The General Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has disclosed details of his discussion with President Bola Tinubu regarding an offer to serve as a cabinet minister.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his allegation that officials prevented him from meeting and congratulating members of Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports that Olusegun accused the former Anambra State governor of attempting to introduce politics into national sports, describing his comments as distasteful.

The presidential aide made his position known in a statement shared on his social media page, where he emphasised that national sports teams represent all Nigerians rather than any political party or individual.

Olusegun explained that the protocols guiding national teams were designed to protect young athletes from political interference, commercial distractions and unnecessary media attention while carrying out their duties.

He argued that portraying standard security and administrative procedures as political victimisation could undermine the unity that sports are expected to promote.

In his statement, Olusegun said, “To spin standard security and administrative protocols into a narrative of political victimisation is a disservice to the unity that sports are meant to foster in our country.”

He also urged Obi to desist from relying on unverified claims to portray himself as a victim.

“Mr Peter Obi, I hope you will reflect on your manipulative way of life and stop weaponising unverified hearsay to build a victim narrative. Let our athletes focus on winning for Nigeria, free from political theatre,” he added.

Recall that Obi had earlier taken to his X account to condemn what he described as a new dimension of toxic politics in Nigeria.

The former Anambra governor alleged that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) prevented him from approaching the young players, claiming they were afraid of losing their jobs if they allowed him to meet the team.

The controversy followed the Flamingos’ historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, where they defeated Japan 2-1 in the final to emerge champions.

Nigerian journalist, Rufai Oseni, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu receiving the endorsement of former Defence Minister, General T.Y. Danjuma (retd.), and other prominent Middle Belt leaders ahead of the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The endorsement was announced during a meeting attended by several influential figures, including former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who also expressed support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.

reports that Oseni shared his views on the development during Monday’s edition of ARISE Television’s Morning Show, where he examined the political significance of the endorsement and the personalities involved.

The journalist described the endorsement as a positive development for Tinubu but questioned whether the support of influential political and religious leaders would translate into votes during the 2027 presidential election.

According to Oseni, endorsements from prominent individuals do not necessarily reflect the feelings or political preferences of ordinary Nigerians.

He argued that the country was divided between an elite class that had benefited from government patronage and ordinary citizens who continued to struggle with basic necessities.

Oseni noted that while influential Nigerians had enjoyed government contracts, rent-seeking opportunities and access to those in power, many citizens were still waiting to experience the benefits of the country’s resources.

He further maintained that ordinary Nigerians were more concerned about access to clean drinking water, electricity, security and the protection of lives and property than endorsements from prominent personalities.

Speaking during the programme, Oseni said:

“Good endorsement for President Tinubu because it was not only T.Y. Danjuma that I saw at that meeting; there were a couple of other Christian leaders in the Middle Belt and the like.

“Good one for him, but the question is, will it trickle down? You see, the thing about elite endorsement is that elite endorsement gears towards the elites.

“They don’t ask for too much. They are not protesting on the streets because they don’t have power, electricity, or water. They just want the basics to work for them, and those are the people that are going to vote in this election, not the elite class that has always benefited.”