Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister.

Japan made history on Tuesday as Sanae Takaichi became its first female prime minister after striking a last-minute coalition deal. 

The 64-year-old conservative politician and former heavy metal drummer was elected by parliament and will formally assume office after meeting the emperor.

Takaichi, known for her admiration of Margaret Thatcher and her tough stance on China, takes office as Japan’s fifth leader in five years. She faces major challenges, including a struggling economy, population decline, and an upcoming visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.

After the Komeito party quit the ruling coalition over ethics concerns, Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) formed an alliance with the reformist Japan Innovation Party (JIP). The JIP seeks to cut corporate donations, lower taxes on food, and reduce the number of lawmakers.

Promising to “make Japan’s economy stronger,” Takaichi also vowed to form a cabinet with “Nordic” levels of female representation — a significant shift in a country ranked 118th in global gender equality. Reports suggest right-wing lawmaker Satsuki Katayama and half-American Kimi Onoda may take key cabinet roles.

Despite her rise being hailed as a milestone for women, Takaichi’s conservative views — including opposition to separate surnames for married couples and female succession in the imperial family — have stirred debate.

Locals in her hometown of Nara expressed mixed reactions. Some praised her toughness and integrity, while others hoped she would push for more childcare and workplace support for women.

Takaichi inherits a minority government that will need cross-party backing to pass legislation. She supports bold economic measures and stronger ties with Taiwan, while advocating caution toward China and Russia.

As she steps into office, many hope her leadership will redefine Japan’s political and social landscape — and prove that a woman can command one of the world’s most powerful nations.

IMF excludes Nigeria from list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, calls for deeper reforms.

Nigeria has been left out of the International Monetary Fund’s latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, sparking fresh discussions about the country’s sluggish growth and persistent structural challenges.

In its newly released Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, the IMF highlighted countries such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda as the continent’s top performers, projecting regional growth to stabilize around 4.1 percent in 2025.

Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria failed to make the list, reflecting what analysts describe as a combination of weak reforms, high inflation, and over-dependence on oil revenues. The IMF also warned that many African nations, including Nigeria, face growing fiscal pressures as governments turn to domestic banks for financing amid limited external funding opportunities.

According to the report, these fiscal and monetary imbalances, along with rising inflation and exchange-rate instability, continue to dampen Nigeria’s growth outlook. The Fund advised countries in the region to adopt sound fiscal policies, strengthen revenue mobilization, and diversify their economies to cushion against global shocks.

Experts say Nigeria’s omission underscores the urgent need for deeper reforms in public finance, infrastructure, and governance. While some progress has been made under ongoing policy adjustments, the IMF’s findings suggest the country still lags behind peers that have successfully implemented aggressive economic diversification and investment-friendly strategies.

“Contradictions Everywhere!” — Lere Olayinka Blasts Sahara Reporters Over Conflicting Claims on Minister Wale Edun’s Health


Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticized Sahara Reporters over what he described as inconsistent and misleading reports about the health of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.

In a post shared on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Olayinka accused the online media outlet of publishing contradictory narratives regarding the minister’s alleged health crisis and recent travel activities.

He pointed out that Sahara Reporters had initially published a story on Sunday alleging that Minister Edun suffered a severe stroke, was incapacitated, and had been flown abroad for urgent medical treatment. However, just days later, the same platform reported that Edun had traveled from Abuja to Lagos on Monday via a commercial flight, and later departed for London that same day—also via a commercial airline.

Olayinka questioned the credibility of such reports, highlighting the logical inconsistency between the two stories.

“Sowore’s Sahara Desert said that the Minister can no longer use his hands and legs. Now, could a Minister of Finance, a public figure, who suffered STROKE and can no longer use his legs and hands have traveled from Abuja to Lagos via COMMERCIAL FLIGHT and also to London via another Commercial Flight and no one saw him to take his pictures?”


He argued that it was implausible for someone allegedly suffering from a debilitating stroke to manage two commercial flights in one day without any eyewitness accounts or photographic evidence emerging.

The post, which quickly gained traction online, was widely seen as an attempt to discredit Sahara Reporters and defend the integrity of the Tinubu administration amidst public concern over the minister’s condition.

While Olayinka’s statement came amid confirmation that Edun had indeed traveled to the United Kingdom for medical care, it reinforced doubts about the accuracy of earlier sensational reports claiming the minister was in critical condition.

According to official sources, Edun’s trip to London followed a brief domestic flight from Abuja to Lagos on Monday night. Though the Presidency had earlier stated that the minister was “indisposed but recuperating” in Abuja, the confirmed travel abroad suggested he was seeking advanced medical attention.

However, the key point of contention remains Sahara Reporters’ conflicting reports—one depicting a dire health emergency and the other narrating an unassisted commercial journey abroad.

Aliko Dangote, has warned that claims of monopoly, especially in the petroleum sector, are capable of discouraging local investment in the nation’s economy.

Ailing Finance Minister Wale Edun Flies to UK for Medical Treatment.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reportedly travelled to the United Kingdom to undergo medical treatment following an undisclosed illness.

Sources confirmed that the minister left Abuja for Lagos on Monday night before boarding a British Airways flight to London later in the evening. His departure comes days after reports emerged that he had been battling health challenges that prevented him from attending the ongoing World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.

Earlier, the Presidency had disclosed that Edun was recuperating in Nigeria and dismissed rumours suggesting that he suffered a stroke. A senior official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, clarified that while the minister was indeed ill, claims of a severe incapacitation were false.

Despite the development, the Presidency has maintained that there are no immediate plans to replace Edun, stressing that he remains in charge of the Finance Ministry and is expected to resume duties once he recovers.

The specific nature of the minister’s illness has not been made public, and officials have yet to issue any formal statement on his current condition or expected return date. His absence, however, has sparked renewed debate over the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system and the recurring trend of public officials seeking medical attention abroad.

Edun, a former investment banker and long-time associate of President Tinubu, has been central to the administration’s fiscal reform agenda, including efforts to stabilise the naira, boost investor confidence, and implement the government’s medium-term economic plan.

As of press time, no official update had been released by the Ministry of Finance or the Presidency regarding the minister’s health status or progress.

Nigeria’s Lowest Revenue-Generating State Revealed

According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Yobe State recorded the lowest internally generated revenue (IGR) in Nigeria for 2024 — about ₦11.08 billion only.

At the top, Lagos State remains the leader with over ₦800 billion, showing the wide economic gap between states.

Experts say low IGR is linked to insecurity, weak tax systems, and overdependence on federal allocations.

What do you think your state can do to boost its internal revenue?

#Nigeria #Economy #IGR #Development #Governance

“If You Are 18 Years Old, You Are Not Supposed To Stay With Your Parents Anymore” — Businesswoman Grace Ofure

Nigerian entrepreneur Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu has sparked debate after saying on The Honest Bunch Podcast that young people should stop depending on their parents once they turn 18.

The Businesswoman said, “If you are not from a rich home, let a rich home come from you… if you are 18yrs old why are you still staying with your parents?”

When told that 18-year-olds still rely on their parents, she replied, “It is because your father has to pay. What if he does not have to pay? You will now say because your father could not pay your school fees that’s why you are poor? Nobody cares!!”

She added, “The saying ‘I’m from a poor background’ ends at 18yrs because from 18 you take responsibility of your life.”

Her remarks have divided opinions online, with many questioning whether financial independence at 18 is realistic in Nigeria’s economy.

"Finance Minister Wale Edun Recuperating in Abuja, No Plans for Replacement" — Presidency.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is recovering at his Abuja residence after falling ill, senior Presidency sources confirmed on Sunday. 

Contrary to reports, officials insist his condition is not stroke-related and that President Bola Tinubu has no plans to replace him.

A senior government official told The PUNCH that while Edun’s illness is “a bit serious,” he remains in Nigeria under the care of local doctors. “He’s indisposed but not suffering from a stroke,” the source said, adding that Edun might seek treatment abroad only if necessary.

Earlier reports had claimed that Edun’s condition was “very serious” and that the President had begun discreet consultations to find a replacement. However, multiple Presidency insiders dismissed those claims, emphasizing that the minister is still in his home and being monitored closely.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga also confirmed Edun’s situation, stating: “Yes, he’s indisposed. Wale Edun is about 69 years old. He suddenly fell ill, but he’s in Nigeria and recuperating.”

In Edun’s absence, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, beginning Monday, October 13. The delegation will also include Minister of State for Finance Doris Uzoka-Anite.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu departed Abuja for Rome, Italy, to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, which focuses on security issues in West Africa.

Edun, a seasoned economist and banker, was appointed Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy on August 21, 2023.

Falana vows legal action against oil companies over Niger Delta pollution.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Femi Falana, has vowed to convene a team of lawyers to begin a legal action against oil companies that have polluted and abandoned their host communities in the Niger Delta.

The human rights lawyer made this vow on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, during the Ken Saro-Wiwa 30th Memorial Lecture, organised by a coalition of environmental civil society leaders

According to him, communities producing the oil that sustains Nigeria’s economy deserve to live comfortably with all basic amenities provided, not in poverty and neglect.

The event, put together by a coalition of environmental activists, was held in honour of the 84th posthumous birthday of late environmental and human-rights activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was executed alongside eight others 30 years ago for alleged treasonable felony and recently granted state pardon and honours.

The event also drew activists, policymakers and community leaders who renewed calls for environmental justice in the Niger Delta.

The senior lawyer explained that multinational oil companies have profited from Nigeria’s natural resources while leaving host communities in the Niger Delta impoverished and devastated.

Other speakers at the memorial, including Nnimmo Bassey, urged government agencies to hold defaulting oil firms accountable and prioritise a full cleanup of Ogoniland.

For civil society groups, the legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa remains a rallying point for justice and environmental restoration across the Niger Delta.

They warned that anything short of calling for a halt to oil resumption talks in Ogoniland without extensive cleanup, would amount to wasting the sacrifice of Ken Saro-Wiwa and his comrades.

Dangote Refinery: NEPZA insists on no strike or lockout in free trade zones.

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has said there will be no strike or lockout in the Dangote refinery, as it reaffirms the Authority law to enforce a 10-year ban on industrial strikes and lockouts in the Free Trade Zones.

A statement signed by the Managing Director, NEPZA, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, said due to the frequent and excessive external union infiltrations that have destabilised the smooth operation of the Dangote Refinery, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the shutting down of critical oil and gas facilities last week over allegations that Dangote refinery had sacked 800 workers who joined the union, the Authority has to re-enforce the law.

“Even though the Dangote refinery held that it only sacked a few workers who were allegedly sabotaging the facility, claiming this was part of the company’s reorganisation, the Authority reaffirms its commitment to the rule of the book that there should not be industrial strike or lockout whatsoever in the premises of the Free Trade Zone.”

The MD added: “The recent escalation of the trade dispute between the zone and the PENGASSAN, particularly given the refinery’s status as a Free Trade Zone, was worrisome.

“The trade union should have directed its concerns through NEPZA, as required by law, as the Authority operated a One-Stop-Shop administrative model to fast-track processes.

“Section 18(5) of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones (NEPZA) Act provides that there shall be no strikes or lock-outs for a period of ten years following the commencement of operations within a Zone, and the Authority shall resolve any trade dispute arising within a Zone.

“The above provision imposes a 10-year prohibition on strikes and lockouts within Free Zones while still allowing workers to join or form trade unions and engage in collective bargaining.

“We are pleased that the conflict has been de-escalated. Dangote Refinery is declared FTZ that continues to benefit from tax incentives and customs duty waivers to support the economy.

FG to Enforce Return-Home Bond for Government-Funded Scholars Abroad.

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to implement a bonding policy for Nigerians studying abroad on government-funded scholarships to ensure they return home and contribute to national development after completing their studies.

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, made this known during the maiden TETFund National Town Hall Meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja.

Echono said the move was part of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to curb the growing trend of skilled Nigerians remaining abroad after benefiting from government sponsorships.

“Mr. President expressed concern that many of those sent abroad for studies fail to return, which he considers unfair. He has therefore instructed that measures be put in place not to halt foreign training but to ensure beneficiaries are properly bonded and compelled to return to contribute to national development,” Echono stated.

He described the increasing number of absconding scholars as a major setback to Nigeria’s human capital growth, emphasizing that the new policy would safeguard the country’s investment in education and research.

According to him, the government also plans to identify critical sectors where Nigeria needs to build global competitiveness and ensure that scholars trained in those areas return to strengthen the local workforce.

“When we train people, they must return to apply their knowledge here and help grow our economy,” he added.

Echono further disclosed that over 137 government-sponsored scholars have failed to return after completing their studies abroad. The figure, drawn from a review of about 40 institutions, highlights a widespread problem within the system.

Presidency Dismisses World Bank Report Claiming 139 Million Nigerians Live in Poverty.

The Presidency has rejected the World Bank’s recent report estimating that 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty, describing the figure as exaggerated and disconnected from the nation’s current economic reality.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the World Bank’s assessment must be “properly contextualised” within the limitations of global poverty measurement frameworks.

“While Nigeria values its partnership with the World Bank and acknowledges its contributions to policy discussions, the figure quoted must be properly contextualised. It is unrealistic,” Dare stated.

According to the Presidency, the 139 million figure was derived using the global poverty benchmark of $2.15 per person per day, a standard set in 2017 under Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). It clarified that the measure does not represent an actual headcount of poor Nigerians.

The statement explained that when converted to nominal terms, the $2.15 benchmark equates to roughly ₦100,000 per month at the current exchange rate, far above Nigeria’s new minimum wage of ₦70,000 making the figure “an analytical model, not a direct reflection of local realities.”

“The World Bank’s poverty estimate should not be interpreted as a literal or real-time headcount. It’s based on an outdated PPP model using Nigeria’s last major consumption survey from 2018/19 and largely ignores the informal and subsistence sectors that sustain millions of households,” the Presidency said.

It added that the government views the report as a “global projection” rather than an accurate picture of living conditions in 2025, stressing that Nigeria’s economy is now on a recovery path.

Nigeria Has Pulled Back From Economic Collapse — Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II Hails the CBN Reforms.

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi, has praised the current leadership of the apex bank for what he described as a “remarkable turnaround” in Nigeria’s monetary and economic stability.

Speaking on recent economic developments, Sanusi said he had “nothing but positive words” for the CBN’s policies, noting that the institution had successfully stabilized the exchange rate and curbed the reckless monetary expansion that once threatened the economy.

“We came from a period of very high instability due to loose monetary policy and uncontrolled growth in money supply,” Sanusi stated. “In the last one year, the central bank has worked hard to mop up excess liquidity. Yes, interest rates are high, but the result is evident, we’ve stabilized the naira and pulled back from the brink of total economic collapse.”

The former governor highlighted key economic improvements, including declining inflation, which he noted had fallen to around 20 percent, and a steady rise in foreign reserves now exceeding $40 billion.

Sanusi also pointed out that Nigeria’s economy recorded growth of over 3 percent in the first quarter and more than 4 percent in the second quarter of the year, outpacing population growth for the first time in years.

He described these gains as evidence that the CBN’s policy tightening and reform efforts are beginning to yield tangible results, restoring investor confidence and setting the economy on a path toward long-term stability.

"We hear you, we know your expectations" — Akpabio Promises Open, Accountable and Responsive 10th Senate.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the 10th Senate remains open, accountable, and responsive to Nigerians.

Akpabio made the pledge on Tuesday while addressing lawmakers at the resumption of plenary after a 10-week recess. In his welcome address titled “Steady Hands for a Great Nation.

He said, “To the citizens of Nigeria, we say this: we hear you. We know your expectations. You ask not for excuses but for results; not for noise but for substance.
This Senate will remain open, accountable, and responsive. We will not shrink from scrutiny, indeed, we welcome it, for accountability is the lifeblood of democracy.
But it must be clearly understood: the foundation of every democracy is its legislature. Those who seek to weaken the legislature, in truth, seek to wreck the substructure of democracy itself.”

Akpabio expressed sympathy to Nigerians affected by floods, insecurity, hunger, and other hardships, assuring them of the Senate’s solidarity.

Charging lawmakers to resume with renewed energy, he said:

“Our people do not look to us for lamentations; they look to us for action. The banners of terrorism and banditry still threaten the countryside. The cost of living weighs upon the family table like an iron chain. The flickering of our national grid leaves cities in darkness and commerce in paralysis. These trials summon us to service of uncommon urgency — and to partnership with the Executive Arm, that together we rewrite the story of our nation.”

He urged senators to pursue reforms that will strengthen the economy, education, healthcare, and the Constitution while maintaining oversight integrity.

“Our relations with the Executive shall remain frank and firm — neither obsequious nor obstructive. Where policies raise our people, we shall lend our strength; where they imperil them, we shall speak on their behalf.
Let this Senate be remembered as an instrument of national transformation, a citadel of democracy, and a beacon of hope.”

Adamawa APC Hails Tinubu’s Economic Reforms — “Nigeria’s Future Is Brighter Than Ever!”


The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ongoing economic reforms, describing them as impactful steps toward national recovery and sustainable growth.

During a one-day grassroots engagement and sensitization meeting held in Yola, party stakeholders expressed optimism that the president’s policies are laying the foundation for a more prosperous and secure Nigeria.

The event — spearheaded by APC members in the Adamawa State House of Assembly — drew attendance from top party leaders, including Northeast Vice Chairman Mustapha Salihu, the State Working Committee, and numerous supporters.

Speaking at the gathering, Ismail Bobboi, Minority Whip of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, said the meeting reaffirmed the party’s commitment to supporting President Tinubu’s administration and its reform agenda.

Echoing this sentiment, Adamawa APC Chairman Idris Shuaibu praised Tinubu’s leadership, emphasizing the president’s pragmatic approach to rebuilding the economy and strengthening governance structures.

Stakeholders further pledged to intensify grassroots mobilization in support of the president, urging Nigerians to remain patient and hopeful as the reforms continue to yield tangible benefits across sectors.

PENGASSAN fires back at Shetima for condemning its strike action against Dangote.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has criticized the Vice President Kashim Shettima over his comments condemning its strike action against the Dangote refinery.

PENGASSAN Fires Back At Shettima For Condemning Its Strike Action Against Dangote
Last week, the PENGASSAN shut down key oil and gas facilities in protest against the alleged dismissal of 800 workers by the Dangote refinery for joining the union.

The refinery, however, denied the claim, insisting it only dismissed a few employees accused of sabotaging operations as part of its internal restructuring.

The strike caused disruptions in oil and gas production and affected electricity generation nationwide.

After government intervention, PENGASSAN suspended the strike on Wednesday when the Dangote Group agreed to redeploy the affected workers to other business divisions.

Despite the resolution, fuel queues persisted in some cities, and the cost of cooking gas remained high, selling for around N2,000 per kilogram in Lagos and other areas.

Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, Shettima described Aliko Dangote as more than an individual, calling him a major institution in Nigeria’s economy.

The vice president warned that no group or association should hold the nation to ransom, saying Nigeria is greater than PENGASSAN.

In its response, PENGASSAN’s National President, Festus Osifo, stated that Nigeria is also greater than Dangote and the Presidency.

No Going Back On Strike, ASUU Tells FG.

YENAGOA – The President of the Academ­ic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Chris Piwuna, has re­stated that there is no going back on its planned two weeks nation­wide warning strike over some lingering issues, if the Federal Government fails to respond on or before October 13 expiry date.

The planned strike follows a two-week ultimatum issued by the union, last week, asking the Federal Government to address its unresolved issues, including the signing and implementation of the renegotiated 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement.

Speaking with newsmen during the Orientation/Lead­ership Training for Academic Staff Union, Niger Delta Univer­sity branch, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Piwuna insisted that the union has agreed on their position on a warning strike which will not change except their demands with the Federal Government are met.

He said, “The warning strike has been issued and we are not meeting to discuss that again as a union because our position has been taken, and by midnight of Monday we will embark on two weeks warning strike, after which we will meet after the ex­piration to decide when to begin an indefinite and comprehensive strike action.

“The issues still remain the same, re-negotiation of our 2009 documents is still lingering over the years, and we want Nigerians to know that we have been talking and the strike action is coming after several years of negotiations and we are not just jumping on a strike.

“We have given government enough time on this particular issue, just imagine they gave us three weeks to get back to us and never did till this moment. Ni­gerians must always look at the actions of government that has al­ways pushed us to such actions”.

On the issue of NELFUND, Pi­wuna said, “We have told govern­ment that we do not support loan in such a depressed economy. An economy where unemployment rate is high, families can’t feed, so where from where do they want them to repay the loan.

“If they truly want to give them monies, they should come out clean; where are the jobs that will enable them repay the loans, if the monies are meant to make the universities run better it should be given as a grant, not a loan.

The Minimum Wage Has Been Increased" - Akpabio Reveals What They're Planning For Civil Servants.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians, particularly civil servants, that the federal government is committed to improving welfare and creating a more supportive environment for workers across the country.

In an interview on Viable TV, Akpabio highlighted the resilience of Nigeria over the past 65 years, noting that the nation has endured a civil war, insecurity, and economic challenges yet continues to move forward. He said Nigeria’s survival was not by human effort alone but by the grace of God, stressing that the country’s progress is worth celebrating.

The Senate President outlined some of the reforms initiated by the administration, which he believes are directly impacting the lives of ordinary Nigerians. According to him, “The minimum wage has been increased.” He explained that the government is not only focused on raising wages but also improving the working environment for public workers, ensuring they remain motivated and productive.

He also spoke about tax reforms, pointing out that those earning less than one million naira annually are now exempt from taxation. This, he said, has provided relief for market women, artisans, and low-income workers. In addition, Akpabio praised advancements in education funding, healthcare accessibility, and infrastructure development, describing them as signs that the country is gradually transforming.

On the issue of security, Akpabio lauded the sacrifices of men and women in uniform, noting that despite global terrorism trends, Nigeria has remained united. He also emphasized that investments in road projects, telecommunications, and agriculture would further strengthen the economy and provide more opportunities for Nigerians.

Concluding, Akpabio urged citizens to be patient with ongoing reforms, assuring them that the administration’s policies are laying the groundwork for a more prosperous and stable nation.

“Tinubu’s Re-election Begins with Voter Registration” — Lagos Lawmaker Adesola Adedayo Urges APC to Mobilize Grassroots

A federal lawmaker from Lagos State, Dr. Adesola Adedayo, has emphasized the importance of the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise, describing it as a decisive factor for the 2027 general elections and the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Adedayo, who represents Apapa Constituency in the House of Representatives, urged All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders across the country to mobilize eligible Nigerians to register and secure their right to vote.

“We must begin at the grassroots. Every potential voter for President Tinubu must be guided to register now — that’s where victory starts,” Adedayo stated.


The lawmaker, a former two-term chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), revealed that he has been actively engaging communities across his constituency since the commencement of the exercise to ensure maximum voter participation.

Drawing parallels between President Tinubu and legendary wartime leaders such as Alexander the Great, Winston Churchill, and Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adedayo described the President as a resilient leader navigating both security and economic battles to restore Nigeria’s prosperity.

“At his age and with all he has achieved, President Tinubu’s focus is now on leaving a lasting legacy of service to his fatherland,” he added.


He appealed to Nigerians for patience and faith in the administration, assuring citizens that Tinubu will deliver on his promises to rebuild the economy and strengthen national unity.

“Presidential Villa Is for Serious Leaders, Not Drunkards” — APC’s Jarrett Tennebe Dismisses Fears Over Jonathan’s 2027 Comeback

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tennebe, has responded to speculations that members of the ruling party fear a possible 2027 presidential comeback by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Speaking in an interview with TVC News, Tennebe made it clear that the APC has nothing to worry about, emphasizing that the presidential villa is now reserved for “serious-minded leaders” — not for those who take governance lightly.

“I don’t think anybody is scared of former President Jonathan should he decide to run for the presidency in 2027,”
— Jarrett Tennebe, APC Member


Tennebe praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a focused and hardworking leader whose policies are already yielding positive results for Nigeria’s economy and citizens.

“The presidential villa now is not for drinking of roots; it’s not for drunkards. The person there now is serious-minded and doing his job,” he added.


He further cast doubt on Jonathan’s political influence, claiming that even in his South-South base, the former president might struggle to secure more than 5,000 votes.

Concluding, Tennebe reaffirmed that the APC remains confident in its leadership and has no fears about any potential challenger as 2027 approaches.