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Tinubu Appoints Oladele as Acting Chairman of Federal Character Commission as Dankaka’s Tenure Ends

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Hon. Kayode Oladele, the Federal Commissioner representing Ogun State, as the Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) following the expiration of Dr. Muheebah Dankaka’s five-year tenure. The development was confirmed on Friday and has already drawn commendation from staff members under the banner of the FCC Liberation Group, who had actively protested against the potential reappointment of Dr. Dankaka, citing allegations of mismanagement and poor leadership. Oladele, a respected legal practitioner and former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, is seen by many within the Commission as a symbol of integrity and reform. “His appointment is a welcome relief. He brings a wealth of experience, a legacy of principled leadership, and a clear understanding of constitutional governance,” said a spokesperson for the FCC Liberation Group. Staff Protests and Internal Crisis In late June, staff members from both the FCC headquarters and state offices staged coordinated protests, urging President Tinubu not to reappoint Dr. Dankaka. They accused her of presiding over a dysfunctional administration and claimed her leadership had contributed to the erosion of professionalism and morale within the Commission. Amid rising tensions, a counter-protest was staged less than 24 hours before the expiration of Dankaka’s tenure, allegedly sponsored by her loyalists. Protesters, some of whom were described by staff as thugs, gathered outside the FCC office in Abuja in a show of support for her reappointment. The situation reportedly prompted urgent appeals from staff to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, alleging attempts to influence Dankaka’s return through financial inducements. “Allegations are rife that she has paid the sum of N500 million, and this money will be shared among all the offices for her reappointment,” a letter from protesting workers claimed. Swift Police Intervention According to sources at the Commission, police were deployed to prevent the escalation of tensions at the FCC headquarters during the demonstrations. A staff member confirmed that the intervention averted what could have become a violent clash between opposing groups. What’s Next? Hon. Oladele’s appointment is being seen as a fresh start for the FCC, an agency tasked with ensuring equity and fairness in federal appointments and public service recruitment. Many observers expect that his leadership will focus on restoring credibility and effectiveness to the commission’s operations. President Tinubu’s decision to appoint Oladele is viewed by analysts as a calculated move to stabilize the agency and respond to internal staff discontent. Further updates are expected as the Commission transitions to new leadership under Oladele.

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Tinubu to Embark on Vacation to Saint Lucia Amid Rising Insecurity at Home Starting June 28

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Nigeria on June 28, 2025, for a combination of official engagements and a private vacation in Saint Lucia, according to Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. Speaking during a pre-cabinet briefing on Monday, Pierre confirmed that June 30 and July 1 will be reserved for formal meetings with Caribbean leaders, while the rest of Tinubu’s stay will be a personal holiday. The visit is described as historic, with efforts to deepen ties between Africa and the Caribbean, especially given the shared ancestral heritage between Nigeria and many Caribbean nations. To commemorate the occasion, leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)—which includes Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Lucia—have been invited to participate in high-level talks. Topics expected to be discussed include economic development, education, infrastructure, and diplomatic cooperation. Tinubu’s upcoming trip comes amid widespread national mourning over the recent massacre of over 200 Nigerians in Benue State, raising public concern over the timing of his vacation. It also follows his two-week working visit to Paris in April, drawing renewed scrutiny over the president’s frequent foreign travels amid deepening domestic crises

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When Mourning Becomes a Carnival a Nation Loses Its Soul – Peter Obi

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In the wake of the senseless killings of over 200 innocent Nigerians in Benue State, and devastating floods in Niger State that claimed a similar number of lives, many Nigerians pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit the affected communities—not with pomp, but with compassion and solemnity. But the President’s recent visit to Benue has drawn widespread criticism for its tone-deaf execution, more akin to a political rally than a condolence mission. Instead of a somber and reflective presence, the President arrived in celebratory agbada, as if attending a commissioning ceremony, not a region reeling from mass death. The state government declared a public holiday, not for mourning, but seemingly to organize fanfare. Schools were shut down, and children who lost classmates and loved ones were lined up in the rain to perform songs and dances for a presidential audience. This rehearsed pageantry in the face of tragedy has sparked outrage. “Condolence visits have become carnivals,” one commentator lamented. “We are not at war, yet our nation is bleeding—and we are clapping.” Critics argue that resources expended on optics—banners, music, security logistics—could have been used to provide relief supplies, trauma counselling, and medical support for grieving communities. Citing examples from abroad, critics point out how President Ramaphosa of South Africa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India have responded to similar crises with dignity and direct action, not staged crowds and celebration. “These were human beings—children, mothers, fathers—whose blood cries out for justice,” the statement continues. “We must ask: what kind of people have we become, when grief is met with spectacle?” As Nigeria continues to grapple with growing insecurity and environmental disasters, there are growing calls for empathy-based leadership, one that puts people before politics.

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Tinubu Cancels National Broadcast

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President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the previously scheduled nationwide broadcast in commemoration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary. In a statement on Wednesday, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, attributed the change to President Tinubu’s scheduled attendance at a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday. He added that the president will instead deliver his Democracy Day address directly from the National Assembly chambers. “Due to President Bola Tinubu scheduled attendance at the National Assembly Joint Session, the Presidential National Broadcast on June 12 has been cancelled. President Tinubu will deliver his address from the National Assembly, ” Imohiosen said. He added that other scheduled activities to mark the day will proceed as planned. Earlier, a notice sent to journalists announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade initially scheduled to mark the 26th Democracy Day celebration on Thursday, June 12, 2025. No official reason was given for the cancellation of the military parade. The notice also said the president will also participate in a special joint session of the National Assembly later in the day at 12 noon. The notice, signed by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, outlined a revised schedule of events. It read, “The Inter-Ministerial Committee wishes to announce the following developments on the 26th Democracy Day celebration: “1. Presidential National Broadcast on June 12, 2025, at 7 a.m. The committee also directed that the public lecture, which will be held at the State House Conference Centre, will be covered exclusively by accredited State House correspondents.

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APC Chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa Dies At 49

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Jesutega Onokpasa, a well-known lawyer, political commentator, and prominent figure within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has passed away. The lawyer and prominent political commentator died on Monday. Announcing his demise on his X account on Tuesday, a pro-APC crusader, Okezie Atani, said the prominent political commentator was survived by his wife and children. He wrote, “We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.” The circumstances surrounding his death were yet to be disclosed as of the time of filing this report. Onokpasa was widely recognised for his fiery political commentary and active role within the APC. He served as a member of the party’s Publicity Committee and played a significant part in the APC Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 general elections. He gained national attention in 2024 following a heated exchange with Arise News Channel host Rufai Oseni, a moment that thrust him further into the public spotlight and solidified his status as a staunch defender of the Tinubu-led administration. However, in a surprising turn of events earlier this year, Onokpasa publicly distanced himself from President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, declaring that he would not support the President’s re-election bid in 2027. Despite remaining a card-carrying member of the APC, he cited worsening insecurity, deepening economic hardship, and what he described as the administration’s failure to recognize and reward loyal party members and core supporters. His recent criticism of the government marked a dramatic shift in tone from a man once regarded as one of the administration’s most vocal supporters. Tributes and reactions have begun pouring in from political associates, colleagues, and members of the public, many expressing shock over the news of his passing.

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PDP Roars Back: 2027 Will Be a Referendum on Tinubu’s Failures – Ologunagba

PDP Roars Back: 2027 Will Be a Referendum on Tinubu’s Failures – Ologunagba

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its readiness to take on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, calling the upcoming general election a referendum on what it described as the “failures” of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this bold assertion during a press briefing in Abuja following the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Ologunagba praised the unity displayed at the NEC meeting, brushing aside pre-meeting skepticism and describing the successful gathering as a symbol of the PDP’s resilience. “The meeting held despite all doubts, and it showed our capacity to reorganise, refocus, and stay united. This is a signal that the PDP is back and ready,” he declared. He slammed the APC-led government over worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and policy failures. “People are dying in instalments, and this government is celebrating defections while citizens go hungry. Propaganda won’t feed Nigerians,” Ologunagba said. He insisted that no wave of defections could rescue the APC from electoral backlash in 2027, adding, “The question every Nigerian must ask is: Am I better off today than I was two years ago?” On internal cohesion, the PDP spokesperson revealed ongoing reconciliation efforts ahead of the next national convention. “We’re having critical conversations behind the scenes. The NEC meeting is just the beginning—we’re determined to present a credible alternative to Nigerians and protect this democracy from being reduced to a one-party state,” he concluded.

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Tinubu Departs for Lagos to Mark 50th ECOWAS Anniversary

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS golden jubilee was flagged off in Accra last month. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Information & Strategy to the President, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Monday the Lagos events will include reenacting the 1975 declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Victoria Island. At the Eko Hotels and Suites event, President Tinubu, the Chairman of ECOWAS, will highlight the economic bloc’s milestones. The Chairman of the NIIA and former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, will review the bloc’s 50-year journey, which panellists at the NIIA will later analyse. The only surviving Head of State who signed the ECOWAS declaration, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), will participate in all the ceremonies and deliver a speech at the Eko Hotels. Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, will deliver the welcome address. While in Lagos, President Tinubu will, on Saturday, May 31, commission some projects of the administration. Among them are Section I of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Lekki Deep Sea Port Tax Credit Concrete Road, the flag-off of Section II of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, and the 7th Axial Road. The President will virtually commission Kano-Kanwar-Danja-Hadejiya Section II Road and Yakasai-Zalli Road and flag off the Kano Northern By-pass, Zaria-Hunkuyi-Dabai Section I, Dabai-Kafur Malumfashi, and Malumfashi-Dayi-Yashe-Gidan Mutum Daya Section III. President Tinubu will observe the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the State House, Dodan Barracks, before returning to Abuja.

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Tinubu Arrives Rome For Pope’s First Mass

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday to join other world leaders at the solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The installation mass will take place on Sunday, May 18. President Tinubu was received at the Mario De Bernardo Military Airport by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and officials from Vatican City and the Nigerian Embassy after the plane touched down at 6 pm local time. President Tinubu is in Rome to honour the new Pope’s invitation, conveyed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State. The Papal invitation underscored the need for President Tinubu’s physical presence “at this moment of particular importance for the Catholic Church and the world afflicted by many tensions and conflicts.” “Your great nation is particularly dear to me as I worked in the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s,” Pope Leo XIV further said in the invitation. President Tinubu’s entourage includes the Archbishop of Owerri and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, and Alfred Martins of Lagos. Mathew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, is also in the president’s entourage.

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