• Onanuga’s Reaction: Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, stated that Rotimi Amaechi knows his joint ticket with Atiku is a joke and that their mission to defeat President Tinubu will fail.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Amaechi’s Past Remarks: Onanuga’s comments follow a resurfaced Trust TV interview where Amaechi previously asserted that Atiku is unelectable because his history of winning internal party primaries has never translated into a general election victory.

  • Electability Concerns: During the past interview, the former Minister of Transportation argued that general election electability matters more than winning tickets, noting that Atiku consistently loses main presidential races.

  • “Technical Resignation” Under Buhari: In other news, Amaechi revealed during an AIT interview that he “technically resigned” from former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. He explained that after obtaining Buhari’s approval to further his education, his academic commitments required him to report to the ministry only once a week.

The Accusation: Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has criticized opposition politicians for condemning the President’s October 1 Independence Day speech, arguing that they likely never read it.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Pre-prepared Reactions: In a post on X, Onanuga stated that these politicians appeared to have pre-drafted their responses before the national broadcast even aired.

• Defense of Economic Reforms: Highlighting a key excerpt from the address, Onanuga emphasized that the current economic reforms did not create Nigeria’s financial weaknesses, but rather confronted them. He warned against calls to return to addictive subsidies.

• Evidence of Growth: Pointing to undeniable improvements in the country’s economic outlook over the past three and a half years, Onanuga noted that Nigeria’s economy has grown by over 4 percent this year, driven by contributions from both the oil and non-oil sectors.

The Announcement: Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha has announced the passing of her beloved father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka. She shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Friday, October 2, 2026, accompanied by photos of her late father.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Deep Personal Loss: The actress expressed that losing her father leaves her completely without parents, as her mother passed away 13 years prior. She admitted to struggling to find the words to convey the depth of her grief.

• Fond Memories & Gratitude: Akpotha described her father as her comfort and a vital part of her life. While she wished he could have lived to see his great-grandchildren, she expressed immense gratitude that he lived a long life and witnessed his children and grandchildren grow.

• Family Appeal and Funeral Details: Asking for privacy and strength during this difficult time, she requested that fans and well-wishers keep her, her siblings, and the Chukwuka family in their prayers. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.