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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s removal of Wale Edun as minister of finance and his replacement with Taiwo Oyedele on Tuesday sent mixed signals across different segments of the Nigerian economy.

DAILY POST reports that Edun’s sack, alongside his counterpart in Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Muda Dangiwa, was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, in a memo.

Edun was directed to hand over to Oyedele, while Dangiwa was to hand over to Muttaqha Rabe Darma, who was nominated as minister-designate.

DAILY POST reports that the Presidency did not state why Edun and Dangiwa were relieved of their duties but stressed that the cabinet reshuffle was in line with the President’s constitutional powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

The former finance minister spearheaded Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate liberalization, and other monetary and fiscal policies. According to Edun, these measures helped Nigeria’s economy grow to 4.07 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 2 percent in 2023. Similarly, inflation dropped to 15 percent from 22.04 percent, based on his previous remarks.

However, DAILY POST reports that despite improving economic indicators, many Nigerians are yet to feel relief, as the cost of living, transportation, and food prices remain high.

Edun’s removal comes at a time the International Monetary Fund downgraded Nigeria’s growth forecast to 4.1 percent from 4.3 percent, warning of increased pressures from global shocks linked to the Middle East crisis.

Edun had only recently returned from the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, where he stated in an interview on Friday that Nigeria would not seek an IMF bailout despite external shocks.

He also assured stable domestic economic policies.

However, his sudden exit on Tuesday has raised fresh concerns among investors.

DAILY POST reports that the naira weakened against the dollar to close at N1,350.74/$, while stocks on the Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded an N88 billion gain, down from N609 billion the previous day.

Policy clarity, not Personalities will shape investor confidence — Oyedokun

Speaking on the development in an exclusive interview, a professor of accounting and finance at Lead City University, Godwin Oyedokun, said the situation should be viewed from both strategic and economic stability perspectives.

He noted that such changes could signal a government’s willingness to reassess its economic direction and inject renewed energy into policy implementation.

Oyedokun explained that, in some cases, leadership changes are necessary to address emerging challenges and improve economic management.

However, he cautioned that abrupt or poorly explained decisions could have unintended consequences, particularly for investors.

According to him, any perception of inconsistency or lack of clear justification may introduce uncertainty into the market and weaken investor confidence.

“Cabinet reshuffling, in this context, should be viewed through a dual lens.

“On one hand, it can signal responsiveness, a willingness by the government to recalibrate strategy and inject new energy into economic management.

“On the other hand, if perceived as abrupt or lacking clear justification, it risks undermining investor confidence by introducing uncertainty about policy continuity,” he said.

Oyedokun stressed that investors were generally less concerned about individual officeholders and more focused on the broader policy environment.

He emphasized that coherence, predictability, and credibility of government policies remain the key drivers of investment decisions.

He further noted that maintaining a stable policy direction, ensuring clear communication, and strengthening institutions are more critical than any single appointment.

The expert urged the government to prioritize transparency and consistency in its economic policies following the transition, adding that those factors would ultimately determine how both local and foreign investors respond to the leadership change.

Tinubu’s sack of Finance Minister, Edun leaves Nigerian economy in shock

Following Chelsea’s humiliating Premier League 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Tuesday night, manager Liam Rosenior openly admitted that four of his players were not good enough.

In a candid interview with Chelsea TV after the Premier League loss at the Amex Stadium, Rosenior also offered a direct apology to the traveling Blues supporters.

He, however, conceded that only four members of his squad had given their full effort against the Seagulls.

Brighton’s goals came from Danny Welbeck, Jack Hinshelwood, and Ferdi Kadioglu, leaving the Blues in 7th position on the log.

“Honestly, to the fans, apologies— that wasn’t acceptable,” Rosenior said.

“I’ll defend my players when they deserve it. Three or four of them gave everything. I’m not going to name names, but three or four isn’t good enough.”

Rosenior will now look to rally his team for a swift response when they face Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend.

EPL: Four Chelsea players not good enough – Liam Rosenior

Kwara State government on Tuesday announced the donation of the sum of N20million support for each of the families of the soldiers who died in a counter-terrorism operation in Kemanji, Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Monday morning. In a statement on Tuesday by Governor AbdulRahmanAbdulRazaq after he paid a get-well-soon visit to […]

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Afrobeats singer, Ruger has recalled how he missed an opportunity to feature in one of Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele’s blockbusters a few years ago, describing it as one of his biggest missed opportunities.

Speaking in an interview with VJ Adams, Ruger explained that he noticed that the actress vibes to his songs a lot and wanted to message her on social media to appreciate her but found out that she had previously messaged him asking if he was interesting in featuring in one of her movies but he didn’t see the message until it was too late.

The singer said he was so sad after he saw the message, stressing that it still hurts him till date.

“I am interested in acting and wouldn’t mind going into the movie industry. I once missed a DM from Funke Akindele for a movie role. I didn’t even see it on time. That one still pains me,” he said.

“However, I think acting would be difficult for me because I don’t like shooting. But I would get into character still. If my character is interesting, yeah,” he added.

How I missed opportunity to feature in Funke Akindele’s movie – Ruger

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said his team’s performance in their defeat by Brighton was both “indefensible” and “unacceptable” as he faced angry chants from his own supporters for the first time.

The chants began when Chelsea fell 1-0 behind at the Amex Stadium, with the visitors having barely registered an attempt on goal, and they eventually succumbed to a 3-0 defeat.

It was a worrying display and a further dip in performance given Chelsea did not have a shot on goal until the 40th minute and were error-prone defensively.

This was the Blues’ fifth consecutive defeats without scoring – their worst such sequence since 1912.

“It was unacceptable in every aspect of the game, unacceptable in our attitude. I keep coming out and defending of the players,” said Rosenior.

“That’s indefensible, that performance tonight. The manner of the goals we conceded, the amount of duels that we lost, the lack of intensity in the team. Something needs to change drastically right now.

“I think the players need to have a look in the mirror for what they put in. You can talk about tactics… tactics come after the basics. Having more courage to play, winning duels, winning headers, tackles, conceding terrible goals. That was an unacceptable performance tonight.”

Chelsea’s defeat played out in front of influential co-owner Behdad Eghbali and the club’s sporting directors on the south coast, where Rosenior began his coaching career.

Questions will grow over whether the Englishman can continue in the dugout in the long term, with a last chance to save the season to come in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against Leeds on Sunday.

Seven points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, having played a game more, Chelsea’s Champions League hopes look in tatters and there are questions about whether the head coach, the players or the fans are on the same page.

Rosenior’s remarkable interview – the best quotes
“I don’t feel there’s a disconnect between me and the players.

“We work very closely with them in training, in individual meetings and team meetings. We are giving everything to the players.

“There is a lack of spirit and a lack of belief, which can create that perception. I can’t argue with that at the moment because the run we’re on is unacceptable and that performance definitely was as well.

“It’s very soon after the game and I’m an emotional person, but that was unacceptable – unacceptable. We lost 80% of duels and didn’t win a single header.

“Tonight was not [about] tactical. This was about desire, spirit, courage and I did not see enough of that tonight.

“It is accountability. I have defended the players at times when it was the correct thing but I can’t defend that performance. It doesn’t represent this football club, it doesn’t represent anything I ask from the group and that has to change.

“I feel numb I’m so angry. Something needs to change drastically right now. The professionalism wasn’t there

“We need to look in the mirror. I need to look in the mirror. The general attitude, spirit, determination was lacking a part from maybe three or four of the 11. That is nowhere near enough for this club.

“Whether you’re playing at this elite football club or any football club, to even be accused of throwing the towel in is unacceptable. That’s all I’m going to say. I’m hurting.

“We need to make the right decisions for the team ahead of a massive game on Sunday and we’ll do everything we can to turn it around.”

Furious Rosenior Bemoans Chelsea’s 3-0 Loss At Brighton is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, urged public relations practitioners to communicate government reforms and policies clearly to build public trust.

Shettima gave the charge in Kaduna during the third Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week 2026 hosted by Governor Uba Sani.

The Vice President said policies and reforms of the Bola Tinubu administration would only succeed if citizens understand their benefits. According to him, public relations plays a critical role in governance, especially in explaining policies and addressing public concerns.

“As a government, we regard public relations as a strategic function of governance. It is integral to building trust, managing uncertainty, and sustaining reform. We must communicate not only what we are doing, but why we are doing it, how it serves the public good, and what place the citizen occupies in the success of that effort.” he said.

He added that policies must be properly explained in simple terms for citizens to understand their relevance and impact.

Speaking on food security, Shettima said the Tinubu administration has placed feeding the nation at the centre of its economic agenda. He further listed measures taken to address food insecurity, including mechanisation, agricultural funding, dry-season farming and input subsidies.

The Vice President said the success of the policies would be measured by their impact on farmers, markets and households. He also urged the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations to uphold professionalism and ethical standards.

In his remarks, the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, described the Vice President as a strong supporter of the administration and said the state would continue to invest in agriculture.

On his part, President of African Public Relations Association (APRA), Arik Kirani, urged Nigerians to always tell their stories confidently because the country has greatly improved in all facets.

Kirani praised Nigeria’s new visa processing process, which he said has greatly improved, adding that the airport procedures for foreign visitors are also seamless.

The keynote speaker, Dr Brahim Chisunge from South Africa, commended Nigeria’s progress in food security, maintaining that it is a matter of national security and economic stability.

Chisunge noted that while Nigeria has a lot of agricultural potential that must be harnessed, policy implementation gaps must be addressed to achieve food security.

In his welcome address, NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku, said the NIPR Week was part of the Institute’s intervention to contribute to good governance, noting that the idea is to partner with the government to build Nigeria.

Neliaku revealed that Nigeria will be hosting the global summit on public relations in November this year, where 160 nations will converge, expressing optimism that Nigeria will continue to rise.

Highlight of the event was the inauguration of a newly built banquet hall at the Kaduna Government House, by the Vice President, who also described the achievement as a step towards strengthening governance and infrastructure in the state.

He further commended Sani, saying. “And so we must applaud His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani, for matching words with works, for giving visible expression to his convictions, and for proving through steady action that leadership is validated by delivery.”

Also, the state governor said the construction of the world class edifice was a deliberate effort towards strengthening institutions and governance in the state, stressing that the building would be used for high level diplomatic interactions that will further showcase the state to the world.

Shettima Urges Clear Communication Of Govt Policies is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Federal Government of Nigeria spends approximately N2.2 billion (about $150 million) annually on the procurement of vaccines for routine immunisation programmes aimed at protecting children from preventable and life-threatening diseases.

The immunisation programme is jointly financed by the Federal Government and international development partners, including the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, which supports vaccine access in developing countries.

In addition, about N70.6 billion has been disbursed between 2023 and 2025 under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund to Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs, nationwide, with the goal of strengthening service delivery at the grassroots level.

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, is also scaling up its intervention programme, increasing the number of facilities benefiting from the Health Care Provision Fund from 8,309 to 13,512. Out of the planned 5,200 additional centres, 3,789 have already been identified, while coordination with state and local governments is ongoing to ensure equitable distribution across the country.

The Executive Director of the agency, Dr Muyi Aina, disclosed this during the first quarter 2026 media briefing held in Abuja, noting that implementation work has commenced in more than 4,113 primary healthcare centres, with over 3,000 already completed in terms of infrastructure upgrades.

He further explained that utilisation of primary healthcare services has recorded significant growth nationwide.

According to him, average attendance rose from 29 million per quarter in mid-2023 to about 46 million, with 45.4 million recorded in Q4 2024, and an even higher figure in 2025.

Dr Aina also highlighted major progress in disease control, revealing that Nigeria recorded a 48 per cent decline in circulating variant poliovirus outbreaks between 2023 and 2025, attributing the improvement to strengthened immunisation coverage and sustained public health interventions.

Nigerian govt spends N2.2bn annually on vaccines – NPHCDA boss

The Kebbi State Government has denied allegations linking it to the ongoing court case involving two factional chairmen of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state.

The rebuttal was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, in Birnin Kebbi.

The government said it has no affiliation with the ADC and is not involved in the internal crisis rocking the party.

“Our attention has been drawn to publications alleging that the Kebbi State Government is behind the court case between two factional ADC chairmen.

We categorically state that the government is neither a member of the ADC nor affiliated with the party,” the statement said.

It noted that the dispute is an internal matter within the ADC, which has been grappling with a prolonged leadership tussle leading to court actions by rival factions.

The government also criticised some media reports on the issue, accusing them of lacking balance and professionalism.

According to the statement, some of the reports were one-sided and not reflective of fairness and ethical journalism, adding that the authors were allegedly not present during court proceedings.

It urged journalists to adhere strictly to professional standards in their reportage and avoid publishing unverified claims.

The government further dismissed allegations by one of the factional chairmen accusing it of influencing the court process, describing the claim as baseless.

“This is not an APC affair but an internal dispute within the ADC, which should be resolved through internal mechanisms rather than unfounded accusations,” the statement added.

The crisis in the ADC in Kebbi involves rival factional chairmen, Abdulrasak Abubakar and Sufiyanu Bala, who are currently in court over alleged contempt.

The state government maintained that it has never victimised members of any political party and described the allegation against it as false.

Kebbi govt denies involvement in ADC leadership dispute

Former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has warned that alleged court interference in political party affairs and perceptions of partisanship within the electoral body could undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Igini described the situation as “regrettable and most unfortunate,” noting that the electoral management body (INEC) is facing controversy at a critical period ahead of another election cycle.

“Perception matters a lot… all actions and inactions of an EMB official must be seen to exhibit the highest principle of ethical standards so that people can have faith and confidence in the process,” he said, urging the commission’s leadership to address issues that could erode public trust.

Igini maintained that while INEC is expected to operate as a neutral umpire, politicians often accuse the commission of bias when outcomes do not favour them.

“One of the things politicians always do is to call an umpire partisan when they fail to have their way,” he noted, recalling that similar accusations were made during his time in office.

He expressed deep concern over the growing role of the judiciary in electoral matters, warning that the courts are increasingly determining outcomes that should be decided by voters.

“Today, it is the courts that are now conducting elections in our country,” Igini said, stressing that such a trend threatens the foundation of democracy.

“A democracy without a courageous, independent judiciary has in it a virus that will lead to its death,” he added.

Drawing from Nigeria’s electoral history, Igini argued that judicial decisions have, at critical moments, failed to uphold the sanctity of the ballot, thereby weakening public confidence in the system.

He also warned that ongoing crises within opposition parties, alongside judicial involvement in internal party disputes, could weaken Nigeria’s multi-party democracy ahead of the 2027 polls.

“The institution of multi-party democracy will have no future if there is no institutionalised opposition,” he said.

Igini cautioned against any attempt to suppress opposition voices, describing such actions as dangerous to democratic development.
“Any attempt to stifle opposition will be tantamount to shooting the heart of democracy,” he said.

He further raised concerns about provisions in the 2026 Electoral Act, which he said could create loopholes capable of undermining the electoral process if not addressed.

“The 2026 electoral act already has provisions that could undermine the 2027 election,” he stated, citing concerns over sections that may limit the role of key electoral officials in tribunal proceedings.

Igini also decried what he described as rising political intolerance, including reports of opposition parties being denied access to public venues and media platforms.

“We have already entered a season of intolerance… these are clear violations of the electoral law,” he said.

He emphasised that democratic progress depends on fairness, adherence to the rule of law, and responsible conduct by political actors.
“If we don’t fix our politics, we can never fix our economy,” Igini added.

He called on stakeholders to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy through accountability, ethical leadership, and respect for democratic principles.

“The greatest promise of democracy is the peaceful transfer of power… nobody should do anything to undermine that,” he said.

Court Interference, Partisan INEC Threaten 2027 Polls – Igini is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Nigerian singer, Qing Madi has called out her former record label, JTon Music, accusing it of attempting to sabotage her career.

The 19-year-old called out the label on Tuesday after it reportedly took down her new song with Zinoleesky, ‘Pepper Me’, from streaming platform, Spotify.

Qing Madi said her ex-label, which she recently departed following disputes, has now resolved to sabotaging her career after losing a $1m-suit they filed against her.

She lamented that the same people who attempted to destroy the career of Cynthia Morgan are now after hers.

On her Instagram page, she wrote, “My ex label the same people that tried to destroy Cynthia Morgan are trying to do same to me.

“It’s paining you that I didn’t give up even after suing me for 1 million dollars and losing your case.”

Qing Madi vowed to do all within her powers to ensure that the song is restored on Spotify.

Meanwhile, JTon Music is yet to react to the allegations.

My ex-label trying to destroy me after suing me for $1m – Qing Madi