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Tinubu’s Aide Mocks Obi: ‘Their Master Changes Party Like Premier League Player’
According to Nivo News, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed the likelihood of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, securing the ticket of either the Labour Party or the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on The Clarity Zone Podcast, Bwala argued that Obi has lost the political momentum that defined his 2023 campaign, noting that his influence within the Labour Party and broader opposition coalitions has significantly declined. He questioned Obi’s organisational and leadership capacity, suggesting that the former presidential hopeful lacks the ability to anchor any coalition movement or emerge as a viable presidential or vice-presidential candidate.
Bwala highlighted Obi’s diminishing support, pointing to his loss of legislative allies and the failure of candidates he endorsed in several states during the 2023 elections. He stated, “After the election, he lost everybody he was leading. He had members in the House of Representatives. How many are there in the National Assembly? The only governor he had… is the governor with him or with us? I have not seen one that identifies with him at the moment.”
The aide also criticised Obi’s social media supporters, accusing them of intolerance and hypocrisy. He said, “The army of Trojans that he has on social media attack people and accuse them of changing parties. But when you point out that their master has been changing parties like a Premier League player moves clubs, they do not like it.”
Bwala recounted Obi’s political journey as inconsistent, noting his movement from the PDP to APGA, back to PDP, and then to Labour. He added that Obi is currently navigating between the Labour Party and ADC, describing it as being “between the devil and the deep blue sea.”
He concluded that Obi is unlikely to secure the presidential or vice-presidential nomination from either party. “He will not be the presidential candidate, he will not be the vice-presidential candidate. Peter Obi is going to run on a platform other than Labour and other than ADC,” Bwala asserted.
Reflecting on Obi’s 2023 performance, where he received over six million votes and finished third, Bwala argued that the support Obi enjoyed was driven by a temporary movement rather than a deep political structure. He described Obi’s appeal as circumstantial, adding that replicating the 2023 feat in future elections would be challenging.
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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Recounts Terrifying Encounter With Men Who Tried To Assault her.
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about a frightening experience she had at just 15 years old when she went to a rough part of Mushin, Lagos State, in search of money to pay her brother’s school fees.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on The Afropolitan Show, Omotola recounted that a colleague in the film industry had taken her to meet men in the area known for lending money. She described having to navigate a dangerous environment before reaching the location where the men were waiting.
The actress said the men were notorious in the neighborhood for being dangerous and dealing with loans. Upon arrival, she pleaded with them for financial help to cover her brother’s school fees, a situation that left her terrified due to her young age and the men’s intimidating reputation. Omotola admitted that the encounter could have ended badly but felt she was protected.
She recalled: “There was a time when a colleague in the industry took me to a place in Mushin, some ghetto area. We walked through a rough part of the neighborhood. I was about 15 then. We got to this place and these bad boys were there, like in a sitting room. I begged them, explaining I needed money for my brother’s school fees. They looked at me… they could have harmed me.”
Eventually, the men agreed to lend her the money. However, she later ran into difficulties repaying the loan. The unpaid debt led to threats from the lenders, who eventually came to her home. During the visit, they took several household items, including the family television and DVD player, in an attempt to recover the money they claimed she owed.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday welcomed Inter Miami CF players to the White House to celebrate the club’s Major League Soccer Cup win in December.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The visit highlighted the club’s achievement and the impact of star player Lionel Messi, whose arrival in the United States has continued to capture global attention. Messi played a key role in Inter Miami’s success, marking the 48th team trophy of his career across club and international football.
During the reception, Trump praised Messi for choosing Inter Miami despite having opportunities to join any team worldwide. “You could have gone anywhere in the world, any team in the world, and you chose Miami. I just want to thank you for bringing us all on this ride,” he said.
In a notable moment, Trump compared Messi to Brazilian legend Pelé, suggesting the Argentine might even surpass him. “I watched Pele play. I don’t know, you may be better than Pele. Pele was pretty good,” he remarked.
Trump described hosting Messi as a historic and “distinct privilege,” noting that no US president had previously welcomed the football superstar in such a capacity.
The White House visit follows a similar reception for Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who was hosted by Trump in November 2025.
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‘Please Bring Out Your Billboards, Don’t Bother About PDP Crisis’ – Makinde Tells Oyo Guber Aspirants.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on gubernatorial aspirants to go ahead with their campaigns and put up billboards, urging them to disregard the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The PDP has been in turmoil since the 2023 elections, with key members defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and losing nearly all its governors and lawmakers, including Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri.
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026, Osun State governorship election, with the PDP and Labour Party absent—likely due to internal disputes.
Speaking to party supporters in Ibadan on Thursday, Makinde assured aspirants they could display PDP logos on their campaign billboards despite the party’s leadership challenges.
He said, “Today, I have freed everyone. Anyone who wants to contest for Oyo State Governor in 2027, please bring out your billboards. Don’t be bothered about the PDP crisis. Go ahead and put the PDP logo on your billboards.”
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