President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, has strongly criticized African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dino Melaye over his remarks regarding the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Melaye’s Claims: In a viral video circulating online, Melaye labeled NELFUND a center of corruption, claiming that students are only receiving a ₦20,000 monthly stipend. He questioned how any government school could charge ₦20,000 as annual tuition and criticized President Tinubu’s administration over the matter.

  • The Aide’s Response: Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Olusegun Dada fired back at Melaye, describing his comments as “peak ignorance.” Dada accused Melaye of intentionally confusing the public by conflating the ₦20,000 monthly upkeep allowance with the actual tuition fees paid directly to institutions each academic session.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly changed its mind about seeking an adjournment in the ongoing trial of human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, choosing instead to push forward with the case.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • The Initial Plan: Sources indicate that a month prior, the DSS had instructed its prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), to ask the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend proceedings until after the 2027 general elections. The agency’s Director-General, Oluwatosin Ajayi, had initially hoped this would allow Sowore to campaign without interference while lowering political tensions.

  • The U-Turn: The decision to abandon the postponement followed rising discontent within the agency regarding Sowore’s persistent criticism of President Bola Tinubu and his administration. Annoyed by what the agency viewed as continued “intransigence,” the DSS directed its counsel to resume prosecution immediately.

  • Back in Court: Sowore appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday alongside his lead counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), shortly after returning to Nigeria from the United States. Olumide-Fusika was formally informed by the prosecution that the agency had dropped its plan for a lengthy adjournment.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has publicly recanted his previous defenses regarding the financial and debt records of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Okonkwo, who served as the spokesperson for Obi’s presidential campaign council during the 2023 elections and frequently challenged Nigerians to “go and verify” his claims, admitted during an appearance on TVC’s Sunday Politics that he had been misled.

Reflecting on his past statements, Okonkwo explained that he can no longer stand by his previous assertions given recent disclosures from the Anambra State government.

• The Financial Record Reversal: Okonkwo noted that while he previously claimed Obi left office entirely debt-free with no outstanding salaries, pensions, or gratuities, recent statements from the Anambra State government indicate otherwise, pointing to eight loans and unpaid water corporation salary arrears.

• Personal Integrity & Accountability: Acknowledging his passionate nature, Okonkwo stated that he is “not a man that stands on [his] own misunderstanding” and chooses to align with facts when they are presented.

• The 2023 Watch Controversy: Okonkwo also revisited a past instance where he fiercely defended Obi’s family against critics comparing them to the luxury items worn by President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, stating he previously staked his reputation on the matter but questions if he could make the same claim today.

• Looking Ahead to 2027: The Nollywood actor-turned-politician emphasized that his approach has entirely shifted, describing his 2023 support as merely an “examination-in-chief” while warning that 2027 will bring a full “cross-examination.”