Reality TV star Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has urged the organisers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) to take a break from the show, rethink their strategy and introduce fresh ideas to attract viewers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Retired Commodore Kunle Olawunmi, a former Commandant of the Defence Intelligence College, has accused some Nigerian government officials of sponsoring terrorism, alleging that individuals entrusted with protecting citizens are contributing to the country’s insecurity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that Olawunmi made the allegation during an interview with media personality and political scientist Edmund Obilo.

The retired naval officer, who also served as Deputy Director of Defence Administration at the Defence Headquarters, claimed that some public officials had become involved in activities that threaten national security instead of fulfilling their responsibility to protect Nigerians.

Olawunmi alleged that certain government officials were backing terrorist activities in the country, raising questions about how individuals elected or appointed to safeguard citizens could allegedly become involved in acts that undermine national stability.

He said, “The person elected to serve the welfare and security of his or her people accepts to become a source of instability to the land he’s meant to protect. Is that a point you are making?

“And that’s what is going on. I mean, you see the issue of terrorism in Nigeria. If you want us to go there, who are the people sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria? They are your officials. So how did they get to that point that they turn rogue against their citizen?”

The former defence intelligence chief further claimed that there was overwhelming evidence implicating some high-ranking political officeholders in the alleged sponsorship of terrorism.

He added, “Can you imagine that you are a senator, you are a governor, you are a minister, and we have evidence, overwhelming evidence, that you are sponsoring terrorism against your country. How do you imagine that? Government officials sponsoring terrorism against Nigeria. And the state is aware.”

However, the allegations presented in the interview were not accompanied by specific names or supporting evidence in the supplied account.

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that its third National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director.

According to the statement, the meeting will be held at JD Event Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, opposite A-Class Park, Maitama, Abuja, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

One of the major highlights of the meeting will be the presentation and release of the party’s statement of account by its National Treasurer.

Director said the move reflects the party’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of its finances. He also challenged other political parties, particularly the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to adopt similar standards of openness.

“This is in deference to our avowed commitment to the principles of transparency and accountability. In this regard, we challenge other political parties, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to emulate this level of openness and transparency in the management of their finances.

“For the NDC, it is no longer politics as usual,” he stated.

The party’s spokesperson further explained that the NDC’s finances could have been stronger but for the economic difficulties facing many Nigerians.

He claimed that approximately 80 per cent of the party’s candidates could not afford to purchase Expression of Interest forms because of widespread poverty, hunger and deprivation, which he attributed to the APC-led government’s economic policies.

According to him, the party was compelled to provide free forms to candidates who could not afford the fees.

Director added that the NEC meeting would also provide an opportunity for the party to unveil its National Campaign Council (NCC).

He described the council as an all-encompassing structure covering presidential, National Assembly, governorship and State House of Assembly campaigns.

The statement also disclosed that the party’s candidates would receive their respective Certificates of Return for the offices they intend to contest.

The NDC expressed confidence in its preparedness for the forthcoming elections, declaring its intention to offer Nigerians what it described as selfless leadership.

“The NDC is turbo-charged and ready to give Nigerians the altruistic leadership the nation deserves.

“A New Nigeria is Possible. We can do it!” the statement added.