Sunday Dare, the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, has come to the defense of First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu following backlash over her recent comments on small-scale entrepreneurship. The First Lady had previously encouraged Nigerians to engage in small businesses like selling akara, kuli-kuli, and roasted corn—ventures that require minimal capital—while noting that the administration prefers providing grants rather than loans.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This perspective sparked significant criticism from many online, who viewed the suggestions as insulting and disconnected from the current economic hardships faced by Nigerians.

In response, during an appearance on the Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, Dare shared his own personal history to support the First Lady’s message:

• Dare revealed that his mother raised him by selling bananas and oranges in Jos, Plateau State.

• He personally hawked these fruits in the markets of Jos to help support his family.

• He emphasized that his mother’s ability to successfully train him through these small-scale trade activities sixty years ago highlights the value of such work.

• Dare argued that the First Lady’s intent was simply to encourage Nigerians to develop entrepreneurial skills and avoid remaining idle, noting that the resilience of these small businesses is vital to the national economy.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has indicated that new negotiations regarding the national minimum wage may commence shortly to address the impact of soaring inflation and economic hardship. This potential development follows the implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage approximately two years ago.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, has arrived back in Nigeria following an overseas trip. His return was confirmed by former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie in a social media post on Saturday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In addition to his return, Atiku addressed ongoing legal challenges involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Key points from his reaction include:

• Atiku alleged that efforts to judicially deregister the NDC demonstrate President Bola Tinubu’s “desperate determination” to establish a one-party state in Nigeria.

• He claimed that the President is fearful of a free and fair election in 2027 and that these actions contradict the democratic aspirations of the Nigerian people.

• The legal situation follows a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, Kogi State, where Justice Isah Dashen set aside a previous judgment that had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC.

• The court ruled that the December 10, 2025, judgment was flawed because the Peace Movement Party (PMP) was not included as a necessary party to the suit.

• In a statement released by his media office, Atiku warned that attempts to undermine opposition parties could lead to chaos and anarchy, emphasizing that free and fair elections are the “soul of democracy”.