Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declined to address new claims made by U.S.-based activist Sandra Duru (also known as Prof Mgbeke). Duru recently released a nine-minute audio recording alleging that Akpabio previously hired her to fabricate claims against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Contradictory Claims: This new audio sharply contradicts Duru’s previous May 2025 statement, where she claimed Senator Natasha had offered her ₦200 million to falsely target Akpabio—an allegation Natasha firmly denied while calling for a formal investigation.

• Additional Allegations: In the leaked audio excerpts, a voice Duru attributes to Akpabio is heard discussing former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, claiming Okowa joined the APC out of fear of corruption investigations rather than genuine commitment. Duru has hinted that more recordings will soon be released.

• Silence from Both Camps: When contacted for a response, Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, did not reply to calls or messages. Similarly, Senator Natasha’s media aide, Mike Idoko, stated that their camp was steering clear of the controversy, noting they had “no comment on this issue.”

Halima Dangote—daughter of African billionaire Aliko Dangote—along with her sisters Mariya and Fatima, has deliberately chosen to stay out of the public spotlight.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an interview with Bloomberg’s Next Africa, Halima shared that instead of seeking attention or flaunting their wealth and lifestyles on social media, the sisters prefer to let their corporate achievements speak for themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Focus on Professionalism: The sisters want to be evaluated based on their hard work, business metrics, and contributions rather than their famous family name.

• Rising Corporate Responsibilities: While keeping a low profile was easier in the past, their expanding leadership roles within the Dangote Group have made total anonymity increasingly difficult.

• Letting Numbers Talk: Halima emphasized that their impact is reflected in tangible business outcomes—such as corporate growth, sales, profits, and overall performance figures—rather than online expression.

“We are more… we’re quiet in the sense that we don’t say who we are… the results are just the ones speaking for themselves: the sale of this business, the profit of this, the EBITDA, our growth… numbers don’t lie.” — Halima Dangote

• Quick Summary: Elias Odoemena, the Convener of the Igbo Union, has asserted that the APC governors currently opposing FCT Minister Nyesom Wike previously benefited from his backing.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • The Conflict: While the Progressive Governors’ Forum, headed by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, fiercely objects to Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, Odoemena defended Wike during an interview on Arise News.

  • Calling Out the Governors: Odoemena questioned the governors’ loyalty, asking where they were when Wike was supposedly fighting and sacrificing for the APC and President Bola Tinubu to secure the 2023 victory.

  • Root Cause of Fear: He argued that the governors’ fear stems from poor governance in their respective states, noting that if they ruled well, they would not need to worry about any political coalitions.