Timmi: Some people just like to think more highly of themselves. Can an ant frightens an elephant? Can a fly frightens a swap? Can a nonentity be reckoned with noble man?
DesChyko: How did you expect opposition politics to be done? We heard worse before the current party came on board. It is just sad that so many individuals who were very vocal then have lost their voice, leaving only few to shoulder the moral burden.
The Government just don't want to walk their talk, and they talked an awful lot.
Nigeria has completed the repayment of the principal amount of its $3.4bn loan from the International Monetary Fund, with the final payment made on April 30, 2025.
The loan, disbursed in full on April 30, 2020, was part of the IMF’s emergency COVID-19 Rapid Financing Instrument, aimed at helping Nigeria cope with the economic disruptions caused by the pandemic, including falling oil prices, a recession, and fiscal pressures.
Although the principal repayment has been fully settled, it was found upon further checks of the IMF website that several charges associated with the loan remain due.
These charges, which consist mainly of interest, will continue to be repaid annually for the next few years.
Nigeria has completed the repayment of the principal amount of its $3.4bn loan from the International Monetary Fund, with the final payment made on April 30, 2025.
The loan, disbursed in full on April 30, 2020, was part of the IMF’s emergency COVID-19 Rapid Financing Instrument, aimed at helping Nigeria cope with the economic disruptions caused by the pandemic, including falling oil prices, a recession, and fiscal pressures.
Although the principal repayment has been fully settled, it was found upon further checks of the IMF website that several charges associated with the loan remain due.
These charges, which consist mainly of interest, will continue to be repaid annually for the next few years.
papyjaypaul: Vimbai was the most accurate analyst of the issue. Vimbai is an ex Big Brother Africa housemate for those who think the young people don't have sense.
She said, rightly so, that Akpabio shouldn't have used the Senate plenary, a scared place meant for proceedings on issues that affect Nigeria and Nigerians to respond to Obi. The Senators, if they are distinguished should be ashamed of how low the Senate has become for it to be abused by their elected leader. It's not about Akpabio or Obi, the Senate was disrespected by the Senate President.
Someone was asking who the best senate president was last week. I posted a video of David Mark asking his colleagues to avoid fighting and politics in the house. That was the last matured SP we had.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been criticised for the statement on Peter Obi.
criticised the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over his allegedly disrespectful remarks towards Nigeria’s past heroes.
Akpabio made the criticism during the valedictory session held in honour of the late Niger Delta elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark.
The criticism came barely 24 hours after Obi, while eulogising Clark, claimed that the labours of Nigeria’s past heroes had ultimately been in vain due to the numerous challenges currently facing the country, particularly economic issues.
“For someone like me who just participated in the 2023 general election, he (Clark) lived a life of courage, sacrifice, justice, and value. So why do we keep saying the labours of our heroes past should not be in vain? I’m happy that Jonathan is here.
“But I can tell you, their sacrifices are in vain. They have sacrificed for nothing. We were in this country when people protested when there was no need to protest under Goodluck Jonathan. Where are those protesters now? Have they disappeared?
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been criticised for the statement on Peter Obi.
criticised the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over his allegedly disrespectful remarks towards Nigeria’s past heroes.
Akpabio made the criticism during the valedictory session held in honour of the late Niger Delta elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark.
The criticism came barely 24 hours after Obi, while eulogising Clark, claimed that the labours of Nigeria’s past heroes had ultimately been in vain due to the numerous challenges currently facing the country, particularly economic issues.
“For someone like me who just participated in the 2023 general election, he (Clark) lived a life of courage, sacrifice, justice, and value. So why do we keep saying the labours of our heroes past should not be in vain? I’m happy that Jonathan is here.
“But I can tell you, their sacrifices are in vain. They have sacrificed for nothing. We were in this country when people protested when there was no need to protest under Goodluck Jonathan. Where are those protesters now? Have they disappeared?
Lanretoye: he prefers to use the headless mobs cos they don’t have heads alread and they have nothing to live for,his own son have a head. A normal person will reason if there is sense in what Reno has said but zombie way na one way o,a Joro jara joro.
Giftimoni: Can you imagine Peter Obi is asking Nigerians to protest. Protest what? A government that has paid off our entire debt to the International Monetary Fund? Debt that other governments took? Peter, bring your son, Oseloka back from London to Nigeria to lead your protest, then Nigerians will know you are serious!
Can you imagine Peter Obi is asking Nigerians to protest. Protest what? A government that has paid off our entire debt to the International Monetary Fund? Debt that other governments took? Peter, bring your son, Oseloka back from London to Nigeria to lead your protest, then Nigerians will know you are serious!
Traditional rulers in Anambra State on Thursday conferred a chieftaincy title of ‘Dike Si Mba’ of Anambra on President Bola Tinubu.
The Traditional rulers led by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi, gave the President the title in Awka during his official visit to the state.
‘Dike Si Mba’ loosely translates to ‘Hero from another land’, was given to President Tinubu by the traditional rulers representing all the communities in Anambra State.
Tinubu, who is in Anambra State on official visit, arrived at the Chinua Achebe International Airport in Umueri around 12:15pm, and was received by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim and other government officials.
Traditional rulers in Anambra State on Thursday conferred a chieftaincy title of ‘Dike Si Mba’ of Anambra on President Bola Tinubu.
The Traditional rulers led by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi, gave the President the title in Awka during his official visit to the state.
‘Dike Si Mba’ loosely translates to ‘Hero from another land’, was given to President Tinubu by the traditional rulers representing all the communities in Anambra State.
Tinubu, who is in Anambra State on official visit, arrived at the Chinua Achebe International Airport in Umueri around 12:15pm, and was received by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim and other government officials.
Giftimoni: Aliko Dangote is expanding his agro-industrial operations into Ghana with the launch of a massive sugar refinery project in Kwame-Danso, Bono East Region.
The move will help reduce Ghana's sugar import costs and boost local industrial growth.
Here's everything you need to know about the project.
Aliko Dangote is expanding his agro-industrial operations into Ghana with the launch of a massive sugar refinery project in Kwame-Danso, Bono East Region.
The move will help reduce Ghana's sugar import costs and boost local industrial growth.
Here's everything you need to know about the project.
Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, the convener of Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), and the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Bible Church Worldwide has shared has encounter in the first every outdoor crusade in convened.
According to him, he will first in doubt if miracles will happen after his short prayers for the sick.
Giftimoni: The presidency has dismissed ongoing speculations about a surging political coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement on X, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, described the narrative as nothing more than a “political hallucination.”
“To say a political coalition is surging when in fact no one is interested in it is a political hallucination,”Bwala said.
The media aide stated that there is a clear disinterest expressed by major political figures and institutions in any such alliance.
He emphasised the growing strength of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the party has been attracting key opposition figures, including high-profile defectors.
“The Governors’ Forum of PDP said they are not interested, the NWC of PDP said same. Peter Obi recently said he is not in any coalition talks, Labour Party people said they are not interested.
“Meanwhile in contrast, the party surging is APC; receiving defectors left, right and centre including a former vice presidential candidate of PDP in the 2023 elections. It is not a coalition, but hallucination,” Bwala added.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who emerged second in the 2023 presidential election with 6,984,520 votes, has consistently expressed his resolve to lead a formidable opposition capable of challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next electoral cycle.
“The Governors’ Forum of PDP said they are not interested, the NWC of PDP said same. Peter Obi recently said he is not in any coalition talks, Labour Party people said they are not interested.
“Meanwhile in contrast, the party surging is APC; receiving defectors left, right and centre including a former vice presidential candidate of PDP in the 2023 elections. It is not a coalition, but hallucination,” Bwala added.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who emerged second in the 2023 presidential election with 6,984,520 votes, has consistently expressed his resolve to lead a formidable opposition capable of challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next electoral cycle.
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“But if he insists that he wants to run and wants to become the president, as we are already seeing it playing out, his political ending may not be as palatable as he is thinking because right now, from his political family, he has lost substantial people, probably sixty to seventy per cent,” Bwala added. Obi’s alliance with Atiku would be a “mistake.”
Bwala also addressed the growing speculation about a possible alliance between Atiku and Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, warning that any such move could be politically disastrous for Obi.
The presidency has dismissed ongoing speculations about a surging political coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement on X, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, described the narrative as nothing more than a “political hallucination.”
“To say a political coalition is surging when in fact no one is interested in it is a political hallucination,”Bwala said.
The media aide stated that there is a clear disinterest expressed by major political figures and institutions in any such alliance.
He emphasised the growing strength of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the party has been attracting key opposition figures, including high-profile defectors.
“The Governors’ Forum of PDP said they are not interested, the NWC of PDP said same. Peter Obi recently said he is not in any coalition talks, Labour Party people said they are not interested.
“Meanwhile in contrast, the party surging is APC; receiving defectors left, right and centre including a former vice presidential candidate of PDP in the 2023 elections. It is not a coalition, but hallucination,” Bwala added.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who emerged second in the 2023 presidential election with 6,984,520 votes, has consistently expressed his resolve to lead a formidable opposition capable of challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next electoral cycle.
“The Governors’ Forum of PDP said they are not interested, the NWC of PDP said same. Peter Obi recently said he is not in any coalition talks, Labour Party people said they are not interested.
“Meanwhile in contrast, the party surging is APC; receiving defectors left, right and centre including a former vice presidential candidate of PDP in the 2023 elections. It is not a coalition, but hallucination,” Bwala added.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who emerged second in the 2023 presidential election with 6,984,520 votes, has consistently expressed his resolve to lead a formidable opposition capable of challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next electoral cycle.
ICYMI: Daniel Bwala Analyses 2027 Election Permutations
“But if he insists that he wants to run and wants to become the president, as we are already seeing it playing out, his political ending may not be as palatable as he is thinking because right now, from his political family, he has lost substantial people, probably sixty to seventy per cent,” Bwala added. Obi’s alliance with Atiku would be a “mistake.”
Bwala also addressed the growing speculation about a possible alliance between Atiku and Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, warning that any such move could be politically disastrous for Obi.
Following the latest wave of political defections in Edo State, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, and the former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, exchanged words over the reasons behind the defections and what they mean for their respective parties.
The Edo APC Chair dismissed speculations that recent defectors—among them Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori—were fleeing possible prosecution or driven by personal gain.
Tenebe stated that the defections were motivated by the ruling party’s “visible progress and influence,” rather than fear of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“The Governor of Delta State crossed to the APC. It’s not because he is looking for money or has committed any offence. If these people had committed any sin, they would have been with the EFCC. They crossed because of what they were seeing,” he said.
Tenebe maintained that the quality of leadership being demonstrated by Governor Monday Okpebholo in Edo State is attracting political stakeholders.
Giftimoni: DSS Detains NANS President Atiku Isah In Hospital After Exposing Seyi Tinubu’s N100Million Bribe Offer, Forced To Recant, Made To Pose With Gun For Blackmail
DSS Detains NANS President Atiku Isah In Hospital After Exposing Seyi Tinubu’s N100Million Bribe Offer, Forced To Recant, Made To Pose With Gun For Blackmail
Meanwhile, Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied allegations of abduction, coercion, and bribery made against him by the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Abubakar Isah.
He described the NANS president’s claims as “completely fictional” and an attempt to damage his reputation.
Taking to his Instagram account on Friday, Seyi Tinubu responded to the accusations with disbelief.
“Wow... how can someone lie with so much confidence? An attempt to defame my character. May God be with you, Comrade Atiku Isah,” he wrote.
He further clarified that he has never met or held any meeting with Isah:
“I have never held a meeting to discuss any subject matter with Comrade Isah in Lagos or anywhere else in the world. I have never knowingly met him before. Neither did I visit any location with thugs,” he stated.
The response came following a press conference held on Wednesday by Isah, during which he said that Seyi Tinubu and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, offered him a ₦100 million bribe in Lagos to support President Tinubu. Isah claimed he rejected the offer, citing unmet promises and the lack of performance by the Tinubu administration.
The student leader also said he was abducted on 15 April after he turned down the bribe. According to Isah, he was “stripped naked and beaten” by a group that included the Managing Director of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and was coerced into issuing a false press statement under duress.
“They claimed they would release the video of my torture. I was told nothing would happen even if I was killed because Seyi Tinubu could order a cover-up,” he alleged. Isah also accused a certain ‘Ladoja’ of boasting that he could instruct the Inspector General of Police to suppress any fallout.
Despite the threats, Isah said he remained resolute and participated in his official inauguration as NANS president, vowing to expose the alleged incident.
Nigerian cleric has come under intense fire on social media after his bold prophecy about Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League journey went disastrously wrong.
The pastor had previously declared that he saw Barcelona lifting the Champions League trophy this season, a statement that went viral and stirred both excitement and scepticism among football fans.
Nigerian cleric has come under intense fire on social media after his bold prophecy about Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League journey went disastrously wrong.
The pastor had previously declared that he saw Barcelona lifting the Champions League trophy this season, a statement that went viral and stirred both excitement and scepticism among football fans.
Arise TV has responded to the allegations of financial inducement by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha A kpoti-Uduaghan, as alleged by Dr. Sandra Duru, a US-based Nigerian media practitioner and psychologist also known as Prof. Mbeke.
Recall that Prof. Mgbeke accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of paying Arise TV for favourable coverage and hiring Dr Oby Ezekwesili and FIDA (International Federation of Women Lawyers) as “useful idiots” to disrupt a Senate committee hearing on her petition. She alleged Akpoti-Uduaghan sponsored the Arise TV awards and offered Duru an award, which she rejected, citing her value for integrity.
She further claimed Akpoti-Uduaghan targeted Akpabio to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with promises of a governorship from opposition leaders.
“The target is not the Senate president but the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, because Natasha was promised to be made a governor by her so-called political fathers, whom she mentioned to me; I’ve mentioned to the authority,” Dr Sandra alleged.
Dr Duru claimed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions were part of a broader opposition strategy, supported by a political party leader she contacted but refused to name publicly.
She urged the Nigerian police to investigate Akpoti-Uduaghan, comparing her case to how they would handle activists like Sowore, and called for transparency.
Arise TV has responded to the allegations of financial inducement by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha A kpoti-Uduaghan, as alleged by Dr. Sandra Duru, a US-based Nigerian media practitioner and psychologist also known as Prof. Mbeke.
Recall that Prof. Mgbeke accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of paying Arise TV for favourable coverage and hiring Dr Oby Ezekwesili and FIDA (International Federation of Women Lawyers) as “useful idiots” to disrupt a Senate committee hearing on her petition. She alleged Akpoti-Uduaghan sponsored the Arise TV awards and offered Duru an award, which she rejected, citing her value for integrity.
She further claimed Akpoti-Uduaghan targeted Akpabio to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with promises of a governorship from opposition leaders.
“The target is not the Senate president but the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, because Natasha was promised to be made a governor by her so-called political fathers, whom she mentioned to me; I’ve mentioned to the authority,” Dr Sandra alleged.
Dr Duru claimed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions were part of a broader opposition strategy, supported by a political party leader she contacted but refused to name publicly.
She urged the Nigerian police to investigate Akpoti-Uduaghan, comparing her case to how they would handle activists like Sowore, and called for transparency.