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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The action man Nigeria needed all along? Toby Jacob

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The action man Nigeria needed all along?

  • Toby Jacob

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has so far demonstrated unwavering determination to drive tangible progress and establish fruitful alliances across party lines in just nine days since assuming office. A self-proclaimed talent hunter who is generally regarded as a results-oriented action man, a master negotiator, and a strategist, he already displays an uncanny ability to pursue results in the general interest of all Nigerians regardless of party affiliations. From his deft handling of the fallout of the fuel subsidy removal to dousing the labour union situation and, more recently, his impassioned charge to state governors across party lines, could these early days signpost the direction of the Tinubu Administration – one that will be marked by pragmatic, hands-on leadership, as well as direct consultations with varied interest and political groups? More importantly, do the quality of his first set of state house appointments point toward the future of his government? Some believe this is the kind of leadership Nigeria has needed all along.

 

 

 

 

With these first state house appointments of Prince Adedamilotun Aderemi as his Personal Assistant, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Staff, and Victor Adeleke as his State Chief of Protocol, the Tinubu administration seems to have set the stage for a transformative era through the appointment of exceptional individuals who embody brilliance, experience, and a deep sense of patriotism into his statehouse team with his first appointees displaying a blend of youth, political dexterity, and diplomatic experience respectively.

 

Here are the profiles of President Tinubu’s first political State House appointees:

 

Personal Assistant – Prince Adedamilotun Aderemi, Young Commercial Lawyer, Crown Prince of Ile-Ife

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR recently appointed 37-year-old Prince Adedamilotun Aderemi as the Personal Assistant to the President. Prior to his appointment, Damilotun was Personal Assistant to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for 5 years.

 

Prince Aderemi is a lawyer par excellence, an active distinction student who achieved first-class academic results in Sciences and in the Arts; Bsc Chemistry, Imperial College London and LL.B Hons Upper Second Class, University of Buckingham. He earned an LLM in International and Commercial Law, specializing in International Law with distinction) from the University of Buckingham and was called to the Nigerian Bar in August 2014.

 

In practice, Prince Aderemi co-authored a number of practice guides, including  “A practical guide on the Impact of New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.” He advised on a number of unprecedented matters including;  a Federal Government $300 million (USD ) diaspora bond, the first US SEC registered bond issued by Nigeria, and the most subscribed ( $ 500 million (USD)) Eurobond Issuance in sub-Saharan Africa.

 

A crown prince of Ife, Damilotun is the grandson of Ooni Adesoji Aderemi, King of the ancient city of Ile-Ife Kingdom from 1930- 1980. He is also the great-grandson of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the great sage.

 

He is described by many as a level-headed strategist, with a passionate and patriotic heart for all things Nigerian, for which he constantly seeks new ways to make Nigeria better.

 

 

Chief of Staff – Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Distinguished Lawyer, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives

 

Femi Gbajabiamila’s appointment as Chief of Staff further reiterates President’s Tinubu’s seriousness about selecting accomplished, long serving technocrats with track

records to key positions.

 

Elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in June 2019, Gbajabiamila is recognised as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished law makers. A distinguished lawyer, he graduated at the top of his class at the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1984. He proceeded to the USA, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude from John Marshall and earned for himself a Juris Doctor degree. He then went on to write and pass the Georgia Bar exams, after which he set up another thriving law office where he practised until his return to Nigeria.

 

With encouragement and support from President Tinubu, then governor of Lagos, Gbajabiamila delved into partisan politics in 2003 on the platform of the then Alliance for Democracy and thereafter was elected for six consecutive terms to represent the people of Surulere 1 Federal Constituency of Lagos in the National Assembly. He served as the Minority Whip of the house, and by the end of his second term in office, Gbajabiamila had sponsored the highest number of Bills in the National Assembly.

 

 

State Chief of Protocol – Victor Adeleke, Career Diplomat, Former Permanent Representative to the African Union and UNECA

 

President Bola Tinubu State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) appointee, Victor Adeleke is a long serving ( 30 years) diplomat par excellence. Prior to his appointment Adeleke was Ambassador Extraordinary, Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Ethiopia, with concurrent accreditation to Djibouti and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Ethiopia.

 

Legally trained, Adeleke graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-Ife, was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991, before he proceeded to join the Foreign Service in 1993 where he trained in International Law and Diplomacy at the Foreign Service Academy. He was later deployed as Personal Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1997 before being posted to the Embassy of Nigeria in Beijing, China(1998-2000), where he acted as key representative of NIgeria on political and economic matters. He moved on to the Head Chancery administration in Brasilia, Brazil in 2001 acting as a key political liaison between both countries. Adeleke’s talent was noted in service, Notably, in 2010 President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (2010) requested that he be deployed as Assistant Director of Protocol at State house, Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.

 

Adeleke served exceptionally well, noted for his cool-headedness, excellent management style and well-roundedness he was deployed to Warsaw, Poland in 2010 to assist with developing Nigeria’s relationship with the country. Thereafter in 2017, he proceeded to head the Economic, Trade, and Industry section of the Nigeria High Commision in London, whilst concurrently Deputising the Head of Mission at the Nigerian embassy in Ireland.

 

 

 

 

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Court Summons Doris Ogala Over False Allegations Against Dr. Chris Okafor  

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Court Summons Doris Ogala Over False Allegations Against Dr. Chris Okafor

 

Contrary to the narrative actress Doris Ogala has sought to project on social media, the General Overseer of Greater Liberation City, Dr. Chris Okafor, is not behind her recent invitation or attempted arrest by law enforcement authorities.

 

Rather, sources indicate that the actress is being sought in connection with a pending criminal suit instituted against her by the Federal Government of Nigeria before the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, over allegations linked to her social media publications concerning the cleric.

The case, filed as Charge No. FHC/L/2/220C/2026 – Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Doris Ogala, is said to be before Honourable Justice Aluko.

 

According to sources familiar with the matter, officers of the Nigerian Police Force, Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, attempted to reach Ogala because she was scheduled for arraignment on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and remains on administrative bail.

“The officers only sought to serve the defendant with the charge and ensure her appearance before the court,” a source disclosed.

 

Court documents reveal that the Federal Government has filed a four-count charge against Ogala bordering on alleged cyberstalking, dissemination of false information, harassment, and attempted extortion under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.

The charges include allegations that she:

Published nude and intimate photographs of Dr. Chris Okafor without consent;

Made and disseminated allegations accusing the pastor of rape, ritual practices, and involvement in a death;

Published videos and electronic messages allegedly intended to harass, bully, and intimidate him;

Allegedly threatened continued publication of damaging materials unless compensated or provided with a house.

 

A source close to the matter insisted that Dr. Chris Okafor is not orchestrating the legal action and has no direct involvement in the prosecution beyond being the nominal complainant.

“Sadly, rather than addressing the issues before the court, Doris continues to drag Pastor Chris Okafor into the matter publicly,” the source said.

 

“The simple position is that whoever makes allegations must be prepared to substantiate them in court. That is all the court requires. Pastor Chris Okafor has moved on and is not pursuing any personal vendetta. She is the one who must answer to the law.”

 

The development underscores what insiders describe as a legal process driven by the state and not by personal influence, despite attempts to portray the matter otherwise online.

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SHOCKER IN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: Jaiye Kuti & Pasuma Take Love to the Next Level

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SHOCKER IN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: Jaiye Kuti & Pasuma Take Love to the Next Level

 

What started as mere whispers in entertainment circles has now exploded into a full-blown headline story shaking both Nollywood and the Fuji music scene!

After weeks of speculation, multiple insider sources have finally confirmed that veteran actress Jaiye Kuti and Fuji icon Wasiu Alabi Pasuma are set to take their relationship to the next level — MARRIAGE!

The duo, who have long been linked in what many dismissed as mere friendship or industry camaraderie, are now reportedly preparing for a private but glamorous wedding ceremony that promises to be one of the most talked-about celebrity unions of the year.
For months, social media has buzzed with sightings, subtle hints, and cryptic posts suggesting a deeper bond between the two stars. While both camps maintained silence, insiders now reveal that the relationship has been years in the making — far from the sudden development many assumed.

As expected, the news has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria’s entertainment landscape:
Some fans are thrilled, calling it a “perfect blend of class and culture.”
Others remain skeptical, questioning whether this is love or a strategic publicity move.
A section of observers insist, “In Nigeria’s entertainment industry, anything is possible!”

If confirmed officially, this union could mark the coming together of two powerful brands:
A respected Nollywood figure known for her elegance and strong screen presence
A Fuji legend with decades of musical dominance and loyal fan base
Together, they could redefine celebrity partnerships in Nigeria.

Will there be an official announcement?
Are wedding preparations already underway?
Or is there more to this story than meets the eye?
One thing is certain — all eyes are now on Jaiye Kuti and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma.
Stay tuned… because this story is far from over!

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Opposition Smearing INEC Chairman Out of Desperation — Ajulo Declares Tinubu’s Victory Inevitable

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Opposition Smearing INEC Chairman Out of Desperation — Ajulo Declares Tinubu’s Victory Inevitable

 

 

 

 

ABUJA — The Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo (SAN), has accused opposition elements of orchestrating a calculated smear campaign against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan (SAN), insisting that such actions stem from their acceptance of imminent electoral defeat.

 

 

 

In a strongly worded press statement issued on Sunday, Ajulo argued that the opposition has abandoned genuine political engagement and has instead resorted to “the politics of discredit,” targeting the electoral umpire in a bid to undermine public confidence.

 

 

 

 

According to him, the attacks on the INEC chairman are deliberate attempts to weaken the credibility of the electoral process ahead of the next presidential election, which he claimed has already been “decisively won” by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 

 

 

“The opposition knows the battle is lost. What they now implement is not resistance, but the politics of discredit,” Ajulo stated.

He described Prof. Amupitan as a “steadfast guardian of Nigeria’s democratic process,” warning that efforts to discredit him would ultimately fail as Nigerians “see through the smoke.”

 

 

 

Ajulo further anchored his argument on Nigeria’s political history, recalling a period when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dominated the political landscape with a majority of state governors, while Tinubu, then leading the Alliance for Democracy (AD), controlled only Lagos State.

 

 

 

He said the political evolution that led to the rise of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its current dominance across many states reflects what he described as “a profound feat of strategy, resilience, and leadership.”

 

 

 

 

The attorney-general also noted that, unlike previous political realignments, the APC under Tinubu has not experienced defections of governors, but has instead attracted members from opposition parties.

 

 

 

 

He maintained that the current wave of criticism against INEC leadership is rooted in fear of electoral loss rather than legitimate concerns about the commission’s integrity.

 

Ajulo concluded by urging Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist attempts to erode trust in democratic institutions, emphasizing that “the mandate of the people will stand.”

 

 

 

 

 

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