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Ex- PDP Mouthpiece, Ologbondiyan, Quits Party
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has announced his departure from the party.
Ologbondiyan made the revelation in a post on his X account on Saturday morning.
He stated that he had informed the PDP chairman of his Okekoko Ward 09 in Kabba/Bunu Local Government, Kogi State, of his decision to leave the party, citing personal reasons for his exit.
The copy of the letter which he shared on his X handle, titled “NOTIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP WITHDRAWAL,” partly reads:
“Let me start by thanking you as well as other levels of leadership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the opportunities provided for me to serve the party as well as our fatherland, Nigeria.
“It is now imperative to bring your attention to the fact that I have reviewed my participation in the PDP and come to the conclusion that, for personal reasons, I need to make my exit.
“I have therefore come to a decision to formally withdraw my membership of the PDP, henceforth.”
In addition to serving as the PDP’s former National Publicity Secretary, Ologbondiyan was also a former aide to David Mark, the current chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), during his tenure as Senate President.
The Kogi-born journalist, however, has not disclosed which political party he plans to join following his departure from the PDP.
Entertainment
I Don’t Want To Die Because Of A Woman– Frank Edoho
Popular television host Frank Edoho has opened up about his deepest personal fear, saying he does not want to die because of emotional pain caused by a woman.
Edoho made the revelation during an interview on the YouTube channel Outside The Box, released on Saturday, where he reflected on male vulnerability, silent struggles and how he hopes to be remembered.
“I don’t want to go to the gates of heaven and they ask me what killed me and they say it’s a woman. Whether that woman be my daughter, my wife, my mother, I don’t want that. I don’t want that to be my way out of this portal,” he said.
The broadcaster, best known for hosting the Nigerian edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, said he hopes to leave the world having made a positive impact on others.
“I want to die with a smile on my face saying that all the people I met, I tried to put a smile on their face, and to have the only regret that I wish I did more good. Not that I wish I had more time, that’s all,” he said.
Frank Edoho also spoke about the pressures men face and the tendency to endure emotional pain without seeking help.
“The task of manhood is very daunting. Men don’t speak. Men go through a lot. Whatever a man is going through, he’s just silent. He doesn’t say it. He holds it to himself. And some of them go to the grave with it. Too many, actually,” he said.
He disclosed that he went through a difficult personal period for two years without telling anyone.
According to Edoho, his years in broadcasting taught him how to hide personal struggles while maintaining a calm appearance on air.
“For two years, there was a couple of years back I was in a very dark hole but nobody knew. I couldn’t call you guys. I just said, you know what, this is a journey I have to make on myself to reorganise myself. And I’m happy I did. But at the time, I thought that the walls were caving in,” he said.
“Broadcasting taught me how to have a poker face. No matter what you’re going through, when it’s time to go on air, ‘Hi, good evening, welcome, I hope you’re having a nice time’, the only reason you’re not there is that you’re dead. If you’re alive, it doesn’t matter what you’re going through, you have to be there doing just that.
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Seyi Tinubu Reacts To Cubana’s Reps Ticket Loss
Seyi Tinubu has urged Pascal Okechukwu to remain hopeful after the celebrity businessman failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State.
The APC primary election was held on Saturday as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.
Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest and the Imo State coordinator of the City Boy Movement, had contested for the House of Representatives ticket under the ruling party after purchasing the expression of interest and nomination forms.
He had said his ambition was driven by youth empowerment, grassroots development and the need to encourage greater political participation among young people in the constituency.
However, he did not secure the party’s ticket.
Reacting on Sunday via his Instagram story, Tinubu, the Grand Patron of the City Boy Movement, encouraged him to stay positive, noting that setbacks could open doors to bigger victories.
“Bro, sometimes by losing a battle, you find a new way to win the war. Keep your head up @cubana_chiefpriest. We know what you are capable of achieving,” he wrote.
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Rivers: APC Disqualifies Senators, SSG, Others From Monday’s Primaries
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has disqualified the senator representing Rivers West, Ipalibo Banigo, from participating in the party’s senatorial primary election scheduled for Monday.
Rivers: APC Disqualifies Senators, SSG, Others From Monday’s Primaries
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has disqualified the senator representing Rivers West, Ipalibo Banigo, from participating in the party’s senatorial primary election scheduled for Monday.
The party also disqualified three other aspirants – former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Ojukaye Flag Amachree and businessman Tein Jack-Rich.
Meanwhile, the APC cleared Senator Allwell Onyesoh of Rivers East, alongside Felix Obua, Barry Mwara and Osarosaka Ebenezer, to participate in the primaries.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s Rivers State Publicity Secretary, Chibuike Ikenga, advised aspirants and party members to take note of the development and comply accordingly.
The party also disqualified three other aspirants – former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Ojukaye Flag Amachree and businessman Tein Jack-Rich.
Meanwhile, the APC cleared Senator Allwell Onyesoh of Rivers East, alongside Felix Obua, Barry Mwara and Osarosaka Ebenezer, to participate in the primaries.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s Rivers State Publicity Secretary, Chibuike Ikenga, advised aspirants and party members to take note of the development and comply accordingly.
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