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AbosedeFalade:
Unfortunately for you, my opinion matters to people that matter online and offline. Unfortunately, a wannabe nairaland local champion like you cannot be counted as one of the people that matters.

Gotocourt:
You don't want founder of Lagos to be challenged.🤷🏿

AbosedeFalade:
This is one of the most meaningless threads I have come across on Nairaland. A thread like this makes no sense in the real sense of sense. You simply want to massage your ego, citing a statement like "...yet a nairalander was arguing with me and saying that Dr. Jonathan was going to contest and that his spokesman, who released the statement, did not know what was happening"

OredoPikin:
The rumour wont fly in 2030 except Atiku win 2027

I won’t go back to Aso Villa if the opportunity came again, the stress of Nigeria is so much — Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan admits

What a Friday ~ Ofoju Jo Wizzy ~ Burna
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— JAGGY~UPDATE (@jaggyupdate) June 28, 2024

Video: I won't go back to Aso Villa, Nigeria's stress too much - Patience Jonathan

Former First Lady Patience Jonathan says she has no plans to return to the Presidential Villa, citing the overwhelming stress associated with being constantly in the public eye.

At a public event… pic.twitter.com/5Jp2nHKLHx

— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) June 29, 2024

2027: I’m not returning to villa, I’ll campaign with Remi Tinubu — Patience Jonathan

11th May 2025

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has ruled out any return to Aso Rock Villa, declaring instead that she will campaign alongside the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The ex-First Lady, known for her candid views, threw her weight behind the principle of rotational leadership, describing the “turn-by-turn” model as essential for national unity.

Jonathan disclosed this while acknowledging the President’s daughter and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, after receiving the Women Icon Leader of the Year award from Accolade Dynamics Limited in Abuja on Saturday night.

She said, “I was supposed to call her first, but I saved her for last: the daughter of our wonderful President, the President of Nigeria, the one and only we believe in — President Bola Tinubu. Iyaloja, thank you for standing with women because these are your women. Carry them along; they are with you.

“All the way, we are with you. No shaking. We will follow. Direct us, and we will follow.
Because there is only one president at a time. We don’t have two presidents. I am outspoken — if I don’t like something, I will say it. But if I like something, I die for it.

“I believe in one president. I believe in turn-by-turn. When it’s your turn, I will support you. When it’s not your turn, step back—so that the country can move forward.”

Speaking further, she said she has a longstanding relationship with Remi Tinubu that predates their time in Aso Rock.

Jonathan also recalled how Remi Tinubu and the president supported her and her husband when they contested for the presidency in 2011.

She insisted that rather than return to Aso Rock, she would support the First Lady and her husband.

She said, “I didn’t just know her (Senator Oluremi Tinubu) just because she’s the First Lady, no. We worked together. We worked as a group.

“We are groups. We worked when I was a deputy governor’s wife. We worked when I was a governor’s wife. I know her. I talked with Oluremi. Even when my husband was the vice president, Oluremi stood with her husband and supported us during our first election. They supported us. So, for me, I have a conscience. I cannot abandon my friend, whether you like it or not.

“Because, you see, this is turn by turn. Today is my turn—I will go. Tomorrow, it will be another person’s turn—then we go. And when we go, will we still meet? Where will we meet? I don’t know.

“I stand by my friend. My friend is great. I told her I would campaign with her. I’m not denying her. I’m not running. I’m not going back to the villa. If you call me, I will not go.

“I say it every day. Don’t you like how young I look? People say, “Mama, you are young, you are young!” it is because I have rest of mind, yes. I don’t want to go there—let my friend be there. Let me also “wahala” her the way she used to “wahala” me when I was there! Let me also tease her. And until she comes out, she will be young. But for now, she won’t be young. ”

She also threw her weight behind the 35 per cent affirmative action for women in governance, lamenting the repeated rejection of gender equality bills by the National Assembly.

“During Obasanjo’s time, we worked for it, and the Executive approved 35 per cent. My husband also maintained it. But when it comes to elective positions, the men dominate and shut us out. May God touch their hearts to understand that we are their mothers, sisters, and friends. We are not trying to take power from them—we are trying to support them.”

Jonathan described the honour as a recognition of collective efforts in the advancement of women’s health and economic well-being.

She said, “I am deeply humbled to receive this prestigious Women Icon Leader of the Year 2025 award. I accept this honour not just as a personal recognition, but as a testament to the tireless efforts of countless women and men who have worked alongside me to promote good health and economic development for women in Nigeria and beyond.”

She highlighted the work of her NGOs—Aurora Richard Foundation and Women for Change and Development Initiative—which have empowered thousands of women and youth through skill acquisition programmes and supported children with critical health conditions requiring surgeries abroad.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and CEO of Accolade Dynamics, Ms. Dofan Chizaram described the night as a tribute to both men and women who have significantly impacted Nigeria and the African continent through leadership, mentorship, and community development.

“This night is about celebrating the legends who have uplifted women and the broader community. We want to acknowledge their value while they are still with us,” Tor said.

“Your Excellency, Former President Goodluck Jonathan, stay away from politics for now. Let them play their politics, don’t let them spoil the good name you have built.”

—Primate Ndukuba tells Former President Goodluck Jonathan.

He should take the back seat, he is not in any… pic.twitter.com/D0M465cYbw

— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) May 16, 2026

johnie:
Oh!

You mean this guy?

https://youtube.com/shorts/JHkLr6Zy_gg?si=7VW-oSGyGqDwqpJj

Only goes to prove my point!

During the court case between Adekunle Gold, Simi, and Swanky.

Swanky said he wasn't guilty and that his account was compromised, but what sold him out was that there was repeated defamatory tweets from the account before and after he made the main tweet. the court came to the conclusion that it was him.

After a series of hearings, Swanky pleaded guilty with tears in his eyes and cried unto Simi.

Decision has already been made by simi to lock him up, and she refused and neglected his cries. Barrister Demeji, Swankys lawyer, said, " Let this boy pay fine, I know 2 million is nothing. He has waec exams this week, forgive him."

The decision was already made by simi, and the chief judge closed the session and asked that Swanky should see his family for the last time as he would be facing 2years and 9 months in prison ( a total of 2 years in real time)
Swanky handed over his phone and X account to his senior brother to manage.

Barrister Demeji is set to meet Sowore next week.

The decision for Swanky to return in 2029 is imminent.💔

Troll Jailed Two Years Over Fake News On Adekunle Gold’s Daughter

by Zuleihat Chatta

A social media user, Samuel Adeboye Adeyeye, with the username @Swanky, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for spreading malicious falsehoods about the family of celebrity couple Adekunle Gold and Simi.

Adeyeye was convicted after pleading guilty to charges of intentionally circulating fake news on digital platforms.

The convict had claimed that the singers lost their six-year-old daughter, Deja, to a rare genetic condition called Canavan disease.

Following the family’s complaints, security agencies tracked down the internet user, leading to his arraignment.

During the court proceedings, the prosecution presented evidence showing that the post was fabricated with malicious intent to defame the celebrities and cause emotional distress.

Adeyeye admitted to the offence and pleaded for leniency.

Delivering the judgment, the court sentenced Adeyeye to two years in prison, without the option of a fine.

PulaPower:
Broda Naptu2, you think a VC has a say over a Governor general?

PulaPower:
Nnamdi Azikwe the tribal bygot. Just cuz of the ceremonial governor that he was, just take a look at all the musicians he approved to performed at the welcome ceremony, all are Igbos... From a man that usually tagged himself Nationalistic - what is nationalistic about that?

It was that nonsense mentality that made him never to achieve his goals - to become president of Nigeria!

My point is if we're interested in solving Nigerias problem, we need to go back to the root, where it started from. We need to stop acting as if Nigeria started in 1999. Majority of what you see today, were copied from the past events of some past leaders..