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BREAKING NEWS: Power and Family! 5 Nigerian Politicians Who Favoured Relatives with Appointments
In Nigeria, politics often feels like a family affair. Several politicians have appointed family members, including extended relatives, to key government positions, raising questions about favouritism and the thin line between family loyalty and public service.
Just recently, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke appointed his nephew and Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as Head of the Osun State Sport Trust Fund.
This show of ‘family-dominated government’ is stirring debate over whether public offices should be filled by loyal relatives with questionable qualifications or by competent and skilled professionals.
Here are five Nigerian politicians who have appointed their relatives to government positions:
1. Ademola Adeleke – Osun State Governor
Governor Adeleke’s government leads the pack in being known for keeping things within the family tree.
Tunji Adeleke (Jnr) – The governor appointed his nephew and son of the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke as Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission.
Mrs Adenike Folasade Adeleke – He appointed his sister as Commissioner for Federal Matters.
Davido (Adeleke David) – Recently, he appointed his nephew, who is a globally recognised Music star, as Head of the Osun State Sport Trust Fund.
2. President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Tinubu’s political circle has often included members of his family and relatives.
Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo – He appointed his son-in-law and husband to Folashade Tinubu-Ojo as the Managing Director/CEO of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in 2024.
3. Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari
During his time in office, Buhari faced backlash for surrounding himself with relatives and in-laws.
Alhaji Bashir Yusuf Jamoh – He appointed Jamoh, the father-in-law of his aide, Sabiu ‘Tunde’ Yusuf, as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
4. Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha
Indeed, Okorocha’s administration in Imo was a family-dominated affair.
Uche Nwosu – He appointed his son-in-law as Chief of Staff and openly anointed him as his preferred successor.
Ogechi Ololo (née Okorocha) – He appointed his sister as Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfilment, a move that attracted mockery.
5. Former Ondo State Governor, Late Rotimi Akeredolu
Before his demise, Akeredolu’s administration was also accused of nepotism and favouritism following the controversial appointment of his son to office.
Babajide Akeredolu – He appointed his son as Director-General of the Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU), Ondo State Governor’s Office.
While some leaders view and defend these appointments as a matter of trust and loyalty, many Nigerians believe they undermine fairness and shun qualified professionals. The trend reveals that, in Nigerian politics, bloodlines matter more than qualifications.
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Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest’s wife and daughter with g^n pointed at them
Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Terrorists have released a picture of the abducted wife and daughter of slain Kaduna Anglican priest with gun pointed at them.
LIB reported that Ven. Edwin Achi, his wife Sarah and their daughter were abducted from their residence in Chikun Local Government Area on October 28, 2025.
The terrorists threatened to k!ll the victims if their family failed to pay N200 million ransom.
The abductors killed the priest before the ultimatum lapsed and later released a picture of him and his wife on his Facebook page.
A family member, Avril, confirmed the latest development on X while addressing journalist Rufai Oseni.
“Please keep pushing the news that Ven. Edwin Achi’s wife Sarah Achi is still in captivity. Their captors recently uploaded a picture of her and daughter, with a gun pointed at them. Their demands are incoherent at this point,” he wrote.
Posting a heart wrenching photo of the victims on Wednesday, he wrote: “This is not a country.”
A heartwarming act of kindness by Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has captured hearts on social media after she surprised her long-time domestic staff, Abdul Bambamba, with a home of his own.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Abdul, a skilled plaster-of-Paris (POP) artisan, had been contracted to work on a building, unaware that he was actually constructing his future home, the emotional revelation left him in tears of disbelief and gratitude.
In her words, she said:
“This particular house has a special story behind it, and the owner does not know it belongs to him. His name is Abdul Bambamba. He is actually an uncle to my children. I was married to his relative.
Even though the marriage failed, Abdul remained committed to me. He always cared for me and the children, even before I met my husband now. He has been a very special person to me.”
The gesture was more than just a gift; it was a recognition of years of loyalty and unwavering support. According to Senator Natasha, Abdul is more than an artisan, he is a family.
Even after her previous marriage ended, Abdul remained a steadfast presence, looking after her and her children through difficult times and significant milestones.
Overwhelmed by his humility, kindness, and steadfast loyalty, Senator Natasha decided to honor him in a way he would never expect: by giving him a home he had helped build with his own hands.
The touching moment has gone viral on social media, with many praising Senator Natasha’s generosity and describing Abdul’s loyalty as rare and commendable.
Watch video below…
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
Simone Johnson, the eldest daughter of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has confirmed her romance with fellow wrestler Tatyanna Dumas.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Simone took to their shared Instagram account to give fans a sweet look at their love story.
“From day one,” the two wrote in the caption of an Instagram video posted Dec. 7, “to everything time can’t erase.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
In the video—set to Charli XCX’s “Everything is Romantic”—Simone, 24, and Tatyanna, 26, could be seen spending time together at the beach, grabbing dinner, traveling and sharing a few sweet kisses.
The video echoed the lyrics from the song, with the duo writing, “Fall in love, again and again.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
The couple first started their joint Instagram account in early November, writing in the bio, “Two souls. One story. Exploring life like it’s a main event.”
Through the account, Simone—who wrestles under the name Ava Raine—and Tatyanna have given fans an insider view of their joint wrestling careers as they’ve traveled around the globe.
The move came shortly after Simone—whose mother is Dwayne’s ex Dany Garcia—and Tatyanna joined the actor on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Smashing Machine in September.
And as a fourth-generation wrestler, the Moana actor said he was incredibly honored that his daughter wanted to join in the family business of wrestling.
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