Politics
European countries reject Trump’s Gaza relocation, takeover proposal
The United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, and other European countries have rejected United States President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate and take over the Palestinian-controlled Gaza Strip.
The European countries made the strong opposition on Wednesday.
The rejection by US allies comes as President Trump, in a press conference with Israeli counterpart Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, hinted at a “long-term ownership position” over Gaza and plans to move its residents to a “good, fresh, beautiful piece of land” in another country.
However, Trump’s proposal had sparked outrage from European countries.
This is the case as the Spanish Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, on Wednesday rejected Trump’s proposal.
In his words, “I want to be very clear on this: Gaza is the land of Gazan Palestinians, and they must stay in Gaza.”
He added, “Gaza is part of the future Palestinian state Spain supports and has to coexist, guaranteeing the Israeli state’s prosperity and safety.
Similarly, Foreign Ministry spokesman, Christophe Lemoine also rejected Trump’s Gaza Strip takeover talks.
“France reiterates its opposition to any forced displacement of the Palestinian population of Gaza, which would constitute a serious violation of international law, an attack on the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians but also a major obstacle to the two-state solution and a major destabilising factor for our close partners Egypt and Jordan as well as for the entire region,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Christophe Lemoine said in a statement.
On his part, UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy said Palestinians should be able to “live and prosper” in Gaza and the West Bank, hitting back at Trump’s proposal.
“We must see Palestinians able to live and prosper in their homelands in Gaza, in the West Bank. That is what we want to get to,” Lammy said at a press conference in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
Also, Germany’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, stressed that the Gaza Strip belongs to Palestinians and that their expulsion would be unacceptable and contrary to international law.
“It would also lead to new suffering and new hatred,” said Baerbock in a statement, adding, “There must be no solution over the heads of the Palestinians.”
Outside, European countries, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday also rejected Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal.
Ekwutosblog reports that Netanyahu is the first leader who has officially met with Trump after his inauguration on January 20, 2025, as the US 47th president.
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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