Umahi slams Obi over silence on insecurity, sit-at-home in South East
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has accused Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in next year’s general election Peter Obi of not speaking up on insecurity and sit- at-home in South East zone.
Umahi who also accused the former Anambra Governor of deceit, said Obi can’t become Nigeria’s President through such behaviors.
He said truth, accountability, and verifiable record of service remain the hallmarks of credible leadership which Obi must imbibe to become the President.
Umahi stated this on Friday, June 19, 2026, during the inspection of Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway in Epe, Lagos State.
Tinubu pays tribute to Osagie, Idia Ize-Iyamu on shared birthday
President Bola Tinubu has extended felicitations to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and his wife, Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu, as the couple celebrate their shared birthday on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
In a joint congratulatory message issued on Saturday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the President described the pair as “distinguished Nigerians whose lives exemplify service, leadership, and commitment to national development.”
The President praised both for longstanding contributions in public life and professional service.
President Tinubu lauded Pastor Ize-Iyamu’s role in Nigeria’s democratic development since the advent of the Fourth Republic in 1999.
Ekiti Decides: Why voters risk disenfranchisement – Ex-presidential aide, Ojudu
Former presidential aide, Babafemi Ojudu, on Saturday disclosed that voters risk being disenfranchised in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State.
Ojudu stated that 30 minutes after accreditation, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has not been able to capture his details due to equipment malfunction.
Posting on X, Ojudu noted that he was the first voter at his polling unit but has experienced delays
