Army farewell, voter revalidation row, and Ogbomoso chief’s resignation lead headlines
From a ceremonial military send-off for Major General Erema Akerejola to a high-profile resignation in Ogbomoso, several major stories shaped the news. Concerns are rising over a proposed voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 elections, sparking debate among political parties and civil society groups. Meanwhile, media freedom is in the spotlight following remarks by Nyesom Wike and a strong response from Channels TV’s Seun Okinbaloye. A multimillion-dollar lobbying deal involving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar also surfaced.
What we know
- The Nigerian Army held a ceremonial pull-out parade in Benin City for retiring Major General Erema Akerejola, honoring his decades of service.
- Opposition parties and civil society groups raised concerns over a proposed voter revalidation exercise by INEC, warning it could disenfranchise voters.
- Channels TV anchor Seun Okinbaloye stated he would not be intimidated following controversial remarks by Nyesom Wike, with Amnesty International Nigeria condemning the comments.
- Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar signed a $1.2 million contract with US lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. to improve his image among policymakers.
- Former lawmaker Ayoade Adeseun resigned as Mayegun of Ogbomosoland after a rift with the Soun, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, citing divisive policies and ongoing legal disputes.
