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…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
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…
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has debunked media reports alleging that he accused the late President Muhammadu Buhari of being nominated by Boko Haram for peace talks, describing the reports as “misleading and false.” In a statement released on Saturday, October 4, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said his comments during a recent conversation about Nigeria’s security situation were distorted by some media outlets. “The attention of the Office of Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been drawn to misleading reports suggesting that Dr. Jonathan alleged that Boko Haram nominated the late…
The Nigerian Armed Forces have detained 16 officers following allegations of indiscipline and disregard for service protocols. Authorities revealed that the arrests were part of a standard military review exercise intended to uphold professionalism within the ranks. A statement by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, said investigations established that the officers’ complaints were largely tied to their inability to pass multiple promotion examinations, which led to perceived career stagnation. Gusau noted, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that a routine military exercise has resulted in the arrest of sixteen officers over issues…
Former presidential aide, Garba Shehu, has blasted former President Goodluck Jonathan for alleging that late President Muhammadu Buhari was once nominated by Boko Haram to act as a mediator between the group and the Nigerian government. In a statement on Friday shared via his X (formerly Twitter) account, Shehu accused Jonathan of fabricating a “false narrative” to mislead Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Boko Haram did not nominate Buhari as their mediator. To be president in 2027, Goodluck Jonathan should look for another story to tell Nigerians,” Shehu declared. The former presidential spokesman argued that Jonathan’s claim was…
The Federal Government has cautioned Nigerian youths against the dangers of irregular migration, warning that the trend has become one of the gravest threats to the lives of young people and to national stability. Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, delivered this warning during a campaign and advocacy programme held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday. The minister was represented at the event by Mrs. Grace Lelea, Director of Migration and Climate Change at the ministry. The Root Causes of the Crisis The minister explained that factors such as poverty, unemployment, insecurity, natural disasters, and conflicts are forcing more…