The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has declared that Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have significantly fortified the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Expanded Political Footprint: Speaking in an interview with Punch, Tanko noted that the party has more candidates contesting the 2027 elections than in 2023, particularly noting strong contenders in northern states like Kano and Zamfara.

• The Kwankwaso Effect: He emphasized that having figures like Rabiu Kwankwaso on board changes the political dynamics and will substantially boost the party’s electoral fortunes.

• Stronger Structures and Momentum: Tanko asserted that Obi’s structures—bolstered by groups like the Obidient and OK Movements—are much stronger than they were previously. He specifically expressed confidence in winning Lagos State again, framing the upcoming election as a fight by citizens against hardship and economic distress.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he initially held no regard or respect for veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, when they first crossed paths.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• A Change of Heart: Speaking on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast hosted by Isbae U, Obasanjo explained that his negative perception completely changed after he visited the home of the late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa and saw firsthand how attentively Charly Boy cared for his father until his death.

• Dedicated Family Care: The former president noted that Charly Boy extended the same level of deep devotion to his mother, whom Obasanjo frequently visited and described as a very humorous woman.

• The Persona is Just Business: Obasanjo also recalled confronting the entertainer about his wild public image, revealing that Charly Boy frankly admitted his unconventional “jaga-jaga” style was merely a business strategy to make money. Although Obasanjo expressed admiration for Justice Oputa—whom he considered one of Nigeria’s greatest men—his respect for Charly Boy ultimately grew through witnessing his filial commitment.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has shared a powerful testimony of how his wife, Unoma, miraculously survived after spending six months in a coma in a German hospital following a botched surgery.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Defying Medical Odds: Speaking with St Padre Pio TV/Radio in Italy, Akpabio recalled that his wife was “98 per cent dead” and on life support. Instead of pulling the plug, he used an image of St Padre Pio to make the sign of the cross and prayed for divine intercession, leading to her unexpected awakening.

• A Long Road to Recovery: Akpabio noted that after her discharge, it took three months for his wife to regain her memory and recall the names of her family members. To honor the saint, they named their son after Pio and established the Pio Football Academy to provide scholarships to underprivileged children.

• Praying for Nigeria: The Senate President explained that his 10th visit to the sacred ground was both to give thanks for his wife’s healing and to seek divine intervention and peace for Nigeria against security challenges like banditry and terrorism.