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Let us move from voting based on tribe and religion to voting for competence and capacity – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has issued a stark warning: Nigeria will continue to experience “failed leadership” if its citizens persist in voting based on tribal affiliations instead of prioritizing competence and capacity. Obi emphasized that without “competence, capacity, character and compassion,” no nation’s leadership can magically improve. In a post on his official X handle on Monday, the former Anambra State governor observed that Nigerians have already witnessed the consequences of leadership lacking these essential qualities. He elaborated, “Leadership of a nation is such that it’s either succeeding or failing, none can be hidden. There are…
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“What a shameful country”- Bobrisky slams Nigerian senators on Benue killings
Popular Nigerian crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, has criticized Nigerian senators for their perceived inaction regarding the recent killings in Benue State. On Monday, Bobrisky took to his Instagram story to express his dismay, highlighting that lawmakers were quick to convene meetings concerning his own legal issues, yet have remained silent in the face of widespread violence. He wrote: “Senator/house representative didn’t call urgent meeting over the kiling happening in benue. But they can call urgent meeting when it comes to bobrisky. Shame, shame!!!!, Shame!!!.What a shameful country.”
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“What am i looking for”- Tunde Bakare denies meeting with president Tinubu
Tunde Bakare, the serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has responded to public speculation regarding his recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Bakare “insisting it was not driven by any personal or political ambition.” Bakare, who was a contender in the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 presidential primaries, met with President Tinubu at his Lagos residence on June 4. This meeting garnered significant attention and sparked debate concerning its potential motives. During a sermon at his church, Bakare refuted suggestions that he was seeking any “favours or positions from the Tinubu administration.” He stated, “Some people still think…
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“I was betrayed by Peter Obi” – Kenneth Okonkwo
Veteran actor Kenneth Okonkwo has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of betrayal amidst internal party disputes. Okonkwo, who previously served as a spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council and officially left the party in February 2025, made these claims in a viral interview with Symfoni. According to Okonkwo, Obi disregarded his advice and chose to support the embattled Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party. Kenneth claimed that Obi was “misled by LP executives who claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had recognised them.” He further stated, “Any politician that knows what he’s doing cannot…
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My child feels Lonely- Tiwa savage ex husband Teebillz calls out her manager over busy schedule
In a recent Instagram post, Teebillz, the estranged husband of singer Tiwa Savage, publicly criticized her manager, Vanessa Amadi-Ogbonna. He accused Vanessa of overworking Tiwa Savage, claiming she books “back-to-back jobs” without considering Tiwa’s role as a mother. Teebillz expressed concern for their son, Jamil, stating that the child feels “lonely” due to Tiwa Savage’s demanding schedule. While acknowledging his own share of the blame, Teebillz largely attributed Jamil’s loneliness to Vanessa’s creation of a packed schedule for Tiwa. He further alleged that Vanessa is primarily motivated by her financial percentage from Tiwa Savage’s deals, rather than the well-being of…
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Where was Peter Obi on June 12 1993, he was in Asia doing buying and selling – Daniel Bwala questions Obi’s involvement in the struggle for democracy
Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has called out the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, over his recent criticism of the Bola Tinubu administration. Bwala, who serves as the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, suggested that Peter Obi should have no position on issues of June 12, 1993, since, according to him, the former Anambra State governor was in Asia buying and selling and has no record of participating in the struggle. Obi, during the recent Democracy Day celebration, called on Tinubu to follow the footsteps of former presidents Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck…
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Saying Abacha annulled 1993 presidential election is tales – Abiola’s son tackles IBB
Jamiu Abiola, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Linguistics and Foreign Affairs and son of the late MKO Abiola, has criticized former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida for claiming that it was Sani Abacha who annulled the 1993 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television, Jamiu dismissed Babangida’s account as “tales by moonlight” and questioned why IBB only recently acknowledged Abiola’s victory in his memoir A Journey in Service. He also expressed regret that after Abacha’s death in 1997, his father was not granted proper medical care and that General Abdulsalami Abubakar, who succeeded Abacha, did not publicly affirm Abiola’s…
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I used to be very active in criticising President Jonathan. I was naive, I’m sorry – Bello El-Rufai
Bello El-Rufai, a House of Representatives member from Kaduna North and son of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, has admitted that he was naive to have criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Bello expressed regret over his past comments, acknowledging that he failed to appreciate the quality of governance under Jonathan at the time. He said he has since grown wiser, especially after witnessing his father prepare to meet Jonathan for political consultation, which made him reflect on his earlier stance. Bello said: “And he said he was going to see President Jonathan, and I…
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Terrorism Charges: Judge moves Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to DSS headquarters
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been relocated to the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters. Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Federal High Court ordered the change of venue to facilitate the inspection of a shipping container allegedly used by Kanu to smuggle a radio transmitter into Nigeria for broadcasts on Radio Biafra. Kanu is currently on trial for terrorism related to his campaign for the actualization of Biafra.
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I will take definitive legal action for defamation if I was given National Award – Sowore
Popular socio-political activist, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that he would have rejected and taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu if he had been included in the list of recipients for the 2025 Democracy Day National Honours. The official list, released on Thursday, features 102 Nigerians recognized for their contributions to the country’s democratic development. While some believe Sowore deserved to be among the honorees, he made it clear in a Facebook post on Friday that he would have declined the award and sued the president for defamation. He wrote, “If I were mistakenly included by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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June 12: Nigeria would’ve been better if my father was president – MKO’s son, Jamiu Abiola
Jamiu Abiola, son of the late democracy icon MKO Abiola, has stated that Nigeria would be in a much better economic position today if his father had been allowed to assume the presidency in 1993. Speaking during Channels Television’s June 12 Special Forum titled “Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: An Inter-Generational Conversation On Building A Better Nation,” Jamiu emphasized that 1993 was a globally prosperous period which Nigeria could have leveraged under MKO Abiola’s leadership. “Nigeria would have been better because, at that time, it was a very special time in global times; that 1993 period was a time when the world…
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Defection: I’m chasing elephant, no barking dog will distract me – Governor Eno
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has defended his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), likening his move to a man chasing an elephant who refuses to be distracted by barking dogs along the way. Speaking in Uyo on Wednesday after returning from the United Nations Ocean Conference in France, Eno explained that the switch was made in the best interest of Akwa Ibom and to better position the state for strategic development. He dismissed criticisms of his defection, especially from individuals he described as non-indigenes who, in his view, meddle…
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