Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at Olusegun Dada, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, after the aide claimed on that Atiku dislikes the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and wants it cancelled because he supposedly opposes education for the poor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Responding through a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku clarified that he is not against poor children receiving an education. Instead, he criticized the practice of turning higher education into a debt trap after the government permits school fees to skyrocket.

Highlighting the plight of ordinary citizens, the statement painted a picture of a roadside food-selling widow whose daughter faces inflated tuition fees, forcing her to start adult life buried under loan repayments. Atiku maintained that true compassion lies in making education affordable again, restoring grants and scholarships, and ensuring that children can both enter school and graduate without being weighed down by heavy loan burdens.

Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, a leader of the Charismatic Bishops, has clarified that his backing of Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential campaign was entirely devoid of any financial rewards. Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time, Kawas addressed criticisms surrounding his political involvement and the backlash over the Charismatic Bishops’ recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Recalling his early support for Obi, Kawas stated that he travelled extensively across Nigeria with the candidate without receiving “one dollar, one naira”. He explained that Obi never inquired about his travel logistics or accommodation, noting that he personally covered the transportation expenses for six clergymen who accompanied him to various campaign stops just to offer prayers and support.

Defending his long-standing history of political engagement, Kawas hit back at critics labeling him a “fake bishop,” pointing out that he has previously campaigned for several prominent political figures:

• Goodluck Jonathan: Kawas backed him starting from his days as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, eventually serving as the sole bishop on his presidential campaign council and leading nationwide campaigns.

• Olusegun Obasanjo: He travelled across the country to campaign after being invited to lead prayers for the realization of Obasanjo’s presidential ambitions.

• Jolly Nyame: He campaigned for his leader in Taraba State, who later became governor and appointed him chairman of the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.

Kawas questioned why his current political choices are suddenly being used to delegitimize his status as a bishop, emphasizing that his record reflects a consistent pattern of political participation over the years.

Olalekan Oyeyemi, widely known as Ajagungbade Emir and a known ally of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been killed. Reports indicate he was shot dead by suspected hoodlums in Ile-Ife on Sunday, stemming from a conflict over control of a local motor park.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶