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Tinubu Faces New Threat As Opposition Plots United Presidential Challenger.

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The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that opposition leaders are still considering the possibility of fielding a single presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, Abdullahi admitted that the departure of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the ADC represents a setback not only for the party but for the wider opposition movement.

According to him, a fragmented opposition would ultimately strengthen the incumbent’s chances.

“It is not a setback for the ADC in particular, but a setback for the opposition coalition… once you have a three or four-horse race against the incumbent, it’s always an advantage to the incumbent,” he said.

Despite this, Abdullahi maintained that the broader opposition coalition remains active and committed to challenging Tinubu and the APC in 2027.

He stressed that discussions among opposition stakeholders are still ongoing, with the aim of building a formidable alliance that could produce a single candidate.

“The vision of building a big coalition of opposition political parties is still a possibility… because we are convinced that a unified opposition stands a better chance of challenging for power,” he stated.

He added that consultations were continuing and that there was still hope for cooperation among key political figures.

“Our hope… is that we will all still be able to find a way to work together… conversation is still possible in that direction,” he said.

Speaking on the issue of zoning, Abdullahi clarified that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent comments reflected his personal position and not that of the ADC.

He explained that the party’s ultimate focus would be on selecting the strategy that offers the best chance of electoral victory.

“We are going to assess the field… and look at what gives us strategic advantage… the purpose of a political party is to win elections,” he said.

On Peter Obi’s exit from the ADC, Abdullahi said he could not speak on Obi’s personal reasons for leaving, noting that the party had not previously been made aware of any grievances.

“I cannot speak for him… there had not been any conversation around any grievances,” he stated.

Abdullahi also raised concerns over President Tinubu’s recent appointment of an aide on homeland security, warning that creating additional security structures alongside existing offices such as the National Security Adviser and Chief of Defence Staff could complicate coordination.

According to him, such a move may worsen confusion within the nation’s security framework rather than improve it.

“You are likely to add more to the chaos rather than making coordination easier,” he warned.

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No Camera, No Fame: How Temi Otedola Plans To Protect Her Child From The Glare Of The Public Eye.

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  • Nollywood actress Temi Otedola has announced that she will not be featuring her child on social media to ensure the baby remains shielded from public scrutiny.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • During an appearance on the How Far podcast, Otedola noted that the scale of a social media following fundamentally changes the nature of sharing a child’s life, as reaching millions of people poses different risks than sharing with a small group.

    • The actress expressed discomfort regarding the trend of children’s videos going viral on platforms like TikTok, specifically citing her unease over seeing thousands of “saves” on such content.

    • Otedola emphasized that because her child has not consented to a public life, she does not intend to incorporate her family into her digital brand or online persona.

    • Otedola and her husband, musician Mr Eazi, are currently expecting their first child following their 2025 wedding celebrations in Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland, with the pregnancy announcement made jointly this past May.

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Sacked In Record Time! How The PFIPC Controversy Cost Adeyemi His Spot In The Adeleke Administration.

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  • New controversy surrounds Prince Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of operating a fake federal agency, as reports emerge that he was previously fired from a role as an aide to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for alleged corrupt practices.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the unrecognized Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), is currently under investigation by the Presidency for operating a fictitious entity and falsely claiming an association with Femi Gbajabiamila, the President’s Chief of Staff.

    • The Presidency has officially disavowed Adeyemi and emphasized the urgent need for security agencies to dismantle the internal network that facilitated his activities.

    • Sources indicate that Adeyemi served as a Senior Special Assistant on Protocol for Governor Adeleke in 2023, where he was tasked with managing visa and travel documentation.

    • His tenure reportedly ended after four months when the French Embassy contacted the Osun State Government regarding a letter the administration had no record of sending.

    • An internal investigation allegedly revealed that Adeyemi had forged Governor Adeleke’s signature on official correspondence to the embassy to pursue personal fraudulent interests.

    • Following the discovery, the Governor reportedly ordered the Secretary to the State Government to dismiss Adeyemi immediately, though he opted not to pursue legal prosecution at the time to maintain focus on his administration.

    • While the Presidency maintains that the PFIPC does not exist, Adeyemi continues to assert that his appointment is legitimate and has leveled counter-accusations of corruption against the Chief of Staff, claims which the Presidency has rejected.

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“Keep Them Home!” Akah Nnani Demands Radical Law Forcing Politicians’ Kids To Attend Nigerian Schools.

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  • During a recent interview on The Morayo Show with Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Nollywood actor Akah Nnani argued that meaningful improvements to Nigeria’s education system will only occur when political leaders are personally impacted by the same systems they oversee.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Nnani urged citizens to demand greater accountability from their elected officials, noting that leaders often remain detached from the decline of public schools because they send their own children to study abroad.

    • To address this, the actor proposed that lawmakers implement a mandate requiring the children of politicians to receive their education within Nigeria.

    • He contended that public officials lack the incentive to upgrade local institutions as long as their own families are shielded from the poor conditions of the domestic public school system.

    • Nnani concluded by encouraging Nigerians to put pressure on the legislative arm, specifically senators and representatives, to force a change that aligns the interests of leaders with the quality of local education.

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