Peter Obi is a tireless liar, Shettima hits ADC harder

Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at opposition parties, accusing them of thriving on “lies and hypocrisy.”

He insisted that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is in a stronger political position than in 2023.

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Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at an interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent held at the State House, Shettima criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its push for electronic transmission of votes.

He alleged that when the party opened its portal for membership registration, it was “overwhelmed by an avalanche of fake names and fictitious identities.”

“The same people who were adamant that we must have electronic transmission of votes opened their portal for membership registration, and it was flooded with fake names and fictitious identities,” the Vice President said.

Taking a broader swipe at opposition politics in the country, Shettima declared that misinformation has become their driving force.

“You and I know that, as Winston Churchill once said, ‘truth is so precious that it must be surrounded by a bodyguard of lies.’ Lies, lies, lies that is what is driving the opposition in this country,” he stated.

Addressing the gathering of political and religious leaders, Shettima urged party faithful to remain united as the political season approaches.

“Excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, the political season is around the corner. We are all political actors. We have to sell our government. We have to stand behind our administration,” he said.

He further maintained that the APC is now more politically comfortable than it was during the 2023 general elections.

“Politically speaking, we are in a more comfortable position now than in 2023,” he said.

On the recent wave of defections into the ruling party, Shettima insisted that governors joining the APC were doing so voluntarily.

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“Nobody is coercing the governors of Rivers, Delta, Kano or any other state to join the APC. It is at their own volition because they have seen the light,” he added.

Arteta says something as Arsenal go 7pts clear of Man City

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is refusing to get carried away after his side opened a seven-point gap at the summit of the Premier League.

The Gunners pulled off a narrow 1-0 victory over Brighton, while Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at the Etihad.

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Bukayo Saka, who was the captain for Arsenal at the Amex, scored what proved to be the winner early in the first half.

This was a really difficult one after everything we’ve been through in the last few weeks,” Arteta told TNT Sports.

“Every game in the Premier League offers you different things. Big credit to the boys because the effort they put in is astronomical.”

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On the seven-point gap between Arsenal and City, Arteta said: “We did what we had to do and that is what we will continue to do.”

Reasons why we lost to Newcastle, Carrick blasts Man Utd players

Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick, has admitted his team did not play well against Newcastle in their 2-1 defeat on Wednesday night.

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The Red Devils lost at St James Park, despite the hosts going down to 10 men with Jacob Ramsey’s sending off.

William Osula curled home the winner late in the second half, after Casemiro’s header cancelled out Anthony Gordon’s penalty.

“I don’t think it was the 10 men, we just didn’t play good enough,” Carrick told TNT Sports.

“We can’t make excuses for that. We all take responsibility for that.

“Newcastle deserved to win tonight, it hurts me to say that.

“That is how it was. We need to get back to work and be better for the next game.”

Updated: Open letter to Barr Edmund, counsel to Hon Onwuegbu

4th March 2026

Edmund Ukoha, Esq.
Counsel to Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, FNSE

RE: FULL RETRACTION AND UNRESERVED APOLOGY TO ENGR. ANAYO ONWUEGBU, FNSE

Dear Sir,

I write in respect of your letter on behalf of your client, Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, FNSE, Member representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji-River Federal Constituency, concerning the publications authored by me and published on my platform, Info Wars HQ, on the 26th and 27th of February 2026 titled:
“LEAKED: How Anyayo Onwuegbu gives ₦53M for Aninri protests”; and
“ANINRI PROTESTS: Hon Anayo Onwuegbu called me, making threats.”

Upon a careful and objective review of the facts available to me, I have come to the sober realization that the said publications were based on information that was not properly verified and which has now proven to be false and misleading. I acknowledge that I was misled by sources whose claims I ought to have subjected to more rigorous scrutiny before making them public.

I hereby unequivocally and unreservedly retract in full all allegations contained in the above-mentioned publications, particularly the claims that Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu sponsored protests with the sum of ₦53,000,000.00, engaged in any plot to destabilize Aninri Local Government, unlawfully influenced judicial processes, threatened to deploy security agencies against me, or engaged in any form of criminal or unethical conduct.

I admit that those allegations were not supported by verifiable evidence and should not have been presented as statements of fact. I deeply regret the distress, embarrassment and reputational injury which the publications may have caused Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, his family, supporters, and associates.

As a journalist and publisher, I recognize the weighty responsibility that accompanies the freedom of expression. In this instance, I fell short of the professional standards of due diligence and fairness expected in responsible journalism. For that lapse in judgment, I take full responsibility.

Accordingly:
The said publications have been completely removed from the Info Wars HQ website and all affiliated social media platforms.

A public notice of this retraction and apology shall be published with equal prominence to the earlier reports.

I undertake to refrain from publishing any further defamatory or unverified material concerning Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu.

I sincerely apologize to Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, FNSE, for the harm and inconvenience occasioned by my actions. It was never my intention to malign his person or undermine his office, and I deeply regret the consequences of this publication.

Kindly convey my unreserved apology to your client.

Yours faithfully,

Jude Ogbonna
Publisher, Info Wars HQ