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North~East Group Tenders Apology To Jonathan Over Boko Haram Claims

A North-East-based organisation, Bring Back Our Goodluck, has formally apologised to former President Goodluck Jonathan over previous accusations linking him to the sponsorship of Boko Haram. Speaking at a press conference in Maiduguri, the group’s National President, Grema Kyari, admitted that they had been misled by the utterances of a former U.S. President and certain desperate Nigerian politicians. He described the allegations as false, malicious, and politically engineered to unseat Jonathan in the 2015 elections. Kyari, who hails from insurgency-ravaged Borno State, said the group now acknowledges Jonathan as “a leader of integrity, compassion, and national vision,” praising him as a democrat who consistently placed national interest above personal ambition.

8/16/2025, 2:18:39 PM

Canadian Court Declares APC, PDP Terrorist Organisations

The Federal Court of Canada has upheld a decision designating Nigeria’s two dominant political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as terrorist organisations, while rejecting the asylum bid of former member Douglas Egharevba over his decade-long ties to both parties. In a judgment delivered on June 17, 2025, Justice Phuong Ngo dismissed Egharevba’s application for judicial review after the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) declared him inadmissible under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). According to the *Peoples Gazette*, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness argued that the APC and PDP had been implicated in political violence, democratic subversion, and electoral bloodshed in Nigeria. Court documents showed that Egharevba was a PDP member from 1999 to 2007 before joining the APC, where he remained until 2017. He migrated to Canada in September 2017, openly disclosing his political history. Canadian immigration officials flagged his affiliations, citing intelligence reports linking both parties to election-related violence and politically motivated killings. The IAD’s decision heavily relied on the PDP’s alleged actions during the 2003 state elections and 2004 local government polls, including ballot stuffing, voter intimidation, and the killing of opposition supporters. The tribunal concluded that the party’s leadership benefited from the violence and took no action to prevent it—meeting Canada’s legal definition of subversion under paragraph 34(1)(b.1) of the IRPA. Justice Ngo affirmed that mere membership in an organisation linked to terrorism or democratic subversion is enough to trigger inadmissibility under paragraph 34(1)(f) of the IRPA, even without proof of direct participation. Egharevba’s argument that political violence is pervasive across all Nigerian parties was rejected. The court further held that, under Canadian law, even flawed Nigerian elections are recognised as a democratic process, and undermining them amounts to subversion. The ruling effectively ends Egharevba’s asylum claim, paving the way for deportation proceedings.

8/14/2025, 5:11:29 PM

Beauty Warejuowei Joins HYREP Governing Council In President Tinubu’s Fresh Appointments

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP), appointing Beauty Warejuowei as an alternate member representing the Niger Delta. Warejuowei will serve alongside Joseph Akedesuo as alternate members for the Niger Delta, while Rev. Canon Dr Abraham Olungwe (reappointed) and Engr. Maeba Power Ekpobari will serve as alternate members representing Ogoniland. The Governing Council, chaired by the Minister of Environment, also includes: Loanyie Barituka Victor – representing NGOs focused on the environment Bright Onyebuchi Jacob and Henry Obiabure – representing Niger Delta communities Professor Barinedum Michael Nwibere and Barrister Baride Abdul Gwezia – representing the Ogoni Community Gideon Onyebuwa Melfor and Dr Ibikunle Omotehinse – representing the nine oil-producing states On the HYREP Board of Trustees, President Tinubu reappointed Emmanuel Nwiika Deeyah as Chairman. Other members include: Fred Mbombo Igwe and Dr Fred Barivule Kpakol – representing Ogoni communities and stakeholders Mrs Dorcas Amos – representing other Niger Delta communities Chief Jide Damazio (reappointed) – representing environmental NGOs The appointments are part of the federal government’s renewed commitment to accelerating environmental restoration in Ogoniland and other oil-impacted areas of the Niger Delta. For many in the region, Warejuowei’s inclusion signals recognition of her advocacy for environmental justice and her dedication to improving the lives of Niger Delta residents.

8/12/2025, 4:12:51 PM

Peter Obi Won 2023 Presidential Election~ Babachir Lawal

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has asserted that Labour Party candidate Peter Obi emerged the actual winner of the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s *Politics Tonight* on Monday, Lawal said that, based on the facts at his disposal, Obi won the election that led to the emergence of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s 16th president. A known critic of the current administration, Lawal insisted that President Tinubu did not win the poll, adding that “the result available to him at that time showed he didn’t win the election.” “The problem with Bola Tinubu is that he thinks I’m the one that offended him. I didn’t offend him, he offended me and he is full of himself, and he thinks that he now so-called president…I believe he didn’t win the election,” he said. Justifying his claim, Lawal maintained that they monitored the election, they collected data and monitored the results from the fields. According to him, some of the results were altered. Asked what was President Tinubu’s offence against him, Lawal said, “He is arrogant. The guy has an arrogance that belies definitions.”

8/12/2025, 7:02:41 AM

We’ll Deceive Tinubu With Crowds During APC Rallies~ Buhari’s Minister, Dalung

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has alleged that Nigerians are being lured into joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dalung claimed that some individuals were mobilising citizens to attend APC rallies merely to give President Bola Tinubu a false impression of public support. Speaking on Trust TV, the former minister under the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari accused the APC-led government of mismanaging the nation’s resources and neglecting its development. He said: “We are encouraging so many people to join APC because they have refused to invest the resources of this country in development, so we are sending people. “Watch out during APC rallies, the crowd you will see there will deceive the president to go and be resting in France. “During the Endgovernance protest, we had money and when we realized that the ministers were carrying money and calling yam people to give them N20, 000, we disengaged our followership and encouraged them to go to the houses of ministers to insult man called Solomon Dalung who is wearing red barret and deceiving them. “They collected N20,000 and brought it, that was the money we used in buying minerals and food on the day of the protest. “We are encouraging people to go because it’s our money and have refused to invest it in the development of our country.”

8/11/2025, 5:50:58 PM

Wike Confusing Us, Nobody Knows Party He Belongs~ Tonye Cole

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has raised concerns over what he termed the ongoing political confusion and poor governance in the state. Speaking on Channels TV’s *Sunday Politics*, Cole lamented the “chaotic” nature of Rivers politics, describing it as a tangled mix of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the APC. Cole, who ran for governor in the 2023 elections under the APC, also reaffirmed his position as the party’s leader in the state. He said: “Rivers State always seems to be in the headlines for the wrong reasons. I’ve said this over and over again, and one of the things that concern me most is that we continue to use Rivers State as an experiment of any type of politics. “We don’t know which party is in existence in Rivers State. Is it the PDP or the APC? Or is it a mixture of both. You know, everything just seems wrong. “And so one of the things that we are very concerned about is that we must establish good governance and the rule of law in Rivers State for anything to begin to work.” “As a gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State, I remain the leader of APC in Rivers State. Now that depends on what the President says, because we don’t know where Wike is. “I have no idea whether it’s in PDP, whether it’s in APC, or whether it’s a mixture of both. “There’s that faction of it, but then there is an APC in Rivers State that continues to be legitimate, of which I lead. And I continue to lead that APC faction in Rivers State, and we’ll continue doing that,” he added.

8/11/2025, 8:59:08 AM

2027: I See Jonathan In Aso Rock As President~ Cleric

The General Overseer and founder of Mount Zion Divine Gospel Ministry Inc., Prophet Bomadi Serimoedumu, has prophesied that former President Goodluck Jonathan will return to Aso Rock in 2027. According to him, Jonathan would emerge victorious if he chooses to contest in the next presidential election. Serimoedumu made the declaration during a Sunday service at Paradise City Zion, the church’s headquarters in Bomadi, Delta State. The cleric explained that in a spiritual vision, he saw the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag flying above all others, with Jonathan raising it in victory—a symbol of his success. He further proclaimed that Jonathan would serve for four years, leading a period of economic prosperity and widespread celebration. “I see President Goodluck Jonathan in Aso Rock leading this country again. If he chooses to run in 2027, he will return as President. There will be prosperity, and the people will rejoice,” he proclaimed.

8/11/2025, 7:39:23 AM

ADC Records Over 800,000 Members, Welcomes Two Ex~Govs, Secondus, Other Bigwigs In Rivers

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a surge in its membership, now boasting over 800,000 members. State Chairman Luckyman Egila disclosed this during a weekend press conference in Port Harcourt, noting that several prominent politicians — including two former governors and federal lawmakers — have recently joined the party. Describing the ADC in Rivers State as “a beautiful bride,” Egila said the party has been “receiving key politicians into its fold” ahead of the 2027 general elections. He identified former governors Rotimi Amaechi and Celestine Omehia among the new members, adding that Prince Uche Secondus, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), “is also a member of the ADC.” Egila continued, “These persons have left their former parties, and they are now full members of the ADC. “And you can only become a member of a party when you have registered with that party and issued it with a membership card. So all of them are now full members of the ADC.” He further listed former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Austin Okpara and former Minister of Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo as members of ADC in Rivers State. “The names I have mentioned are all key politicians in Rivers State, and of course, you can’t write these people off. They are all members of the ADC,” he stated.

8/11/2025, 7:06:49 AM

2027: Niger Delta Will Back Only Tinubu~ Otuaro

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has declared that the Niger Delta will rally solely behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Friday at the closing ceremony of the ‘Stream 1’ Batch 3, three-day Strategic Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training organised by PAP in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, Otuaro said President Tinubu has earned the region’s confidence through his commitment to peace, security, and development. According to him, the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda has fostered stability and socio-economic growth in the Niger Delta, while his administration has shown unprecedented support for the PAP — including an increase in its budget to expand opportunities in education, vocational training, and empowerment for ex-agitators. "As Niger Delta people, we will support only His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, in 2027. Let us not allow anybody to deceive us that come 2027, there is a new and better agenda. That is not true and we are wise enough to know." He warned residents to be wary of “political manipulators” seeking to cause disunity ahead of the polls, urging them to remain united, shun divisive politics, and focus on sustaining the gains of the past two years. Otuaro expressed optimism that Tinubu’s re-election would consolidate current achievements and deliver even greater benefits for the region.

8/10/2025, 6:23:20 PM

Peter Obi Won Rivers State In 2023 Elections, Results Were Changed~ Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi, emerged victorious in the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State. He made the claim while speaking during an X Space discussion on Saturday. “I can agree with you to some extent that Obi won Rivers State. “But I don’t know how the results were changed,” Amaechi said. Amaechi’s comments add another twist to the controversy over the outcome of the February 2023 election. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, announced President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) proclaimed President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the victor. According to INEC, the APC secured 231,591 votes in Rivers State, while the Labour Party (LP) obtained 175,071 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 88,468 votes.

8/9/2025, 6:54:51 PM

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