Tension is growing within the Obidient Movement as some of its members accuse sympathisers of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of infiltrating the group and diverting it from its original purpose. The controversy began after a social media post by a well-known member identified as @nonconformist1, who alleged that “IPOB apologists and Kanu baby terrorists” had taken control of the movement. His post triggered a heated debate among supporters, with many expressing frustration over what they described as increasing hostility from IPOB loyalists within the group. Reacting to the post, another member, @NwokeAnambra, said he was shocked by the…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The internal crisis rocking the Obidient Movement has taken a fresh turn as two of its key diaspora directors announced their resignation from the group’s structure, citing lack of leadership, transparency, and accountability. In a joint statement titled “Decoupling from the Structure of the Obidient Movement” and signed by Dr. David Ogula and Bolanle Emiabata-Anibaba, both serving as Co-Directors of Diaspora Engagement, the duo expressed deep disappointment over what they described as a manipulative, dysfunctional, and self-destructive system within the movement. “Given a series of manipulative and self-destructive events, we, the undersigned, have decided to decouple ourselves from the present…
A fresh wave of crisis has hit the political camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar after some of his loyalists announced their resignation over his recent appeal for the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The development has stirred strong reactions within the Atiku Support Organisation and related groups, especially among northern coordinators who described Atiku’s statement as “a betrayal of national security.” According to sources, several members have stepped down from their positions, accusing the former vice president of “supporting separatist views” to gain sympathy ahead of the 2027 elections. One of the regional leaders who spoke…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has called for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s legal and media systems to rebuild citizens’ confidence in justice and governance. Speaking at the maiden summit of the Media Transformative Group (MTG) held at the IACD Centre, American Corner, Jericho, Ibadan, Dare warned that selective enforcement and weak institutions are eroding the nation’s moral and institutional foundations. Delivering a keynote address titled “Nigeria at 65;Systemic Problem,The way forward ,” Dare noted that Nigeria’s major challenge is not the absence of laws but their poor enforcement. “Our problem…
A group of lawyers based in Abuja has asked the New York State Attorney General to investigate the financial records of Sahara Media Group Incorporated and its founder, Omoyele Sowore. The request, dated October 7, 2025, was submitted to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. The lawyers are calling for a detailed review of alleged tax evasion, misuse of nonprofit funds, and possible concealment of assets by Sowore and his media company. The petition was filed by Heartland Advisors & Solicitors on behalf of Barristers Sunday Oluwole and Felix Olanrewaju Wolemiwa. They asked that the U.S. authorities examine how Sahara Media…
A group of Abia State indigenes, under the platform of Abia’s Best Interest Association, has raised concerns over Governor Alex Otti’s recent claim that his administration has constructed 51 schools across the state at a total cost of ₦54 billion. Governor Otti reportedly stated that his government had completed and delivered 51 new schools aimed at improving the quality of education in Abia State. However, the group is questioning the authenticity of the projects, alleging that the schools cannot be traced. Reacting to the governor’s announcement, a social media user identified as Theo Abu posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying,…
The Nigerian Senate has rejected claims of an ongoing “Christian genocide” in the country, describing the allegations by United States Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher as false, divisive, and harmful to national unity. During plenary on Thursday, lawmakers discussed a motion titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding the Purported ‘Christian Genocide’ Narrative in Nigeria and International Communities.” The motion was sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume of Borno South and supported by Senators Sani Musa, Magatakarda Wamakko, Ibrahim Bomai, and Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, among others. The Senate resolved to partner with the Federal Government to strengthen…
The National Council of State has officially approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The decision was reached during a meeting of the Council held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Council gave its full support to Amupitan’s nomination. President Tinubu presented Amupitan’s name to the Council as his choice to replace Professor Mahmood Yakubu,…
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has publicly called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in what many political observers see as a strategic move to win the sympathy of the Southeast ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Atiku described Kanu’s continued detention as “an open sore on our nation’s conscience and a stain on our belief in the rule of law.” He condemned the Federal Government’s…
Supporters of Peter Obi, widely known as Obidients, have criticized human rights activist Omoyele Sowore after he renewed calls for the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore recently disclosed that he had reached out to major political figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, urging them to unite in pushing for Kanu’s release. However, many Obidients took to social media to mock Sowore’s effort, questioning his priorities. One trending comment read, “Sowore that is not talking about the killings in Kwara wants to…