Podium Reporters has verified that the report by Sahara Reporters claiming that bandits attacked a Nigerian Army base in Obanla, Kwara State, is completely false. The online platform had alleged that the attackers stole heavy weapons, including six machine guns and 30,000 rounds of ammunition, and that the Air Force failed to give backup. However, findings and official st atements show the story to be untrue. Lt. Col. Polycarp Okoye of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division described the publication as “false and misleading.” He explained that there was no attack on any base and that no weapons were stolen. According…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Nigerian musician Charly Boy recently posted on social media that Nnamdi Kanu’s son had won an international “world brain competition.” In a tweet on Wednesday, Charly Boy wrote: “Nnamdi Kanu’s son has shocked the world by becoming the first child ever to win English, Mathematics, and Russian Language in an international world brain competition. The 11-year-old prodigy outshined the United Kingdom in their very own language, emerging as the champion. He went further to defeat some of the world’s strongest young minds, proving his brilliance on the global stage. This historic victory has not only placed him in the spotlight…
A recent social media post by Serah Ibrahim, a supporter of Peter Obi, has generated criticism after she encouraged followers to “push out more videos” that show alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. She connected her message to the 2027 elections, suggesting that certain states in the Middle Belt “don’t want Christians to vote.” The post has sparked debate online, with some accusing Ibrahim of spreading content that could inflame religious tensions. One user commented, “It’s now clear where the genocide narrative came from — part of the ‘Church, take back your country’ campaign.” Experts caution that presenting national issues…
Old budget documents from Peter Obi’s time as governor of Anambra State have resurfaced online, drawing public attention to how funds were used during his administration. According to the 2012 state budget, the government under Obi spent about ₦430 million on travels, ₦250 million on hospitality, ₦200 million on vehicle maintenance, and ₦400 million on miscellaneous expenses. In the same document, allocations for staff training and grants were ₦10 million and ₦5 million respectively. The figures, now circulating on social media, have sparked discussions among Nigerians who say the numbers appear inconsistent with Obi’s long-standing reputation for financial discipline and…
Nigerians Are Watching the Influencers Who Got Called to the US Consulate Parley In recent days, social media has been buzzing after several prominent Nigerian influencers were reportedly invited to a private parley at the United States Consulate in Lagos. Among those who attended the meeting are some of the country’s most recognizable digital figures — Broda Shaggi, Taaooma, Sydney Talker, Tacha, Layi Wasabi, Hero Daniels, Ify’s Kitchen, Jay on Air, Folagade Banks, Tee Kuro, Fisayo Fosudo, Kaffy Dance, and Chivera. The meeting, which has not been officially detailed to the public, has sparked widespread curiosity and debate across various…
The political movement surrounding former President Goodluck Jonathan’s possible return in 2027 appears to be gaining traction, as reports indicate that former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has been chosen to head consultations for the former president across the South-West region. Jonathan, who assumed office as Nigeria’s leader in 2010 after the death of his predecessor, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and later won the 2011 election, lost his re-election bid to the late Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Although he has yet to make any public declaration about contesting in 2027, reliable sources said the former president has been quietly consulting…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East have achieved another success in their battle against insurgents, killing five Boko Haram and ISWAP members in Borno State. According to security sources, the operation took place during a special mission under Operation Desert Sanity IV at Dipchari, a known Boko Haram crossing route in Bama Local Government Area. The troops, drawn from the 151 and 152 Battalions, acted on credible intelligence and launched a surprise attack that led to a heavy gunfight. Five terrorists were killed in the encounter, while several others escaped with injuries. During the raid, soldiers also…
A former Labour Party chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticized Peter Obi and his political movement, claiming that the Labour Party is now filled with people seeking personal gain rather than genuine reform. In a video trending across social media, the Nollywood actor described Obi’s associates as opportunists and self-serving individuals. According to him, the movement has lost focus and direction. Okonkwo, who was once one of Obi’s strongest supporters during the 2023 elections, said he decided to leave the Labour Party after observing “indecision and disorder among its leaders.” He alleged that Obi surrounds himself with politicians who are not…
Respected financial expert, Kalu Aja, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax and economic policies, describing them as the right measures to stabilize Nigeria’s struggling economy. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Aja reflected on his long-term advocacy for transparency and fiscal discipline. He noted that his previous warnings about the Central Bank’s excessive money printing and the hidden fuel subsidy payments during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration were often ignored. According to him, the Buhari government was “wrongly advised to retain subsidies and peg the naira to the dollar,” a move he said…
In a recent post that stirred reactions across social media, investigative journalist David Hundeyin appeared to sever ties with the Obidient movement, a political group he once vocally supported. Hundeyin, known for his outspoken opinions, admitted that an All Progressives Congress (APC) supporter he once criticized might have been right about the behavior of some Obidient followers. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “You know that APC fellow who said ‘Obidients create a scenario inside their heads and then start rejoicing over the imaginary scenario’ was unfortunately not wrong at all.” He went on to describe the movement as “so…