Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo and President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), recently asserted that his personal knowledge and understanding exceed that of many university graduates. These remarks were made during the 50th birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke held in Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Career Trajectory: Reflecting on his transition from a bus conductor to a prominent transport union leader, he emphasized that he worked hard to reach his current position.

• Work History: He shared that he began earning his own money at age 13, working as a bus conductor before using his earnings to watch movies and support his mother financially.

• Professional Standing: Addressing his entry into the NURTW, he stated that he did not join as a “bastard,” but instead learned and mastered the trade to achieve his success.

• Dedication to Education: While acknowledging he did not attend formal school, he pointed to the success of his children—who are now doctors, lawyers, and engineers in America—as evidence that he prioritized education.

• Perspective on Knowledge: Despite his lack of formal schooling, he maintained that the knowledge he possesses in his head is greater than that held by degree holders.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), recently shared that he has frequently asked his wife to pray that President Bola Tinubu continues to support his administration. He made this statement during the inauguration of a water supply network in Bwari Satellite Town, an event marking President Tinubu’s third year in office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Reliance on Presidential Support: Wike noted that being a minister is difficult without backing from the president, and he credits Tinubu with providing the FCTA the necessary support to “change the narrative” in the capital.

• The Role of Prayer: Acknowledging his wife’s dedication to prayer, Wike admitted he relies on her to ask that the President remains committed to his administration.

• Defining Governance: Wike emphasized that governance is about making people happy and improving their lives, which he claims is exactly what President Tinubu is doing.

• Evidence of Public Satisfaction: The Minister stated that FCT residents have shown their approval of his leadership and the President’s support by electing council chairmen aligned with Tinubu during the last area council election, an outcome he described as unprecedented in the history of the FCT.

• Commitment to Progress: Wike pledged that the FCTA would not disappoint the President, promising to continue working to ensure the happiness of the people living in the FCT.

Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede has committed to ending her involvement in national advocacy following intense social media backlash over her critiques of the country’s political system.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Initial Criticism: Jegede previously condemned systemic political corruption and the issue of double taxation, noting that citizens are burdened with funding their own infrastructure while tax revenues are allegedly misappropriated by political elites.

• Mental Health Impact: Expressing deep frustration, she stated that the ongoing situation in the country had pushed her mental health to its absolute limit.

• Reaction to Backlash: After facing negative responses from the public, Jegede declared that Nigerians are “not worth fighting for”.

• Motivation for Silence: She suggested that she now understands why many choose to remain silent during crises, noting that she often faces online harassment whenever she speaks out against governance failures.

• Final Stance: While emphasizing that she was not raised to ignore the mistreatment of others, she asserted that bigotry within the public response has made her feel that defending the collective interest is no longer worthwhile.