The Nigerian government has reportedly spent significantly more than pro-Biafra lobbyists in Washington, DC, as both sides seek to influence US President Donald Trump over claims of “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. Documents filed with the US Department of Justice show that Kaduna-based law firm Aster Legal engaged US public affairs firm DCI Group on behalf of Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s national security adviser (NSA). DCI Group, which has previously supported religious freedom campaigns for Ukraine and influenced EU trade regulations, signed a six-month contract with Nigeria on 17th December 2025. The deal includes an automatic six-month renewal. Under the agreement, Nigeria…
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Fresh court filings and official records have revealed how millions of dollars released by the Bauchi State Government for security purposes allegedly moved through informal channels and ended up in private hands, prompting terrorism financing and money laundering charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Investigations show that between late 2023 and July 2024, large sums of money described as security funds were paid outside Nigeria’s banking system. The payments were reportedly made in cash through intermediaries and delivered at locations such as restaurants, supermarkets and private residences in Abuja. According to statements obtained by investigators, beneficiaries of…
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed support for the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other top members of the New Nigeria People’s Party to the All Progressives Congress. Kwankwaso, who is the leader of the NNPP, made his new position known through a short video that surfaced on Facebook on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The video was shared by his media aide, Saifullahi Hassan. The development has surprised many political stakeholders in Kano State, especially as Kwankwaso had earlier opposed any plan for Yusuf and other NNPP officials to leave the party. In recent…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has returned the case involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, to the Chief Judge of the court for reassignment. Justice Emeka Nwite took the decision on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, shortly after the court resumed from its annual vacation. The judge explained that the matter was earlier handled during the vacation period and should now be reassigned through the appropriate process. Adamu is facing trial alongside three other Bauchi State civil servants over alleged terrorism financing and money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed a 10-count charge against…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has said that its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will not be allowed to contest the 2027 presidential election on the party’s platform. The party’s National Secretary, Mr Ogini Olaposi, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. He said the NNPP’s presidential ticket for 2027 would only be available to genuine and recognised members of the party. Olaposi explained that although Kwankwaso was the NNPP’s flag bearer in the 2023 presidential election, the situation had changed due to unresolved disagreements between the party and the Kwankwasiyya Movement. According to…
A passionate supporter of the Obidient Movement has sparked online discussions by asserting that the group’s allegiance lies solely with former presidential candidate Peter Obi, rather than any political party, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @drkenon2 on January 8, 2026, which has garnered over 5,000 views, 418 likes, and numerous replies, an unidentified woman dressed in a red hood delivered a stern message to clarify the movement’s stance. The post’s caption read: “Obidient Movement is for only Peter Obi, not for any political party.” The woman, speaking deliberately and…
In a heated exchange during an X Space discussion, Sheu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, faced backlash for allegedly employing ethnic rhetoric while advocating for the Southeast region to align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. The incident unfolded in an X Space titled “South East at the Crossroads Again: APC Strategy or ADC Sentiment? Pt1,” hosted by Mazi NnaEmeka, which attracted over 9,100 listeners. A video clip from the session, shared by X user TallJohn (@JohnFanimokun), captured the moment and has since garnered significant attention, with 138 likes, 83…
A forensic audit of the Osun State Civil Service has uncovered that more than ₦13 billion was paid every year to 8,452 ghost workers who were not legitimately employed by the state. The findings were contained in an executive brief and full audit report prepared by Sally Tibbot Consulting and presented to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. The report showed that the state’s payment roll for January 2023 stood at ₦4.48 billion and covered 37,456 workers and 17,918 pensioners. These payments were processed through CHAMS. However, after a detailed staff audit, payroll restructuring and validation exercise, the actual monthly payment…
Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised United States President Donald Trump, accusing him of using religion and military power to justify foreign interventions and personal interests. Sowore, who is the publisher of Sahara Reporters and a former candidate of the African Action Congress in Nigeria, made the remarks in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the post, Sowore described Trump as someone driven by power and economic gain, especially in regions rich in oil and rare earth minerals. He alleged that decisions to invade or interfere in other countries are often taken for…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of being responsible for what he described as the collapse of the opposition party. The PDP, which governed Nigeria for 16 years before losing power to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015, has in recent months been hit by deep internal divisions and leadership disputes. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Fayose said the party has been weakened by factional battles and legal disagreements. He noted that the…