AFCON 2025: Davido, Peller, Others Lose Bets In Morocco – Super Eagles Semi Final Cracker

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January 15, 2026

By Akinwale Kasali

Afrobeat Star, David Adeleke, popular as Davido is counting his loss, following the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s loss to hosts, Atlas Lions of Morocco in their pulsating semi final cracker at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

The ‘Timeless’ Crooner had staked a $50,000 wager that the Super Eagles will defeat Morocco by 1 -0. Sadly, the Super Eagles lost 4-2 on Penalties to the host.

If the game had gone the other way, with Nigeria winning, the International Superstar would have won an estimated payout of $348,274.07 (approximately ₦500 million at current exchange rates).

It would be recalled that the multiple award winning sensation had previously won a bet in the cause of this Championship, staking a $50,000 wager in the first Group Match of the Super Eagles against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania.

He had predicted that both teams would score, and that Nigeria would win. Nigeria won the game 2-1, with Davido smiling to the bank.

Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popular Nigeria TikTok Star, best known as Peller, is also counting his loss.

The 21-Year Old placed a bet of $3,000 that Nigeria would defeat Morocco.

Peller was expecting to smile home with a $10,000 win. Unfortunately, the spot kick loss by Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaichi dashed his hope.

The duo of Davido and Peller is just two out of millions of Nigerians who had wagered a bet on various Betting Online Platforms in the country and all around the world, predicting that Nigeria would win the crucial tie.

Another Afrobeat Star, Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa, also known as Joeboy staked ₦5 million, tipping the Super Eagles to defeat their North African opposition.

The performance, doggedness, composure and unity of the team was a major factor that led to them been tipped to win the match, but the celestial powers guiding the football orbit, think otherwise.

Ondo Command Of NCoS Foils Attempted Drug Transfer To Inmate, Arrests Suspect

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January 15, 2026

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By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has botched an attempt to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Akure.

The discovery was made during a routine gate search, where officers uncovered about four grams of Indian hemp concealed inside fresh tomatoes.

The substance, according to the Command, had been carefully wrapped in water-tight nylon and was intended for delivery to an unnsmed inmate.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections, Oyewole Akinwumi, explained that the suspects involved were immediately arrested and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.

He noted that the action was in line with the directive of the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, who has emphasised strict security measures and the protection of custodial centres nationwide.

Commending the officers on duty, the Controller of Corrections, Ondo State Command, Oyewole Charles (JP), praised their professionalism and vigilance, stressing the Service’s commitment to maintaining secure and humane correctional facilities.

He added that the NCoS would continue to decisively eliminate all forms of drug trafficking within the correctional system.

The Command also warned members of the public, especially visitors to custodial centres, against any acts capable of compromising the safety and security of correctional facilities, assuring that such actions would be met with strict consequences.

The incident comes shortly after a similar case in Kano, where the Nigerian Correctional Service arrested two suspects for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs, including Indian hemp, to inmates at the Nomansland court complex

Lawyer Faults Ondo AG Over Claim Of Non Existing Court Order To Arrest Commissioner

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January 15, 2026

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By Ayodele Oni

Legal dispute has deepened over claim by the Ondo state Attorney General and commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, SAN over his claim that there was no existing court order to warrant the arrest of the commissioner for women affairs, Dr Seun Osamaye for allegedly assaulting a magistrate.

Already, there are conflicting positions over an alleged warrant of arrest issued against the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Seun Osamaye, over an assault allegation involving a magistrate.

A lawyer based in Ondo State, Mr. Wale Odusola has challenged the position of the Attorney General who recently declared that there was no verified or duly served court order authorising Osamaye’s arrest.

The disagreement is linked to reports that a Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate Damilola Sekoni allegedly issued a warrant of arrest last year after Osamaye was accused of verbally and physically assaulting the Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Temitope Alphonso, during an official visit to the Ministry of Women Affairs.

Despite widespread reports of the alleged warrant, Osamaye has continued to attend public functions, a development that has generated debate within the legal community and among members of the public over whether a valid court order exists and why it has not been enforced.

Mrs Seun Osamaye: Court Orders her arrest and detention.

In response to the controversy, the Attorney General released a detailed statement insisting that no lawful basis exists for the commissioner’s arrest.

According to Ajulo, there is no documentary evidence before his office or any relevant authority confirming that a written court order or warrant of arrest was issued and duly served.

“There is no material evidence before the Office of the Attorney General and/or any other person or authority confirming the existence of any written court order or warrant of arrest that has been duly issued and served.

“Governance and law enforcement do not operate on hearsay, assumptions, or social media commentaries, but strictly on duly issued legal instruments,” Ajulo said.

However, Odusola faulted the Attorney General’s explanation, describing it as misleading and inconsistent with established legal procedures.

Reacting in a social media post, the lawyer argued that the Attorney General’s emphasis on “service” of a warrant of arrest showed a misunderstanding of how such warrants are executed under Nigerian law.

“Do they serve warrant of arrest or order of arrest on the person the order is to be enforced against?” Odusola queried. “I don’t know who the AG was expecting the warrant of arrest to be served on when he made that statement.”

He explained that arrest warrants are not served on suspects or on the Attorney General’s office.

According to him, once a warrant is issued by a court, it is transmitted through court officials to the Commissioner of Police for execution.

“The Commissioner of Police then directs officers to arrest the person concerned, take them into custody, and produce them before the court,” he said.

Odusola questioned why the Attorney General would expect to personally receive or sight an arrest warrant.

“Who exactly was the AG expecting the warrant to be served on? Was he expecting it to be served on his office?” he asked.

He argued that the procedure surrounding arrest warrants is clear and should not be unnecessarily complicated, accusing government officials of attempting to mislead the public.

Odusola further suggested that the matter might eventually be resolved outside the courtroom.

“They should just go and settle their matter politically. We all know the matter will be resolved politically,” he said.

He concluded by alleging unequal application of justice in the country.

“We all know that our laws are only made for the poor man pikin, not the rich and the powerful,” Odusola added.

For Selling Food To IPOB Members, Mrs Ifedi Was Arrested And Left To Die In Detention – RULAC Calls Out DSS, Demands Probe

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January 15, 2026

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By Charles Igbo

In a narration that grieves the heart, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC, has called out the Department of State Services, DSS, over the death of Mrs Calista Ifedi.

Mrs Ifedi, said RULAAC, in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, was picked up, along with her husband, Sunday Ifedi, by Operatives of the DSS, from her restaurant in Enugu. Their offence, RULAAC said, was that members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, were patronising Mrs Ifedi’s restaurant.

The couple was picked up on November 23, in 2021, and never seen again.

However, reports kept emanating from the DSS custody that Mrs Ifedi was in a bad state of health, her complaints were not taken seriously. She was given medication for ulcer. And when she sadly passed on in detention the DSS, allegedly, did not let on. And her husband who was in detention with her, was not told either. He only knew this other day when the DSS finally admitted that Mrs Ifedi passed on while in its custody.

In its statement, RULAAC is asking for an independent transparent probe into the circumstances surrounding her death in custody. It is asking for her body. And it is asking for the arrest and prosecution of all those involved in the arrest and death of Mrs Ifedi. It said on their arrest, she and her husband were transferred from the DSS headquarters to its Wawa Barracks facility which was where she died.

RULAAC said her situation was disclosed after sustained advocacy by Amnesty International Nigeria, and others.

According to RULAAC, she was arrested for doing nothing, except, selling food to IPOB members.

RULAAC: “For this, she was violently taken away, detained indefinitely without charge, denied access to court, and disappeared into DSS custody.

“According to her husband—who was only released in December 2025—the last time he saw his wife was in March 2022, when both were transferred from DSS headquarters to Wawa Barracks, separated, and never allowed to see each other again. He was never informed of her death.

“While in detention at Wawa Barracks, Mrs. Ifedi reportedly fell seriously ill and repeatedly complained of severe chest pains. Rather than receive proper medical attention, her complaints were dismissed, mocked, and trivialised, with occasional administration of ulcer medication. She was left to deteriorate until she died. Even when civil society organisations pressed for her release, the DSS denied that she was in its custody, deepening the cruelty and deception.

“RULAAC considers these acts to amount to unlawful detention, enforced disappearance, torture through medical neglect, and extrajudicial killing, all prohibited under Nigerian and international law.

“Of particular concern is the revelation that the DSS has allegedly issued non-disclosure threats to Mr. Sunday Ifedi, warning him not to speak publicly about his detention or the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death. This attempt to impose silence after grave human rights violations constitutes a further abuse of power and obstruction of justice.

“This tragedy occurred during a period of unchecked brutality at the DSS and reflects a broader pattern of impunity, secrecy, and contempt for the rule of law. Mrs. Calista Ifedi was an innocent civilian—an ordinary food vendor—whose life was unlawfully taken by an agency mandated to protect national security, not destroy lives.

“RULAAC DEMANDS:

– Immediate public disclosure of the full circumstances surrounding Mrs. Calista Ifedi’s detention, illness, and death.

“– Production of her remains and the conduct of an independent autopsy to determine the cause of death.

“– Immediate closure of Wawa Barracks as a detention facility.

“– Independent, impartial investigation into the DSS, including the chain of command responsible for her unlawful detention, medical neglect, and death.

“– Arrest and prosecution of all officials—past and present—found complicit in these violations.

“– Protection of the Ifedi family from intimidation, threats, or reprisals, and the immediate cessation of all gag orders or non-disclosure threats.

“Mrs. Calista Ifedi deserved life, dignity, and justice. Her death must not be reduced to a statistic or buried under official silence and intimidation. Accountability for her death is not optional—it is a legal and moral obligation.

“RULAAC stands in solidarity with the Ifedi family and all victims of secret detention and state brutality in Nigeria. Justice delayed must not become justice denied.”

Parallex Bank: Court Orders N7bn Seized

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Tosin Olatokunbo

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January 15, 2026

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The Central Bank of Nigeria and the NDIC have been directed to take possession of over N7 billion belonging to Parrallex Bank Limited.

The interim order was granted on December 18, 2025.

The order to freeze the fund was issued by the Federal Capital Territory, FCT to the two financial regulators as part of the ongoing case against the bank by a firm, FHT Mega Express Limited.

While issuing the order, Justice Hauwa Gummi also directed the agencies to deposit the money in an interest yielding account until the ex parte application filed by the plaintiff is heard.

The case will be heard today.

The suit is marked CV/4737/2025, while the motion is referenced as M15374/2025.

According to the affidavit deposed to by Tolu Babalaye, counsel to the claimant, FHT Mega Express maintains an account with Parallex Bank into which it paid the disputed sum. The company stated that the funds were provided as cash collateral for the issuance of Letters of Credit valued at $7,310,257.99 to facilitate international trade transactions.

The claimant alleged that despite receiving the funds, Parallex Bank failed to issue the Letters of Credit as agreed. It further stated that the funds have remained with the bank since 2023 without being applied to the intended purpose.

Court documents indicate that the bank issued an indicative offer of banking facilities to the claimant on June 7, 2023, assuring that the Letters of Credit would be issued promptly upon provision of cash collateral, and that foreign exchange sourcing would commence immediately.

FHT Mega Express alleged that delays in foreign exchange sourcing coincided with volatility in the foreign exchange market, leading to an increase in exchange rates. It stated that upon the arrival of the imported consignments, the bank demanded additional funds to cover foreign exchange differentials.

The claimant further stated that Parallex Bank refused to release the bills of lading for the imported goods, resulting in the consignments being auctioned by the Nigeria Customs Service. The goods were reportedly sold to third parties.

FHT Mega Express is seeking orders to preserve the disputed funds, expressing concern that the bank may be unable to refund the money if judgment is eventually entered in its favour.

In the suit marked CV/4737/2025, FHT Mega Express named Parallex Bank Limited as the first respondent, with the CBN and NDIC as second and third respondents.

In the interim order dated December 18, 2025, the court directed the CBN and NDIC to withhold all monies standing to the credit of the bank, amounting to N7,154,677,000.

The judge ordered that the funds be transferred into an interest-yielding account under the custody and control of the financial institutions, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.

The court granted the reliefs sought by the applicant and adjourned the matter till January 15, 2026, for the hearing of the substantive motion.

The ex parte application was moved by Tolu Babalaye, counsel to FHT Mega Express, and supported by a 49-paragraph affidavit deposed to by O. Yomi Sholoye.

Court documents showed that hearing notices were issued to the respondents, including Parallex Bank, the CBN, and the NDIC.

BACKGROUND

According to available court documents, the dispute arose from a banking relationship between FHT Mega Express and Parallex Bank in 2023 over funds deposited for the issuance of letters of credit (LC).

According to the applicant, FHT Mega Express maintains an account with Parallex Bank into which it deposited N7.15 billion as cash collateral for the establishment of LC valued at $7.31 million, intended to facilitate international trade transactions.

The applicant told the court that Parallex Bank issued an indicative offer of banking facilities on June 7, 2023, assuring that the LC would be issued promptly once the cash collateral was provided, with foreign exchange sourcing expected to commence immediately.

However, FHT Mega Express alleged that the bank failed to issue the letters of credit as agreed and did not utilise the funds for the purpose for which they were deposited.

The applicant alleged that instead of executing the transaction, the bank delayed the purchase of foreign exchange during a period of volatility in the FX market, leading to a sharp increase in exchange rates.

The company further alleged that when the imported goods arrived in Nigeria, Parallex Bank demanded additional funds from the applicant to cover what it described as an FX differential.

FHT Mega Express argued that the demand arose from the bank’s failure to act promptly, insisting that it had fulfilled all its obligations by providing the full naira equivalent required for the transaction.

The applicant also alleged that the bank declined to release the bill of lading for the imported goods, leading to the containers being abandoned and subsequently auctioned by the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) to third parties.

According to the applicant, repeated demands for either the execution of the transaction or a refund of the deposited funds were unsuccessful, prompting the legal action.

FHT Mega Express further expressed concern that Parallex Bank might be unable or unwilling to refund the funds if judgement is eventually entered in its favour, hence the request for an interim preservatory order.

The applicant told the court that the order sought was aimed at preserving the funds and preventing their dissipation before the substantive issues are determined.

FG $9m Lobbying Contract: PDP, ADC Knock Tinubu’s Govt

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Tosin Olatokunbo

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January 15, 2026

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Distrust Nigerians have called out the federal government over the reported $9 million contract awarded to a United States lobbying firm, Aster Legal to assist in resolving allegations of Christians genocide with the President Donald Trump administration.

Not a few Nigerians, opposition political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, ADC and others have condemned the act, as unnecessary and defective.

Recall that the Trump administration had last year ramp up pressure on the Nigerian government to reign in Islamist terrorists killing Christians in the country, failure which it vowed to act militarily.

On December 25, 2025, President Trump ordered the US African Command, Africom to launch an air strike against alleged terrorists in Sokoto state, in what security analysts insist was Trump’s attempt to put more pressure on the Nigerian government to act against those killing Christians in the country.

Last December, the federal government delegation led by the National Security Adviser, NSA Nuhu Ribadu met with some Trump’s administration officials, in Washington D.C., including US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Secretary of War , Pete Hegseth, and some congressmen in an attempt to douse the diplomatic tension between the two countries.

According to the PDP, the Tinubu administration is trying to use the lobby firm to cover up the problems at home, the party also questioned why the federal government chose to engage the firm when there are countless agencies that can do the job.

On its part, the ADC said the federal government’s action was indefensible, stressing that the amount paid the lobbying firm is too huge, at a time many Nigerians are facing serious economic crisis and find it hard to survive.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP described the contract as shameful and disgraceful, saying despite the “litany of media aides” available the administration chose to hire a foreign firm to launder its image” with the Trump administration.

‘’This revelation is as disturbing as it is shameful that a government with a full Ministry of Information and a litany of media aides will be paying a foreign firm to launder its image.

‘’This is a clear indication that the president does not have confidence in the Ministry of Information and his media aides, whereas the Ministry of Information is manned by a seasoned professionals led by a Public Relations expert-who has in the last few years exhibited maturity and responsibility in the management of government information.

“Furthermore, we seek clarification from the presidency on the following: Was this contract budgeted for in the 2025 budget? Why was it done through a private law firm and not the Federal Ministry of Justice?

‘’What are the duties of the Information and Public Relations officers in the diplomatic missions abroad? What are the Key Performance Indicators for this contract?’’ the party sought to know.

“We remind the APC-led federal government that no lobbying or strategic communication firm can create narratives that will replace the lived experiences of the people, in contemporary times, where the world is a global village.”

Ememobong added that ‘’If the Tinubu administration is desirous of changing the perception of the country abroad, it should invest more in the security of lives and property, not in deceptive communication. The undeniable truth is that Nigerians have not felt this insecure, even during the civil war.

‘’The president should be more interested in ensuring that all Nigerians, irrespective of religion, are safe and free to worship God in their chosen way, and that mass killings are reduced to the barest minimum. When these feats are achieved, Nigerians will reflect safety, and that will concomitantly dictate the global perception of Nigerians.”

According to the ADC, in a statement signed by it National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, it’s a wasteful expenditure on the part of the federal government to hire a lobbying firm with such a humongous amount, noting that no amount of lobby can bring about security of life and property of citizens.

What the Tinubu administration should do, the ADC said, is to address the problem of insecurity in the country squarely instead of wasting scarce public resources on image laundering abroad, noting that Nigeria is the only country in Africa to have spent so much to lobby a foreign country, describing the act as “misplaced priorities and moral blindness.”

Part of ADC statement: “While the ADC recognises the importance of representing Nigeria’s interests internationally, spending $9 million on image management at a time when millions of Nigerians cannot afford food, fuel, or basic healthcare is a clear case of misplaced priorities and moral blindness.

‘’This decision is also an admission of diplomatic failure. A government that has left key ambassadorial positions vacant now seeks to outsource diplomacy to lobbyists, further weakening Nigeria’s institutional credibility and reducing foreign policy to transactional propaganda.

‘’More troubling is the illusion that paid lobbying in Washington can erase the reality of mass killings, widespread insecurity, and state failure at home. No amount of image laundering can wash away the blood of thousands of Nigerians killed under this administration’s watch.’’

AFCON 2025: Rabiu Showers Super Eagles With $500,000 Despite Loss To Morocco

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January 15, 2026

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By Akinwale Kasali

“As a token of your remarkable journey and effort, I am still going ahead to fulfill the pledge of $500,000 USD.”

Businessman and founder of BUA, Abdul Samad Rabiu, says he is going ahead with gifting the Super Eagles the sum of $500,000 despite the team’s loss in the semi finals.

In the aftermath of their impressive run, keeping a clean slate, but for this loss, especially, the decisive 4-0 victory against Tunisia in the Quarter Finals, Rabiu had promised the team the sum of $500,000 if they win the Semi Finals against host country, Morocco, plus extra $50,000 for each goal scored. And if they bring home the cup, he doubled the pledge.

But the Super Eagles in the nerve-wrecking semi-finals lost to host Morocco 2-4 in a penalty shoot-out.

But Rabiu in a swift reaction to the loss in a post on his official Instagram page, hailed the players for their courage, determination and unity on the pitch.

“You fought with your hearts, gave your all, and showed true courage and determination on the pitch. Though it wasn’t meant to be this time, you have made every Nigerian proud”, he wrote.

Abdul Samad Rabiu: Gifted Super Eagles $500,000.

In consoling them, he noted that atimes, even the best efforts hardly bring the expected results, but emphasised, that the spirit, passion and teamwork which the team displayed are what truly mattered. For that and more, he said the team still deserve the $500,000 he had earlier promised.

His words:

“abdulsamadrabiu_asr 14 Jan.2026

“To our brave Super Eagles,

“You fought with your hearts, gave your all, and showed true courage and determination on the pitch. Though it wasn’t meant to be this time, you have made every Nigerian proud.

“Sometimes, even our best efforts don’t bring the outcome we hope for, but the spirit, passion and unity you displayed are what truly matter. You left everything on the field, and that is worthy of celebration.

“As a token of appreciation for your remarkable journey and effort, I am still going ahead to fulfill the pledge of $500,000 USD. This is in recognition of your hard work, dedication and the joy you have brought to our nation.

“Keep your heads high, Super Eagles – the experience, lessons, and spirit will fuel even greater success next time. Nigeria will always be proud of you, and we believe in your future victories.

#ASR #AbdulSamadRabiu”

The Super Eagles lost 4-2 after a120- minute of pulsating football action between it and the Atlas Lions of Morocco after both teams deadlocked and went into penalty shoot-out in what has been described as the “real final before the final” in the 2025 African Cup Of Nations, AFCON.

Substitute, Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaichi lost their spot kicks, while the Moroccans converted four of their kicks to claim victory.

The game was a cagey affair, as both teams were careful and mindful in their engagement of each other. Their defences were equal to the task, foiling several attacks.

Calvin Bassey was outstanding in the match as he caged Ayooub El Kaabi and Brahim Diaz all through the entire of the match.

There were complains in the officiating as the Centre Referee from Ghana made some very questionable calls in favour of the host.

Despite Moroccans dominance of the match, the Super Eagles defence was outstanding, and gave a good account.

The Nigerian Coach has been criticised, in some quarters, for substituting Victor Osimhen in the dying minutes of the match with Chukwueze who eventually lost his spot kick.

With the loss, the Super Eagles will battle the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third place match slated for Saturday, while the Teranga Lions of Senegal who defeated the Egyptians 1-0, courtesy of a Sadio Mane strike in the 78th minute will face the host, Morocco, on Sunday. It will be Morocco’s first final outing in about 40 years.

“I Am Done With Christianity, This Is My Last Day In Church – Catholic Knight

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January 15, 2026

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By Charles Igbo

A Knight of the Roman Catholic Church, Sir James Louise, was so disgusted by the ingratitude meted out to late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah that he renounced Christianity. “I am done with Christianity”, he said. He then went ahead and derobed himself of his Knighthood uniform vowing never to set foot in Church again.

Trouble began at the inauguration ceremony of the magnificent Our Lady of Assumption, Nnewi Anambra State on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

The construction of the Cathedral was a baby of the late Senator Ubah. He, by all accounts, volunteered to build the Cathedral and was through with over 85 per cent of the project when “confusion” set in.

In deed, his plan was to single-handedly finish the construction of the Cathedral. It was his way of showing appreciation to God. But his plan was, allegedly, truncated when a new Bishop, Dr. Jonas-Benson Okafor was posted to the Nnewi Diocese in 2022.

The Bishop, for a yet-to-be disclosed reason ordered Senator Ubah to hands-off the building of the Cathedral.

That order did not go down well with Senator Ubah and not a few people who wondered why the glory for the construction of the Cathedral should be taken away from Ubah after he had sunk hundreds of millions of Naira into it. But he obeyed.

Things came to a head on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the day of the inauguration of the Cathedral. And, to the shock of many, Senator Ubah, without whose contribution the Cathedral would not have come to fruition was not acknowledged.

His name was not mentioned. Neither his name nor photograph was in the brochure. Nobody acknowledged him. Allegedly, no invitation was extended to any member of his family. Yet, the late Senator was the one who volunteered to build the Cathedral and had completed its construction to over 85 per cent when he was inexplicably ordered to hands-off.

The snub, the ingratitude, was too much for Sir James Louise to bear. And he showed it in a most unusual manner. He protested the unfair treatment meted out to the late Senator. He protested that Ubah’s contribution was neither acknowledged in the brochure nor even orally. That hurt him.

In a video which went viral online, Sir Louise broke down and cried after mass. He wept for Senator Ubah and what he rightly saw as ingratitude and injustice and unfairness.

Distraught, he pulled off his shoes, and removed his cap both of which constitute his knighthood unform. And capped it by renouncing Christianity.

“This is my last day as a Christian. I’m done. This is awful.

“How could anyone believe that this Cathedral which Ifeanyi Ubah slaved to build could be inaugurated without a mention of his name. This is bad, I’m done with Christianity. This is my last day as a Christian.”

Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, businessman, born on September 3, 1971, until his death on July 26, 2024, represented Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. He was a native of Nnewi.

At the time of this report, there has been no statement from the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi.

Follow Peter Obi To The ADC Now – Obidient Movement Urges Gov Otti

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January 14, 2026

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Obidient Movement has called on the Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, to urgently consider joining the emerging opposition Coalition platform the African Democratic Congress in order to continue enjoying its support.

The Obidient Movement’s position is coming amidst the mutual exchange of tirades and brickbats between the Senator Orji Uzor Kalu-led Abia opposition Coalition and Governor Otti’s camp over the 2027 polls.

At a media briefing on Wednesday January 14, 2026, in Umuahia, the State Capital, the Abia State Chapter spokesperson for the umbrella body of the movement committed to the Peter Obi’s vision of creating a new Nigeria Dr Chibuzor Obiesili, insisted that it would be practically impossible for it not to queue behind any other gubernatorial candidate chosen by the ADC in the next general elections.

To avoid such an unfortunate spectacle in which the movement will be compelled to switch allegiance, it called on the Governor to immediately join the ADC train.

The Source reports that Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, had a couple of weeks ago formally joined forces with the ADC which he co-repositioned alongside other prominent figures including Former Vice president Atiku Abubakar earlier in 2025.

However, Dr Otti, who is the only Governor elected on the platform of LP in 2023, and a known ally of Obi, opted to remain with Labour Party.

The Obidient Movement, however, noted that much as the Abia State Governor has so far performed creditably, as well as projecting the image of the group which played a significant role in his victory in 2023, it nevertheless emphasized the urgent need for alignment with its principal ,Obi in the ADC.

This is as the movement condemned what it described as the unwarranted and unprovoked reckless attacks on Governor Otti by “the so-called Abia opposition Coalition led by the trio of former Governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Ahamefule Orji and Dr Victor Okezie Ikpeazu.

The group, particularly, took a serious exception to the assertion credited to the Abia opposition Coalition that Governor Otti ,will go down in history as a one-term-Governor.

The movement described the assertion as a serious insult to the generality of Abians who are currently feeling relieved by the purposeful leadership of Governor Otti, after 24 years in darkness.

“On this note, we wish to state our resolve and stand as Obidient Movement Abia state chapter. firstly, Governor Otti was elected on a clear mandate of the good people of Abia State, which the Obidient tsunami contributed to, out of a growing concern to clean up the mess by past administrations and transform the state.

“That Dr Alex Otti, since assumption of office, has proven that Abia can be better through his people-oriented projects ,is the reason Abians elected.

“We are glad that Abia is becoming like a State that the citizens can be proud of Governor Otti has shown that the state can be better governed, through the establishment of quality infrastructural facilities, and other amenities.

“The Obidient Movement played a critical role in mobilizing support for this change,and as such, cannot keep quiet in the face of this challenge and desire by these individuals to stage a comeback in the governance space of Abia state”. Obiesili noted.

The group while expressing its unflinching support, also urged Governor Otti not to be distracted by orchestrated smear campaign by the Abia opposition Coalition, but to remain focused and committed to the task of delivering on the people’s mandate.

Impeachment: More Rivers State Lawmakers Withdraw

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January 14, 2026

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The ranks of the combat-ready Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday January 14, 2026, continued to deplete. Two more members have opted out of the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy Prof Ngozi Odu bringing the total to four.

Hon Baile Nwakoh representing Khana 1 State Constituency and Hon Emilia Amadi , representing Obio/Akpor II State Constituency are the latest of the initial 26 members that signed the impeachment notice to announce their withdrawal.

The Source reports that the pro-Nyesom Wike State Lawmakers had on Thursday January 8, 2026 voted to commence impeachment proceedings against the Rivers state Governor and his Deputy, citing gross constitutional and administrative breaches including extra-budgetary expenditure and withholding of funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission as part of the reasons for their action.

But on Monday January 12, two members – Hon Sylvanus Nwankwo, the Minority Leader representing Omuma State constituency and Peter Abbey (Degema state Constituency) while announcing their withdrawal, urged their colleagues to temper justice with mercy ,and halt the ongoing impeachment proceedings in the over all interests of peace and stability of Rivers State.

According to them, although there are enough impeachable offences committed by the Governor, and his Deputy, the House should in the interest of the long-suffering people of Rivers State, explore other options in resolving any disagreements between it and the Executive arm of Government.

In the same vein, Hons. Nwakoh and Amadi, while stating their positions on Wednesday, noted that much as Governor Fubara and his Deputy may have run foul of the constitution, the Legislators should reconsider the impeachment option.

They predicated their stand on the interventions by respected elders and major stakeholders of the state ,as well as the urgent need to steer Rivers state back to the path of peace and stability.

They, therefore, called on the House to explore other veritable alternatives to resolve the political impasse.

This is as they expressed the fear that a prolonged leadership crisis and tension may spell doom for the State, and distabilize the country at large.

The development is coming as the House gets set to resume plenary on Thursday, January 15, 2026, after a week-long break.