Trump Calls Colombian President Petro ‘Illegal Drug Dealer’, Halts U.S. Aid To South American Country.

Trump accused President Petro of actively encouraging drug production across Colombia, describing the practice as a major threat to the United States.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump, in a social media post on Sunday, referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as “an illegal drug dealer” who is “low rated and very unpopular.”

Trump accused President Petro of actively encouraging drug production across Colombia, describing the practice as a major threat to the United States.

Trump claimed that drug cultivation in both large and small fields has become Colombia’s “biggest business by far” and accused Petro of failing to stop it despite significant U.S. financial support.

The president announced that, effective immediately, the United States would no longer make any payments or provide subsidies to Colombia.

“President Gustavo Petro, of Columbia, is an illegal drug leader strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs, in big and small fields, all over Columbia,” Trump wrote.

“It has become the biggest business in Columbia, by far, and Petro does nothing to stop it, despite large scale payments and subsidies from the USA that are nothing more than a long term rip off of America. AS OF TODAY, THESE PAYMENTS, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF PAYMENT, OR SUBSIDIES, WILL NO LONGER BE MADE TO COLUMBIA.”

Trump warned that if the Colombian government did not take immediate action to shut down the drug fields, the United States would intervene directly.

“The purpose of this drug production is the sale of massive amounts of product into the United States, causing death, destruction, and havoc,” he said.

“Petro, a low rated and very unpopular leader, with a fresh mouth toward America, better close up these killing fields immediately, or the United States will close them up for him, and it won't be done nicely.”

Earlier on Sunday, President Petro accused the U.S. government of carrying out an assassination and demanded answers following the latest American strike in Caribbean waters.

The U.S., however, confirmed on Saturday that it was repatriating two survivors of the attack to Colombia and Ecuador.

This marked the sixth U.S. strike in the region since early September, which has reportedly killed at least 29 people. Washington maintains that the strikes are targeting alleged drug traffickers.

US Revokes Visas of Foreign Nationals Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Assasination.

The United States government has revoked the visas of several foreign nationals who publicly celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in what officials described as a firm stand against hate speech and glorification of violence.

In a statement released Tuesday, the U.S. State Department confirmed that multiple visa holders had been identified and sanctioned for making inflammatory remarks online following Kirk’s killing.

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” a State Department spokesperson said. “We continue to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk.”

Officials revealed that individuals from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and Paraguay were among those affected.

Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested and charged with murder, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing violence in the presence of children. Prosecutors said they would pursue the death penalty, describing the crime as “politically motivated and deeply disturbing.”

No remorse or regret in our action murdering 1,200 Israelis on October 7th— Hamas leader, Hamad says.

According to the Jerusalem Post report on Friday September 26, 2025, Hamas political bureau member Ghazi Hamad has expressed no regret for the October 7 attacks on Israel, which resulted in nearly 1,200 deaths and over 250 hostages. In a CNN interview published on Friday, Hamad claimed the attacks targeted only military objectives and that civilians were not intentionally kidnapped.

He argued that the operation has advanced the Palestinian cause, citing increased international support and condemnations of Israel at the UN General Assembly. Hamad stated, "You know what the benefit of [October 7] is now? …If you look at the (United Nations) General Assembly yesterday, when about 194 people opened their eyes and looked at the atrocity, the brutality of Israel and all of them, they condemned Israel. We waited for this moment for 77 years."

Hamad showed no remorse for Palestinian civilian losses in Gaza, asserting that Palestinians "are proud to sacrifice martyrs." When presented with footage of Gazans criticizing Hamas, he refused to engage fully. On hostages, he denied using them as human shields, claiming they are treated according to "Islamic principles," countering Israeli accusations. Another Hamas official, Osama Hamdan, linked recent state recognitions of Palestine to the attacks.

The context of the October 7 assaults involves Hamas's invasion from Gaza, leading to widespread violence and Israel's subsequent military response. Hamad's stance defends the attacks as strategically beneficial, despite the devastation in Gaza. Negotiations with the US under President Trump have stalled, with Hamad accusing the US of involvement in an assassination attempt on him, eroding trust in mediators.

Hamad's unapologetic position highlights Hamas's defiant narrative amid ongoing conflict, potentially complicating peace efforts. It underscores tensions in mediation and the human cost on both sides. The interview reveals deep divisions, with implications for international diplomacy and the prospects of a ceasefire.

Alleged Cybercrime Case Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Stalls, Adjourned to October 20

The cybercrime trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was adjourned to October 20, 2025, after her legal team filed a preliminary objection challenging the court’s jurisdiction. The objection, raised by her counsel Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN), questions the alleged abuse of prosecutorial powers by the Attorney General of the Federation.

The senator, arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge under the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, is accused of spreading false information electronically to incite violence and public disorder. Specifically, she is alleged to have publicly claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio instructed former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to kill her.

At the resumed hearing on September 22, prosecution counsel David Kaswe said they were ready to begin, with a witness present. However, the judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, ruled that the court must first resolve the jurisdictional objection before proceeding with the trial.

Key Allegations Against Akpoti-Uduaghan:

Accused of transmitting false, inciting information electronically.

Allegedly stated that Akpabio and Yahaya Bello plotted her assassination.

Charges brought under the Cybercrimes Prohibition, Prevention, etc. (Amendment) Act 2024.

APC Chieftain, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, Shot Dead in Otukpo.

Shock and grief have hit Otukpo, Benue State, following the brutal assassination of Hon. Ejeh Udeh, a notable chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday when armed men stormed Udeh’s Ugboju residence around midnight. Witnesses said the assailants, who rode in on a motorcycle, hid nearby waiting for his arrival.

On entering his compound, Udeh was ambushed and shot multiple times at close range. The horrifying attack, carried out in front of his wife and children, left the family devastated.

Neighbors recalled hearing “sporadic gunshots that shattered the silence of the night,” triggering panic in the community. By the time they gathered at the scene, Udeh was already lifeless in a pool of blood.

His death has thrown the area into mourning, with residents hailing him as a “grassroots mobilizer and a strong pillar of support for the APC in the area.”

Security operatives have yet to issue an official reaction, but locals and party members are demanding an immediate probe to bring those behind the killing to book.

The assassination comes amid rising insecurity in Benue, marked by repeated cases of violence, abductions, and political unrest. Party stakeholders are expected to press harder in the coming days for justice over the killing of Hon. Udeh.

Catholic Priest,Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya, Shot Dead by UGM in Enugu.

Tension has gripped Enugu State after the brutal murder of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya, by unidentified gunmen.

The incident occurred Friday evening along the Eha-Alumona–Eha-Ndiagu Road in Nsukka Local Government Area. 
Until his death, Fr. Eya served as parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church, Eha-Ndiagu.

Initial reports suggested the attack was a kidnapping  attempt, with claims that passengers were abducted after the gunmen opened fire on his vehicle. However, community sources insist the killing appeared to be a targeted assassination.

One witness told journalists that the priest was driving alone when armed men on motorcycles ambushed him near the ongoing Type C hospital project.

“They shot and deflated his tyres, forcing him to stop. Then they approached and fired multiple rounds at close range. This doesn’t look like a kidnapping,” the source said.

Fr. Eya, who hailed from Ugbaike in Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North LGA, was described as a devoted cleric.

Confirming the tragedy, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Fr. Cajetan Iyidobi, expressed deep sorrow in a statement:
“Shocked to the marrow, it is with crushing pain and sorrow, yet with total submission to the will of the Almighty God and firm hope in the resurrection of the d+ad, that I inform you of the tragic death of yet another brother of ours, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya.

He was shot dead yesterday, 19 September 2025, along the Eha-Alumona–Eha-Ndiagu Road. Let us remain ardent in prayer that God sees us through this period of devastating anguish. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.”

Gunmen have killed a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya, in Eha-Ndiagu community, Eha-Alumonah, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Eya, the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church, was shot dead on Friday evening while returning from Enugu.

Sources said the assailants, riding on a motorcycle, intercepted his vehicle near the site of an ongoing Type C hospital project. They reportedly shot at the tyres, forcing the car to stop, before firing multiple shots at him at close range.

While some accounts suggested the attack was linked to kidnapping, a source told DAILY POST that the incident appeared more like an assassination, as the priest was alone in the vehicle and no abduction took place.

“He was coming back from Enugu. The gunmen on a motorbike closed in on him close to where the Type C hospital project is ongoing.

“They demobilised the vehicle tyres and the vehicle was forced to a stop. They then got close and shot him several times at close range.

“So, it doesn’t look like a kidnapping situation,” he said.

The late cleric was a native of Ugbaike in Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area.

As of press time, the police and the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka had yet to issue an official statement on the killing

How a Military General Ordered My Assassination Wike Opens Up.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that a military general once ordered his assassination during the 2019 general elections.

Wike made the disclosure on Thursday in an interview with Channels Television.

He said the attempt on his life came under the directive of the then Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi.

According to the former Rivers State governor, many of the opposition governors who now complain of persecution have not faced the kind of threats he endured while in office.

U.S. warns that foreigners who mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination are not welcomed to the country.

Why I Planned President Trump’s Assassination – Jones.

A 50-year-old woman, Nathalie Rose Jones, from Lafayette, Indiana, has been arrested after allegedly plotting to kidnap and assassinate United States President, Donald Trump.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia on August 18, 2025, Jones was apprehended two days earlier, on August 16, after she travelled to Washington, D.C., with the intent to carry out the plot.

Authorities disclosed that Jones made several disturbing posts on Facebook and Instagram, where she openly threatened Trump’s life.

In one post, she wrote, “I am willing to sacrificially kill this POTUS by disembowelling him and cutting out his trachea with Liz Cheney and all The Affirmation present.”

She also referred to an “arrest and removal ceremony” planned for the former president.

Former gubernatorial candidate escapes assassination in Abuja.

A former gubernatorial candidate in Zamfara State, Sani Shinkafi on Friday escaped an attempted assassination in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.

Shinkafi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress said the attack happened shortly after the Juma’at prayers on Friday, August 15.

He said he was on his way home when some masked assailants blocked his vehicle with an unmarked Prado jeep.

According to him, the assailants who seemed fierce were heavily armed and dressed in black.

Attributing the attempted attack on his life to his bold and patriotic stance on issues of governance and the growing insecurity in Zamfara, Shinkafi said he will not be intimidated by anyone or group.

Shinkafi has also been a strong critic of criminal elements including the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji.

He said, “This was an unprovoked attempt on my life but I will not be deterred by intimidation or harassment in the quest for national security, peace, unity, and social development.”

He also disclosed that his Abuja residence has in the past week received several threat calls from unknown numbers.

Stating that he believes these calls are connected to the attack, the former guber candidate appealed to the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the Department of State Services to as a matter of urgency investigate the incident.

I Have Never Been Desperate’ – Peter Obi Fires Critics Doubting His One-term Vow.

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has insisted that he plans to govern Nigeria for only one term if elected as President, adding that turning the tide in four years is possible.
'Don't Put Words In His Mouth' - Peter Obi Clarifies Position On Joining PDP
Naija News reports that the former Labour Party presidential candidate stated this while reacting to widespread criticism over his promise to do one term.

In a statement on Tuesday, Peter Obi expressed surprised that his decision to do four years is generating so much agitation.

He stated that going by the reactions, critics are doubting the fact that a sincere leader can achieve much in 48 months.

Peter Obi said: “I have never been desperate in the pursuit of power, or anything else, for that matter. There are some traits associated with desperation, which in no way are in any of my political behaviours in the past and now, like engaging in overly aggressive rhetoric or actions to prove a point or gain attention; becoming overly defensive or reactive to criticism, often to the point of appearing paranoid.

“Making unrealistic or unfulfillable promises to win support or approval, resorting to personal attacks or character assassination to discredit opponents or frequently changing positions or policies to suit immediate political needs.

“What drives me is not personal ambition, but a deep, commitment to see Nigeria work. And if the sacrifice required of me is four years of sincere, accountable leadership, so be it.

“Throughout my political journey, I have never been involved in thuggery, the snatching of ballot boxes, or any form of electoral malpractice. I challenge anyone: conduct your investigations. You will find no stains of rigging or violence associated with my name. I have always chosen the path of peace, principle, and civility.”

He stated that those who have contested against him the past were ever denied their rights, framed, or falsely accused.

Court Remands TikToker, 1 Other Over Alleged Libel Against Late Mohbad’s Wife.

Justice Ibrahim Kala of the Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a TikToker, Saheed Osama and Uyime Udoekwere in the custody of the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly making libellous statements against Mrs. Omowunmi Aloba, the wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice Kala ordered that Osama and Udoekwere be kept behind bars after they were arraigned before him by the police on a three-count charge of conspiracy, cyberstalking, and character assassination.

The defendants were docked by the ‘Delta Attack’ team of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, Lagos.

The police prosecutor, Anthony Iyeye, told the court that the defendants, and others still at large, conspired to commit these offences between July 4 and July 5, 2025.

Iyeye also informed the court that the defendants used computers and other network platforms to disseminate false messages about Mrs. Omowunmi.

He further claimed that the defendants damaged the character and reputation of the late musician’s wife by carrying placards that read, “Wunmi Killed Mohbad! Period! E No Go Better For Wunmi.”

The prosecutor maintained that the offences contravened Sections 27 (1) (b) (2) and 24 (1) (a) (b) (2) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.

They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Following their plea, Iyeye urged the court to fix a trial date and sought the court order for the defendants’ remand until the case was concluded.

The defence counsel, Ademola Olabiyi, moved an oral application for their bail.

Olabiyi cited Section 32(3)(5) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, explaining that she was unable to file a formal bail application as the charges were served on her on the arraignment date.

However, Justice Kala refused to consider the oral application and advised the lawyer to file a written application.

The judge also advised the lawyer to approach the vacation judges once a formal application has been filed, since the court has begun its annual vacation.

He then adjourned the matter to September 25 for trial

One of the charges reads: “That you, Saheed Jamiu Osama and Uyime Godwin Udoekwere, along with others still at large, did intentionally harm the character and reputation of Mrs. Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, by carrying placards with the inscription, ‘WUNMI KILLED MOHBAD! PERIOD! E NO GO BETTER FOR WUNMI,’ which you knew to be false, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 24 (1) (a) (b) (2) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015

Gunmen Assassinate Rivers Chief Amid Rising Cult Violence.

Tensions have escalated in the Obelle community of Rivers State following the brutal assassination of a local traditional leader during a council meeting.

The Vice Chairman of the Obelle Council of Chiefs, in Emohua Local Government Area, was shot dead on Saturday in Omuwoka village during a gathering of chiefs.

Joseph Eze Dabiri, the chief’s son, confirmed the killing in a phone conversation with Channels Television on Sunday.

“I heard someone walked into the meeting, shot my father twice, and fled,” Joseph said, noting that the matter had been reported to the Rumuji Police Division. He urged authorities to ensure justice is served.

Eyewitnesses reported that the attack was carried out by suspected members of the Iceland cult group, allegedly led by a notorious figure known as Cairo. The assailants, who arrived on motorcycles, disrupted the meeting before Cairo reportedly approached the chief, shot him at close range, and fled after confirming his death.

The killing triggered panic among the chiefs and community members, with many fleeing the area by nightfall out of fear of further attacks.

While the Rivers State Police Command has yet to issue a formal statement, military personnel from the nearby Ibaa outpost have intensified patrols in the area.

This latest attack has reignited concerns about the growing wave of cult-related violence in Obelle. The community previously saw protests in November 2024, when a woman named Loveth Amadi accused Cairo of murdering her father, vigilante member Akpata Amadi.

With the rise in cult-linked killings, residents are now demanding immediate security intervention to halt the bloodshed and restore peace to the embattled community.

Former PDP Chairman, Yayough Aondoakaa, Shot Dead in Benue State Market

Tragedy struck in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State as Yayough Aondoakaa, former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was brutally assassinated by gunmen at Wannune Market on Friday.

Eyewitnesses report that the assailants, riding motorcycles, arrived at the market asking about Aondoakaa's whereabouts before shooting him at point-blank range. This attack marks the second time his life has been targeted, following the murder of his wife in a previous assassination attempt last year.

Residents are left shaken and fearful as this targeted killing raises concerns over rising violence in the area.

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