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You can’t claim to love Tinubu while fighting Wike, Abe tells Fubara
Former senator representing Rivers South-East, Magnus Abe, has said no one can genuinely claim loyalty to President Bola Tinubu while engaging in a political fight against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Abe made the remark while thanking President Tinubu for his appointment as Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, a statement widely interpreted as a direct message to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the ongoing political rift with Wike.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Abe described Tinubu as a leader who rewards loyalty and promotes competence, declaring his unwavering allegiance to the President, while also acknowledging Wike for his support.
In a pointed reference to the Rivers political crisis, Abe praised Wike’s role in delivering electoral support for Tinubu and warned against ingratitude towards the FCT minister.
“Let me also thank the ‘001 of the Tinubu political family in Rivers State’, the FCT Minister, the man who did what no other politician has ever been able to achieve: delivered Rivers State to Tinubu and the APC in the most difficult election in the history of Nigerian politics.
“No one can claim to love Mr President and be ungrateful to our ‘Mr Project’, his support at a critical point meant a lot to our success as a family and continues to be pivotal to the success of the Tinubu family in Rivers State which has formed into a unique rainbow coalition called the Renewed Hope Family.”
Abe further described the President as “a father that rewards genuine loyalty and promotes competence,” adding, “I will never stop following you.”
Abe said his appointment offered him “a great and unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of our country especially in the key economic sector.”
He said, “My appointment as Chairman of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission by the President has not only given me a great and unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of our country, especially in the key economic sector, but has demonstrated once again the President’s unique qualities that make him a master of the game.
“This is the reason thousands of people like me, have followed him (Tinubu) over the years and millions more are following. Nigeria is not becoming a one-party state, rather, in Tinubu, Nigerians have simply found a leader that all Nigerians can trust.”
Abe also expressed personal gratitude to Wike, whom he referred to as “our Nyerishi.”
“To my friend and brother, our Nyerishi (referring to the FCT Minister), thank you. My family and I owe you what words cannot express. Thank you sir,” he said.
He concluded by thanking God for the opportunity and urging Nigerians to support the President’s reform agenda.
“To all my friends and well-wishers across the land, just praise God, ignore the naysayers, pay your tax, and support the reform agenda. Better days are coming for our country. Today, the President is doing things differently, and the numbers are beginning to show that Nigeria is on the right course,” Abe added.
Wike and Abe have maintained a long-standing but complex political relationship in Rivers State, marked by periods of alliance and rivalry.
Abe, a former ally of ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi, fell out with Amaechi during internal APC crises and later aligned with Wike at critical moments, particularly during the 2023 general elections.
Although Abe did not formally contest under the Peoples Democratic Party, he publicly backed Wike’s political structure and joined the minister’s effort to mobilise support for President Tinubu in Rivers State, a move that proved decisive in delivering the state to the APC despite Wike’s PDP roots.
Since Tinubu’s victory, Abe has increasingly positioned himself within Wike’s political camp, often defending the FCT minister and aligning with his “Renewed Hope” coalition in Rivers, even as the relationship between Wike and Governor Fubara deteriorated.
No fewer than six inmates have died within one week following a suspected cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Maximum Prison in Kano State.
Amnesty International raised the alarm in a post on its official Facebook page, calling on authorities to immediately declare an emergency at the correctional facility.
Amnesty said several other inmates were currently receiving treatment, warning that the death toll could be higher as the suspected disease continues to spread among prisoners.
It urged the authorities to immediately transfer critically ill inmates to hospitals for proper medical attention to prevent further deaths.
The organisation warned that failure to urgently intervene could amount to arbitrary deprivation of life, which it described as a serious human rights violation under international law.
Amnesty also expressed concern over the broader conditions in Nigerian correctional facilities, particularly the prolonged detention of inmates awaiting trial.
According to the organisation, detainees without financial means face greater difficulty having their rights protected, with some spending years in custody without being convicted of any crime.
It further said many inmates were being held in overcrowded and unhygienic cells without adequate food and healthcare.
Amnesty called for urgent reforms to improve conditions in Nigerian correctional facilities and ensure compliance with international best practices.
Popular media personality and self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has reportedly lost her second son while remanded in custody.
The development was confirmed in an online appeal by Amira Agiye, head of the Isaamira Love Foundation, who spoke on Okoro’s behalf to request public financial assistance.
She said, “It is sad to announce to you all that Blessing CEO just lost her second son. My name is Amira Agiye.
“I’m here to appeal on behalf of Blessing CEO, who is currently in custody. I understand that people might have different opinions about her and the circumstances surrounding her case.
“And like every one of us, she deserves compassion and an opportunity for redemption.
She needs N20 million to meet the bail requirements. She also needs N36 million to pay the people she owes who brought the case against her.
“Please, Nigerians, let’s forgive her for the sake of that boy who is still in the mortuary. With Blessing’s full consent and authorisation, I’m appealing to all Nigerians to help donate so we can help her out of this situation.”
Also speaking in a voice conversation played by Amira, Blessing, CEO, said, “My second son, Bryan, was full of life. While in custody, I lost Bryan.
I pray this turns out positive so I can leave this place, pick up the pieces of my life and pay my respects to him.”
Recall that the self-acclaimed relationship expert was remanded in Kirikiri Prison over an N69.15 million property fraud trial.
She was granted N20 million bail in July 2026, with two sureties in like sum, and each surety was required to provide three years’ proof of deposits valued at N20 million.
Following her inability to meet the bail conditions, Blessing CEO, remains in prison facility two months after she was granted bail.
Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, mother of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy LoveWorld Nation fame, is dead.
Reports from Edo State say that she died at the age of 88 yesterday, Friday, September 25, 2026.
A local publication, Esan News Magazine, reported thus:
“An Iroko has fallen. A mother of nations is gone. Heaven has gained a saint.
According to information made available to Esan News Magazine by a prominent member of the Ekagholo Family of Idunwele, Ewu, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, the matriarch of the great Oyakhilome Clan, the beloved mother of our son Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, fondly called Big Mummy, has transited to glory.
September, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, humility and motherhood that touched generations across the world.
“Big Mummy was not just the mother of Pastor Chris. She was the mother of all. A virtuous woman, a prayer warrior, a woman of uncommon grace who raised children that have become global blessings and pride to Esan land.
“Idunwele Ewu is mourning. Ekagholo Family is mourning. Ewu Kingdom is mourning. Esanland is mourning. For we have lost an Okpokhuo, a true jewel of Esan motherhood.
“Her life was a testimony. She lived for God, she lived for family, she lived for humanity. Her laughter brought joy. Her prayers brought strength. Her counsel brought wisdom.
“On behalf of the management and staff of Esan News Magazine and the entire Esan Nation home and abroad, we extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to our dear elder brother, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the entire Oyakhilome Clan, the Ekagholo Family of Idunwele Ewu, and the Christ Embassy family worldwide.
“We mourn with you in this time of grief. We stand with you. We pray that the good Lord who called Mama home will grant you all the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“May her gentle, beautiful and faithful soul rest in perfect peace. Rest on, Big Mummy. Rest on, beloved mother of Pastor Chris. Rest on, Iroko of Ewu.
“Adieu Mama!”
Meanwhile, a senior official of Christ Embassy who was contacted by News Express this Saturday afternoon neither confirmed nor denied the report.
He said: “I have heard the news, too, but it is not for me to confirm her death. I mean, she was aged 88.”
The official promised to make relevant contacts, adding: “I am sure that a statement would be issued if the news is true.”
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