Musiliu Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence, recently clarified the context behind his past assertion that Lagos State did not require a “toy governor” like Babatunde Fashola. During the 2007 gubernatorial race, Obanikoro utilized this phrase while running against Fashola as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move driven by his perception that Fashola was a “puppet” of Bola Tinubu at the time.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a recent interview on the Mic On Podcast, Obanikoro provided a different perspective on his former political rival:

• He emphasized that their relationship is grounded in their shared roots in Isale Eko, noting that he never viewed Fashola as a politician.

• Obanikoro explained that his previous remarks were based on his belief that he possessed greater political maturity, exposure, and experience, having served as a local government chairman, commissioner, and senator.

• He also pointed out that prior to that election, Fashola had not run for any government office, having previously served as Chief of Staff to Tinubu.

Social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has publicly demanded the arrest of the Director-General of the Budget Office and a comprehensive investigation into the nation’s budgeting processes. VDM’s call follows the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Matthew, the Director-General of the Project Financial Implementation and Public-Private Partnership Commission (PFIPC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Allegations of Conspiracy: VDM stated that Prince Adeniyi Matthew disclosed to him in confidence that the PFIPC was integrated into the national budget with the assistance of powerful individuals.

• Defense of Adeniyi: VDM characterized Adeniyi as a victim of a corrupt, long-standing system and argued that he should not be left to “take the fall” alone for actions involving others.

• Calls for Resignation and Prosecution: VDM demanded the immediate resignation and prosecution of the Budget Office DG and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, as well as the prosecution of staff within those offices.

• Comments on Legal Actions: Addressing the 15 billion naira lawsuit filed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, against Adeniyi, VDM contended that Adeniyi was utilized by others within the current government and that the DG of the Budget Office was also implicated.

• Demand for Systemic Reform: Asserting that the system is deeply corrupt, VDM insisted that true national growth requires genuine accountability rather than outcomes driven by political influence.

The Concerned Northern Christian Women Forum (CNCWF) in Niger State has called on the First Lady, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, to influence her husband, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, to ensure equitable representation for Christians in his administration. This appeal comes in the wake of the Governor’s decision to maintain a Muslim-Muslim ticket for his 2027 re-election bid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶