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Dele Momodu Defends Peter Obi, Criticizes Presidential Jet Ownership in Nigeria

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Dele Momodu, a prominent media personality, has criticized presidential aide Bayo Onanuga for his remarks aimed at Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.

Onanuga had questioned Obi’s stance against the purchase of presidential jets, implying insensitivity and suggesting potential risks to President Bola Tinubu’s safety if forced to use faulty aircraft.

In response, Momodu defended Obi’s statement, asserting that there is no necessity for a country to possess presidential jets, particularly during challenging economic times. He highlighted that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu had owned private jets long before his presidential aspirations were declared.

Momodu proposed that Tinubu could set an example of the sacrifice he advocates by downsizing and reverting to his private jets, opting for commercial flights when necessary. He also suggested utilizing Air Peace’s Boeing 777 fleet for long-haul travel to support local businesses.

Momodu concluded by criticizing the extravagant lifestyles of Nigerian politicians, emphasizing that Obi’s suggestion was reasonable and justified in the current economic climate.

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Peter Obi Celebrates Tems’ Grammy Win and Nigerian Music Stars

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Peter Obi congratulates Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tems on her latest Grammy win, praising the success of Nigerian youths in the entertainment industry. In a post on his X handle, he writes:

“I am ever elated by the huge success Nigerian youths are making in various fields, especially in the entertainment sector.

Therefore, I extend my hearty congratulations to our Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems @temsbaby, who just secured her second Grammy Award with her win in the Best African Music Performance category.

I also rejoice with Nigeria’s entertainment industry and other Nigerian artists who were nominated for different awards in their respective categories.

Undoubtedly, Nigeria remains home to the endless flow of talents who through their creative arts, continue to put the nation on the global map.

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Firmly, I remain committed to building a nation that fosters growth among the youths and helps them discover and harness their individual talents for national productivity.

A New Nigeria is POssible.”

Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, made history with her win at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, taking home the first-ever Best African Music Performance award.

Also, this marks her second Grammy, following her win in 2023 for her feature on Future’s hit song Wait for U alongside Drake.


 

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Senator Ned Nwoko Leaves PDP Due to Party and Leadership Issues

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Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deep divisions and leadership struggles within the party.

Nwoko, who was elected to the Senate in 2023 under the PDP, made his decision public in a letter dated January 30, 2025. The letter, addressed to the PDP chairman of Ward 8 in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, highlighted his reasons for leaving.

“The party’s fragmentation has made it nearly impossible to push for collective progress,” Nwoko stated.

Despite his resignation, he acknowledged the PDP’s role in his political career, especially for giving him the platform to contest the 2023 senatorial election.

He emphasized that the opportunity allowed him to connect with his constituents and share his vision for development.

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Meta Reaches Settlement with Trump and Moves Closer to His Political Circle

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In a notable legal development, Meta Platforms, the head company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the social media giant allowed millions of users’ personal information to be accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a firm that supported Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

This settlement comes during a series of actions by Meta that appear to align the company more closely with former President Trump and his administration.

Recently, Meta appointed Joel Kaplan, a former aide to President George W. Bush and a prominent Republican figure, as its new head of global policy, replacing Nick Clegg.

Additionally, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of Facebook’s third-party fact-checking program, acknowledging that the model had become a tool for censorship and had made “too many mistakes.”


 

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