The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has voiced strong support for the Anambra State Government’s scrutiny of former governor and presidential candidate Peter Obi’s record in office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The defense comes amid an ongoing dispute between Obi and Governor Charles Soludo’s administration regarding the state’s financial standing and legacy debts.

Key Highlights of the Controversy and Response:

• The Debt Dispute: The Anambra State Government, through Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation Law Mefor, released figures and documents alleging that Obi’s administration incurred external loans amounting to $123.7 million (with a $92.35 million balance as of June 2026) and disputed claims regarding an ecological fund account.

• Obi’s Counter-Claim: Obi strongly denied leaving the state indebted, asserting he paid all obligations before leaving office in 2014 and vowing to halt his 2027 presidential campaign if debt is proven.

• Keyamo’s Call for Equal Standards: Weighing in on the clash, Keyamo condemned critics for applying double standards, pointing out the hypocrisy of heavily scrutinizing President Bola Tinubu’s record from 27 years ago while objecting to an examination of Obi’s tenure from 19 years ago.

• Defense of Fact-Checking: Emphasizing that both men have sought the same office, Keyamo argued that a presidential candidate making public claims about his gubernatorial tenure must expect to be fact-checked, ultimately commending Governor Soludo for challenging those claims.

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially unveiled its governorship campaign council for the 2027 elections, with the list released on Thursday by the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Media Centre.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The campaign structure backs the APC governorship candidate, Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, and his running mate, Damilola Sonayon-James.

Key Highlights of the Campaign Council Leadership:

• Advisory and Governing Bodies: Prince Tajudeen Olusi will serve as Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is named Advisory Council Chairman, while former governors Babatunde Raji Fashola and Akinwumi Ambode take on the roles of Co-Chairmen.

• Key Stakeholders: Other prominent figures in the advisory structure include President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa; and former Minister of Health, Adeleke Mamora.

• Campaign Directorate: Former Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has been appointed as Director-General of the campaign council, supported by Rasaq Ajala as Deputy Director-General and Adekunle Olayinka as Campaign Secretary.

• Structure and Inauguration: The council features several sub-committees and directorates—spanning legal, logistics, traditional institutions, and diaspora engagement—and is scheduled for formal inauguration on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Prominent British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has disclosed that heavyweight star Anthony Joshua turned down significantly higher financial offers in the United States to ensure a potential blockbuster fight against Tyson Fury takes place on home soil.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶