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Atiku’s Son Defects From PDP to APC, Declares Support for Tinubu

15Jan

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Atiku’s Son Defects From PDP to APC, Declares Support for Tinubu

Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has officially left the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC).Naija News reports that the defection of the younger Atiku, widely known as Abba, was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly.According to Vanguard, Abba was received into the APC by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), alongside other party leaders from the North-East geopolitical zone.Explaining his decision, Abba said his move was driven by personal conviction and historical considerations.He also instructed all coordinators and members of his political structure—formerly known as the Haske Atiku Organisation, established in 20...

Reactio as Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 15.15%

15Jan

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Reactio as Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 15.15%

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.15 percent in December 2025.The figure was disclosed in the bureau’s latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Thursday.According to the NBS, the CPI, which tracks changes in the prices of goods and services, rose to 131.2 in December 2025, representing an increase of 0.7 points from November’s reading of 130.5.“The December 2025 year-on-year headline inflation rate stood at 15.15 percent when compared to the November 2025 headline inflation rate of 17.33 percent,” the report stated.Naija News noted that this uptick marks the first rise in headline inflation in eight months.The statistics agency explained that recent adjustments to its CPI methodology c...

Super Falcons Land Group C Spot for 2026 WAFCON in Morocco

15Jan

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Sports

Super Falcons Land Group C Spot for 2026 WAFCON in Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been placed in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they will compete against Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi. The draw was conducted on Thursday in Rabat.The draw ushered in a new chapter for African women’s football, as the 2026 tournament will feature 16 teams for the first time. Morocco, hosting the competition for the third straight edition, will stage the matches from March 17 to April 3, 2026, across Rabat, Casablanca, and Fes.In Group C, the Super Falcons are set for another showdown with Zambia’s Copper Queens, a familiar opponent. Nigeria head into the group stage buoyed by their emphatic 5–0 quarter-final win over Zambia at the 2024 WAFCON, a victory that propelled them toward a historic 10th continental title. Their tr...

Nigeria World’s Most Dangerous Country for Christians — U.S. Congressman

15Jan

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Nigeria World’s Most Dangerous Country for Christians — U.S. Congressman

A United States congressman, Riley Moore, has described Nigeria as the most perilous place in the world for Christians, pointing to persistent attacks, destruction of churches, and the displacement of millions of believers.Moore made the statement on Thursday while speaking at an event organised by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which examined global persecution of Christians, with Nigeria taking centre stage.According to the lawmaker, Christians in Nigeria are being deliberately targeted and killed because of their religious beliefs.“As many of us are aware, Nigeria is the most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. It is the most dangerous place to openly profess faith in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ,” Moore said....

JUST IN : Court Dismisses FG’s Criminal Charges Against Natasha

15Jan

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JUST IN : Court Dismisses FG’s Criminal Charges Against Natasha

An Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively ending a closely watched legal case that generated widespread national debate.Court documents revealed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation submitted a Notice of Discontinuance, leading the court to formally dismiss the criminal defamation and related charges earlier brought against the lawmaker.The case, which drew significant public attention, arose from comments Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly made during a televised interview. Her prosecution had sparked intense discussions around freedom of expression, political accountability and the proper use of prosecutorial authority in a democrat...

‘President Museveni Will Remain in Power’ — Aide Claims Ahead of Uganda’s Election

15Jan

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‘President Museveni Will Remain in Power’ — Aide Claims Ahead of Uganda’s Election

A senior presidential aide to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Yiga Wamala, has stirred controversy after asserting that the country’s long-serving leader will not lose power through the ballot box.In a viral video that has generated widespread debate, Wamala downplayed the significance of voters staying at polling units, claiming that citizens and party agents would not be involved in counting votes during elections.According to him, the voting process would be handled entirely by machines, leaving voters with no role beyond casting their ballots.“We don’t have a mandate to remain at polling stations. You’ll just be there like dormant people. Vote and go home. You will not count the votes,” Wamala said, dismissing the relevance of election observers.He further claimed th...

Davido’s Alleged Daughter, Anu Adeleke, Calls for DNA Test to Confirm Paternity

15Jan

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Davido’s Alleged Daughter, Anu Adeleke, Calls for DNA Test to Confirm Paternity

Anu Adeleke, who claims to be the daughter of Nigerian music star Davido, has publicly requested a DNA test to establish her true identity.Naija News reports that Anu made the appeal on Thursday via her Instagram page, where she shared a photo of herself alongside a message about resuming school after the holidays and stepping into her teenage years.In the post, she reflected on the values instilled in her by her mother and grandmother, including avoiding drugs, alcohol, negative influences and bad behaviour.Anu also revealed that she has endured bullying at school from the age of six after telling classmates that her father is David Adeleke. She said the situation took an emotional toll on her and led her to seek medical help.As she grows older, Anu explained that she want...

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Oldest Man’ Reportedly Dies at 142

15Jan

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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Oldest Man’ Reportedly Dies at 142

Saudi Arabia’s purported oldest man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has reportedly passed away at the claimed age of 142, leaving behind a large family said to include 134 children and grandchildren.Local reports say Al Wadaei died on January 8 in Riyadh. Funeral prayers were held in Dhahran Al Janoub, attracting more than 7,000 mourners, before he was laid to rest in his hometown of Al Rashid.Saudi media reports indicate that Al Wadaei was born in 1884 and is believed to have lived through several eras of the kingdom, spanning from the reign of its founder, King Abdulaziz, to the current monarch, King Salman.Family members said he performed the Hajj pilgrimage more than 40 times and was deeply committed to his religious life.According to reports, Al Wadaei married f...

Police Arrest Suspects Linked to Attack on Senator Ngige’s Convoy, Two Killed in Gunfight

15Jan

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Police Arrest Suspects Linked to Attack on Senator Ngige’s Convoy, Two Killed in Gunfight

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested members of a criminal gang connected to an attack on the convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, with two suspects losing their lives during a gun battle with security operatives.The police described the operation as a significant breakthrough in their ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal activities and safeguard lives and property across the state.According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, acting on credible intelligence, laid an ambush for a five-man gang at the Enugwu Agidi junction.Ikenga said the suspects, believed to be armed robbers and cultists with alleged links to a proscribed secessionist group, engage...

UPDATE : Edo protest: Detained AAU students regain freedom

15Jan

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UPDATE : Edo protest: Detained AAU students regain freedom

Students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were earlier arrested and remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre following a recent protest, have been released along with other detainees.Their release was announced on Thursday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Ebojele.The students were among 52 individuals remanded by a Benin High Court on charges related to malicious damage and armed robbery. They had been arrested after a peaceful protest against insecurity in Ekpoma last Saturday was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, leading to violence.According to reports, the protest was taken over by miscreants who attacked traders, set tyres on fire, and blocked major roads—incidents that were widely circulated on ...