Heated Exchange: During a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Presidential Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, engaged in a heated argument with journalist Seun Okinbaloye regarding his history of criticizing President Bola Tinubu before joining the administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Dismissal of Past Comments: Bwala insisted that his previous statements were not fabrications but have become “baseless” and irrelevant to the current national conversation.

• Call to Focus on Governance: Expressing frustration, Bwala questioned Okinbaloye’s repeated focus on the issue, arguing that it diverts attention from critical matters affecting Nigerians, such as the economy, education, and security.

• Collaboration Claim: Bwala highlighted what he described as unprecedented collaboration under President Tinubu’s leadership, which he claims has led to substantial progress in security.

• Accusation of Partisanship: Accusing Okinbaloye of pushing the opposition’s narrative, Bwala challenged the journalist on why similar scrutiny is not applied to opposition figures like Peter Obi, whom he noted has changed parties multiple times.

Ultimatum to Step Down: A fresh political crisis has hit the Ondo State House of Assembly as 21 out of 26 lawmakers have signed an impeachment notice, giving Speaker Olamide Oladiji an ultimatum to resign voluntarily or face immediate removal at the next plenary session.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Allegations of Financial Misconduct: According to House Committee on Information Chairman Olatunji Fabiyi, the lawmakers accuse the Speaker of pocketing ₦44 million meant for members from the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) and unlawfully reordering the OSOPADEC budget without the assembly’s consent.

• Intimidation Claims: The impeachment push follows separate claims by lawmaker Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu alleging that she faced threats and intimidation after demanding a probe into the ₦44 million controversy.

• Executive Intervention and Governor’s Role: Fabiyi clarified that the executive arm did not orchestrate the move, noting that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was only informed after the decision was finalized and subsequently requested time for a peaceful resolution.

• Speaker’s Defense: Speaker Oladiji has strongly denied all allegations, dismissing them as false, politically motivated, and the handiwork of detractors attempting to destabilize the legislature, while maintaining that he has no intention of resigning.

Reason for Child Abductions: Presidential Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, revealed that when Boko Haram begins losing members, they raid villages to forcefully kidnap and recruit children.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Channels Television Appearance: Bwala made these remarks while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

• Surrender and Dynamics: He noted that if these forced recruits manage to escape the camps and surrender to the Nigerian government claiming repentance, they are not shot, as armed conflict dynamics are guided by United Nations Conventions.

• Security Concerns and Defection Risks: Acknowledging public fears—and recalling past concerns raised by the Borno State governor regarding resurged attacks linked to escapees—Bwala admitted that defections and double agents are recognized realities in warfare and international intelligence conflicts.