Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni has publicly questioned the political influence asserted by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, specifically challenging Wike’s claim that he can secure electoral victories for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Oseni raised these doubts on Wednesday while analyzing the ongoing political disputes between Wike and governors elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has controversially pledged his support for Tinubu’s re-election bid, despite his party’s intention to field its own candidates in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Oseni further critiqued the tendency of politicians to cite their political “structure” as proof of their ability to dictate election outcomes. He specifically referenced Wike’s 2019 re-election as Rivers State Governor, a process marked by significant disruption and a 22-day suspension of result collation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before Wike was declared the winner. While INEC records show Wike won that election with 886,264 votes against the AAC candidate’s 173,859, Oseni highlighted irregularities in the process.

Additionally, Oseni pointed to reports regarding the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State, noting a discrepancy between official results, which favored the APC’s Bola Tinubu, and independent tallies, which suggested the Labour Party’s Peter Obi won by a wide margin. Questioning the nature of the “structure” politicians rely on, Oseni asked, “Is it the structure that we can turn INEC around? Is it because INEC is not as independent as an institution as it should be?”

Oseni concluded by referencing the 2022 PDP presidential primary, where Atiku Abubakar defeated Wike with 371 votes to Wike’s 237. Arguing that Wike’s claims of “delivering” candidates do not align with his own performance in internal party contests, Oseni stated, “If Wike was that popular, why didn’t he win the primaries in the PDP and beat Atiku Abubakar? … Politicians keep acting as God.”

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, globally celebrated as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His passing was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, via an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Honored with the national title of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), the family paid tribute to the icon as “The Lion of Lufodo” while respectfully requesting privacy from bloggers and social media influencers during this time of grief.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Born on July 11, 1942, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and raised partly in Kano, Jacobs developed an early passion for drama and debate. He traveled to Britain to receive professional training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. Following his studies, he built an extensive international portfolio, performing on stage and featuring in British television and film productions such as The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, The Professionals, The Tomorrow People, and The Venturers.

Upon returning to Nigeria, Jacobs cemented his legacy as a foundational pillar of the country’s creative industry, starring in over 100 films and earning widespread acclaim for portraying authoritative figures, kings, and traditional leaders. Beyond his monumental acting career, he actively contributed to the growth and development of Nollywood. He is survived by his wife, renowned actress Joke Silva, and his sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs.

Veteran journalist and former presidential media aide Reuben Abati has analyzed that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike is bound to create enemies within the All Progressives Congress (APC) because he is consistently outshining party leaders. Speaking on Wednesday’s edition of The Morning Show, Abati explained that Wike has projected himself as a uniquely hardworking minister and a staunch loyalist of President Bola Tinubu, which sits at the heart of the friction between him and the APC governors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Veteran journalist and former presidential media aide Reuben Abati has analyzed that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike is bound to create enemies within the All Progressives Congress (APC) because he is consistently outshining party leaders. Speaking on Wednesday’s edition of The Morning Show, Abati explained that Wike has projected himself as a uniquely hardworking minister and a staunch loyalist of President Bola Tinubu, which sits at the heart of the friction between him and the APC governors.

Abati pointed out that when a “servant outshines the master,” it naturally generates conflict. He noted that Wike is widely perceived by some as Nigeria’s most powerful politician—credited by many for delivering crucial votes for Tinubu in Rivers State—and that he holds frequent media chats and press conferences, often overshadowing even the Minister of Information. By presenting himself as more proactive in promoting the President than the 31 APC governors designated to anchor Tinubu’s second-term bid, Wike has drawn considerable pushback.

This analysis follows a fresh face-off between Wike and APC governors concerning the 2027 elections. Progressive Governors Forum Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, recently announced that the governors resolved to reject parallel structures and alliances—such as Wike’s Rainbow Coalition—that could weaken the ruling party or fracture support for Tinubu’s re-election. In response, Wike dismissed the governors as politically lazy, maintaining that his primary loyalty is to President Tinubu rather than the governors’ individual political structures, and insisting the coalition poses no threat to the President’s 2027 prospects.