Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Sabinus, has expressed worry over the state of affairs in Nigeria, questioning why citizens continue to face criticism when they speak up about governance and accountability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The comedian shared his concerns in a social media post, where he highlighted what he described as the contradictory treatment of Nigerians who either demand good governance or choose to stay out of political matters.

According to Sabinus, citizens who call on the government to perform better are often told to mind their business, while those who choose not to get involved are equally subjected to insults.

He questioned when Nigerians would unite to demand accountability and insist on receiving the rights and benefits they deserve from those entrusted with political leadership.

In his words, “A lot is going on in this country and we’re just keeping quiet. 💔🤐 You demand for good governance, they tell you to mind your business. You try to mind your business, they still insult you. When are we going to come as one and demand for what we’re being owed?”

Meanwhile, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has acknowledged the economic difficulties Nigerians are experiencing.

He stated that every generation inherits a country with existing challenges but also has a responsibility to make decisions that will improve the lives of future generations.

Seyi maintained that the administration of President Bola Tinubu had chosen to confront Nigeria’s longstanding problems, arguing that its decisions were intended to create a better future for younger Nigerians.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he urged Nigerians living abroad to stop sending financial assistance to their relatives back home.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that Obi made the remarks during a town hall meeting with his supporters in the United Kingdom, where he encouraged Nigerians in the diaspora to challenge family members requesting financial support to demand better governance.

Obi had reportedly said: “You have people at home in Nigeria today who are begging you for money. Tell them no! Let’s put somebody who has proven to be productive.”

However, his media office issued a statement on Monday night denying that the former Anambra State governor asked Nigerians abroad to withhold financial assistance from their loved ones.

The media team described the controversy as a result of what it called a misrepresentation of Obi’s comments during his engagement with Nigerians in Europe.

It also alleged that portions of the video had been edited and presented without the context necessary to understand his message. According to the office, Obi neither intended to discourage Nigerians in the diaspora from supporting their families nor undermine the sacrifices they make for their loved ones.

In a statement personally signed on Tuesday, Obi said his message had been distorted by political opponents, adding that he considered it necessary to address the controversy despite the clarification already issued by his media office.

The NDC presidential candidate expressed appreciation to Nigerians living abroad for their continued financial support to families in Nigeria, noting that their remittances help cover essential expenses such as school fees, medical bills, rent and food.

He stressed that their contributions and sacrifices deserved recognition and respect.

Obi maintained that his concern was not for Nigerians abroad to abandon their relatives but for the country to develop an economy where citizens would no longer depend on family members overseas to meet their basic needs.

He called for a Nigeria capable of providing employment opportunities, affordable healthcare, quality education and an environment where citizens could earn a decent living.

The former Anambra State governor further insisted that political opponents could not change the meaning of his message through what he described as deliberate distortions.

Obi said: “I deeply appreciate Nigerians in the diaspora who work tirelessly and make enormous sacrifices to support their families back home. Their remittances pay for school fees, hospital bills, rent, and feeding expenses. Their patriotism and sacrifices deserve our profound respect.

“I never asked them to abandon their loved ones. My concern is that Nigeria should not remain a country where millions depend on relatives abroad for basic survival.

“Our goal must be to build a nation that provides jobs, affordable healthcare, quality education, and economic opportunities for its citizens.

“Political opponents may twist my message, but the truth remains clear: I am not asking Nigerians abroad to abandon their families. I am advocating for a Nigeria that will no longer abandon its own people.”

The senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, on Monday, disclosed why he does not wear the trademark crested cap of President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ndume made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he clarified that his decision not to wear the president’s signature cap did not mean he disliked it.

The lawmaker, however, maintained that political loyalty should be genuine rather than demonstrated through outward appearances or symbolic gestures.

According to him, some politicians wear Tinubu’s cap publicly but act against the president or his interests behind closed doors.

“It’s not that I don’t like Tinubu’s crested cap. You don’t have to fake the liking of somebody. You wear that cap in the afternoon and trample upon it in the night?

“Many of them are doing that. You don’t have to show that you like somebody. It’s within you,” Ndume said.

The senator also expressed concern over what he described as widespread hypocrisy within the political class, accusing some politicians of prioritising their personal interests over those of their party.

He argued that the All Progressives Congress (APC) faced greater challenges from within its ranks than from opposition parties.

While acknowledging that opposition parties remained resilient and continued to make bold political claims, Ndume insisted that the ruling party’s internal problems posed a more serious threat.

He compared the APC to a product whose marketers were failing to promote it effectively because they were more concerned about their personal interests than the party’s success.

“We have a product. The marketers are not honest. Those who are supposed to sell our product are busy caring so much about themselves, not about selling their product,” the senator added.

Ndume’s comments highlight his concerns about internal divisions within the ruling party and the need for its members to demonstrate genuine commitment rather than rely on symbolic displays of loyalty to the president.