Isaac Fayose, a well-known businessman, has asserted that his elder brother, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, was instrumental in securing the 2019 governorship victory for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Isaac shared these claims on his Facebook page during the ongoing political disagreement between the two men, stating that he participated in the discussions that facilitated Makinde’s rise to power.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key aspects of Isaac’s statement and the broader political conflict include:

• Isaac’s Involvement: Isaac claimed to have been present for the discussions that led to Makinde’s governorship, citing specific meetings held at his resort in Ring Road, Ibadan, which included figures like Victor Enahoro.

• Support for Fayose: Amid the current rift, Isaac stated he intends to support his brother, Ayodele Fayose, and urged Governor Makinde to apologize for allegedly neglecting the former governor after his election.

• Fayose’s Stance: These comments follow a vow by Ayodele Fayose to teach Governor Makinde a “political lesson”.

• Core Grievances: In an interview on Channels Television, Ayodele Fayose accused Makinde of betraying trust, destroying the South West PDP structure, and attempting to take over his political influence.

• Political Warning: Fayose emphasized that he is not a politician to be taken for granted and indicated that the upcoming elections will serve as the venue for addressing these disputes.

The Presidency has dismissed assertions regarding widespread hunger in Nigeria, arguing that numerous citizens are experiencing positive impacts from the administration’s policies and programs. During an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time program, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, stated that various economic measures and infrastructure projects are actively improving lives.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key points from Onanuga’s remarks include:

• Onanuga argued that reports of pervasive hunger do not align with his personal observations from interactions with those around him.

• He suggested that the narrative of extreme hunger is often driven by critics and does not fully represent the reality for all citizens.

• He highlighted the administration’s decision to increase the national minimum wage by more than 100% as evidence of progress for workers.

• Onanuga recalled how the phrase “Ebi pawa” (we are hungry) gained traction following a social media voiceover after the President’s visit to a Lagos mosque, implying that the sentiment has been persistent since that time.

Col. Tony Nyiam (retd.) and Chief Ayo Opadokun, both prominent leaders of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), have disputed allegations made by former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), regarding the events of 1998. In his autobiography, Call of Duty, Abdulsalami alleged that certain NADECO leaders privately requested that he extend his military transition program, and he further asserted that the late MKO Abiola was not poisoned.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Regarding the alleged request for an extension, NADECO leaders offered the following clarifications:

• Col. Nyiam stated that he is unaware of any recognized NADECO leader—such as Chief Anthony Enahoro or Gen. Alani Akinrinade—who requested a continuation of military rule.

• Nyiam emphasized that the group’s primary objective was to end military governance, not extend it.

• Chief Opadokun explained that Abdulsalami likely misinterpreted their discussions; he clarified that NADECO abroad had urged the military leader to facilitate a “people’s constitution” prior to elections and had advocated for a government of national unity led by MKO Abiola.

Furthermore, the NADECO leaders expressed skepticism concerning Abdulsalami’s account of MKO Abiola’s death. Col. Nyiam rejected the claim that Abiola was not poisoned, stating his belief that the late presidential winner was “done away with by those who did not want him to govern”.