In a resolute New Year address delivered on Thursday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu proclaimed 2026 as the pivotal year when Nigeria transitions into a phase of accelerated and sustainable economic growth expansion. He highlighted key indicators, moderating inflation, bolstered foreign reserves, surging investment inflows, and consistent GDP economic growth, as irrefutable proof that the administration’s bold reforms are bearing fruit. Despite navigating turbulent global economic currents, these strides underscore a trajectory of resilience and promise for ordinary Nigerians. Addressing the nation with optimism and gratitude, President Tinubu reflected on 2025’s achievements while outlining an ambitious agenda for the year ahead.…
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In a somber development that has reverberated across Nigeria’s political corridors, Senator Godiya Akwashiki, the distinguished representative of Nasarawa North Senatorial District under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has passed away at the age of 52. The lawmaker succumbed to a protracted illness on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in a hospital in India, marking the end of a remarkable career defined by purposeful leadership and unwavering commitment to grassroots development. A trusted family source confirmed the tragic news to the Wahalaupdate on Thursday from Nassarawa Eggon, the heartland of the senator’s constituency. Describing Akwashiki’s demise as an irreplaceable loss, the…
Senator Abaribe Enyinnaya, a veteran lawmaker from Abia South, has resigned from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), injecting fresh momentum into Nigeria’s splintering opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. Senator Abaribe, 68, made the announcement Wednesday after weeks of speculation, citing “irreconcilable differences” with APGA leadership and a quest for a platform committed to “democratic accountability and national renewal.” In a statement read to supporters in Abuja, he declared: “After wide consultations, I have taken the decision to formally resign from APGA and align with the African Democratic Congress, which…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State convened a high-stakes closed-door meeting with top All Progressives Congress (APC) officials Wednesday, intensifying speculation that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader is poised to defect to Nigeria’s ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections. The gathering, held in Kano’s political heartland, included APC state chairman Abdullahi Abbas and influential House of Representatives member Alhassan Ado Doguwa, alongside other party stakeholders, sources familiar with the discussions told CNN. While details remain under wraps, the session, confirmed by multiple insiders, marks the most overt public engagement yet between Yusuf and APC brass. Fueling…
Masked gunmen burst into a joyous traditional wedding ceremony in a rural Nigerian community Saturday night, unleashing a hail of bullets that kill 3 at least three people and wounded several others, including women and children, witnesses and local leaders said. The assault unfolded in Akunza, a tight-knit Migili-speaking enclave in the Ashige district of Lafia Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, about 200 kilometers southwest of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. What began as a celebration of love and cultural heritage descended into chaos as attackers opened fire indiscriminately, sending terrified guests fleeing into the darkness. A youth leader from the community,…
The ex-Labour candidate Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate who galvanized millions of young Nigerians in 2023, defects to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a seismic realignment in the country’s fractured opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. The announcement came Wednesday at a raucous political rally at Nike Lake Resort in Enugu, the heart of Nigeria’s southeastern Igbo heartland. Hundreds of supporters, many waving ADC flags and chanting solidarity songs, packed the venue hours early. Party leaders, political stakeholders, and throngs from across the South East turned out in force, their presence underscoring Obi’s enduring grassroots appeal.…
A prominent APC chieftain of Nigeria’s ruling party has poured cold water on opposition efforts to challenge President Bola Tinubu, dismissing Peter Obi’s recent switch to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a futile bid by political lightweights. According to source, Joe Igbokwe, a vocal APC chieftain loyalist and former aide to ex-Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola, took to Facebook Wednesday to lampoon Obi’s new allies in Enugu, questioning their ability to mount a credible threat. Sharing a photo of ADC leaders welcoming Obi, Igbokwe wrote: “So these are the people that will unseat PBAT? These ones I am seeing here,…
Nigerian music legend Peter Okoye, aka Mr P of Psquare fame, is reeling from a devastating road crash that claimed the lives of two vital members of British boxing champ Anthony Joshua inner circle, his longtime trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami. In a raw X post today, December 30, 2025, Mr P shared a tear-jerking video montage of happy times, captioning: “Latz & Sina, I can’t believe you’re gone. Why?” The tragedy on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has sparked #RIPLatzSina frenzy, exposing Nigeria’s killer roads and uniting stars in grief. Crash Carnage: Joshua’s Lexus Smashes into Parked Truck…
Nigerian influencer and poet Anda Damisa, better known as LazyWrita, has tragically died by apparent suicide, leaving a gut-wrenching final social media post that’s shattered fans and ignited a firestorm over mental health neglect. The 28-year-old’s raw confession, regretting an unlived marriage, craving future joys like bingeing Stranger Things, and whispering love to kin, has racked up millions of views, turning #RIPLazyWrita into Nigeria’s top trend. As grief grips the creative scene, Wahalaupdate dives into the pain behind the likes, exposing how online glow hides offline screams. Final Words That Broke the Internet: LazyWrita’s Raw Goodbye Posted hours before his…
A shocking murder allegation has ignited fury across Nigeria after a Kogi State woman, Favour Odoba, reportedly poisoned her husband of nine years, Abdul Kadir Nagazi, to death allegedly driven by rage over his new marriage and a rival’s baby boy. The suspect bolted after the Saturday night attack in Okene, leaving a family in mourning and social media ablaze with #PoisonedByWife and #KogiJealousyKill. As police hunt her down, the deceased’s cousin unleashes hellfire curses and a bombshell tribal red flag that’s splitting opinions nationwide. Night of Betrayal: The Poison Plot Unfolds It was meant to be a reconciliatory sleepover.…