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Wizkid Sparks Speculation After Hinting At Possible Presidential Run

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Wizkid has sparked widespread reactions online after a video surfaced suggesting he might be eyeing the presidency. The footage, shared on January 8, 2026, captures the singer in a relaxed moment with family and friends, chatting about politics in a way that immediately caught fans’ attention. While some believe it was light-hearted banter, others think there may be more to it. During the conversation, Wizkid went as far as unveiling a party name, saying, “Wizkid political party. WPP. I am running for presidency in the year 20…” He stopped short of mentioning a specific election year, a move that only deepened curiosity and debate online. The video dropped just hours after Wizkid made history as the first African artiste to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, further cementing his global status. With his cultural influence at an all-time high, many fans see the statement as symbolic, while others are wondering if the superstar could be hinting at ambitions beyond music. WIZKID POLITICAL PARTY 🎉 WPC pic.twitter.com/qv2PHKAZ9A — Funsho “Viper” Adenekan (@boywithdavibe) January 9, 2026

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Presidency Confirms Photo of Tinubu and Kagame in Paris Is Authentic, Not AI-Generated

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The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that a photograph of President Bola Tinubu with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, released on Sunday, was AI-generated. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, clarified in a statement on Monday that the image is authentic. He confirmed that the two leaders met in Paris for lunch and later joined French President Emmanuel Macron for dinner. “The claim that the picture of Presidents Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame taken in Paris was AI-generated is not correct,” the statement said. Ajayi added, “The Vanguard report and social media posts spreading this claim are a deliberate misrepresentation of facts. The picture is real. Both President Kagame and President Tinubu met in Paris for lunch and later attended dinner with President Macron. The photo was taken with a phone, which accounts for its lower quality. The photographer later used Grok to enhance the image, which does not make it AI-generated. Proper verification should have been done before drawing this incorrect conclusion.” The Presidency said the false claims have created misleading narratives about the meeting and urged the media to verify information before publishing.

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Atiku Rejects Rumours Of Backing Peter Obi For One-Term Presidency In 2027

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has firmly denied reports claiming he has exited the 2027 presidential race, describing the narrative as false and misleading. The claims alleged that Atiku, who flew the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, had agreed to step down in favour of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate in the same election. The report further suggested that Atiku endorsed a one-term presidency for Obi as part of an arrangement to promote regional balance. However, Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, has refuted the claims, insisting that no such decision was taken by the former vice president. Reacting to the report on Saturday, December 27, Ibe shared a screenshot of the story on his verified X account and wrote, “Fake news: Not on the menu!” The rebuttal comes at a time when separate reports suggest that Peter Obi is making plans to formally align with the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

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Presidency Denies Reports Of Gbajabiamila’s Removal As Chief Of Staff

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The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff and appointed his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, as a replacement. The rebuttal followed the spread of several social media posts alleging a shake-up within the President’s inner circle, with some of the claims attributed to unnamed “insider” sources. In a statement released on Thursday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the reports as false and misleading, urging Nigerians to ignore them. “The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to a viral falsehood circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. There is absolutely no truth to this story. We advise Nigerians to disregard it entirely. “The Chief of Staff remains in his position. The Principal Private Secretary likewise remains in his role. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has not replaced Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff.” According to the Presidency, the story was deliberately fabricated by individuals peddling fake news to stir confusion and sow discord within the administration. Onanuga further warned media organisations and social media users against spreading unverified information, stressing the need for proper fact-checking and responsible reporting before publishing or sharing claims.

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El-Rufai Denies Endorsing Any Region For 2027 Presidency, Labels Reports Fake News

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has denied reports suggesting he endorsed a specific region to produce Nigeria’s president in 2027. Posting on his verified Facebook page, El-Rufai described the circulating claims as “fake news” and clarified that he had not made any such statement in speeches, interviews, or social media posts. He emphasised that his views should only be attributed to him when expressed on his official social media accounts or through recognised media outlets. El-Rufai also warned against misrepresenting opinion articles from other authors that he may share, noting that such distortions mislead public discourse. “These caveats are crucial as we confront both irresponsible politicking and the deliberate misuse of social media for spreading fake news,” he wrote. He criticised media organisations and senior editors for publishing unverified information, calling it part of the “unedifying olympics of fiction and fakery” prevalent on social media. “The deliberate attribution of claims I never made by fake news platforms should not be taken seriously,” he added, urging society to uphold accuracy in reporting. El-Rufai concluded by stressing the importance of verifying information before sharing, especially in today’s climate of widespread misinformation.

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Presidency Urges Nigerians to Report VIPs Flouting Tinubu’s Police Escort Withdrawal Order

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The Presidency has called on Nigerians to help ensure compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s order withdrawing police escorts from certain VIPs. Daniel Bwala, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, made the appeal during a TVC interview on Sunday, urging citizens to document any violations of the directive. “If you come across a celebrity, business figure, or any private individual using police protection contrary to the President’s instruction, please record what you can, photo or video,” Bwala said. He explained that the policy does not remove security escorts from all government officials, emphasizing that some key public officers would still receive authorised protection. Bwala added that alternative security agencies, such as the State Security Service (SSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), could be assigned where necessary. “In such cases, it might be the SSS or Civil Defence providing security support, but not the police. Police officers should not be attached to individuals who fall outside the President’s exemption list,” he stated.

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Presidency Blames Obasanjo For Early Boko Haram Growth, Defends Tinubu’s Anti-Terror Strategy

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The Presidency on Sunday criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for allowing the early foundations of Boko Haram to take root during his tenure, accusing him of indecisive action that enabled the sect to grow into a full-fledged terrorist threat. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare said, “Terrorism took root on his watch and grew because it was not stopped. The ideological foundations and early cells of Boko Haram were incubated during Obasanjo’s civilian presidency. While they recruited, indoctrinated, built camps, and flaunted authority, the state failed to act decisively. For the leader under whom the first seeds of terrorism were allowed to germinate to now issue public lectures is not just ironic, it is reckless.” Dare dismissed claims by Obasanjo and other critics suggesting that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is incapable of protecting Nigerians, calling such statements hypocritical, misleading, and dangerous. He noted that Nigeria is now contending with a complex network of terrorists, including ISIS-linked and al-Qaeda-linked groups, violent extremist cells posing as bandits, cross-border terror gangs, and ideological insurgents in ungoverned spaces. He added, “What started as a preventable sect during Obasanjo’s tenure later mutated into a violent insurgency and a regional terror franchise aligned with global jihadist movements.” Urging Obasanjo to acknowledge the failures of his administration, Dare said, “A real statesman offers support, not soundbites. He should use his influence to back ongoing efforts instead of publicly undermining Nigeria’s security.” Dare highlighted that President Tinubu is confronting a full-spectrum terrorist threat with a comprehensive strategy that combines modern military operations, intelligence-driven interventions, governance restoration in underserved communities, counter-radicalisation programmes, economic stabilisation, and efforts to build trust with local populations. “This administration will not be distracted by selective amnesia wrapped in elder-statesmanship, nor will it allow those who midwifed Nigeria’s early security failures to rewrite history,” Dare said, calling on all Nigerians to unite against terrorism.

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Presidency Debunks Tinubu’s Visit to US

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The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel to the United States on Tuesday to meet Vice President J.D. Vance. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, described the report as false and misleading in a statement shared on his official X account on Monday. He clarified that any visit to the White House would involve a meeting with US President Donald Trump, not the Vice President. “There’s a Sahara Reporters story that President Tinubu is going to the U.S. on Tuesday to see U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. That story is not true. I can see that the fake news by Sahara has become the basis for some uninformed commentaries since yesterday. If President Tinubu is going to the White House, he won’t be going to see a Vice President,” Ajayi wrote. Earlier, the Presidency, through Special Adviser on Policy Communication Daniel Bwala, said that President Tinubu and President Trump share a common interest in tackling insurgency and terrorism. He noted that a meeting could take place either in Abuja or Washington, D.C., in the coming days. Bwala added: “Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity. President Trump has supported Nigeria by approving the sale of arms, which President Tinubu has effectively utilized in combating terrorism, achieving significant results. Any differences regarding whether terrorists target only Christians or people of all faiths will be addressed directly by the two leaders during their meeting, either at State House or the White House.”

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