Blog - Page 26 - People&Politics

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2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Venezuela Traitor Claims: I Did Not Betray Maduro, Armed US Troops Gave Me 15 Minutes To Respond Or Die -Rodriguez Pushes Back

Foreign

*US Troops Initially Told Us President, First Lady Assassinated, She Reveals *Inside Ruling Cabal Shortly After President's Capture *Recording Reveals Rodriguez's Comments Days After Maduro's Capture *No Way Of Verifying If She's Lying, Political Analyst Says The Communications Minister holds a phone up to a microphone before a gathering of regime-friendly influencers. On speakerphone is Venezuela’s acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, who claims that when US forces captured the dictator Nicolás Maduro, she and other members of his cabinet were given 15 minutes to decide whether to comply with Washington’s demands – “or they would kill us." Rodríguez, the former Vice-President…

Jan

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2026

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2027: AOIYEO Raises Alarm, Calls on FCT Indigenous People To Unite For Full Political Rights

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*'FCT Needs Gov, State Assembly, Senatorial Districts, More Reps, Increased LGs, Development Commission, Customary Lands Ownership, Others' *Canvasses Constitutional Amendments *'Presidential Bid For Re-election Right Atmosphere To Get FCT's Needs' President and Commandant of Abuja Original Inhabitants and Youths Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), Comrade Isaac David, has issued a strong call to action by original inhabitants and residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urging them to seize the current political moment and demand justice, equity and full political rights during President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. In a statement, David said the renewed political activities across the country present a rare opportunity…

Jan

23

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

EPL: Exciting Things To Look Out For This Weekend

Sports

Guéhi Urgently Needed By Stunned City Before last weekend’s trip to Manchester United, Saturday’s visit of Wolves appeared a formality for Manchester City. But a 2-0 loss at Old Trafford was followed by Tuesday’s shock Champions League defeat at Bodø/Glimt and, with Rob Edwards’ men unbeaten in their past five games, the outcome now feels uncertain. Pep Guardiola’s side should still win but they should have done, too, in Norway. Instead, City were schooled by Kjetil Knutsen’s men on a freezing night to forget in the Arctic Circle. Yet with Marc Guéhi in line to make his City debut and…

Jan

23

2026

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AEA, IITA Sign MoU To Drive Youth Participation In Agribusiness

Agro

Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a technical and scientific Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating youth participation in agriculture through structured agribusiness development and innovation support. The MoU was executed last week at the Conference Room of AEA’s Entrepreneurial Complex, Jahi District, Abuja. According to the agreement, the partnership is designed to provide business development and innovation support services to agro-enterprises, particularly beneficiaries of both AEA and IITA programmes, while promoting and encouraging large-scale youth engagement in agriculture across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and beyond. Speaking at the signing…

Jan

23

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Story Of Betrayal: How Ex-Venezuelan President Maduro’s Deputy Cut Secret Deal With US To Topple Him

Foreign

Before the US military snatched Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, earlier this month, Delcy Rodríguez and her powerful brother pledged to cooperate with the Trump administration once the strongman was gone, four sources involved at high levels with the discussions told the Guardian UK. Rodríguez, who was sworn in on 5 January as acting President to replace Maduro, and her brother Jorge, the Head of the National Assembly, secretly assured US and Qatari officials through intermediaries ahead of time that they would welcome Maduro’s departure, according to the sources. The communications between US officials from Delcy Rodríguez, who was then Maduro’s…

Jan

23

2026

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JUST IN! Protesters’ Killings: Huge US Military Armada Heads Towards Iran, Attacks Looming -Trump

Foreign

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One as he flew back to the US, President Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of US military intervention in the Islamic Republic of Iran amid widespread reports of protesters being killed. “We’re watching Iran,” the US President said. “You know we have a lot of ships going that direction, just in case. We have a big flotilla going in that direction, and we’ll see what happens.” “We have a big force going toward Iran. I’d rather not see anything happen. But we’re watching them very closely,” he added. Minutes later he also…

Jan

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2026

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Gov Alia Has Ensured Lobi Stars Is Best Club In Nigeria -Uja, Media Director

Sports

Emmanuel Uja is a popular name in Benue State. A respected journalist, he has served at the topmost levels of the profession and worked with some of the biggest newspapers in the country. A keen football lover, he literally breathes the sport 24 hours a day. Recently, he fielded questions online from People&Politics Editor, FELIX DURUMBAH. Excerpts: People&Politics: Not long ago, Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia appointed you as Media Director, Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, the state's biggest football club. How did you feel on receiving news of the appointment? Uja: I feel great and excited because I have…

Jan

22

2026

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2026/2027 Elections: Abuja Original Inhabitants’ Group Issues Stern Warning to Politicians

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A leading socio-political group in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Original Inhabitants and Youths Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), has issued a strong warning to politicians, aspirants and candidates eyeing elective offices in the 2026/2027 election cycle, cautioning them against exploiting the youth and voters for selfish political gains. In a statement titled 'A Message to Politicians, Aspirants and Candidates Contesting for Political Positions in 2026/2027', signed by its President, Isaac David, the organisation declared that it is closely monitoring political activities across the FCT and will not tolerate the use of youths as mere tools for electioneering. According to AOIYEO, politicians…

Jan

22

2026

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Kajuru Abductions: Southern Kaduna Lacks Meaningful Security Presence While Scarce Public Funds Spent On Persons Shedding Innocent Blood -SMBLF

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*Seeks Suspension, Punishment For Kaduna CP, LG Boss Who Lied Over Kidnapping *Confirms Christian Genocide 'Through Terror And State Failure' *Canvasses Resort To 2014 National Conference Resolutions By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has unequivocally condemned what it described as the "heinous and barbaric" kidnapping of 177 Christian Adara natives from Kurmin Wali village, Afogo Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. It noted that the natives are persons of Nigeria's Middle Belt. The body stated that the reprehensible crime, which "targeted harmless civilians worshipping peacefully in their community, was yet another…

Jan

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2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Indefinite Strike: Wike Drags FCTA Workers To Court, Employees Vow To Remain Home

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*Minister, FCTA Hire 3 SANS, 2 Others *Workers Unfazed By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has headed to the National Industrial Court (NIC) over the ongoing indefinite strike by the about 40,000 workers of FCT Administration (FCTA). The industrial action, which began on Monday, 19 January, and entered its fourth day today, has completely paralyzed activities in FCTA. Field reports said the strike has so crippled official activities that even the Minister was not able to work from his office located within FCTA's headquarters on 1 Kapital Road, Area 11, Garki, Abuja. While…