When former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, took to the podium at the so-called Conscience Forum meeting to promote the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigerians were reminded of a troubling truth: a man who could not manage his own house is now attempting to speak as though he holds the key to the nation’s future. Aregbesola’s political record is riddled with contradictions. In Osun State, his years as governor left behind a trail of debt and disillusionment. Workers were subjected to half salaries and unpaid arrears, infrastructure projects were abandoned midway, and the much-touted “Opon…
Author: Podium Reporters
Atiku Abubakar’s latest post, where he positions himself as a savior concerned about Nigeria’s deteriorating security, is a thin veil over a history of leadership weaknesses and political selfishness that disqualify him from claiming moral authority today. His finger-wagging over the current situation ignores the glaring shadow of mismanagement from his own record in public service, exposing a man whose words often contradict his actions. As a former Vice President and influential politician, Atiku’s tenure was marked by inconsistent policies that cooled the economic fire, failed to deliver security reforms, and widened regional and ethnic divisions instead of healing them.…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has once again come under fire from Nigerians online after his latest political engagement with the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere. Obi, who met with Afenifere’s leader Oba Oladipo Olaitan on 16 September 2025, also held discussions with other leaders under the Nigerian ethnic nationality umbrella comprising PANDEF and the Middle Belt Forum. In a statement released after the meeting, Obi praised Afenifere for their “courage for always standing out for fearless justice and the unity of our country,” while urging them to continue their advocacy. According to him, the closed-door talks focused on…
President Bola Tinubu’s economic blueprint received a major boost on Tuesday as the Federal Government unveiled a robust package of agricultural reforms aimed at revolutionising food security and creating over 21 million jobs. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the announcement at the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja. He described hunger as a unifying challenge that demands urgent action. “Nothing unifies humanity as much as hunger. It is the great equaliser that reveals our vulnerabilities and the shared fragility of our existence,” he said. The initiative is anchored on Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises poverty…
In a sharp reaction to former Anambra State governor Peter Obi’s recent visit to Professor Isa Ali Pantami, Bashir Ahmad, OON, has accused critics of double standards, particularly singling out activist Serah Ibrahim for what he described as inconsistency in her political attacks. Ahmad, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), recalled that in 2021, Ibrahim had branded Pantami’s supporters as “terrorists,” even going as far as labeling Pantami’s late superior, a former Nigerian president, with the same term. He further noted that she accused him personally of backing terrorism. However, with Obi now openly associating with Pantami — including…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has earned widespread commendation from Nigeria’s aviation industry for his decisive suspension of the proposed 4 percent Free on Board (FOB) levy on imports, a move stakeholders say reflects his proactive and people-centered leadership. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), through a statement signed by its President, Abdulmunaf Sarina, hailed the decision as proof that the President is deeply committed to protecting critical sectors of the economy and fostering an environment conducive to growth. According to the statement, the move is “a clear demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, protecting jobs, and…
The Federal Government has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s economy will soon achieve single-digit inflation, following a recent report showing a decline in the rate of price increases. Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, explained during a television interview that citizens should begin to see more economic relief in the coming months. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data for August 2025 revealed that headline inflation fell to 20.12 percent, down from 21.88 percent in July. This represents a 1.76 percent drop and a significant year-on-year reduction of 12.03 percent compared to 32.15 percent in August…
President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, ending his vacation earlier than expected. According to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties.” Tinubu embarked on the vacation on September 4, spending time in France before planning to continue in the United Kingdom. However, during his Paris stay, he held a significant meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and international security. This…
Fresh controversy has erupted around Nigeria’s political opposition figures as the lawyer who represented Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi during the 2019 presidential election has been accused of involvement in identity fraud. The development, first shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @g0adm, has reignited debate about the judgment and integrity of the political camp that paraded itself as an alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Questions over Atiku and Obi’s judgment The indictment, though yet to be fully detailed, raises troubling questions about why Atiku and Obi relied on such a controversial figure in…
Nigeria’s digital space was thrown into a storm after two of the country’s most popular investigative journalists, Fisayo Soyombo and David Hundeyin, engaged in a heated exchange on X (formerly Twitter). The dispute, now trending, has been laced with allegations of lies, deceit, corruption, and betrayal, leaving followers of both journalists debating the future of ethical reporting in Nigeria. How the clash started The latest episode began when Fisayo Soyombo, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), posted a cryptic message suggesting that his colleague, David Hundeyin, had been taking veiled shots at him from behind the scenes. In…