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Tension Rises As Abdullahi Says Obi, Kwankwaso Must Face Outcome Of Their Choice.

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The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the reported defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is a major setback for the opposition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abdullahi made the statement during an appearance on AIT, where he expressed concern that the opposition’s chances of successfully challenging the ruling party are weakened when key political figures fail to remain united.

According to him, a strong and united opposition coalition offers a better opportunity to confront the incumbent government, while division only strengthens those currently in power.

“If you have a united opposition working to challenge the incumbent, then you stand a better chance.

“But the moment you have the opposition divided, then you have a three-horse or four-horse race, it gives advantage to the incumbent,” he said.

Abdullahi added that Obi and Kwankwaso’s decision to leave the ADC would not only hurt the party but would also negatively impact their own political fortunes.

“What happened to Peter Obi and Kwankwaso leaving the ADC does not hurt only the ADC, it hurts the generality. It’s going to affect them the way it’s going to affect us.

“If we were able to hold together, then we would have stood a better chance. I’m not saying that it’s not possible,” he stated.

He also clarified that any discussions involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other aspirants should not be interpreted as official ADC negotiations.

“If Atiku Abubakar is talking to any other aspirant, it is not ADC speaking, it is one aspirant negotiating with another,” he said.

Meanwhile, Abdullahi also reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security.

President Tinubu said the appointment was in recognition of Fadewa’s outstanding military service, strategic expertise, and contributions to Nigeria’s national security framework.

However, in a statement shared on , Abdullahi questioned the necessity of the new role, especially with an existing National Security Adviser already in office.

He argued that if President Tinubu no longer has confidence in National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, he should simply replace him instead of creating what he described as an unnecessary position.

Abdullahi also criticized the use of the term “Homeland Security,” arguing that it is more relevant in countries such as the United States, Germany, Israel, or Palestine, and lacks meaningful context in Nigeria.

“President Tinubu has just appointed a Major General as ‘Special Adviser on Homeland Security.’

“The term ‘homeland’ is ideological and historically rooted. It makes sense in contexts like the United States, Germany, Israel or Palestine. In Nigeria, it is largely meaningless.

“If the President no longer has confidence in his National Security Adviser, he should simply replace him, not create a new office with a copycat title,” Abdullahi said.

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“THEY DON’T LIKE ME!”: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Exposes Tense Relationship With Civil Servants!.

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  • FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated during a monthly media chat in Abuja that he is unpopular among civil servants.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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    • The Minister criticized the habit of approving funds for unnecessary activities, such as traveling to conferences in the United States for land administration, suggesting that staff should instead conduct research locally.

    • Wike highlighted a significant shift in budget management, noting that he reduced recurrent expenditure in favor of capital expenditure, moving from a system where recurrent spending accounted for 65 percent of the budget to one where capital projects now receive 70 percent of funding.

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STUDENT LOAN BONANZA: ₦1.5 Billion Hits 6,129 Student Accounts In Massive NELFUND Payout!.

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  • The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a total of ₦1,501,935,800 to 6,129 students for the 2025/2026 academic session.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • This update was shared by NELFUND on Thursday through its verified handle.

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    • Dr. Bukola Makinde, Registrar of Sikiru Adetona College, confirmed that the funds have already been credited to the students’ bank accounts, noting that this support will facilitate “hitch-free academic progress”.

    • Mabel Omobude, Provost of the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, pledged transparency and stated that the funds will be applied strictly for their intended educational purposes.

    • Prof. Andrew Babatunde Omojola, Vice-Chancellor of BOUESTI, commended the Federal Government and NELFUND for their efficiency in managing and releasing the funds.

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