APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele has defended First Lady Remi Tinubu regarding her controversial advice to women about engaging in small-scale businesses, such as selling roasted corn, akara, and kuli-kuli. Akindele clarified that this guidance was not intended for internet fraudsters or supporters of Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Target Audience: The advice was specifically aimed at individuals living at or below the poverty line who seek to earn an honest living while maintaining their dignity.

• Defense of Small Businesses: Akindele argued that the businesses mentioned by the First Lady are daily necessities patronized by almost every household in Nigeria.

• Critique of Critics: He claimed that those criticizing the advice, including “Yahoo-boys” and “ObiDENTs,” view such work as beneath them because they aspire to high-level trade like selling cars, rather than starting with small-scale ventures.

• Advocacy for Honest Labor: The APC chieftain emphasized that these small enterprises provide a path to earning a livelihood without resorting to immoral activities or cybercrime.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the assassination of its Benue State Chairman, Ardo Risku, and is demanding that security agencies launch a comprehensive investigation to ensure the perpetrators face justice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Context of the Attack: MACBAN reported that Risku was killed shortly after attending a security meeting requested by Ohimini Local Government officials to discuss regional peace and stability.

• The Incident: Approximately an hour after the meeting, Risku and an associate were intercepted and fatally shot in Okudu village.

• Premeditation Concerns: The association views the killing as a “dastardly and deeply disturbing act” and highlighted that the timing, immediately following a peace-oriented security meeting, suggests the attack may have been premeditated.

• Pattern of Violence: MACBAN noted that this incident follows a recent attack on the deceased’s son, a lawyer, in a village last week, further supporting the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.

• Broader Impact: The association emphasized that targeting community leaders and peace advocates actively sabotages efforts toward dialogue and peaceful coexistence.

• Commitment to Peace: Despite this tragedy, MACBAN reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with government and security institutions to resolve national security concerns and offered condolences to the victim’s family and the Benue State chapter.

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Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has publicly challenged First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s recent advice for Nigerians to engage in small-scale businesses. Effiong expressed his criticism through a post on his X handle this Saturday, making several key points:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • A Call for Leading by Example: Effiong suggested that for the First Lady to prove the viability of these ventures, she should first establish corn, akara, and kuli-kuli businesses for her own family members and women leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC).

  • Demonstrating Value: He argued that such an initiative would show she truly believes these small-scale enterprises can generate enough income to cover essential expenses like rent, school fees, and daily feeding.

  • Critique of Leadership: The lawyer condemned both President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, labeling them as “vicious” and “extremely dangerous” figures who demonstrate poor leadership.

  • Concerns for the Future: Effiong expressed strong disapproval of the current administration, stating that future generations may not forgive Nigerians for allowing such individuals to remain in power.