Former campaign spokesman for Atiku Abubakar, Segun Showunmi, has been seen in a viral video celebrating the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the former Vice-President’s presidential ticket on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The video, which has circulated widely on social media, shows Showunmi clapping, laughing and dancing shortly after the judgment was delivered.

Showunmi, who has consistently criticised Atiku’s defection to the ADC, said the court’s decision had vindicated his earlier warnings about the coalition’s legal standing.

“I forewarned. I told them this would happen. They did not listen,” he said.

He recalled that his concerns had previously been dismissed as bitterness and jealousy when he questioned the legal status of the coalition that took control of the ADC.

“When I was shouting, they said I was bitter. When I warned, they said I was jealous. Now the court has spoken,” he added.

Showunmi had repeatedly argued that Atiku should have remained in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and worked towards rebuilding it instead of joining a coalition he described as a gathering of aggrieved politicians without a solid political structure.

He also predicted that the coalition’s takeover of the ADC, led by former Senate President David Mark, would eventually collapse in court.

In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the Mark-led caretaker committee was illegal and nullified the primary election that produced Atiku as the party’s presidential candidate.

The court also removed all the party’s national officers, including National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, and voided the list of candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 elections.

The suit was instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former Deputy National Chairman (North-East) of the ADC, who challenged the leadership change that followed the resignation of former National Chairman Ralph Nwosu.

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The senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his deputy, Atiku Abubakar, of contributing to the collapse of Nigeria’s industrial sector.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Oshiomhole, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleged that the administration of Obasanjo was responsible for the closure of major companies, including Michelin and Dunlop, leaving the country increasingly dependent on imported goods.

He made the allegation on Thursday while speaking at the APC presidential campaign rally in Ekiti State.

The former labour leader also recalled that Atiku, during his time as vice president, had publicly acknowledged that the Obasanjo administration spent $16 billion on the power sector.

“Atiku Abubakar, as Vice President, was crying on television that his government and his oga, Obasanjo, spent $16 billion on power. So you ask Atiku how many more US dollars do you need?” Oshiomhole said.

The senator also dismissed Atiku’s concerns about rising unemployment, arguing that the administration in which he served contributed to the problem by allowing Nigerian industries to shut down.

“I understand that Atiku is lamenting about unemployment; who closed down Nigerian industries? Who closed down Michelin? Who closed down Dunlop? Who reduced Nigeria to importer of everything from underwear to socks? It was done by the government and party to which Atiku belonged,” he stated.

Oshiomhole urged residents of Ekiti State to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, pointing to the current administration’s approval of a new minimum wage for workers.

OPay has informed its customers that only users who receive a special notification on their mobile app qualify for the Federal Government’s monthly ₦50,000 relief payment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The fintech company made the clarification in a post on X on Tuesday, amid growing public interest in the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI).

According to OPay, customers selected by the government will receive a pop-up notification on their app homepage, providing instructions on how to access the financial support.

The company stated that customers who do not see the notification are not eligible for the programme, adding that it has no role in determining beneficiaries.

“Kindly note that customers who are unable to see the feature on the app are not eligible for it. Please note that we do not determine your eligibility,” the company said.

OPay directed customers seeking further clarification to contact the NERSI helpline on 07000222222.

The company also warned users to remain vigilant against fraudsters seeking to exploit the relief programme.

“OPay will never ask for your PIN or OTP to process a NERSI relief payment. Do not pay any agent or click unverified links,” it cautioned.

It advised customers to use only its official mobile application and USSD channel to check their eligibility status.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, had announced on October 30 that the Federal Government had commenced the programme, which is designed to provide vulnerable Nigerians with ₦50,000 monthly to help them cope with the rising cost of living.

Doro explained that the government had partnered with licensed digital financial service providers to manage the disbursement of the funds.

He added that beneficiaries would receive a consent SMS before the money was transferred to their bank accounts or digital wallets.

The participating platforms include ALAT by Wema, MoMo PSB, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint.

The minister emphasised that beneficiaries were not required to submit applications, pay fees or register through agents to access the support.

He also warned Nigerians against disclosing their PINs or Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) to anyone, advising those uncertain about messages relating to the programme to contact the official helpline on 0700-022-2222.