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Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to settle the ₦45 billion debt allegedly owed to the late Chief MKO Abiola by the Federal Government.

Lamido made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of his autobiography titled “Being True To Myself.”

In his remarks, Lamido said it was time for the Nigerian government to bring closure to the June 12, 1993, presidential election saga.

He noted that Abiola, who won the election but was denied the presidency, was still being wronged decades later.

“I would like to appeal to President Tinubu to close the chapter of June 12. In his book, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida revealed that Abiola won the election,” Lamido said.

According to him, when he once met with Babangida, the former military leader disclosed that Abiola was being owed ₦45 billion by the government.

“Abiola is double punished. One, he was denied the presidency. Two, he is being owed. Please tell [Tinubu] to pay Abiola’s family the ₦45 billion. When this money is paid, the chapter of June 12 will be closed. It is very important,” Lamido stated, addressing the Minister of Information who represented the President at the event.

In addition to his appeal, Lamido expressed gratitude to those who contributed to the success of his book project.

He thanked Allah for sparing his life to witness the occasion and extended heartfelt appreciation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, whom he described as his “Boss, Guide, Leader, and Inspiration.”

“Baba, I sincerely and profoundly thank you. May God Almighty endow and bless you with abundant health, wisdom, joy, and well-being,” he said to Obasanjo, who was present at the event and also wrote the book’s foreword.

He acknowledged General Abdulsalami Abubakar for his integrity and service to the nation, and praised the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for promoting religious unity and attending the event despite his tight schedule.

Lamido further appreciated Dr. Iyorchia Ayu for reviewing the book and referred to him as a longtime friend and comrade.

He also commended the Editorial and Organising Committees for their commitment, and the Media Subcommittee for creating nationwide awareness about the book.

The book launch drew notable figures and stirred fresh conversation around the unresolved issues surrounding the 1993 election and the late MKO Abiola’s legacy.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed concern over the future of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that internal divisions and selfish interests may ruin the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.

He stated that, unless the party corrects its internal crisis, it stands no chance of winning the upcoming election.

Wike made these statements during his monthly media chat with selected journalists in Abuja on Monday.

He highlighted the PDP’s failure to provide effective leadership and unite its members as significant factors that could lead to the party’s downfall.

The minister pointed to recent defections, especially those involving Delta State politicians, as clear signs of dissatisfaction within the party.

Wike defended the decision of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to switch from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasizing that it was a political move rather than an act of betrayal.

“When people talk about the governor of Delta State and his predecessor moving out of PDP to APC, what wrong did he do? That he said he was going to support Tinubu, that was the crime?” Wike asked.

He stressed that the defection was a result of leadership failures within the PDP.

Wike also criticized what he perceived as hypocrisy within the party, pointing to the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) for endorsing Labour Party’s Alex Otti for a second term as Governor of Abia State.

He questioned why the party’s leadership was not addressing this move.

“But the Chairman of the BoT, who is the conscience of the party, adopted Otti for a second tenure. Why are people not commenting about that? The Chairman of PDP BoT adopted Alex Otti, governor under Labour Party, for a second tenure,” Wike stated.

The former governor of Rivers State further argued that opposition parties are supposed to be organized and focused on taking over the government, rather than being embroiled in internal conflicts.

He expressed frustration with the party’s focus on targeting him, as the only “crime” he committed was serving as a minister in an APC-led government.

“No opposition party allows impunity; it’s only the ruling party. Opposition is supposed to organize itself to take over the affairs of government. How many times have they made efforts? How many people have you wooed? Rather, they are after Wike. They abandoned what they are supposed to do—the only crime is that Wike is a minister under APC government,” Wike said.

Wike also challenged the PDP’s governors and former governors to show the same level of commitment he displayed during past elections.

“I am the only former governor who did not support the presidential candidate but made sure PDP won 100 percent in the governorship, State Assembly, and National Assembly. Let any sitting governor or former governor come out to say that happened in their states,” he said.

The minister issued a stern warning that unless the PDP corrects its internal mistakes and stops alienating loyal members, it risks repeating the errors that led to its defeat in the 2023 elections.

“You have not won an election, but you are excluding people. You want to play the same game you played in 2023; it will backfire. I have told people that this smartness will not help you. Wike is telling you now to stop this smartness,” he cautioned.

On the defection of Ifeanyi Okowa and his allies, Wike described it as a politically strategic move and criticized the PDP for failing to foresee it.

He expressed disbelief that the party was caught off guard by such defections.

“If you do not show leadership, you suffer for it. This is what I have been saying.”

“I am surprised that PDP said they didn’t see it coming. I won’t call the names of the governors. I call them. I said, ‘Listen, the way things are going, I have warned you people.’ You said they are governors. I have no problem. Let’s see what will happen,” Wike said.

A CCTV video has captured the shocking moment a man walked into a boutique and stole two iPhones while both the owner and sales rep were fast asleep.

The footage, shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE, shows the interior of the boutique at the time of the incident.

In the clip, the suspect is seen quietly entering the store, pausing for a few seconds to assess the situation.

Realizing that the staff were asleep, he began scanning the room for valuables.

He eventually spotted a phone that was charging and calmly unplugged it. He then moved closer to the sleeping individuals and picked up another phone placed beside one of them.

The post revealed that both the boutique owner and the sales rep remained unaware of the theft as it occurred right under their noses.

Fortunately, the entire incident was recorded by the store’s CCTV camera, which clearly captured the face of the suspect.

As the video circulated online, many social media users flooded the comment section with mixed reactions and concerns.

See some reactions below:

@wiseironman: “Sales girl suppose sleep? And she dey collect salary.”

@Edisonokojie1: “This did not seem like what happened in the mid night. Why then were both of them sleeping ?”

@Alexx_Hilton: “People get mind ooo 😮,what if they catch you ? Nawao.”

@grind_charts: “Nigeria’s laziness enables crime.”

WATCH VIDEO: 

CCTV footage captured the moment a man støle an iPhone 14 Pro Max from a shop in Abuja yesterday while both the owner and the salesgirl were asleep😳🙆 pic.twitter.com/p95kbMsGnI

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 8, 2025

Nigerian couple is plunged into tragedy following the devastating loss of their three children, with details emerging online.

The details surrounding the tragic incident were shared by a close associate of the couple via a Facebook post.

The close associate, identified as Caphas Nkadum, revealed that the grieving husband, a devoted brother and servant of God, lost his three children in a lightning strike stemming from heavy rainfall.

Furthermore, he expressed deep grief for the couple over the tragic incident.

His post reads,“MY BROTHER AND MY FELLOW SERVANT OF GOD ELDER EMMANUEL PHIRI , THIS IS HEAVY FOR YOU TO CARRY. MY FRIEND HAVE LOST HIS THREE BELOVED CHILDREN BY THE LIGHTENING AFTER THE HEAVY RAINS”.

“MY FAMILY MOURNS WITH YOU DEAR FRIEND. ALL YOUR KIDS ARE GONE.😭😭😭😭😭”.

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Nigerian lady has shared a disturbing experience involving an Indrive driver, alleging that he was engaging in a lewd act while driving her.

The incident came to light through a video shared by X user @Hybrid_Ola, where the lady narrated her ordeal after boarding a ride from the e-hailing service, Indrive.

According to her, the event occurred five days prior, but she needed time to recover before speaking out.

She explained that she had attended a friend’s birthday party and booked a ride the following morning.

“Five days ago, I was traumatized. The reason I’m making this video now is because I needed time to process and forget everything that happened that day,” she said in the video.

She continued: “Around 7 a.m., I booked my ride on Indrive and waited for the driver to arrive. Twenty minutes into the trip, I noticed I was dozing off, so I tried to wake myself up. That was when I saw something disturbing.”

“I noticed the driver’s left hand was on the steering wheel, and his right hand was inside his trousers. He was literally playing with himself while driving me.”

The lady detailed more of her reaction and what actions she took following the incident, although those were not fully captured in the clip shared online.

The video quickly went viral, drawing a wave of reactions from concerned individuals who flooded the comment section to express their shock and call for appropriate action against the driver.

See some reactions below:

@Efeom: “I don’t know why people still use this people they are theives and maybe to graduate to kidnappers soon.”

@LivinTroller: “Well if she present this video as evidence, the man will win her. The video is not proof enough.”

@WarriWeirdo: “So many bad reviews about indrive but they’re spending millions on ads instead of cautioning drivers.”

@nemiTreats_Gift: “I’ve been seeing many videos of people complaining about Indrive.”

@IAMDEEJAYAXEL: “Omo, some people are mentally unstable.”

WATCH VIDEO: 

Lady Narrates her experience with an indrive driver who was touching himself while she was in the car pic.twitter.com/9GdR05BQS2

— Vampz (@Hybrid_Ola) May 9, 2025