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Presidency Mocks Peter Obi’s Defection, Says Move Is Politically Irrelevant.
The Presidency has taken a swipe at former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his decision to defect from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing the move as politically insignificant. According to Nivo News, the criticism was conveyed by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, in a strongly worded statement reacting to Obi’s latest political decision.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In the statement, Dare argued that Obi’s defection failed to generate excitement or momentum, insisting that it would not alter Nigeria’s political terrain in any meaningful way. He maintained that the move was met largely with indifference and followed a familiar pattern that Nigerians had witnessed repeatedly in the past.
The presidential aide described Obi’s political narrative as repetitive and uninspiring, asserting that the switch to the ADC did not represent a new political direction but rather signalled the exhaustion of an old strategy. He further accused the former Labour Party flagbearer of using the defection to launch predictable attacks on President Tinubu.
Dare portrayed President Tinubu as a leader who commands superior political influence, experience and historical relevance, noting that the president governs through policy direction and institutional leadership rather than populist rhetoric, manipulation or public outbursts.
He also suggested that Obi’s recent remarks reflected an inflated sense of self-importance, arguing that his presidential ambitions lacked the backing of strong democratic structures or a broad-based national coalition capable of reflecting Nigeria’s diverse political landscape.
Lionel Messi continues to redefine football greatness. The 39-year-old Argentina captain propelled his nation into the Round of 16 with a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde, setting two historic World Cup benchmarks in the process. By netting the opener, Messi became the first player ever to score seven or more goals in two separate World Cup tournaments, building on his legendary 2022 campaign. Additionally, he reached a historic milestone by becoming the first footballer to make 30 World Cup appearances. With 12 goals in his last eight tournament outings, the Inter Miami star remains the heartbeat of the defending champions as they prepare to face Egypt this Tuesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Argentina captain Lionel Messi made history during his side’s 3-2 Round of 32 win over Cape Verde. The 39-year-old became the first player to score at least seven goals in two separate World Cups and the first to reach 30 all-time appearances in the tournament. Messi’s prolific form—12 goals in his last eight World Cup games—remains central to Argentina’s title defense. The team will now face Egypt in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, with Messi leading the charge.
Key Updates Highlighted:
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Historical First: First player to score 7+ goals in two separate World Cup editions.
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Longevity Milestone: First player to reach 30 appearances in the competition.
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Sustained Brilliance: 12 goals in his last eight World Cup matches.
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Next Up: Round of 16 vs. Egypt on Tuesday.
The Presidency has directed the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to identify and prosecute any government officials who assisted Prince Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi in operating two fictitious federal agencies. Adeyemi is accused of using forged documents to create the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and the Presidential Economic Advisory Council.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Internal Collaboration: While Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, emphasized that government systems successfully flagged and acted on the fraud, he acknowledged that Adeyemi likely required assistance from insiders to operate for so long.
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Call for Accountability: Ajayi urged investigators to dismantle the criminal network within public institutions and ensure that all complicit officials are held accountable.
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Rebuttal of Corruption Claims: The Presidency explicitly disowned the two fictitious organizations and clarified that the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, had no involvement in Adeyemi’s activities.
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Defense of Government Integrity: Ajayi dismissed allegations against Gbajabiamila as a diversionary tactic by a “con artist” attempting to avoid criminal liability, insisting that the case demonstrates the government’s ability to detect and address fraud internally rather than evidence of high-level complicity.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently explained that he has stopped watching television due to frequent misrepresentations of his statements. Speaking at the inauguration of access roads in Karsana, Abuja, he addressed the criticism surrounding his previous comments on the infrastructure projects initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Clarification on FCT Projects: Akpabio emphasized that his earlier remarks specifically referred to the impressive number of high-quality projects being commissioned in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by President Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, noting that 31 projects were completed for a third-year anniversary with 19 more expected by January.
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National Infrastructure Development: While his initial focus was on the FCT, the Senate President highlighted that the current administration is also executing major infrastructure projects nationwide.
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Specific Examples: He cited the Badagry-to-Sokoto road stretch, which includes 74 dams aimed at revolutionizing agriculture in the north, and the long-desired coastal road project for the Niger Delta as evidence of the administration’s progress.
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Legacy Projects: Akpabio commended President Tinubu for completing long-abandoned projects, such as the headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), which had remained unfinished since 2002.
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Impact on Satellite Towns: He noted
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