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“I Spoke In Ignorance — Morayo Afolabi-Brown Makes U-Turn On Peter Obi”
Former Your View host Morayo Afolabi-Brown has admitted that her past criticism of former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was made without adequate knowledge of his record in office. Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Afolabi-Brown explained that her earlier remarks were not rooted in personal familiarity with Obi’s achievements, but rather in limited information at the time.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the veteran broadcaster recalled that after making the comments, several people reached out to inform her about Obi’s developmental strides as governor. “It was because I did not know him. After I made that comment, people called me and said, ‘Morayo, do you realise that when he was governor, he actually served us?’ So that was him. I said, ‘Oh, I did not know,’” she recounted.
Afolabi-Brown also revealed her past struggle with severe depression, recalling moments when she contemplated suicide. “I was depressed. It got so bad that I thought I was suicidal. I just left everything behind. I remember just walking on the express, hoping a car would hit me. It was that bad,” she disclosed.
Reflecting on her decision to leave Your View after its tenth anniversary, she explained that she had long considered moving on. “It was when we were 10 years old that I knew it was time to move on to the next thing. I’ve been harbouring that thought for a while, but I just didn’t know to what or where. Last year, I got that light bulb moment,” she said.
The broadcaster further revealed that she was dismissed from TVC at one point until her family background became known to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “People called Asiwaju and said, ‘Do you know whose child was sacked?’ He said, ‘I’m not aware.’ Then they told him, ‘This is Alao Aka-Bashorun’s daughter.’ That’s when he knew it was me,” she recounted.
Revisiting controversies in her career, Afolabi-Brown spoke about the backlash from an on-air interview in which she was accused of making disparaging remarks about her husband. She disclosed that the intervention of the First Lady helped her reconcile the matter and issue a public apology. Her departure from Your View, she added, marked the end of a 12-year journey on the breakfast show.
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the FCT University of Science and Technology in Abaji will begin operations during President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Wike made the revelation on Tuesday while on a thank-you tour of Abaji Area Council, appreciating residents for supporting Tinubu’s candidates in the February 21 FCT area council elections.
He noted that the FCT Administration is already putting in place the necessary infrastructure and essential facilities to ensure the university’s successful launch.
Wike urged the community to remain patient, assuring that the university would become a reality within Tinubu’s tenure.
“From our discussions, it is clear how significant this university is, not only for the people of Abaji but for all FCT residents. It will create jobs and drive development in the community. I would be honored to officially open the university for operations,” he said.
The minister emphasized that his visit was to thank residents for keeping their promise to support the President, highlighting the importance of acknowledging positive deeds.
Describing politics as a reciprocal process, Wike stressed that the era of empty promises was over:
“Leaders must demonstrate their commitment to delivering good governance. You cannot make promises during elections and vanish afterward without fulfilling them. We asked you to support Tinubu, starting with the area council elections. On February 21, you came through, delivering 133 of the 135 polling units in the council for Tinubu. What more can we say but thank you? You have done your part; we will now do ours. Abaji people have spoken, and they spoke decisively,” he said.
Wike also praised the outgoing Abaji Area Council Chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, describing him as a humble and dedicated leader.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially sworn in 17 newly appointed permanent secretaries.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made via his official X account on Tuesday, coinciding with the swearing-in ceremony. Governor Makinde urged the appointees to maintain high standards of public service.
Describing the appointments as “a call to higher service based on merit,” he highlighted that his administration has put in place a transparent, merit-based selection process that ensures broad representation.
He further charged the officials to perform their duties diligently, warning against letting personal interests influence their professional responsibilities.
The Senator representing Kano South, Senator Abdurahman Sulaiman Kawu Sumaila, has called the alleged rejection of his Ramadan rice gifts by some constituents a case of dangerous political blackmail orchestrated by his opponents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A viral video circulating on social media showed a group of politicians returning five bags of rice, claiming they were intended for the entire Albasu Local Government Area of Kano South Senatorial District.
Reacting to the incident, Senator Kawu Sumaila dismissed the rejection as a political stunt. He explained, “We distributed 500 bags to each LGA and provided for various groups and individuals, totaling nearly 15,000 bags. Somewhere along the line, some people were short-changed.”
He added, “They chose to go to the press to tarnish our image. We will handle the situation. This is politics. Whenever you work with people, such issues can arise. It’s a normal part of life, but it will not stop me from continuing welfare programs for my constituents.”
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