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05/09/2026

Rivers Assembly Investigates N6bn Released To PAMO University, Vows Court Action

The Rivers State House of Assembly has launched a full-scale investigation into billions of naira disbursed by the state government to PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) since its inception in 2017, setting the stage for a major clash between the legislature and the private institution founded by former Governor Dr. Peter Odili.

Speaker Martin Amaewhule constituted a seven-member Ad-Hoc Committee on Thursday, invoking Section 128 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), to conduct the inquiry.

The probe follows the Assembly's decision to expunge the N6 billion allocated to the university from the state's N1.84 trillion 2026 budget.

The committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol, includes Hon. Silvanus Nwankwo, Hon. Lemchi Nyeche, Hon. Henrietta Loolo, Hon. Peter Abbey, Hon. Napoleon Ukalikpe, and Hon. Emilia Amadi.

According to a statement by House Committee on Information Chairman, Hon. Enemi Alabo George, the committee's terms include:

· Determine total funds the Rivers State Government has provided to PUMS since 2017
· Ascertain whether funds were adequately utilized for their intended purposes
· Establish the number and identities of all scholarship scheme beneficiaries

The committee is said to submit its report on or before September 30, 2026.

Speaker Amaewhule disclosed that the Assembly cut about N4.6 billion from Governor Siminalayi Fubara's original budget proposal over accountability concerns at PAMO.

The Assembly had received a request for approximately N6 billion for the university but withheld part after the institution allegedly failed to give a satisfactory account of previous government funding and did not send a delegation to defend its budget when invited.

"When funds of the state are being appropriated and released to a private concern, there is need for more transparency, particularly with the legislature, so that we can know what is happening," Amaewhule said.

Part of the withheld funds was redirected to the Primary Healthcare Management Board to rehabilitate a facility on Accra Street. The Speaker warned that "this will be a signal to those receiving funds, whether government or non-governmental, that it is not business as usual. Everybody must defend funds released to them".

The university has responded defiantly, threatening to sue Speaker Amaewhule over alleged "false and defamatory statements" concerning its management of scholarship funds.

Through its lawyer, Ayodeji Adedipe, PAMO insisted it had never been invited by the Assembly or any government body to account for or defend funds released under the scholarship programme. The university demanded an immediate retraction and apology within 24 hours, warning of legal action if the Speaker failed to comply.

The scholarship programme dates back to 2018 under former Governor Nyesom Wike, now FCT Minister, who entered into an arrangement with PAMO to train Rivers indigenes in medical and allied disciplines.

According to the National Universities Commission, the initial arrangement involved 500 Rivers State students. Governor Fubara continued the programme, awarding scholarships to additional students.

Wike had previously donated N500 million to the PAMO University Teaching Hospital in 2023. PAMO, founded by former Governor Peter Odili, is the first private medical university in Nigeria.

05/09/2026

Africa, Asia Finally Get True Size As UN Adopts New World Map

In a historic vote that has reshaped how the world sees itself, the United Nations General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution endorsing the "Equal Earth" world map, a cartographic projection that offers a more accurate representation of continental landmasses, making Africa significantly larger while shrinking North America and Europe to their true proportions.

The resolution, titled "Correct the Map: Rebalancing global cartographic representation and promoting equitable representation of the world's regions, particularly Africa," was passed by an overwhelming margin of 164 votes in favour, with only the United States voting against, and six nations abstaining.

The abstaining countries were Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Serbia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Ukraine's abstention was reportedly linked to concerns over the portrayal of occupied territories.

The resolution, spearheaded by Togo on behalf of the African Union and co-sponsored by France and the Bahamas, urges member states to adopt the Equal Earth projection in place of the traditional Mercator projection, which was designed for maritime navigation by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569.

Speaking before the vote, Togo's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey declared: "Maps guide education, nourish the imagination, and influence collective perceptions.

They are therefore never neutral. When they present a distorted image of our planet, they risk perpetuating inaccurate representations that are passed down through generations."

The resolution promotes the Equal Earth projection, developed in 2018 by a group of cartographers. Unlike Mercator, which inflates northern regions and compresses equatorial ones, Equal Earth preserves the relative surface areas of continents and shows their shapes as they appear on a globe.

The Mercator projection, while excellent for nautical navigation, has long been criticised for creating a profoundly misleading visual hierarchy. It makes Greenland appear roughly the same size as Africa, when in reality, Africa is about 14 times larger. It also visually exaggerates the size of Europe, North America, and Russia while diminishing Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.

For African diplomats, this was not merely a technical cartographic issue but a matter of decolonising the mind. "A fair world begins with a fair map," Dussey told Reuters ahead of the vote.

The African Union had formally endorsed the campaign in 2025, urging its 54 member states to adopt Equal Earth in schools and public communications.

Moky Makura, executive director of the advocacy organisation Africa No Filter, hailed the vote: "Now the real work begins. We want to see accurate maps in schools, textbooks, newsrooms, businesses and on the digital platforms billions of people use every day. If we got something as basic as Africa's size wrong for this long, what else about Africa have we simply accepted without questioning? Africa doesn't need to be made bigger. It needs to be seen accurately."

The United States cast the sole dissenting vote, with US representative Yaryna Ferencevych delivering a sharp rebuke ahead of the ballot.

She called the initiative part of a "much larger and more radical ideological project" and warned that such moves are "the reason this institution is losing its credibility".

"Instead of focusing on genuine problems of international peace, prosperity or good relations, this body is debating map projects from the 16th century and their role in promoting reparations and cognitive justice," Ferencevych said.

The US delegation argued that the resolution was not a neutral attempt to correct cartographic distortions but part of a broader ideological agenda.

In a notable diplomatic move, France which co-sponsored the resolution announced on Friday that it would abandon the Mercator projection in official use.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot declared: "In that map, the United States, Russia and China take on a disproportionate visual prominence compared to Africa, Latin America or Southeast Asia, while Greenland appears almost as big as Africa. Changing maps obviously doesn't change the world. But correcting a distorted representation is already an act of truth."

05/09/2026

Apologise Or Resign: PDP To Gov. Nwifuru Over Statement

The Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a firm ultimatum to Governor Francis Nwifuru: retract his recent inflammatory remarks against opposition figures, tender an unreserved apology, or resign from office.

The party accused the governor of making statements capable of stoking political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The controversy stems from remarks Governor Nwifuru made on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected local government chairmen and their deputies at the Christian Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki. Dismissing allegations that members and supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were harassing and intimidating political critics, the governor issued a stark warning.

"Political opposition in the state are alleging harassment and intimidation by the ruling All Progressives Congress. They will see real threats at the right time," Nwifuru declared.

The governor further directed the newly sworn-in council chairmen to ensure total APC dominance at the grassroots ahead of the 2027 polls, warning of swift consequences for failure. "You must not allow the opposition to win in your respective local government councils during the 2027 general elections,"

Nwifuru charged the chairmen. "Any chairman who fails to win his council will be removed from office. We will use your councillor and remove you".

Perhaps most provocatively, the governor added: "If you allow anybody to come to your Local Government council and mess up, deal with that person mercilessly". He also declared: "It is either you are with me or you are against me".

Underscoring his defiance, the governor stated: "I want this information to make the headlines because, as politicians, we do not speak in secret".

Speaking during a live radio programme on Friday, the PDP Publicity Secretary in Ebonyi State, Darlington Peter-Onwe, charged the governor to take responsibility for his words.

He noted that the rhetoric had already triggered a wave of hostility against opposition members and media practitioners in the state.

"The Governor should apologise to Ebonyians or resign. He should retract the statement or step down because he has violated the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy," Peter-Onwe stated.

Citing Section 14 of the Nigerian Constitution, which places the protection of lives and property among the primary responsibilities of government, Peter-Onwe argued: "By making such statements, he is now the one insinuating violence".

The PDP State Chairman, Hon. Igwe Chukwuma, condemned the governor's remarks as reckless, describing them as "an open charge to visit official hostility upon citizens for no offence beyond their choice of party". "This is not political banter. It is an invitation to violence," Chukwuma declared.

The PDP alleged that the governor's remarks were part of a pattern of combative rhetoric, recalling a previous statement in which Nwifuru allegedly vowed to "consume" the opposition.

The party also linked the governor's comments to recent attacks on opposition members in Ohaukwu and Ezza South Local Government Areas, as well as assaults on journalists covering political activities.

Comparing Nwifuru's response to that of other state executives, Peter-Onwe pointed to neighbouring Abia State Governor Alex Otti as a standard for leadership accountability. "Look at what Governor Alex Otti did when there was a disruption in the education sector. He came out openly and apologised, admitting that it shouldn't have happened. That is the true strength of a leader," he said.

The PDP also questioned the legality of the local government elections that produced the newly inaugurated council officials. The party alleged that the August 22, 2026 election conducted by the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) took place despite what it described as a subsisting legal dispute over previous local government elections.

The PDP called on security agencies to remain neutral and protect all citizens irrespective of their political affiliation. "Ebonyi State does not belong to one political party, and its security architecture does not exist to serve one political entity. That principle is non-negotiable," the party said.

"We will not be intimidated into silence. We will resist, through every lawful and constitutional avenue, any further assault on our members," the PDP added, vowing to mobilise ahead of the 2027 elections.

05/09/2026

Gov Diri To, Nigeria, Ijaw Nation: Queen Soye Is Our Daughter, Let’s Back Her To Victory

As the 73rd Miss World Grand Finale reaches its climax today, September 5, 2026, in the tourist city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has issued a passionate call to Bayelsans, the Ijaw people, and Nigerians at home and abroad to rally behind Nigeria’s representative, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Queen Soye.

Governor Diri described the moment as more than a beauty pageant, urging Nigerians to see Tamunosoye’s participation as an opportunity to showcase the country’s excellence, culture, confidence, and national pride on the global stage.

In a message rallying support for the Nigerian queen, the governor said he had personally interacted with Tamunosoye and followed her journey through the competition, describing her as an exceptional young Nigerian who embodies “grace, intelligence, confidence and character”.

According to the governor, Soye’s conduct and communication throughout the competition have demonstrated the dignity, brilliance, and warmth associated with Nigerians.

“As the competition reaches its defining moment, I urge our people everywhere to intensify their support and vote massively for Tamunosoye,” Diri said. The governor maintained that bringing the Miss World crown to Nigeria would be a source of collective pride, stressing that the competition provides an opportunity for Nigerians to unite behind one of their own.

“As a government committed to promoting tourism, youth development and excellence, we are immensely proud of Tamunosoye as she continues to grace the world stage with elegance, confidence and poise,” he said.

In a stirring conclusion to his message, the governor declared: “She has already made Bayelsa and Nigeria proud. Congratulations, Soye. Bayelsa stands with you. The Ijaw Nation stands with you. Nigeria stands with you. Go and bring the crown home”.

Governor Diri’s support for the beauty queen dates back to June 2026, when Karibi-George and her delegation paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Yenagoa, following her emergence as Miss World Nigeria 2026. During that visit, the governor described her as a “beauty with intellect” and expressed confidence that Nigeria stands a chance to produce another Miss World.

“Listening to her today and what I have also seen in the media space, clearly she is not just beautiful in outlook, but she is indeed a beauty with brains,” Diri said. “Today, you are Miss Nigeria. We are looking forward to you becoming another Agbani Darego”.

The governor urged her not to be carried away by her success, stating: “This is the beginning of greater things to come, and your future will be brighter than today”.

Addressing debates on social media regarding Karibi-George’s state of origin, Governor Diri emphasised that she should be celebrated as a daughter of the entire Ijaw nation. “She is not just our daughter, but she is also the daughter of Nigeria. Rivers and Bayelsa states are one and the same people. She is indeed an Ijaw daughter, whether she is from Bayelsa, Rivers or Delta Ijaw,” he stated.

The governor particularly commended her for the costume she wore during the national pageant, noting that it reflected her identity and environment as an Ijaw from the Niger Delta.

He equally applauded her parents for giving the beauty queen a proper upbringing. “It is not enough to give birth to children. Parents should try to bring them up well, like Tamunosoye,” he said.

05/09/2026

Rivers Delegation: Dr. Sirawoo, Dawari George, Queen Soye’s Family Meet At Miss World 2026 in Vietnam

As the curtain rises on the 73rd Miss World Grand Finale in the picturesque coastal city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, a formidable Rivers State contingent has touched down to throw its full weight behind one of its own, Queen Tamunosoye “Soye” Karibi-George, ANIPR, Nigeria’s flagbearer at the prestigious global pageant.

Leading the delegation is Dr. Honor Sirawoo, MNI, Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, representing Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS.

The high-powered Rivers State team arrived in Vietnam ahead of Saturday’s grand finale, underscoring the state government’s unwavering commitment to supporting its daughter on the world stage.

This year’s edition marks a historic milestone, the first time Vietnam has hosted one of the world’s largest and most enduring beauty pageants. The grand finale is scheduled today, (September 5, 2026), at the iconic 2/4 Square in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province.

A total of 111 contestants from across the globe are competing for the coveted crown, with the event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Miss World organisation.

Tamunosoye Karibi-George, a 26-year-old communications professional from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 on June 6 at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, emerging victorious from a field of 20 finalists. She represented Bayelsa State during the national competition but traces her heritage to Rivers State.

Beyond pageantry, Karibi-George is an associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (ANIPR) and the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative dedicated to promoting inclusion, dignity, and empowerment for children with special needs. Through this advocacy, she champions a society where children are not defined by their disabilities but are given opportunities to develop their abilities and pursue their aspirations.

“With purpose in my heart, I depart Nigeria to represent our great nation at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam,” she wrote in a Facebook post before her departure. “This journey is about more than competing for the Blue Crown. It is about representing the strength, culture, tenacity, and compassion of our nation.”

The Rivers State Government’s support for Karibi-George has been total and unwavering. Earlier, Governor Fubara received the beauty queen at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where she briefed him on her advocacy platforms, the “Beyond Labels Initiative” and the “Beauty With A Purpose” project. The governor described her as a “blend of beauty and intellect representing the Ijaw Nation” and pledged his administration’s full backing.

The Rivers State Ministry of Culture and Tourism had earlier accorded Karibi-George a grand send-off, with officials describing her as “our ambassador, a worthy representative who will be flying the Nigerian flag in Vietnam.”

Now, on the ground in Vietnam, Dr. Sirawoo is leading the Rivers State contingent to provide physical and moral support as the grand finale begins.

At the early hours in Vietnam, the Rivers State delegation, led by Dr. Sirawoo, held a warm and productive meeting with Queen Soye’s family Mr. Karibi George, Esq. and Mrs. Ebitari George, as well as Dr. Dawari George, a former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly who represented Asari-Toru Constituency 1.

Dr. Dawari George, an erstwhile Rivers State Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, is part of the official Nigerian delegation on the ground, which also includes Professor Steve Azaiki and Silverbird’s Guy Murray-Bruce.

The family meeting served to strengthen the bonds of support and solidarity as Queen Soye prepares for the biggest night of her pageantry career.

Karibi-George enters the grand finale with significant momentum. She has already secured an automatic place in the Top 40 quarterfinals after winning the Africa Top Model title during the Top Model competition held as part of the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest XVII, themed “Soul of Heritage.”

She defeated contestants from Equatorial Guinea, Botswana, Kenya, and South Africa to claim the continental title. The Miss World Organisation announced her as Africa’s continental Top Model winner, alongside winners from the Dominican Republic (Americas and Caribbean), France (Europe), and Vietnam (Asia and Oceania).

With her Top Model victory, Karibi-George has strengthened Nigeria’s hopes of securing a strong finish and potentially repeating Agbani Darego’s historic feat of 2001.

05/09/2026

FG, Rivers Govt Lead High-Powered Delegation To Support Queen Soye At Miss World 2026

The 2026 Miss World Grand Finale is set in the tourist city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, with high-powered delegation from Nigeria rallying behind its flagbearer, Queen Tamunosoye Karibi-George, ANIPR.

The turnout of senior government officials, political figures, and family members reflects the weight Nigeria has placed on the pageant and the strong support for Queen Soye.

The Federal Government is represented by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who is leading a top-level FG delegation on behalf of the President of Nigeria.

Dr. Honor Sirawoo, mni, Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications, is also on ground representing Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, heading a strong Rivers State contingent.

Other dignitaries present include:

• Prof. Steve Azaiki: Former Bayelsa lawmaker, ex-SSG, and Chairman of Miss World Nigeria

• Engr. Udengs Eradiri: Bayelsa political leader and activist

• Silverbird Group: Headed by National Director, Miss World Nigeria, Mr. Guy Murray-Bruce, alongside their creative team

Queen Soye’s family has turned out in full. Her parents, Barrister Karibi and Mrs. Ebitari George, and her uncle, Dr. Dawari George, former House of Representatives member, are in Vietnam.

Also represented are members of the Prince George Group of Houses in Buguma, Rivers State, and the Aganaba Royal Family of Odi, Bayelsa State.

Prince Iwefa Aganaba, TeamSoye Lead, described the finale as “a celebration of beauty with purpose, a coronation of excellence.”

The Nigerian delegation is energized by Queen Soye’s stellar performance so far. Organizers noted that the support from across Africa for Nigeria’s representative is unmatched in Miss World history.

“Nigeria is ready! Nigeria is here! Today is our day!!” the delegation declared.

05/09/2026

Ibom Air Hits 10 Aircraft, Launches Central Africa Routes To Douala, Libreville, Malabo

Akwa Ibom State-owned carrier Ibom Air has expanded its fleet to 10 aircraft with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A220-300, as the airline positions itself for a major regional expansion into Central Africa with planned routes to Douala (Cameroon), Libreville (Gabon), and Malabo (Equatorial Guinea).

The aircraft, registered 5N-CDC, was formally handed over to the airline at the Airbus A220 final assembly facility in Mirabel, Canada. It was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, in a ceremony that also marked the commencement of activities for Akwa Ibom State's 39th anniversary.

With the latest addition, Ibom Air's active fleet now comprises seven Bombardier CRJ-900s and three Airbus A220-300s. Five of the 10 aircraft were acquired under the administration of Governor Umo Eno.

The airline placed a firm order for 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow in 2021. The latest delivery is the second A220-300 received under that order, following the first factory-new A220 delivered in 2023. The airline also acquired an additional A220-300 outright in 2024.

Ibom Air Chairman, Captain Mfon Udom, said the airline is combining outright purchases with lease-to-own arrangements to build its A220 fleet. "We purchased one outright from here. And so, now we are expecting eight more deliveries," he said.

Governor Umo Eno announced that the airline, which currently serves seven domestic destinations and one regional route, Accra, Ghana is preparing to expand its network to 12 destinations and 15 routes by 2027.

The roadmap includes regional services to Douala, Cameroon; Libreville, Gabon; and Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

Captain Udom confirmed that the first phase of regional expansion will connect Uyo directly to these three Central African destinations. "At the moment, we are only flying Uyo to Accra. So, we'll be going to Douala, Libreville, Malabo in the first phase," he said.

The airline had previously signaled these ambitions. In 2021, Ibom Air's initial expansion plan already listed Douala, Malabo, and Libreville among its first-phase international destinations.

Governor Eno disclosed that Ibom Air has carried 4,953,512 passengers across 65,152 scheduled flights to date and is on track to cross the five-million passenger mark before the end of September 2026.

"With 4,953,512 passengers safely carried across 65,152 scheduled flights to date, Ibom Air is on track to cross the five million passenger landmark before the end of this month," Eno said.

Captain Udom said the arrival of the new A220-300 would enable the carrier to restore its full domestic flight schedule while building out its intra-African network.

The airline will restore three daily flights on the Uyo–Lagos and Uyo–Abuja routes, and ramp Lagos–Abuja back up to seven daily frequencies.

Ibom Air's operations have injected more than N60 billion into the Akwa Ibom State economy. The airline currently employs 753 direct staff, of whom 478 representing 64 per cent are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State. Its operations support an estimated 2,000 indirect jobs across the state.

Governor Eno noted that 14 of Ibom Air's 30 pilots are Akwa Ibom indigenes, while 16 of its 40 aircraft engineers are also from the state. Ten additional pilots are undergoing simulator training in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and another 10 aviation specialists are training at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.

Special Adviser on Aviation and Airport Development, Uwem Ekanem, said the airline operates as part of a three-part ecosystem alongside the state's commercial Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility and the upgraded international terminal.

"We are building an aerotropolis: a city within a city designed to generate foreign exchange, drive tourism, expand air cargo operations and develop high-skilled technical personnel," Ekanem said.

He also dismissed claims that Victor Attah International Airport operates as a monopoly, saying it remains open to other commercial airlines. Ekanem disclosed that Air Peace was expected to commence operations in September, while discussions were ongoing with ValuJet.

05/09/2026

Shameful Display — Amadi, Osuntokun Blast Wike’s Aide After Clash With Oseni

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr Sam Amadi, and Arise News Political Director Akin Osuntokun have condemned Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, over his conduct during a live television interview on Friday, describing his behaviour as a "missed opportunity" and "shameful".

The condemnation follows a dramatic on-air clash that forced Arise TV to abruptly terminate its interview with Olayinka on The Morning Show after he refused to answer questions from co-anchor Rufai Oseni and dismissed him as not being among "reasonable human beings".

The tension erupted when Oseni asked Olayinka to explain why former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Betta Edu, who faces corruption allegations, was included in President Bola Tinubu's 2027 presidential campaign council.

Rather than respond, Olayinka turned to Oseni and declared: "Well, I'm very sorry to say this, Oseni Rufai, I don't want to answer any question from you. I want to concentrate. I want this conversation to be among reasonable human beings, people who will not come and tell, who will not come and describe other people as 'emudani'".

The phrase "emudani" also rendered as "bewudani", is a Yoruba expression suggesting someone is being controlled or manipulated by another person.

Co-anchor Ayo Mairo-Ese immediately objected, reminding Olayinka that he had agreed to appear before three anchors. When he refused to back down, she ended the interview, saying: "No more questions since you say you do not want to answer. We thank you very much for your time. hopefully see you again when you are ready to speak to the three of us".

Speaking on Arise News after the incident, Dr Sam Amadi said Olayinka fundamentally misunderstood the purpose of media appearances.

"You are speaking to a much larger audience, so missing the opportunity to communicate your message and instead using the platform to throw tantrums only exposes the weakness of the person speaking for the government," Amadi said.

He argued that Olayinka should have approached the interview with a different mindset: "Lere would have come with a sense of 'I'm going to give it to him', and that's shameful because he lost the opportunity as a public official to defend his principle".

Amadi stressed that the purpose of media appearances is "to sell, to communicate, to win and to shape minds, not just the host".

He also cautioned journalists, while acknowledging their role in pursuing truth: "You don't have to be the guy in the ring fighting. You have to be the guy who enables the public to understand and perhaps see the weakness or the falsity of the claim pushed".

Concluding, Amadi did not mince words: "I think it was a disgraceful performance and could have been avoided".

Akin Osuntokun, Political Director of Arise News, also weighed in, noting that while Olayinka was under no obligation to speak, his manner of doing so was regrettable.

"Lere Olayinka was under no compulsion to speak or answer. Whether he was invited or invited himself, he was still at liberty to say what he wanted to say," Osuntokun said.

However, he added: "The manner in which he spoke was unfortunate and did little to strengthen his position. And it's not good for his principle".

Osuntokun further observed that Olayinka was "setting a bad precedent for himself".

Friday's clash was not the first between the two men. Olayinka and Oseni have a history of public disagreements, including disputes over the definition of journalism and Oseni's professional qualifications.

Olayinka has previously questioned Oseni's credentials as a journalist because he studied Animal Anatomy, while Oseni has defended his journalism training and experience. In 2025, Olayinka also accused the broadcaster of failing to observe appropriate standards when addressing guests.

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