Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine and former 2022 presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed regret over spending approximately ₦50 million on the party’s presidential nomination form.

Speaking in an interview on Eden Oasis, Momodu described the 2022 PDP primary as heavily monetized and revealed that one of the candidates distributed $30,000 to each of the 774 delegates who voted during the election.

Reflecting on the influence of money in Nigerian politics, Momodu lamented the difficulty of competing with wealthy candidates.

He stated that he would only consider running for president again if there is a consensus among key political figures who believe he is the best person for the role. “Experience is the best teacher,” he said, adding that unless a major party adopts him as a consensus candidate, he would not pursue another run.

Momodu also emphasized the financial power wielded by some politicians, noting that they are able to distribute huge sums of money with ease, making it nearly impossible for candidates without vast financial resources to compete.

He described Nigeria’s political process as being driven by money, which he believes is often untraceable and hidden outside the banking system.

Despite his loss in the 2022 primary, where he did not secure any votes, Momodu remains vocal about the state of Nigerian politics and the impact of money on elections.

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says Nigeria has everything needed to lead Africa’s aviation industry.

Speaking on Channels Television, he explained that Nigeria’s large population and high air traffic make it the best place for aviation growth in Africa.

“Nigeria is the most promising country in Africa for aviation, with the largest population and traffic. It is the best country to become an aviation hub,” he said.

Although the country still has infrastructure problems, Keyamo said Nigeria must attract private investors to fix them. He also announced plans to hold Nigeria’s first airshow to bring in global investors and promote the aviation sector.

Keyamo also talked about issues at airports, like passengers being harassed by security officers. He said his ministry had reported these problems to the National Security Adviser, who has provided 1,000 body cameras to monitor security officers’ activities.

Keyamo believes these steps will improve Nigeria’s aviation sector and attract more investment.

House of Representatives member Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills will be passed by both chambers of the National Assembly.

Speaking on TVC’s Politics Today on Sunday, November 24, Jibrin dismissed doubts about the Bills, emphasizing their importance to Nigeria’s economic growth.

“I have never had any doubt about the consideration and passage of the Tax Reform Bills. We will pass the tax reform bills,” said Jibrin, who chairs the House Committee on Housing and Habitat.

His statement followed calls by the Northern Elders Forum urging lawmakers from the region to reject the Bills, which have sparked nationwide debate.