Politics
Ebonyi attack: We’ll resist demonic agenda against ESN – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Nigerian government of trying to turn the Southeast into another terrorist hub.
Condemning the terrorist attack on the church and the people of Amegu village in Nkalaha, Isielu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, IPOB vowed to resist the demonic agenda.
The spokesperson of IPOB, Emma Powerful, accused the government of sponsoring attacks in the Southeast to blackmail the Eastern Security Network, ESN.
A statement by Powerful reads in part: “The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) worldwide, with heavy hearts, condemn the Nigerian government and its sponsored terrorist attack on the church and people of Amegu village in Nkalaha, Isielu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, which led to the loss of over 50 lives.
“Why is the Nigerian government sponsoring terrorists to invade and murder innocent Biafrans just to blackmail IPOB and ESN? The government wants to turn the Southeast into another terrorist hub, but we must resist such a demonic agenda.
“Ebonyi State Governor and the state government are complicit in the murder of his people for another term in the government house; Francis Nwifuru must abandon and resist the killing of his people.
“Dave Umahi, his predecessor, did what he could to protect his people, but we worry over the weakness of Nwifuru in governing Ebonyi State.
“It is unfortunate that the Nigerian government and Ebonyi State Governor, who ought to protect the lives and properties of the people of Ebonyi, are instead playing politics with the lives of Ndigbo just to blackmail IPOB.
“Within one hour of the state-sponsored terrorist attacks at the Chosen Church and communities in Ebonyi State, the Ebonyi State Police PPRO, Mr. Ukadu, accused IPOB of being responsible for the mass murder without any investigation.
“The reluctance of the Nigerian government and its notorious police to investigate the terrorist attack that led to the loss of over 50 lives is a sign that they were accomplices. The question is, why is the Nigerian Police not investigating the terrorist attacks on the Christians and the people of Nkalaha Community in particular and calling a spade, a spade? The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, joined them to ensure his re-election for another political term.
“This quick approach to pin this terrorist attack on IPOB within hours confirms that it was a well-planned attack by the terrorists, with the Nigerian government and Ebonyi State Governor aware of the intelligence reports before the attack on Sunday morning at the Chosen Church.”
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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