Author: Tunde Akingbondere
The PDP governor of Delta State, Sherriff Oborehvwori, has thrown caution to the wind by leading the members of his executive council in chanting Tinubu’s “On your mandate we shall stand.” This development is coming few days after his counterpart from Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno, disclosed publicly his intent to support President Bola Ahmed while maintaining his status as a leader in the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The viral video of the governor and the members of his executive council has sparked tension in political circles as it is believed to have spelt another down time for…
Isaac Fayoshe, the younger brother to the former governor of Ekiti State, Peter Fayoshe, has described Mr. Lere Olayinka, the Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Social Media as a blatant professional liar who started his career as a cobbler. Fayoshe alleged Olayinka of having masterminded the sacking of his brother in the year 2006 via his various lies against him. In a viral video on the social media, Isaac claimed Olayinka alleged that his brother has a killer squad. Only this allegation was enough to force his brother out of Ekiti State for 8 years after he had…
A group of protesters, yesterday, convened at the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to demand the prosecution of former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPLC) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. The group, Concerned Citizens Against Corruption, also requested the AGF to open a thorough investigation into NNPCL’s transactions in the last five years. Led by its convener, Kabir Matazu, the body expressed disappointment that, despite President Bola Tinubu’s removal of Kyari and dissolution of the entire NNPCL board on April 2, 2025, no steps had been taken to investigate…
In the interim, I am not amazed by the obvious descent of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, into the gutter of abrasive arrogance amidst the pressing challenges of governance under the APC-led government. This administration has grappled with the essential task of providing leadership, security, and welfare for the people, which are constitutionally paramount for any responsible government. Earlier this week, the popular Lagos Apostle and founding member of the ruling APC, Pastor Tunde Bakare, stepped into the public glare with a state-of-the-nation address, expressing his holy anger against what he termed the mafia-like government of…
Ghanaian President John Mahama has come under severe criticism for suspending the country’s Supreme Court Chief Justice – a development that is recorded for the first time in the country’s history. Three undisclosed petitions have been reportedly filed against Gertrude Torkornoo calling for her removal while an investigation is launched. Meanwhile, Chief Justices in Ghana enjoy security of tenure – meaning they can only be removed from office on a few grounds, which include incompetence and misbehaviour. The content of the petitions has not been made public and she is yet to comment, while Ghana’s former attorney general has claimed…
The tensions which had reared its ugly head in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State may be dousing weeks after political agitations and protests. President Tinubu chose to meet Fubara in London for a quiet diplomacy that could reshape the region’s leadership. This is a follow-up to his suspension on 18 March, Citizen Rapporteur can confirm. Citizen Rapporteur gathered that two aides to the president confirmed that the meeting took place in London last week, shortly after Tinubu left Paris. The meeting, it was learnt, was at the instance of Governor Fubara, who has passionately sought avenues to return to office since…
A newly appointed Professor of Law at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Olugbenga Oke-Samuel, has made an emergency declaration against illiteracy in the Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The academic, in a statement released on Tuesday morning to express his utmost gratitude to the community for celebrating his merited appointment as Professor of Law, hinted that no Idanre indigene will have reasons to drop out of school owing to paucity of funds any longer as a dedicated Idanre Indigent Students Fund is out to combat illiteracy. In his words: “I write to sincerely appreciate you all for the display…
Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has spoken to widespread online ridicule over his spoken English with a fiery comeback, emphasising legacy over language. In a now-viral video clip from a recent public gathering, the Lagos transport union boss addressed critics who mocked a slip he made while speaking English, particularly his mispronunciation of “kudos” as “Kundus.” Rather than apologise or shrink from the criticism, MC Oluomo doubled down, asserting that while English may not be his strength, his life achievements far outweigh any grammatical errors. He said: “I learnt Conductor, learnt motor job. I also worked with Baba…
Veteran Nigerian musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has described as false reports claiming he gave up the ghost. He said he is alive, healthy, and full of life. Obey revealed this on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, through a video given viral publicity on social media, where he addressed the false reports with a spirited gospel rendition in English, Yoruba and Pidgin. According to him, the rumour went viral online on Monday, castng panic in the heart of fans and followers. In the video, the 83-year-old singer sang: “Satan, you don lose o… Na lie lie you dey talk,” before stating clearly: “It…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode in Etsako East local government area of the state. The indefinite suspension was announced in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua. According to the statement, the traditional ruler was suspended over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain. It added that the secretary of the monarch, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi, has since been arrested following a recent incident that led to the death of a palace chief, Late John…