BREAKING: Iran has expressed willingness to hold “fair and just” nuclear talks with the United States but firmly rejected any form of pressure or dictation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains open to meaningful diplomacy, stressing that negotiations must be logical and respectful, not conducted under threats. He also made it clear that Iran will not negotiate over its missile program. No date or format has been set for possible talks, and no meeting with US officials has been arranged so far. #Iran #USA #NuclearTalks #GlobalPolitics

BREAKING: The Ukwa La Ngwa people of Abia State have donated ₦100 million to purchase the nomination form for Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 governorship race. #AbiaState #AlexOtti #NigeriaPolitics #2027Election

Delcy Rodríguez has drawn a clear line. Venezuela’s acting president says she has had “enough” of Washington’s orders as pressure from the United States continues to mount. Backed by the US to lead the country after the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez now finds herself walking a delicate line — keeping Maduro loyalists calm at home while responding to demands from abroad. Nearly a month into her interim role, she is pushing back, especially over calls for Venezuela to resume oil production. Her message is clear: Venezuela must chart its own path, even amid international pressure. #Venezuela #WorldPolitics #USVenezuela #GlobalAffairs

Tinubu Govt Withholds ₦131.5bn Osun LG Funds for 10 Months Despite Supreme Court Ruling The Tinubu-led Federal Government has allegedly withheld ₦131.5 billion in local government allocations meant for Osun State for 10 months, despite a Supreme Court ruling declaring such action unlawful. A review of FAAC data from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation shows that the unpaid funds cover the period from March to December 2025. The money was meant for Osun’s local governments to provide basic services at the grassroots. Observers say the continued withholding of the funds has crippled local governance and raises serious concerns about respect for the rule of law. How long will court judgments be ignored while citizens suffer? 🇳🇬🤔 #OsunState #Tinubu #FAAC #LocalGovernmentFunds #RuleOfLaw #NigeriaPolitics #Injustice

VIDEO: ‘I’m Comfortable In PDP,’ Makinde Insists After Meeting Tinubu Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday met with President Bola Tinubu to discuss governance matters. The governor clarified that the meeting was strictly about “some governance issues” and not political. Makinde also emphasized that he remains comfortable in the PDP, while praising President Tinubu as not just the leader of the APC, but the President of all Nigerians. #Makinde #Tinubu #PDP #NigeriaPolitics

Impeachment Move: Rivers Chief Judge Rejects Assembly’s Request to Probe Fubara The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon C. Amadi, has turned down the request by the Rivers State House of Assembly to set up a seven-man panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu. Justice Amadi cited existing court orders and a pending appeal as the reason for his decision. This development has effectively stalled the impeachment move by the lawmakers and shifted the battle entirely to the courts. The situation now leaves the fate of the impeachment process in the hands of the judiciary. #RiversPolitics #ImpeachmentMove #GovernorFubara #NigeriaPolitics

EXCLUSIVE: IGP Egbetokun Defies Tinubu, Approves Police Escorts for INEC Officials Nationwide Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Egbetokun, has reportedly approved police escorts for all INEC officials, including National Commissioners, Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), the Acting Director-General of the Electoral Institute, and other Directors of the Commission across the country. The approval comes despite a directive from President Bola Tinubu ordering the withdrawal of police security personnel from VIPs and government officials. The decision has raised questions about protocol, security, and the independence of law enforcement in electoral matters, especially as preparations for upcoming elections intensify. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters confirm that the continued deployment of police officers to INEC officials has been officially sanctioned by the IGP. No statement has yet been issued by the IGP’s office or the presidency regarding the matter. #IGPControversy #Tinubu #INECSecurity #NigeriaPolitics

2027: ADC Will Bleed After Convention If Atiku Gets Ticket — Baba-Ahmed A former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has predicted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may face internal crisis and possible defections after its convention ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to Baba-Ahmed, several interests within the party could feel sidelined if Atiku Abubakar emerges as the party’s presidential candidate. He warned that such a development may lead to divisions and instability within the ADC. Baba-Ahmed said managing competing ambitions and interests would be crucial if the party hopes to remain united going into the 2027 elections. #2027Elections #ADC #Atiku #NigeriaPolitics

EXCLUSIVE: How 26 Pro-Wike Rivers Lawmakers Collected ₦350m Each For Projects Never Done At least 26 Rivers State lawmakers loyal to former governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, reportedly received ₦350 million each for constituency projects that were never executed. Documents obtained by SaharaReporters show that the funds — totaling about ₦10.5 billion — were approved and released on September 12, 2025, during the period of emergency rule in Rivers State. Sources within the Rivers State Government House revealed that none of the projects were carried out in the affected constituencies. Investigations also found that many of the companies nominated to handle the projects were inactive, dormant, or suspected to be shell companies. The revelations have raised serious concerns over accountability and misuse of public funds in the state. #RiversPolitics #CorruptionAllegations #NigeriaNews #PublicFunds

🚨 UK Politics: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch backs Donald Trump, slamming the UK government’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Badenoch called the agreement “complete self-sabotage”, warning it weakens UK and NATO security and hands away sovereign territory. She said Trump was “right” to criticise PM Keir Starmer’s policy, which Trump labelled an act of “total weakness.” The UK government insists the deal protects the Diego Garcia military base, but critics say it risks national security. #UKPolitics #KemiBadenoch #Trump #ChagosIslands #NationalSecurity #BreakingNews

🚨 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. #BreakingNews #Obasanjo #IBB #NigeriaPolitics #2027Elections

Hope Uzodimma Sponsors Imo INEC Officials’ Jerusalem Pilgrimage, Sparks Controversy Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has sponsored the Resident Electoral Commissioner, seven INEC department heads, and 27 electoral officers on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, scheduled to begin January 20, 2026. Sources confirmed the officials will be prayed for and formally sent off from the Government House Chapel before departing Owerri for Israel. The development has raised concerns over political patronage and the independence of electoral officials amid Nigeria’s fragile democracy. #BreakingNews #INEC #ImoPolitics #HopeUzodimma #ElectoralIntegrity #NigeriaPolitics

KANO GOV YUSUF SEEN AT ASO ROCK — DEFLECTION RUMORS SWIRL Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, in a meeting that lasted over three hours. The governor arrived at 4:13 p.m. local time and left quietly, declining to comment to reporters about the purpose of his visit. The meeting comes amid rumors of a possible defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recent reports suggest that Kano politics is on edge, as such a move would be strongly opposed by NNPP leadership, including the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the political atmosphere in Kano is tense, with party watchers and citizens closely monitoring the developments. As the story unfolds, Fintter will bring you verified updates on this high-stakes political encounter. #BreakingNews, #KanoPolitics, #Fintter, #APC, #NNPP, #Tinubu, #AbbaYusuf, #Defection

INEC Releases Final List of Candidates for June 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election INEC has released the final list of candidates for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti governorship election, clearing 12 political parties for the race. Incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji will contest on the APC platform with Monisade Afuye as deputy, while the Labour Party fields Olajuyin Ikusayede Gbegbe Oyebanji. Younger contenders from NNPP and AAC are also in the race. Candidates’ qualifications range from primary school certificates to PhDs, sparking debate as campaigns intensify ahead of the poll. #Ekiti2026 #INEC #GovernorshipElection #NigerianPolitics #EkitiDecides

Tinubu’s Works Minister Son, Osbourne Umahi, Joins Ebonyi LG Chairmanship Race, Pays N30M Form Fee Osbourne Umahi, 27-year-old son of former Ebonyi Governor and current Works Minister David Umahi, has picked the APC chairmanship nomination form for Ohaozara Local Government, paying N30 million for the expression of interest. Welcomed by party leaders and supporters in Abakaliki, Osbourne pledged to prioritize youth empowerment and continue his father’s infrastructure legacy if elected. The APC primaries in Ebonyi are set for January 25, 2026, amid debates over the high cost of the nomination form. #EbonyiPolitics #UmahiSon #APCElections

Nobel Committee Reacts After Machado Hands Peace Prize Medal to Trump, Says Award Can’t Be Transferred The Nobel Foundation has reaffirmed that Nobel Prizes are inseparably tied to laureates and cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, following Venezuelan Nobel laureate María Corina Machado’s decision to give her Peace Prize medal to former U.S. President Donald Trump. While the physical medal can change hands, the Nobel Committee stressed that the honour and title remain permanently with the original recipient. The clarification comes amid global debate over the symbolic gesture, with the Foundation insisting that Alfred Nobel’s will is strictly upheld and prizes remain final for all time. #NobelPeacePrize #DonaldTrump #GlobalPolitics

Fresh Twist in Nigerian Politics: Atiku Haske Organisation Expels Abba Atiku After Joining APC A fresh political drama has erupted as the Atiku Haske Organisation (AHO) expelled Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, over attempts to influence the group’s political direction. The AHO dismissed Abba’s directives as “null, void and dead on arrival” and reaffirmed its loyalty to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Despite the expulsion, the organisation reiterated its support for Atiku Abubakar as a credible leader for the 2027 elections. Abba’s move to join the ruling APC and endorse President Tinubu was described by Atiku as a personal decision, not alarming amid family politics. #AtikuAbubakar #AbbaAtiku #NigeriaPolitics

APC Blasts Rivers Assembly’s Move to Impeach Governor Fubara, Calls It ‘Legislative Coup D’état’ The Rivers State chapter of the APC has condemned the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, labeling it a “legislative coup d’état.” Party spokesperson Darlington Nwauju urged the state Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, to respect an interim court injunction restraining him from acting on the Assembly’s resolutions. The APC warned that the lawmakers’ actions, including those of APC members, could threaten the party’s unity in the state. The party also called on national leaders to invoke constitutional mechanisms to safeguard the party from internal political sabotage. #RiversPolitics #APC #FubaraImpeachment #LegislativeCoup #NigeriaPolitics

Akpabio, Governors Pay Last Respects as Late Senator Godiya Akwashiki Is Laid to Rest Touching scenes marked the final farewell for Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who passed away in the final hour of 2025. Dignitaries, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, state governors, and other prominent figures, were present to honour the late lawmaker at the burial ceremony. The solemn gathering reflected the impact of Akwashiki’s life and service, as tributes poured in from across the country. Photo Credit: X/@SenTanko #GodiyaAkwashiki #NigeriaPolitics #Akpabio #Tribute

Remain Governor,’ Fubara Reaffirms Authority, Pledges Peace in Rivers Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his position as the state’s leader, vowing to maintain peace and security across Rivers. He stressed that his administration will continue to support individuals and initiatives focused on the state’s progress, while making it clear that he will not back any action capable of disrupting public safety. #RiversPolitics #NigeriaPolitics #Governance #PeaceAndSecurity