By Michael Ehindero
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday expelled FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu for alleged anti-party activities. ________________________ RELATED :  FCT Minister Nyesom Wike & Nigerian Soldier get into Heated Altercation [WATCH] ________________________ The decision was taken at the party’s national convention in Ibadan, where a motion moved by Bode George and seconded by Bauchi PDP Chairman Samaila Buga was adopted through a voice vote. Others removed include factional chairman Mohammed Abdulrahman; Imo PDP Chairman Austine Nwachukwu; Abia Chairman Amah Nnanna; South-South Zonal Secretary Turnah George; National Organising Secretary Umaru Bature; National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade; factional BoT chairman Mao Ohuabunwa; and Edo PDP leader Dan Orbih. The expulsion notice, posted on the party’s official X handle, marks a fresh escalation of the PDP’s long-running internal cris...
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Charles Soludo Re-elected as Anambra Governor¡

By Michael Ehindero
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Incumbent governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) h as been re-elected as Governor of Anambra State . The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Soludo won 422,664 of the 584,054 votes cast across the state on Saturday, November 8. His closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the APC, trailed with 99,445 votes. The ADC and PDP candidates polled 8,208 and 1,401 votes respectively. State Collation Officer, Prof. Edogah Omoregie of the University of Benin, declared the results on Sunday at INEC’s headquarters in Awka. FULL RESULTS  Dunukofia LGA APC: 3,284 | APGA: 14,892 | LP: 71 | PDP: 16 Awka North LGA APC: 3,661 | APGA: 15,895 | LP: 299 | PDP: 203 Njikoka LGA APC: 5,687 | APGA: 22,213 | LP: 311 | PDP: 47 Nnewi South LGA APC: 9,281 | APGA: 17,286 | LP: 73 | PDP: 12 Nnewi North LGA APC: 5,441 | APGA: 20,320 | LP: 1,140 | PDP: 45 Ayamelum LGA APC: 7,478 | APGA: 13,340 | LP: 117 | PDP: 13 Anambra East L...
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Immigration Officers Seize Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Passport on 'Alleged' Orders of Senate President Akpabio

By Michael Ehindero
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) on Monday alleged that Nigerian Immigration officials seized her passport at the airport, temporarily preventing her from travelling abroad. __________________ ___________________ In a live video shared on social media, the lawmaker claimed her travel document was withheld on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “Godswill Akpabio has instructed the Controller-General of Customs to withhold my passport. This is wrong,” she said. Akpoti-Uduaghan further alleged that President Bola Tinubu had directed Attorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi to withdraw all Federal Government lawsuits against her. Her passport was later released by immigration officers, allowing her to proceed with her travel plans. The senator was embroiled in a high-profile dispute with Akpabio earlier in the year over Senate seat reallocation, a confrontation that led to her six-month suspension effective March 6, 2025. She return...
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Anda Damisa, Nigerian Influencer known as 'Lazywrita' leaves Cryptic Instagram Scheduled Post before committing Su!c!de

By Michael Ehindero
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Anda Damisa , a Nigerian Influencer & content creator popularly known online as “ LazyWrita ,” on December 29 announced his own death in a scheduled post shared on Instagram before killing himself. In the post, Damisa disclosed that he had deactivated his other social media platforms, including his TikTok and YouTube accounts. In the months leading up to the announcement, Damisa had spoken publicly about his mental health struggles and his decision to step back from social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anda Damisa (@lazywrita) In a detailed post shared on his Instagram page on Monday, he spoke of being deeply weary of life, expressed gratitude to friends and loved ones for their years of support, and indicated that he no longer had the strength to go on. He described himself as “happy, unburdened and free,” and offered farewell messages to close friends and a former lover, urging them not to feel guilt or bl...
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Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Accident, Two Dead

By Michael Ehindero
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World   renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident earlier today in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near Danco Filling Station, before the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound lane. Joshua was traveling in a Lexus SUV, registration number KRD 850 HN, which reportedly collided with a stationary truck. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. _______________________ RELATED: Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in Miami [WATCH] _______________________ Adeniyi Orojo, an eyewitness and participant in the rescue operation, said Joshua sustained minor injuries while two people unfortunately died at the scene,” he added. Orojo described the convoy involved in the crash, saying "It was a two-vehicle convoy: a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person beside him. There was also a pas...
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USA Announces Visa Suspension for Nigerians, Effective January 1, 2026

By Michael Ehindero
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The United States has announced a partial suspension of the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals, effective from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. In a statement issued on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria said the restriction will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” Nigeria is among 19 countries affected by the measure. Others listed include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Venezuela, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The US government clarified that the proclamation applies only to foreign nationals who are outside the United States on the effective date and who do not hold a valid US visa as of January 1, 2026. It ad...
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Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in Miami [WATCH]

By Michael Ehindero
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Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their highly anticipated bout in Miami, ending the contest decisively. The British two-time world heavyweight champion is now expected to pursue a long-awaited showdown with fellow Briton Tyson Fury. Paul exceeded expectations by surviving the early rounds against Joshua in a fight that drew widespread attention and controversy across the boxing world.    ________________________ ________________________ The contest, which reportedly saw both fighters share a staggering $184 million purse, raised concerns because of the vast difference in size, experience and pedigree between Joshua, a former two-time world champion, and Paul, an internet personality turned boxer. At one point, even referee Christopher Young appeared frustrated, admonishing both fighters in the fourth round, telling them: “The fans did not pay to see this.” As the bout wore on and Paul began to get tired, Joshua increased the ...
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Thieves Drill into German Bank Vault, Steal €30m in Cash & Gold in Massive Christmas Heist

By Michael Ehindero
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German police have launched an intensive manhunt after one of the largest bank heists in Germany’s recent history, in which thieves drilled into the underground vault of a Sparkasse savings bank in Gelsenkirchen and stole cash, gold and jewellery estimated at about €30 million . The carefully planned robbery occurred over the Christmas holiday in the Buer district of Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. Investigators believe the suspects took advantage of the prolonged holiday closure to access the vault unnoticed. Police said the gang drilled through a thick concrete wall to enter the basement vault, where they systematically forced open thousands of customer safe deposit boxes and removed valuables worth tens of millions of euros. Sparkasse confirmed that more than 3,000 boxes were smashed open, representing over 95 percent of the branch’s 3,250 deposit boxes, making the scale of the theft unprecedented for the bank. Police said witnesses saw several men carrying large bags ...
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Nigerian FG declares Public Holidays on December 25th, 26th & January 1st

By Michael Ehindero
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Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo _____ The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25 , and Friday, December 26, 2025 , as public holidays to mark Christmas Day and Boxing Day .  It also announced Thursday, January 1, 2026 , as a public holiday for the New Year celebrations. The announcement was conveyed in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajayi , on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo . Dr Tunji-Ojo extended Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, as well as to all Nigerians. He noted that the festive season provides an opportunity to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ. He urged Nigerians, irrespective of religious or ethnic background, to use the period to pray for peace, security and national progress, while supporting the Federal Government’s efforts toward u...
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'Stay at Home and Pray' Lagos Governor, Sanwo Olu says as he cancels Greater Lagos Fiesta

By Michael Ehindero
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The Lagos State Government with the approval of the state Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has cancelled the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, the annual end-of-year celebration that traditionally ushers residents into the New Year with music, fireworks and large public gatherings. The cancellation was confirmed on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile. According to the statement, the decision was taken with the governor’s approval, barely a day before the event was scheduled to hold on December 31. Governor Sanwo-Olu urged residents to forgo planned countdown gatherings and instead use the period for personal reflection and prayer. Share this story
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Anthony Joshua's driver to be prosecuted for crash that killed Joshua's 2 friends

By Michael Ehindero
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The driver of the vehicle conveying former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua during the fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has been discharged from hospital and may be charged with reckless driving. “Anthony Joshua’s driver has been discharged from the hospital, and he is currently giving his statement,” the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said. _______________________ RELATED : Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Accident, Two Dead _______________________ An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the driver of the truck involved in the accident fled the scene immediately and has been declared wanted by authorities. Joshua, 36, was rushed to Duchess International Hospital in Lagos and is reported to be in stable condition. However, two members of Joshua's entourage, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, were killed at the scene of the crash. The boxer’s family earlier expressed concern over their inabilit...
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The IRS Computer Malfunctioned due to Taxes I paid - Elon Musk

By Michael Ehindero
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World's richest man Elon Musk in a new tweet quoted that the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) couldn't process his taxes because of the numbers involved and had to update their software before it could be processed I paid so much in taxes one year that it broke the IRS computer (actually). Too many digits. They had to update the software to get it processed. https://t.co/pyUNJWFMwr — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 1, 2026 He made this tweet quoting a X user who tweeted saying 'the rich already pay more than their fair share of taxes'. According to a check by Grok, Elon Musk's personal federal and state tax payments are estimated at over $20 billion (e.g., $12B in 2021, $8B+ in 2022 from stock sales). His companies have received about $38 billion in government contracts, subsidies, tax credits, and incentives as of 2025.  Share this story
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IN REVIEW: Burkina Faso Releases Detained Nigerian Airforce Crew

By Michael Ehindero
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar & Released Airforce Crew _____ Nigeria has secured the release of 11 Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew members, along with their military aircraft, following high-level diplomatic talks with authorities in Burkina Faso. A Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, met with Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, conveying a message of solidarity from President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that the pilots and crew were released on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The personnel and their aircraft had been detained by Burkina Faso’s military authoritie s after the jet made what Nigeria described as an emergency landing due to technical issues while en route to Portugal.
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