Politics

‘You’ve Turned Beggar, Nigerians Knock Fani-Kayode For Naming Yahaya Bello ‘White Lion’

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4 years ago

September 16, 2021

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Thursday, made a post on his verified Facebook page where he eulogized the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, naming him ‘White Lion’.

According to the post, FFK said he had a fruitful meeting with the governor yesterday, describing him as “irrepressible and inspiring leader who has immense courage and cannot be intimidated or cowed by anyone”

He said, “It is always a joy to spend quality time with the White Lion and we had a fruitful and productive meeting.

“Governor Bello is an irrepressible and inspiring leader who has immense courage, who cannot be intimidated or cowed by anyone, who has achieved great things for his state and people and who has contributed immensely to the establishment of peace and progress in our country.

“We have been working closely together for a considerable period of time now and we shall continue to do so over the years.

“I am very proud of him and, together with others, we shall continue to build bridges of peace, love and unity in our country and help to move her forward.

“Great changes are coming very soon! Stay tuned and stay blessed”.

The post, however, did not go down well with some Nigerians as they stormed the comment section to lambast the former Minister over his unstable nature of politics.

Some angry Facebook users who reacted to the post, said former President, Olusegun Obasanjo was right in his recent comment on FFK.

Recall that Obasanjo recently refered to the former Minister as his boy saying, “provide him food, he will eat and then sing for you. He’s a smart boy”.

Others refered to Fani-Kayode as someone who seizes every opportunity just to enrich himself in the name of building bridges in the country

Bellow are some of the reactions as compiled by DAILY POST:

Abdulbaki Jatto: “You’ve been up and doing sir. Your friends and brothers in sit of authority are really trying to protect you from bankruptcy. Keep it up Honourable Minister for Crucial meeting and Fruitful discussion”.

Uzoprince Agbaps: “Useless man. Very shameless. Bello is now your lion. chai you have turned to a beggar”.

Patrick Okere Omeo: “But Your papa wey I know, no beg like this at all.
May be na from your mama side you from carry this beg beg blood”.

Tsav Mgbapka JP: “Anytime he visits them and get a transport fare ,he will tag the meeting as a Fruitful and productive one”!!

Greg Amadi “Your “belle-first” induced fraternity with the wealthy is costing you your sanity and perhaps (and unknown to you) too, puts you out as some politically jobless fellow with no tinge of ignominy or sober introspection. You’re sounding so denuded if not obliviously lost to pettiness these days. No thanks to “crumbs” thrown”.

Yusuf Makwada: “Its only obasanjo that can tell us what FFK is capable of doing, money changes mindset.

Alpha John: “Obasonjo was right about you in his book ‘my watch’ “just give him food he would praise you”.

Politics

PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

Politics

Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

Politics

ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.