Politics
Imo Govt debunks circulating video linking Uzodimma to gas pipeline to US, Europe
Imo State Government has described as infantile hallucination a trending video linking Gov Hope Uzodimma to an alleged pipeline being built in the state to connect gas direct to the United States of America and parts of Europe.
It said the amateur video purported to be issued by a pro Biafran organisation was intended to smear the image of the governor and incite Ndigbo against the rest of Nigerians.
The Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba dismissed the video as a “satanic attempt to incite another round of violence in the state after the recent burning of the National Open University of Nigeria Centre at Ehime Mbano which was also fuelled by unfounded rumours and incitement by debased and deranged elements ”
” They have started again. After the arson at Mbano , they have started weaving another Web of lies and propaganda as a prelude to unleash violence in the state. The security agencies should be aware of this satanic move”, Emelumba submitted.
He raised the alarm that the ” senseless, childish and illogical contents of the video might be believed by gullible people with mob mentality to cause violence ”
He explained that neither the federal government nor the state is aware of any plans to construct pipeline from Imo State to either Europe or the US.
According to him, ” in their ignorance and haste to characterize Uzodimma as a villain, the purveyors of the hate speeches did not even consider the fact that such a project is practically impossible ”
” But the tragedy of what is happening is that the real enemies of Ndigbo are pushing a narrative of stereotyping of other Nigerians, forgetting that igbos are found in all parts
of the country and stand the risk of being harmed because of the rhetorics of a few misguided elements among us”, he noted.
Emelumba challenged those circulating the seditious video to provide any iota of evidence that such a pipeline project is even in the offing.
He said rather what the state government is doing is to leverage on the free trade zone granted the state to encourage investors to utilise the abundant gas deposits for setting up of industries for the employment of Imo people.
He dismissed the report of Uzodimma arranging for a hide out after his tenure,describing the proposition as ridiculous.
” After his tenure, His Excellency will still be in Nigeria. He has not committed any crime to warrant him going on exile. I only pray that those peddling this libelous falsehood against him will still be alive to witness everything “, he declared
Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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