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Group Slams Sponsors Of Fake News Against Wike, Says “They Will Fail”
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A pressure group, League of Democracy Defenders (LDD) has described as false, report being circulated on Social Media that the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, threatened to expose 2023 election outcome and warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of APC implosion.
The group, which said the intention of those behind the fake news was to sow the seed of discord between President Tinubu and Wike; on one hand, and the FCT Minister against the leadership of the APC, high ranking government officials, some APC Governors, and other senior members of the ruling party, added that they failed woefully.
The LDD accused agents of the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara of being behind circulation of the fake news, as well as many other activities aimed at vilifying and castigating the FCT Minister.
In fact, there are reports that, many bloggers and influencers have been contracted, through a few leading figures in the media to kickstart a full-scale blackmail and attacks on Wike.
Further, the coordinated media onslaughts will allegedly be in the regular and social media; content creators; radio and television stations; as well as contrived public rallies, protests, walks, and demonstrations in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and a few other major cities across the country.
As stakeholders in Nigeria’s democratic governance, and followers of the political developments in Rivers State, we are not surprised by the last-dice being played by these agents of Governor Fubara.
Worried about their impending loss of power, it is clear that they have yielded to the swarm of selfish, desperate, and mischievous elements around and about him to latch on last-minute efforts towards slandering, misinformation, and other shenanigans on Wike; with the hope of getting some considerations and respite.
As a pressure group that will come out, at the appropriate time to publicly declare our support for the second-term aspiration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, we are utterly surprised that Governor Fubara, who claims to be rooting for Tinubu is pulling all avenues to fight Minister Wike, whose unwavering commitment to President Tinubu, the pursuit of “Renewed Hope” agenda, and unequivocal support for his aspiration in 2027 is known to all and sundry.
We ask, Governor Fubara, why vilify Minister Wike? Why denigrate him? Why disparage him? Why derogate the man through whom you became Governor of the 2nd richest state? Why, with the aiding and betting of some “new found friends and advisers” roll out propaganda machineries against Wike, who is undoubtedly, one of the high-performing appointees of President Tinubu; the National Leader of your new party.
It is imperative for Governor Fubara to know and realize that, contrary to whatever the group of acolytes are telling him, there are irrefutable facts to confirm that Minister Wike, before the 2023 presidential election and till date has emerged as one of the prime, loyal supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In thoughts, words, and actions, Minister Wike remains reliable and dependable to him, his policies, and government. We are very confident that, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, given his decades-long expertise in politics, will easily discern and decipher the kindergarten moves of the rabble-rousers that are urging and prodding Governor Fubara, for their selfish reasons to take actions that are swiftly moving him away from the good people of Rivers State, and many others across the country.
On a final note, we reiterate that no amount of Rivers State’s commonwealth that are (or will be) illegally expended on any, every sponsored campaign of calumny against Minister Wike will not succeed. Such degree(s) of invented and contrived attacks allegedly by Governor Fubara, and his legion of spin doctors will continue to fail and fall like pack of cards. We, wholeheartedly advise Governor Fubara to toe the path of honour by immediately stopping such designs, and sincerely seek for genuine peace, and enduring resolutions of all disagreements with Minister Wike, Rivers State House of Assembly, and other members of the group.
For: LEAGUE OF DEMOCRACY DEFENDERS
COMRADE ALIYU DAN’AZUMMI
President
MS. PHILOMENA ETENG
Secretary
MR. IBEABUCHI OKAFOR
Publicity Secreatay
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced an electricity outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State.
AEDC disclosed this in a notice on Wednesday.
The disco said the outage is due to a technical fault on the transmission company of Nigeria (TCN) 132kV Apo – Karu – line 1.
Consequently, bulk electricity supply has been disrupted in areas in Abuja and Nasarawa, including in Karu, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Orozo, Karshi, Mararaba, Ado, New Nyanya, New Karu Uke, Masaka, Auta Balaifi, Keffi, Nasarawa Toto, Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and environs.
The disco, however, assured electricity restoration.
“The technical team of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is currently working to restore power supply around 3:00 pm today, 10th June 2026.
“We regret the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding,” AEDC stated.
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Referee Omar Artan has vowed to officiate at the 2030 World Cup after arriving home in Somalia following his ban from entering the United States.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Mogadishu Airport to give a warm welcome to Omar Artan.
Some in the crowd carried banners with supportive slogans while others wore specially made hats bearing pictures of the referee, who has quickly become an icon in his homeland.
There were also social media celebrities who posed for photos with Artan and live-streamed the welcome on their platforms.
Amid the celebratory reception, there was also visible anger that the first Somali appointed as a World Cup referee had been denied entry to the United States.
The 34-year-old – Africa’s referee of the year in 2025 – was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals but was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Monday despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single entry US visa.
No reason for his repatriation has been given by US immigration authorities, but Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump.
He arrived back in Somalia on Wednesday, landing at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu where he was greeted by government officials and representatives of the Somali Football Federation, as well as fellow referees and local residents.
Artan is expected to attend a public event at Mogadishu Stadium later on Wednesday afternoon and watch a match between Heegan and Dekadaha.
“I’d like to thank the officials, ministers, MPs and everyone. I want to thank my country and people for their support. The encouragement I received here, I know I’ll get more support outside [the airport],” Artan said, translated into English by the BBC.
“Everything is pre-destined. Fifa supported me well and were in touch with me until I reached Mogadishu.
“I promise you that I’ll be officiating in the next World Cup. Somalia, everywhere, I’m letting you know.”
Artan, who was named the Confederation of African Football (Caf) men’s referee of the year in 2025, was one of 52 referees selected for the tournament.
However, his “dream” came crashing down as he attempted to travel to the on-pitch officials’ base in Florida, with Artan telling the New York Times, external he had faced an 11-hour immigration interview and was detained for several hours before be was put on a flight back to Istanbul, Turkey.
Speaking to BBC World Service, Andrew Giuliani, who leads the White House Task Force on the World Cup, said: “While I can’t go into the derog [derogatory information] on that I can tell you it was the right decision by customs and border patrol and I support that decision.”
It was not possible for Artan to stay outside the United States and referee matches played in Canada or Mexico, with all on-pitch officials based in Florida for training, preparation, and security.
Trump placed a full entry ban under any visa category for 12 countries, including Somalia, in June 2025.
Two days before the World Cup draw in December 2025, Trump drew widespread attention for comments made about Somalia in the lead up to a planned immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, which has a large Somali community.
“With Somalia, which is barely a country, you know, they have no anything,” he said.
“They just run around killing each other. There’s no structure.”
He added that Somali immigrants should “go back to where they came from” and that the US would “go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage to our country”.
On arriving home, Artan urged Somalia’s youth not to lose hope in their country in the face of his treatment, stating: “Let’s all defend Somalia’s honour. We all belong to Somalia whether it’s bad or good.
“That flag is ours and so is the passport – let’s defend it.
“The youth shouldn’t be demoralised about their country. Despite this happening to me, I’ll still stand for my nation.
“I want to continue my journey from here and urge the youth to do the same.”
For his part, Artan was very happy with the welcome he received. The determined look on his face backed up the statements he has made about continuing his career and he told friends that he is ready to start training right away.
After the press conference, he was given a grand farewell. Thousands more people are expected to greet him at the Mogadishu Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Another hero’s welcome is on the cards.
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