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BREAKING NEWS: My son’s defection to APC a ‘personal choice’, says Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said the decision of his son, Abba Abubakar, to join the All Progressives Congress was a personal choice and not a cause for alarm.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
In a statement issued on Thursday via X, Atiku said political choices made by family members were normal in a democracy and insisted he did not interfere with the conscience of his children or Nigerians.
“The decision of my son, Abba Abubakar, to join the APC is entirely personal. In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect,” Atiku said.
He added, “As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians.”
Atiku, however, criticised the ruling party, saying his main concern remained governance and the state of the country. “What truly concerns me is the poor governance of the APC and the severe economic and social hardships it has imposed on our people,” he said.
He further stated, “I remain resolute in working with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and offer Nigerians a credible alternative that brings relief, hope, and progress.”
PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Abba Abubakar defected from the PDP to the ruling APC, pledging to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
The defection was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly, Abuja, where Abba was formally received by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, alongside key APC leaders from the North-East geopolitical zone.
Addressing party leaders and supporters at the event, Abba announced his resignation from the PDP and declared his decision to join the APC, describing the move as historic and personal.
“My name is Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, but everyone calls me Abba. I am here today to formally announce my exit from my former party, where we worked in 2023, and my decision to join the APC,” he said.
He also cited the leadership of the Deputy Senate President as a factor in his decision, saying, “Today, I’m here to formally announce my exit from my former party to the APC following the outstanding leadership style and quality of His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin.”
Abba added that he would mobilise support for the ruling party ahead of the next election. “With this development, I will work with Senator Barau to actualise the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027. To this effect, I’m directing all coordinators of my association to join the APC and work for President Tinubu,” he said.
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The Nigerian foreign exchange market continues to show dynamic movement today, January 16, 2026, as the British Pound Sterling (GBP) maintains its volatile position against the Nigerian Naira (NGN). Traders and businesses are closely monitoring both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the unofficial parallel market for the latest valuation.
Official Market Performance (NFEM)....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
As of the morning of January 16, the British Pound is trading at an average of 1,906.47 NGN in the official window. The day opened with the Naira slightly stronger, but intra-day fluctuations have seen the rate move between a low of 1,902.63 NGN and a high of 1,907.59 NGN.
This narrow trading band suggests a period of relative stability in the official segment compared to previous weeks, though the rate remains significantly elevated compared to historical averages. The NFEM rate is primarily influenced by official liquidity injections from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and demand from large-scale corporate importers.
Parallel Market Trends
In the parallel (black) market, the exchange rate continues to carry a premium over the official figures. Reports from various Bureau De Change (BDC) hubs in Lagos and Abuja indicate that the Pound is being bought and sold at rates notably higher than the NFEM quotes, often crossing the 1,950 NGN threshold depending on the volume of the transaction and local availability.
The spread between the official and parallel rates remains a point of concern for analysts, as it continues to drive speculative activity and impacts the cost of imported goods and services for the average Nigerian consumer.
Key Market Drivers
Several factors are contributing to the current exchange rate landscape:
Foreign Reserves: Investors are keeping a close watch on Nigeria’s external reserves, which dictate the CBN’s ability to intervene in the market.
Inflationary Pressures: Continued domestic inflation is putting downward pressure on the Naira’s purchasing power.
Global Oil Prices: As Nigeria’s primary source of foreign exchange, any shift in global crude prices directly impacts the supply of Dollars and Pounds in the local market.
Market participants expect the rates to remain sensitive to any policy announcements from the fiscal or monetary authorities as the day progresses.
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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, says former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is not a strong opposition for president Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Sowunmi stated this on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST.
He said, “The people sitting in authority at governors level in the Southeast were not that inspirational. You have to go back and look at the people sitting there now.
“Some of them are delivering on values and assignments. If they are inspirational leaders, none of them can Obi run over just like that. It’s not as easy as that.
“We created that movement believing that we should be able to tour that glass ceiling so that our Southeast brothers can get it done.
“Unfortunately, his inability to tame the excessive bigotry and the anger and the quarrel made a lot of people to push back.”
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Why I Won’t Be Removing My Tattoos Despite Giving My Life To Christ – Actress Tonto Dikeh Reveals
Since reconnecting with her faith, Tonto has been open about her spiritual journey, sharing videos of her prayers and speaking in tongues, showing the changes in her life.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Tonto Dikeh, the Nollywood actress, has announced her decision to keep her tattoos, even after recommitting herself to her Christian faith.
Since reconnecting with her faith, Tonto has been open about her spiritual journey, sharing videos of her prayers and speaking in tongues, showing the changes in her life.
During an interaction with a fan online, she was asked if she would consider removing her tattoos now that she has renewed her faith.
Tonto explained that although she once thought about removing them, she does not want to risk harming her skin with laser procedures.
She added that her spiritual beliefs do not require her to erase the tattoos, stating that her faith is not affected by the ink on her body.
“Mama, if it was possible to take off tattoos, would you have taken yours off?” the fan asked.
“Yes, love, I would have, but I’m stuck with them and I ain’t doing no laser to spoil my good skin. And the good thing is Jesus don’t care.” she responded.
The mother of one also recently announced that she will be more careful about the people and brands she works with this year.
She stated that respect is essential and that she will not promote or support anyone who shows hostility or disrespect toward her, her faith, or her spiritual leaders.
Dikeh also said that she will avoid being part of projects or collaborations that do not value her contributions or protect her work.
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