Today’s Headlines: Wizkid explains why he dumps parties, Atiku, Obi can’t match me –Tinubu

Wizkid explains why he dumps parties for the studio.

Nigerian Afrobeat star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has spoken up on his decision to stay away from parties and other public events.

The Grammy-Award -winning artist, during a video interview, reacted to fans’ complaint about Wizkid’s absence at events organised by his close associates like Zlatan Ibile.

Wizkid explained that he doesn’t like going to parties or hanging around too many people, adding that he is more of an introvert.

2027: Atiku, Obi can’t match me, only campaigning on social media – Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday dismissed opposition parties as lacking the substance to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress, in 2027.

According to Tinubu, opposition candidates have been conducting their campaigns on social media while he has been taking the gospel of his achievements across the country.

Tinubu, who was represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima at the presidential campaign rally in Akure, Ondo State capital, took a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi.

Shettima stressed that Atiku has not been able to put his state in order, to the extent that all former governors of his state are not in alignment with him.

2027: S’west monarchs back southern presidency, endorse Tinubu, support state police.

Traditional rulers from across the South-West have endorsed the continuation of the presidency in Southern Nigeria beyond the 2027 general elections, declaring that sustaining the principle of power rotation is critical to national unity, political stability, equity and inclusiveness.

The monarchs also reaffirmed their unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu and his administration while backing the proposed establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.

These were among the major resolutions reached at a meeting of the South-West Council of Obas and Traditional Rulers held at the Aafin Olubadan, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday.

The meeting, which brought together prominent traditional rulers from the six South-West states, also endorsed the Federal Government’s position against the reintroduction of fuel subsidy, called for peaceful and credible elections in 2027, and urged greater collaboration among Nigeria’s geopolitical regions.

In a communiqué issued and read by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, at the end of the meeting, said the rotational presidency arrangement had contributed significantly to political stability, inclusiveness and national cohesion, stressing that the arrangement should be sustained in the next electoral cycle.

Only Yari, Alake, Idris can speak for Tinubu campaign — Gbajabiamila.

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has reorganised its Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications to tighten control over official messaging.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the President and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the Council, Femi Gbajabiamila, announced the changes.

“To ensure more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement, the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has made some changes to the structure of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications,” the statement said.

Under the new arrangement, only three officials are authorised to speak on behalf of the council: the campaign’s Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, as official spokesperson; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris.

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