Protesters Storm APC HQ, Demand Wike’s Ouster as FCT Minister…..


Protesters on Thursday stormed the APC national headquarters in Abuja, calling for the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike from his position as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Demonstrators, carrying placards and chanting slogans, accused Wike of political overreach and escalating tensions across party lines. The protest highlights growing friction between the ruling APC and the opposition PDP, with Wike at the center of recent political controversies.

BREAKING: Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says more than 100 of his supporters have been killed in what he describes as a violent crackdown tied to recent elections.

Wine alleges that security forces targeted civilians linked to his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), in a campaign of violence following disputed vote results. Earlier reports also included claims of deadly raids and arrests as tensions mount across Uganda.

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BREAKING: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday met ex-military ruler Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) in Minna, Niger State, in a closed-door meeting amid growing political permutations ahead of the 2027 elections.

The brief meeting, held at Babangida’s hilltop residence, has sparked speculation about opposition realignment and emerging coalitions, including talks around Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. Both leaders have remained silent on the visit.

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BREAKING: Ugandan President’s Son Boasts of Killing 22 Opposition Members

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and eldest son of President Museveni, claimed on social media that 22 members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) were killed during the elections and hinted that opposition leader Bobi Wine is next.

Wine narrowly escaped a military and police raid on his home in Magere, while some of his family members remain under house arrest. He rejects the election results, calling them fraudulent, and condemns violence against protesters.

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Video Sparks Outrage as Bobi Wine Alleges Ballot Rigging in Uganda Election Won by Museveni

Fresh controversy has erupted in Uganda’s election after a viral video allegedly showed electoral officials pre-ticking ballot papers in favour of long-time president Yoweri Museveni at a polling station in western Uganda. Opposition leader Bobi Wine shared the footage, accusing the system of blatant rigging, arrests and abductions of opposition agents, and heavy security deployment to suppress votes. Museveni, in power since 1986, was later declared winner. Bobi Wine urged Ugandans to keep documenting evidence, describing the process as a “protest vote” and calling on citizens to reclaim their voices amid growing anger over the credibility of the polls.

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Uganda Election Crisis: Museveni Declared Winner With 71.65% Amid Violence, Killings, Bobi Wine Rejects Results

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has declared President Yoweri Museveni winner of the 2026 election, extending his rule to nearly 40 years in power. The 81-year-old secured 71.65% of votes, defeating opposition leader Bobi Wine, who polled 24.72%. The election was marred by violence, killings, heavy military presence, arrests and a nationwide internet shutdown. Bobi Wine rejected the results as fraudulent, accused security forces of intimidation and condemned the killing of protesters, insisting Ugandans have the right to defend their votes.

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Take-It-Back Movement Rejects Uganda Election Results, Slams Repression, Killings, Bobi Wine Raid

Nigeria’s Take-It-Back Movement has rejected Uganda’s election results, condemning what it calls widespread repression, militarisation, fraud, and killings. The group cited opposition leader Bobi Wine’s claim that security forces raided his home, cut electricity, disabled CCTV, and placed his family under siege, forcing him into hiding. Describing the process as illegitimate, the movement accused authorities of ballot stuffing, mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and targeting opposition candidates. It warned that Uganda’s crisis reflects a wider African pattern of stolen elections and urged the African Union and global community to take firm action against state violence.

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Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Speaks from Hiding After Election Raid

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has revealed that he escaped a police raid on his home and is currently in hiding, following reports that he was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter on Friday.

The developments come a day after elections in Uganda, which were marred by reports of violence and an internet blackout. Bobi Wine’s party had earlier suggested that he had been detained, raising international concern over the safety of opposition figures as the nation awaits election results.

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Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Speaks from Hiding After Election Raid

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has revealed that he escaped a police raid on his home and is currently in hiding, following reports that he was forcibly taken away in an army helicopter on Friday.

The developments come a day after elections in Uganda, which were marred by reports of violence and an internet blackout. Bobi Wine’s party had earlier suggested that he had been detained, raising international concern over the safety of opposition figures as the nation awaits election results.

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2027: Getting Tinubu out of power only way to rescue Nigeria  —  ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that removing President Bola Tinubu from power in the 2027 general election is the only way to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges. The party blamed the Tinubu administration for worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and poor governance, insisting that Nigerians are suffering under present policies. ADC urged opposition parties to unite ahead of 2027, saying only a strong alternative government can restore hope, stabilize the economy, and deliver effective leadership to citizens.
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Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Seized by Army Helicopter After Tense Election

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcibly taken from his home by security forces and flown away in an army helicopter on Friday, according to his party. The incident came a day after elections that were marred by reports of violence. His party said Wine’s private security guards were violently assaulted during the operation, raising fresh concerns over human rights abuses and political repression in Uganda.

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Wahala For Uganda: Army Helicopter Snatches Bobi Wine As Museveni Tightens Grip After Tense Election

Tension don burst for Uganda after opposition leader Bobi Wine was forcefully arrested and flown away in an army helicopter barely one day after the controversial election. Security forces reportedly stormed his home, assaulted his guards and took him to an unknown location, raising fresh fears of repression under President Museveni’s long rule. The arrest comes amid reports of internet shutdown, military intimidation and deadly attacks on opposition supporters, including the killing of 10 campaign agents. With Museveni leading early results, critics say the election was marred by violence and fear.

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Uganda Election Wahala: Bobi Wine Cries Vote Theft, Says Soldiers Lock Him Inside House After Voting

Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), has accused the military of placing him under house arrest shortly after he voted in the presidential election. In a statement on X, he said armed soldiers surrounded his home, jumped his fence and blocked all movement in and out of his compound. Bobi Wine claimed the action was meant to suppress public anger over alleged vote rigging, describing it as fear by authorities after “stealing the people’s votes.” He added that the siege remains in place, calling it another attack on democracy.

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Early results from Uganda’s presidential election show 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni leading challenger Bobi Wine by a wide margin. CNN journalist Larry Madowo reported that with 45% of polling stations counted, Museveni had 76.25% of votes while Bobi Wine trailed with 19.85%. However, the opposition candidate has rejected the process, alleging widespread rigging, arrests of his supporters and a nationwide internet shutdown. Wine claimed ballot stuffing, failure of voting machines and abduction of party agents, urging Ugandans and the international community to reject what he described as a “criminal regime.

Uganda Election: Bobi Wine Alleges Ballot Stuffing, Arrests, Internet Shutdown

Uganda’s opposition candidate, Bobi Wine, has accused authorities of widespread electoral malpractice on Election Day, alleging ballot stuffing, arrests of opposition officials, and a nationwide internet shutdown. In a post on X, Wine claimed polling agents were abducted or chased away, voting machines failed, and security forces targeted his party’s leaders. He urged Ugandans to reject what he called authoritarian rule and appealed to the international community not to legitimise the process. The allegations come amid long-standing concerns over disputed elections and political repression under President Yoweri Museveni.

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Ugandan President’s Aide Says Museveni Will Win Election, Son to Succeed Him

A senior aide to Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, Yiga Wamala, has sparked outrage after claiming the 81-year-old leader cannot lose the upcoming election. In a viral video, Wamala said voters should “vote and go home,” insisting ballots will be counted by machines, not citizens or party agents. He dismissed any chance of opposition victory, declaring Museveni will remain in power and warning people not to “waste” their votes. Wamala also suggested that Museveni’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is being positioned to eventually succeed his father, fuelling fears of entrenched rule.

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Can Anyone Really Push Wike Out of Rivers Politics? FCT Minister Boasts of Unshakable Control, Defies Rivals, and Says Only His Camp Truly Delivered Tinubu’s 2023 Victory

Is Nyesom Wike still the most powerful political force in Rivers State, and can any group truly challenge his grip on the state’s politics? The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister has answered that question with confidence, declaring that no political camp can push him or his loyalists out of Rivers State, despite threats, attacks, and growing opposition since the 2023 general elections.

Speaking during a visit to the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area Secretariat, where he met party leaders, traditional rulers, women, and youth groups, Wike insisted that his political structure remains intact and battle-tested. “Nobody in this state can push us out. We have led this war since 2023 and we have never reneged,” he said, adding that his supporters had stood firm in the face of intense pressure.

The former Rivers governor explained that his ongoing tour of the state’s 23 local government areas was both a show of appreciation to his supporters and a rallying call to maintain backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to Wike, Rivers State remains one of the President’s most dependable strongholds.

“If there is one state the President knows he can go home and sleep with his two eyes closed, it is Rivers State,” he declared, arguing that his political camp paid the price for its early and unwavering commitment to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

Wike also fired back at politicians he accused of opportunism, claiming that those who failed to support Tinubu in 2023 are now attempting to take over the Renewed Hope movement. He dismissed such efforts as dishonest and bound to fail. Using a vivid metaphor, he said they were like people who contributed nothing to a meal but suddenly wanted to eat first once the food was ready.

Describing Port Harcourt as a politically complex, cosmopolitan city, Wike said electoral victories there are particularly difficult, making any success significant. He further claimed that Rivers State is unique in its ability to bring leaders of the two major political parties together to work as a team—a strategy he said was central to Tinubu’s victory.

“This is the only state where you can see the leadership of two major political parties working as a team,” he said, urging other states to emulate Rivers rather than resent it.

While projecting strength, Wike also called for unity, humility, and responsive leadership within the state. “Leadership is not a birthright,” he warned, adding that good leaders must listen to the people and be willing to change when advised. He concluded by praising the Port Harcourt City council leadership for its cooperation and urged sustained unity to drive development.

His bold remarks raise key political questions: Is Wike’s dominance in Rivers truly unbreakable? Are his rivals capable of mounting a serious challenge? And will Rivers remain a decisive power base for Tinubu as the 2027 elections approach?

Are Iran’s Hospitals Collapsing Under Protest Violence? Doctors Say Wards Are Overwhelmed as Death Toll Rises and Global Leaders Warn Tehran

Are Iran’s healthcare systems being pushed to the brink as nationwide protests intensify? Medical workers in Tehran and other cities say hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge of injured protesters, many suffering gunshot wounds to the head and eyes, raising urgent questions about the state’s handling of civil unrest.

According to doctors who contacted international media through satellite internet amid a near-total blackout, Tehran’s Farabi Hospital—one of the country’s main eye specialist centres—has entered crisis mode. Non-urgent surgeries have been suspended, emergency staff recalled, and facilities stretched beyond capacity. A medic in Shiraz reported that hospitals lack enough surgeons to cope with the growing number of casualties.

Human rights organisations estimate that at least 50 protesters have been killed since demonstrations began on December 28, with more than 2,300 arrests nationwide. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights group says the death toll includes children, while families of victims continue to speak out despite heavy restrictions on media and internet access. With most foreign journalists barred and communications cut, verifying events inside Iran has become increasingly difficult.

International pressure is mounting. The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the loss of life, stressing that citizens have the right to peaceful protest and that governments must protect that right. Leaders from France, the UK and Germany issued a joint statement urging Iranian authorities to allow freedom of expression and assembly without fear of reprisals. Meanwhile, the United States warned Tehran against further violence, while Iran accused Washington of fuelling what it called “subversive acts.”

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has remained defiant, declaring that the Islamic Republic will not retreat in the face of unrest and vowing to confront what he described as “destructive elements.” In contrast, opposition voices abroad, including Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s last shah, praised the protests and called for continued demonstrations.

As hospitals struggle, internet blackouts deepen, and casualty numbers climb, the crisis raises urgent questions: Is Iran’s health system reaching a breaking point? Can the government contain the unrest without further bloodshed? And how will international pressure shape what happens next?

Nigeria Questions President Tinubu’s Whereabouts Amid Activist Sowore’s Demand for Clarity on Leadership, Public Absence Sparks Concern

Concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s public absence have intensified as prominent activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore called on the government to clarify the president’s whereabouts. Sowore described Nigeria as effectively “operating without a president”, citing Tinubu’s extended absence from public engagements during a period of economic challenges, rising insecurity, and widespread public discontent.

According to the Presidency, Tinubu departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year break ahead of an official trip to Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit (ADSW 2026), where he is set to engage global leaders on sustainable development initiatives. Presidential aides confirmed he will return after the summit.

The situation has drawn scrutiny over government transparency, leadership accountability, and budget allocations. Review of the 2026 Nigerian budget shows N6.1 billion earmarked for Tinubu’s international travels and N873 million for local travels, while Vice President Kashim Shettima plans to spend N1.3 billion on foreign trips, bringing the total for top leadership travel to N7.4 billion.

Civil society groups and opposition figures echo Sowore’s call for clarity, insisting that Nigerians deserve reassurance about the president’s health, governance engagement, and leadership presence. The ongoing debate underscores concerns about executive transparency, fiscal responsibility, and citizen confidence in the highest office of Nigeria.

Is Abortion ‘Fake Compassion’? Why Pope Leo’s First Major Vatican Speech Condemning Abortion, Surrogacy and Euthanasia Is Reigniting a Global Moral Debate

Is the world redefining compassion in a way that undermines human dignity? In his first major address at the Vatican, Pope Leo has taken a firm stance against abortion, surrogacy, and euthanasia, branding them as practices that distort the true meaning of compassion and threaten the sanctity of human life.

Speaking on issues ranging from justice and prisoners’ rights to family life and the protection of vulnerable groups, the new pontiff described abortion as a direct rejection of life, stating that it “cuts short a growing life and refuses to welcome the gift of life.” He warned against what he called “deceptive forms of compassion” promoted by modern societies, arguing that true compassion must defend life rather than eliminate it.

Pope Leo framed his message within a broader reflection on human dignity, emphasizing that human beings are created in the image and likeness of God and are called to love. According to him, this calling finds its clearest expression within the family—an institution he said is now under sustained pressure worldwide. He identified two major challenges facing families today: neglect by international systems and the rise of fragile, broken households afflicted by internal struggles, including domestic violence.

Stressing the moral responsibility toward unborn children, the Pope said the union between a man and a woman carries an ethical obligation to protect life. He condemned growing international efforts to expand access to abortion across borders, expressing deep concern over projects that fund “cross-border mobility” for what he described as the “so-called right to safe abortion.” He called it “deplorable” that public resources are used to suppress life rather than support mothers and families, insisting that governments should prioritize protecting unborn children while providing concrete assistance to women facing difficult pregnancies.

Beyond abortion, Pope Leo also denounced surrogacy, describing it as a practice that strips both women and children of dignity by turning pregnancy into a negotiable service. He argued that such arrangements reduce children to commodities and exploit women’s bodies, distorting the natural and relational foundation of the family.

The pontiff further criticized euthanasia, again labeling it a misleading form of compassion, and urged states to invest in palliative care and authentic solidarity instead of policies that hasten death. In the same address, he spoke out on prisoners’ rights, political detainees, migrants, and the abolition of the death penalty, which he described as a punishment that “destroys all hope of forgiveness and renewal.”

The speech marks the clearest articulation yet of Pope Leo’s moral priorities and signals what many observers see as a continuation—and possible intensification—of the Vatican’s opposition to abortion, surrogacy, and euthanasia. As governments, activists, and faith communities worldwide remain sharply divided on reproductive rights and end-of-life policies, the Pope’s remarks have reignited a global conversation: Is modern society redefining compassion in ways that contradict the protection of life, or is the Vatican standing against changing realities of human rights and personal choice?