When Segun Sowunmi spoke against Pres Tinubu, today he is singing for President Tinubu

An Open Letter to Segun Sowunmi: What happened to the man I once admired? Dear Segun @SegunShowunmi 1. There was a time I admired you deeply. 2. I listened to you defend the PDP and saw an articulate man capable of rebuilding a troubled party. 3. I even hoped you might become its national chairman during the debates surrounding Bukola Saraki and the party's future. 4. But admiration cannot survive every contradiction. 5. Over time, I watched your political positions change like the weather. 6. One moment, you appeared sympathetic to Peter Obi. 7. The next, you attacked him. 8. Yesterday, you defended Atiku. 9. Today, you praise Tinubu. 10. Every change may have an explanation. 11. Together, they leave me wondering what you truly believe. 12. Your praise for Nyesom troubled me most. 13. How does a man who professes democracy applaud political conduct that, in my opinion, undermines its very foundations? 14. Now, your disagreement with Reno Omokri has revived allegations about your former paid role with Atiku.I cannot independently verify the financial claims. 15. But Segun, how are you holding up? 16. Are you okay? 17. If life has become financially difficult, please tell us. 18. We can organise a GoFundMe. 19. I would rather contribute towards your welfare than watch a once admired voice surrender its credibility. 20. I bear you no bitterness. Only disappointment. 21. Politics permits a man to change his mind. It should never require him to change his spine. 22. And a man who stands for everything eventually stands for nothing. 23. I hope you find your way Kind regards, Dr Preach Ojukwu

𝐅𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘫𝘢, 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢 — 9 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 2026 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐍𝐏𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐲: 𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘕𝘕𝘗𝘊 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭’𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. Since 1 October 2026, motorists have been paying less for petrol at NNPC Retail Limited stations, following a discount on the company’s retail margin. We welcome the relief this brings to households, commuters and transporters. Some commentators have described the discount as a return of fuel subsidy. That is not correct. Here, plainly, is what the discount is and what it is not. 1. 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 Every marketer adds a margin to the price it pays for the fuel it sells. A margin discount means the retailer chooses to take a smaller margin, or no margin at all for a period, and passes the saving to the customer. The cost of the discount is borne by the retailer alone. A subsidy is different. It is when government pays part of the price the consumer would otherwise pay. That money comes from public revenue — funds that would otherwise go to salaries, schools, hospitals and infrastructure. That is the regime this administration ended in 2023, and it is not coming back. 2. 𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 The discount is not funded by the federal budget or the Federation Account. NNPC Retail buys petrol from the Dangote Refinery and other suppliers at market prices, on commercial terms, then adds its retail margin to set the pump price. The discount comes out of that margin alone, so the discounted pump price remains market-reflective. This is quite different from crude oil owned by the Federation. Selling the nation’s crude below market price would amount to a subsidy, because the shortfall would be borne by public revenue. 3. 𝐍𝐍𝐏𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨 NNPC Retail Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, began operations over 20 years ago as a petroleum marketing and retail company. It was set up to ensure the nationwide availability, distribution and affordability of refined petroleum products. Its purpose, in other words, is to keep products available across the country and to moderate retail prices, not necessarily to maximise retail profit. It has historically sold fuel below the prices of other marketers. The current discount continues that role, and it is a commercial decision that any retailer is free to make. 4. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 Some have asked whether a lower margin means lower profits for NNPCL, and so lower dividends to the Federation. It need not. A smaller margin or temporary zero margin on each litre can be more than offset by selling more litres over time. And a discount builds customer loyalty that lasts well beyond the discount period itself. Together, these can raise NNPC Retail’s profits, and the dividends paid to the Federation: a win-win for consumers and for government. Margin discounts are a routine commercial strategy, used by retailers the world over. 5. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 The retail margin on petrol is less than 5 percent of the pump price. A discount within that margin cannot meaningfully widen the gap between prices in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries, where petrol already costs 20 to 40 percent more. It therefore creates no new incentive for smuggling, and no distortion of the kind that subsidy regimes produced in the past. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 .𝑨 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝑵𝑷𝑪 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑵𝑵𝑷𝑪 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍’𝒔 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆. We recognise that fuel prices continue to weigh on households and businesses. The discount is one of several measures government is pursuing to ease that burden, alongside the expansion of CNG transport, the waiver of taxes and duties on petrol, and the removal of illegal levies that inflate transport costs. Each is designed to bring relief without returning Nigeria to a subsidy regime that the country can no longer afford. 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐨 𝐎𝐲𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: The Minister’s full speech, 𝘍𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘺 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, is available on the Federal Ministry of Finance website at finance.gov.ng.

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE NNPC RETAIL FORGOES PETROL PROFIT MARGIN TO OFFER SOME SUPPORT TO NIGERIAN HOUSEHOLDS AMID GLOBAL PETROL CRISIS; FG ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL MEASURES The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) agreed today to forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell to Nigerians at cost to cushion the impact of global crude oil price shocks and volatility on vulnerable households. NNPC Retail, which already sells petrol at the lowest price in the market, will offer this new deal within the next 30 days. This means if NNPC's landing cost is N1300, it will sell fuel to Nigerians, especially commercial vehicles, at the same price. The company's discount gesture, backed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was among the raft of measures the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced today. Oyedele said he hoped other marketers would take a cue from the NNPC, as the sharp rise in crude and petrol prices is not expected to last long. Oyedele was emphatic that NNPC agreeing to sell at a discount must not be misinterpreted as the restoration of petrol subsidy, which ended on May 29, 2023. In addition, Oyedele announced forward sales of crude to domestic refineries. As production rises and previously committed crude is freed up, this is expected to shield pump prices from global market volatility. Oyedele also said the Federal Government is negotiating a ceiling of N1,350 a litre on the ex-gantry or landing cost of petrol, to keep pump prices stable. Where costs rise above the ceiling, refiners and importers will carry the shortfall and recover it later, when crude prices or the exchange rate allow, without breaching the ceiling. "This is neither a subsidy nor a price control: it is designed to smooth prices over time rather than suppressing them. The reasoning is simple. 1,400 naira a litre today and 1,400 tomorrow is better than 1,500 today and 1,300 tomorrow, because volatility itself adds to uncertainty and cost. And when fares rise sharply, they rarely fall as fast. The ceiling will be reviewed monthly, reset as costs require, and the figures published for transparency," Oyedele said. Oyedele also said that, under the 2025 tax reform laws, the Federal government, in collaboration with the states and security agencies, is reining in the collection of road taxes and levies that inflate fares and logistics costs. The Federal government is also increasing funding for cash transfers to the most vulnerable households and subsidised credit for small businesses and consumers. Other measures announced: A faster CNG rollout: The federal government is scaling up CNG deployment with the states. The government expects transporters to pass the savings on to passengers in lower fares. CNG is 60-70 per cent cheaper than petrol. An excess profit tax: This will be considered for operators who take undue advantage of consumers, anywhere along the energy value chain. The government said it will use proceeds from taxes on price gouging exclusively to cushion the impact of fuel prices through transport support or vouchers for urban minimum-wage earners, who are most vulnerable. The Federal Government will also work with the National Assembly to consider enhanced tax relief for low-income earners under the 2027 Finance Bill. Less red tape: The Federal Government is cutting regulatory costs that feed into the cost of doing business and, indirectly, into higher prices of goods and services. National Strategic Fuel Reserve: To protect households and businesses from future energy shocks, the Federal Government is investing in a National Strategic Fuel Reserve. The government will release refined products into the market under clear, published rules whenever a global disruption or hoarding threatens supply and price stability. This is not a subsidy, and it does not fix prices; rather, it secures supply and reduces price volatility. It will prevent artificial scarcity, deter market manipulation, and anchor long-term energy security, so a deregulated market delivers stable growth rather than sudden price shocks. Better traffic and logistics management: Traffic management agencies will improve traffic flow, especially in major urban centres, to reduce fuel consumption. Also, NIPOST’s newly launched address codes will help make logistics more efficient and cheaper. To be clear, none of these measures restores a blanket subsidy. Doing so would create longer-term harm for a short-term cure. Each measure is designed to reach the people who need help, without putting the wider economy at risk. The Presidency acknowledged the challenges the people face over the high cost of fuel. "Removing the fuel subsidy came at a price. But the alternative has been tried. Nigeria has already lived through that cycle: scarcity, smuggling, a collapsing currency and a fiscal crisis. We cannot afford to live through it again, least of all in response to a temporary disruption, and at the very moment the results of reform are gathering pace." "Government is not out to reverse a necessary reform designed to set our country on the path towards sustained prosperity. It is to ensure its gains reach more Nigerians, faster and in more tangible ways. That is our work, and we are committed to doing it. "The Federal Government is also working on a comprehensive package of fiscal measures to bring inflation down to single digits sustainably in the near term." Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) October 8, 2026

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A BOLD MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE. Today, I stand before you with a heart filled with profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. I am truly humbled by the confidence that members of the Nigerian Bar Association have reposed in me by electing me to serve as your President. Thank you for believing in our shared vision of A BOLDER BAR THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to every member who believed that our Association can be stronger, more inclusive, more responsive, and better positioned to serve the interests of all lawyers. Over the past months, I had the privilege of travelling across our nation, engaging with colleagues in every state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. I listened to your hopes, your concerns, your aspirations, and your ideas. Those conversations shaped this campaign, and they will continue to guide my leadership. I extend my sincere appreciation to every member who participated in this election, regardless of the candidate you supported. The election is over. We are one Bar, united by a common commitment to the advancement of our profession and the defence of justice and the rule of law. I congratulate my fellow contestants for their commitment to our Association and for enriching this democratic process. I look forward to working with all of you as partners in building an NBA that reflects the very best of our profession. To the BBOLD Campaign Council, our volunteers, coordinators, supporters, friends, colleagues, and every person who worked tirelessly, often behind the scenes, I cannot thank you enough. Your dedication, sacrifice, belief, and hard work made this journey possible. I am deeply grateful. To my husband, thank you for your love, your sacrifices, your encouragement, and your unwavering belief in me throughout this journey. Your support, strength, and quiet confidence have meant more than words can express. I am deeply grateful to have walked this path with you by my side. Thank you for being my steadfast partner through it all. To my family, mentors, friends, and everyone who stood by me with their prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support, thank you for walking this journey with me. Today marks not the end of a campaign, but the beginning of a new responsibility. I pledge to lead with integrity, courage, humility, fairness, and accountability. I will be a President for every member of the Nigerian Bar Association. Together, we will build an Association where every lawyer has the opportunity to earn better, live better, and practise better. The work begins now. May God continue to bless the Nigerian Bar Association and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Thank you, and God bless you all. - Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb (Mrs. B) Partner, ALP NG & Co President-Elect, Nigerian Bar Association #BBold

But you don't pay any of those following you around, even those that cook & clean for you, N500k per month. None of your office clerks earns N500k per month from you or you don't think you should live by example?

Today, I pause. Not in ceremony, not in fanfare, but in quiet gratitude to God for this gift of life. Another year has turned, and with it comes the weight of reflection that only time brings. I am reminded, more than ever, that life is not measured in the years we are given, but in the purpose we pour into them. I am reminded of leadership and its true essence, the mandate of my people, which I hold dear, and the journey through it all. On this day, my heart turns especially to the good people of Bende Federal Constituency, my home, my foundation, my anchor. Your belief in me has never wavered. Your prayers have carried me into rooms that ambition alone could not have opened. Your love has sustained me through moments of pressure that public life rarely reveals. I am because you are. Whatever I have accomplished in this season of leadership belongs, in no small measure, to each of you and not to anyone else. As I mark another year, I renew my commitment to you, to our nation Nigeria, and to the ideals that have guided my path: integrity in leadership, empathy in governance, and a strong belief that our best days are still ahead. The work continues. The call remains. And I am profoundly grateful, deeply humbled, for the grace to answer it. Happy birthday to me.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT My dear people of Surulere Constituency I, I greet you all with profound respect and gratitude. A few days ago, I obtained the nomination form to seek a return mandate to the Lagos State House of Assembly to represent Surulere Constituency I. I write to formally inform all residents, workers, political associates, leaders, stakeholders, and the good people of Surulere of this decision. This step is born out of my continued commitment to serve, to consolidate the progress we have made together, and to further advance our collective aspirations. I remain deeply grateful for the trust, encouragement, and solidarity you have shown me over the years. By the grace of God, my return to the House will confer ranking status on our constituency. In a system where experience is recognized, this position will attract greater attention and benefits for our people. To our party leaders in Surulere Local Government, ward executives, community leaders, youth groups, women’s associations, and all stakeholders across Lagos State and beyond: I sincerely appreciate your unwavering support, guidance, and belief in our shared vision. I appeal to all my supporters to remain calm, steadfast, and focused. Let us continue to uphold peace, unity, and respect as we move forward on this journey together. Our strength has always been in our togetherness, and I am confident that the same spirit will see us through. I do not take your support for granted. Together, we will continue to build a stronger Surulere and contribute meaningfully to the development of Lagos State. Thank you all. May we continue to move forward in unity and purpose. Signed, Hon. Desmond Olushola Elliott Member representing Surulere Constituency I Lagos State House of Assembly

Fellow Nigerians, good morning. I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you. Many people do not truly understand the silent pains some of us carry daily—the private struggles, emotional burdens, and quiet battles we face while trying to survive and serve sincerely in difficult circumstances. We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and create opportunities for decent living often works against the people—a society where intimidation, insecurity, endless scrutiny, and discouragement have become normal. More painful is when some of those you associate with, believing you would find understanding and solidarity among them, become part of the pressure you face. Some who publicly identify with you privately distance themselves or join in unfair criticism. We live in a society where humility is mistaken for weakness, respect is seen as a lack of courage, and compassion is treated as foolishness—a system where treating people equally is questioned simply because you refuse to worship status, tribe, class, or power. Personally, I have never looked down on anyone except to uplift them. I have never used privilege, position, or resources to oppress others, intimidate the weak, or make people feel small. To me, leadership has always been about service, sacrifice, and helping others rise. Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them. However, the same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC, with endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division, instead of focusing on deeper national problems and playing politics built more on control and exclusion than on service and nation-building. Even within spaces where one labours sincerely, one is sometimes treated like an outsider in one’s own home. You and your team become easy targets for every failure, frustration, or misunderstanding, as though honest contribution has become a favour being tolerated rather than appreciated. And when you choose to leave so that those you are leaving can have peace, and you step out into the cold, you are still maligned and your character is questioned. Despite all your efforts to continue working for a better Nigeria and engaging people with sincerity and goodwill, those who do not wish you well continue to attack your character and question your intentions. There are moments I ask God in prayer: Why is doing the right thing often misconstrued as wrongdoing in our country? Why is integrity not valued? Why is the prudent management of resources, especially when invested in critical areas like education and healthcare, wrongly labelled as stinginess? Why are humility and obedience to the rule of law often taken to be weakness rather than discipline? Let me assure all that I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed while going to school or work. I am desperate to see a Nigeria where people will not live in IDP camps but in their homes. I am desperate for a country where Nigerian citizens do not go to bed hungry, not knowing where their next meal will come from. Yet, despite everything, I remain resolute. I firmly believe that Nigeria can still become a country with competent leadership based on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity for all. A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

The Supreme Court ruling is like this

'ADC is a condemned vehicle', declares Rep. Leke Abejide in a TVC interview. "I have decided to change the broken bricks in the ADC and become a cornerstone in a better political party with a strong structure that will benefit my people,” he told a news conference earlier. No wonder the desperate political nomads, Peter Obi and others, are preparing to 'Japa' to another SPV.

"The so-called Ibadan summit is a ruse. It was an assemblage of individuals, not ten political parties. For parties to meet, there must be prior authorisation from their NWC or NEC. Without that, it is simply a gathering of individuals. "If they now claim that ten political parties met to gang up against one party, it contradicts their earlier narrative. It shows that the political space remains open, but they lack the strength to compete individually"---APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru in an interview with TheNation

Today, I am honoured by the endorsement of my Governor, my brother and my friend, HE Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. His trust means a great deal to me. We’ve worked side by side in the service of Lagos State, and I don’t take this vote of confidence lightly. I remain committed to building on the progress we’ve made together, and look forward to serving Lagosians with integrity, focus and a clear sense of purpose.