FocalPoint Reports

Alleged Coup Plot: Suspects Planned To Seize Aso Rock, Capture Tinub u Fresh details have emerged of an alleged plot by suspected coup conspirators to storm the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and capture President  Bola Tinubu  alongside other top government officials in a coordinated military-style operation. Findings by Focalpoint indicated that the suspected plot went beyond earlier reports of assassination attempts, with investigators uncovering a multi-layered plan to take control of key national assets and cripple Nigeria’s leadership structure. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the alleged conspirators planned to overrun the Presidential Villa, and capture President Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima. Also listed as targets were Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. Sources who spoke with Focalpoint said specific officers were assigned to lead the operation, described as the “decapita...

Plateau PDP Suspends Zonal Vice Chairman Over Alleged Anti-Party Conduct The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has suspended its Southern Zone Vice Chairman, Hon. Mankup Peter Tongshep, for one month over alleged anti-party activities. Focalpoint  reports that the suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced by the party’s State Working Committee in a statement issued on Thursday in Jos. In the statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Choji Felix Dalyop, the party said the action was taken in line with Section 57(1) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended). The party cited alleged violations under Sections 58(1)(i) and (j) following a preliminary hearing. According to the statement, Tongshep has been barred from performing his duties as Southern Zone Vice Chairman during the suspension period. The party further disclosed that the matter has been referred to its State Disciplinary Committee for further investigation and recommendations. This,...

Trump Issues Fresh Threat On Iran Focalpoint  The President of the United States,  Donald Trump,  has threatened to  “massively blow up”  Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran fails to halt its attacks on energy infrastructure in Qatar, escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East conflict. The warning follows fresh strikes on critical oil and gas installations, which have heightened fears of a prolonged war capable of disrupting global energy supplies. Focalpoint reports that  Crude oil prices rose  by about five per cent after the latest round of attacks, as investors reacted to the growing risk of supply disruptions. The spike comes amid escalating hostilities in the region, with particular concern over threats to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route responsible for transporting roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude. Tanker movement through the strait has slowed significantly due to fears of Iranian attacks, pushing energ...

APGA to Abaribe: You were suspended, not sacked, don’t mislead senate Focalpoint …Indefinite suspension rendered me party less — Senator fires back By Steve Oko The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has cautioned Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, against misleading the Senate and the public with claims that he was expelled from the party. The party insisted that the senator was never sacked but placed on suspension over alleged anti-party activities. Addressing a press conference in Umuahia, APGA Chairman, Ambassador Sunday Onukwubiri, alongside the party’s 2023 deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Obinna Ichita, and the State Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, challenged Abaribe to produce evidence supporting his claim of expulsion. They urged the Senate President to declare Abaribe’s seat vacant should he fail to “honourably resign,” accusing him of betraying the party that provided him a platform. “This is not a witch-hunt. We a...

Tinubu’s leadership elevates Nigeria’s global standing, says Obidike, APC Chieft ain Hon. Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, stating that it has significantly boosted Nigeria’s global profile and economic prospects. Obidike, who is part of the President’s diplomatic entourage to the United Kingdom, made the remarks during a high-level working visit to London, where he highlighted the administration’s efforts at driving economic reforms and strengthening international partnerships. He noted that the President’s policies have inspired renewed confidence in Nigeria’s economy, attracting foreign investments and stimulating growth across key sectors. According to him, the administration’s focus on economic diversification, infrastructure development, and strategic global alliances has repositioned Nigeria as a major player on the international stage. Obidike further stated that Tinubu’s diplomatic ...

The Inspector-General of Police,  Olatunji Disu , is reportedly taking steps to limit the involvement of the Nigeria Police Force in politically sensitive matters across the country. Sources familiar with the development who spoke with Sahara Reporters said the move is aimed at restoring professionalism and ensuring neutrality in policing. The development follows controversy in Osun State, where police operatives were deployed to local government secretariats amid a dispute over the tenure of council chairmen. The situation, which is currently before the courts, attracted national attention and raised questions about the role of the police in political conflicts. Court documents indicate that the tenure of the affected chairmen expired in October 2025, although some of them reportedly continued to occupy their offices. Sources at the Force Headquarters disclosed that the IGP is reviewing legal briefs and internal reports to ensure that the police are not perceived as supportin...