Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on those planning to protest on June 12 to embrace dialogue and be patient with the government.
He also publicly debunked rumours of a rift between himself and President Bola Tinubu, dismissing the claims as baseless and rooted in speculation.
“Did you see any discord?” he asked rhetorically, smiling. “Can’t you see even you, you are smiling, I am smiling, there is none.”
He went on to criticise those pushing the narrative of conflict, describing them as individuals who often dramatise situations for attention.
“You know, there are people that believe that they are more Catholic than the Pope. There are times that you see people that cry more than the bereaved,” he said.
Rapper/Songwriter, Falz has said President Tinubu’s 2-Year administration has taken Nigeria backwards.
According to him, "We are still waiting to see improvements, as there are two more years to go.
On VDM, he said "My Dad and I filed a defamation case that entered a preliminary objection.
"Prior to that phone call, I never had a personal relationship with Bobrisky. He, along with many others, reached out for legal advice, which I offered out of compassion."
Rapper/Songwriter, Falz has said President Tinubu’s 2-Year administration has taken Nigeria backwards.
According to him, "We are still waiting to see improvements, as there are two more years to go.
On VDM, he said "My Dad and I filed a defamation case that entered a preliminary objection.
"Prior to that phone call, I never had a personal relationship with Bobrisky. He, along with many others, reached out for legal advice, which I offered out of compassion."
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has visited Niger State to commiserate with the government and people over the devastating floods that have wreaked havoc in Mokwa and surrounding communities.
Obi, who was accompanied by former Finance Minister Nenadi Usman and Dr Yunusa Tanko, was received by the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, on behalf of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.
During his visit, Obi described the scale of destruction as “heartbreaking,” citing the loss of over 200 lives, nearly 1,000 persons still missing, and more than 3,000 displaced residents, with several homes and properties destroyed.
The former Anambra State Governor said he had earlier, while in the UK, placed a condolence call to Governor Bago to express his sympathies.
Obi said: “This incident and others happening across the country affect us all. As a nation, we must come together to care, comfort, and support one another, especially in times of collective grief and hardship.”
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has visited Niger State to commiserate with the government and people over the devastating floods that have wreaked havoc in Mokwa and surrounding communities.
Obi, who was accompanied by former Finance Minister Nenadi Usman and Dr Yunusa Tanko, was received by the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, on behalf of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.
During his visit, Obi described the scale of destruction as “heartbreaking,” citing the loss of over 200 lives, nearly 1,000 persons still missing, and more than 3,000 displaced residents, with several homes and properties destroyed.
The former Anambra State Governor said he had earlier, while in the UK, placed a condolence call to Governor Bago to express his sympathies.
Obi said: “This incident and others happening across the country affect us all. As a nation, we must come together to care, comfort, and support one another, especially in times of collective grief and hardship.”
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Bode George, has expressed dismay over the sealing of the PDP’s national secretariat by the Federal Capital Territory Administration due to unpaid ground rent.
George said it was painful that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, under whose authority the FCTA carried out the action, is a member of the PDP.
Officials of the FCTA sealed the PDP headquarters, also known as Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Monday during the enforcement of the revocation of 4,794 properties for non-payment of ground rent, which ranged from 10 to 43 years.
Properties owned by government institutions, corporate organisations, and individuals were also affected.
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Bode George, has expressed dismay over the sealing of the PDP’s national secretariat by the Federal Capital Territory Administration due to unpaid ground rent.
George said it was painful that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, under whose authority the FCTA carried out the action, is a member of the PDP.
Officials of the FCTA sealed the PDP headquarters, also known as Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Monday during the enforcement of the revocation of 4,794 properties for non-payment of ground rent, which ranged from 10 to 43 years.
Properties owned by government institutions, corporate organisations, and individuals were also affected.
chiiraq802: You couldn't even remove Wike from Government house (2015-2023) as a Super minister under Boo.hari na as you're Polithiefcally finished like this na im you wan go remove thief.nubu (Jagaban of Borgu) as president.
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that he once told President Bola Tinubu that he will never work with him.
Amaechi said he decided never to work or vote for Tinubu because the President lacked the capacity to govern Nigeria.
Amaechi said: “I told Tinubu in Yola, I will not support you; I will not work for you. I did not work for him; I did not vote for him. It was the issue of capacity.
“Some of us who are here are also those who vote on an ethnic or religious basis. Innocent, uneducated people are manipulated to vote based on ethnicity and religion — that’s why we are here.
“When we leave here, we go to plot to go and grab power; no Nigerian leader cares for you.
“You that voted Muslim/Muslim ticket, let the Muslim market come out now. For us in opposition, if you want us to remove this man, we can remove this man from power.
“We want to submit to the opposition if the opposition will take us out of this problem.
“They are weaponising poverty by stealing the money they should have used to build hospitals and schools.
“The benefit of the fuel subsidy removal is in their pockets.”
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that he once told President Bola Tinubu that he will never work with him.
Amaechi said he decided never to work or vote for Tinubu because the President lacked the capacity to govern Nigeria.
Amaechi said: “I told Tinubu in Yola, I will not support you; I will not work for you. I did not work for him; I did not vote for him. It was the issue of capacity.
“Some of us who are here are also those who vote on an ethnic or religious basis. Innocent, uneducated people are manipulated to vote based on ethnicity and religion — that’s why we are here.
“When we leave here, we go to plot to go and grab power; no Nigerian leader cares for you.
“You that voted Muslim/Muslim ticket, let the Muslim market come out now. For us in opposition, if you want us to remove this man, we can remove this man from power.
“We want to submit to the opposition if the opposition will take us out of this problem.
“They are weaponising poverty by stealing the money they should have used to build hospitals and schools.
“The benefit of the fuel subsidy removal is in their pockets.”
SamGift0817: The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has hinted on the restoration of peace with his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.
Fubara said there is no reason why there won’t be peace between him and his “Oga” referring to Wike.
Wike and Fubara fell off shortly after the governor assumed office in 2023.
The rift between the duo affected organs of governance in the state, including the state House of Assembly.
At the point of the crisis snowballing into a full security situation, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency for six months.
The president also appointed a Sole Administrator to preside over the affairs of the state.
Amid his suspension, Fubara met with Tinubu and Wike to seek reconciliation.
Confirming the meeting, Wike likened Fubara to his son.
However, Fubara while addressing a group of his supporters in a video, Fubara said:
The rift between the duo affected organs of governance in the state, including the state House of Assembly.
At the point of the crisis snowballing into a full security situation, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency for six months.
The president also appointed a Sole Administrator to preside over the affairs of the state.
Amid his suspension, Fubara met with Tinubu and Wike to seek reconciliation.
Confirming the meeting, Wike likened Fubara to his son.
However, Fubara while addressing a group of his supporters in a video, Fubara said: “There is no reason why there won’t be peace between me and my Oga, we want peace so that Rivers will move forward.
“I want to plead with everyone, they said I’m not a politician but I don’t know what is the entry requirement for wanting to be a politician, but I know that what is most important in this life is respect that I earned and not respect that is being forced.
“I want to earn your respect by not bossing you but serving you. Feel free to tell me when I make mistakes.
“I need the support of everyone and we need the support of each other and again, I want to assure you that I’m with you completely.”
“I want to plead with everyone, they said I’m not a politician but I don’t know what is the entry requirement for wanting to be a politician, but I know that what is most important in this life is respect that I earned and not respect that is being forced.
“I want to earn your respect by not bossing you but serving you. Feel free to tell me when I make mistakes.
“I need the support of everyone and we need the support of each other and again, I want to assure you that I’m with you completely.”
At the point of the crisis snowballing into a full security situation, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency for six months.
The president also appointed a Sole Administrator to preside over the affairs of the state.
Amid his suspension, Fubara met with Tinubu and Wike to seek reconciliation.
Confirming the meeting, Wike likened Fubara to his son.
However, Fubara while addressing a group of his supporters in a video, Fubara said:
The rift between the duo affected organs of governance in the state, including the state House of Assembly.
At the point of the crisis snowballing into a full security situation, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency for six months.
The president also appointed a Sole Administrator to preside over the affairs of the state.
Amid his suspension, Fubara met with Tinubu and Wike to seek reconciliation.
Confirming the meeting, Wike likened Fubara to his son.
However, Fubara while addressing a group of his supporters in a video, Fubara said: “There is no reason why there won’t be peace between me and my Oga, we want peace so that Rivers will move forward.
“I want to plead with everyone, they said I’m not a politician but I don’t know what is the entry requirement for wanting to be a politician, but I know that what is most important in this life is respect that I earned and not respect that is being forced.
“I want to earn your respect by not bossing you but serving you. Feel free to tell me when I make mistakes.
“I need the support of everyone and we need the support of each other and again, I want to assure you that I’m with you completely.”
Superstar singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has once again stirred conversation on social media, not just with his music, but with a video of his recent visit to Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima.
OSG earlier reported that the Afrobeats hitmaker had led a delegation to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. But it was a moment at the Vice President’s residence that sparked the most buzz online.
In a now-viral clip from the visit, Davido, seen all smiles and relaxed, was chatting with VP Shettima about his new album.
The conversation appeared to be going smoothly when his phone rang—it was his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Without hesitation, Davido handed the phone to Shettima, and the two prominent political figures exchanged pleasantries.
Superstar singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has once again stirred conversation on social media, not just with his music, but with a video of his recent visit to Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima.
OSG earlier reported that the Afrobeats hitmaker had led a delegation to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. But it was a moment at the Vice President’s residence that sparked the most buzz online.
In a now-viral clip from the visit, Davido, seen all smiles and relaxed, was chatting with VP Shettima about his new album.
The conversation appeared to be going smoothly when his phone rang—it was his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Without hesitation, Davido handed the phone to Shettima, and the two prominent political figures exchanged pleasantries.
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Bode George, has expressed dismay over the sealing of the PDP’s national secretariat by the Federal Capital Territory Administration due to unpaid ground rent.
George said it was painful that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, under whose authority the FCTA carried out the action, is a member of the PDP.
Officials of the FCTA sealed the PDP headquarters, also known as Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Monday during the enforcement of the revocation of 4,794 properties for non-payment of ground rent, which ranged from 10 to 43 years.
Properties owned by government institutions, corporate organisations, and individuals were also affected.
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Bode George, has expressed dismay over the sealing of the PDP’s national secretariat by the Federal Capital Territory Administration due to unpaid ground rent.
George said it was painful that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, under whose authority the FCTA carried out the action, is a member of the PDP.
Officials of the FCTA sealed the PDP headquarters, also known as Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Monday during the enforcement of the revocation of 4,794 properties for non-payment of ground rent, which ranged from 10 to 43 years.
Properties owned by government institutions, corporate organisations, and individuals were also affected.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dismissed claims that the wave of endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid is being fueled by fears of potential opposition alliances.
Speaking to journalists from the Senate Press Corps in Abuja on Tuesday, Kalu said the growing support for Tinubu is rooted in his bold leadership style and the transformative policies of his administration.
“The endorsements are not out of fear. They are a show of confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership,” Kalu stated, adding that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains unshaken by talk of coalitions.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dismissed claims that the wave of endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid is being fueled by fears of potential opposition alliances.
Speaking to journalists from the Senate Press Corps in Abuja on Tuesday, Kalu said the growing support for Tinubu is rooted in his bold leadership style and the transformative policies of his administration.
“The endorsements are not out of fear. They are a show of confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership,” Kalu stated, adding that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains unshaken by talk of coalitions.
The growing conflict between the factions loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has intensified the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party, threatening the planned 99th National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for May 27.
In a statement released, Wike announced his withdrawal from the reconciliation efforts, blaming Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for the crisis within the PDP.
Anonymous sources within the PDP National Working Committee told The PUNCH that due to the ongoing crisis and the threat to the NEC meeting, the party’s Board of Trustees called for a meeting on Abuja
The growing conflict between the factions loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has intensified the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party, threatening the planned 99th National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for May 27.
In a statement released, Wike announced his withdrawal from the reconciliation efforts, blaming Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for the crisis within the PDP.
Anonymous sources within the PDP National Working Committee told The PUNCH that due to the ongoing crisis and the threat to the NEC meeting, the party’s Board of Trustees called for a meeting on Abuja