But maybe FGN will take up the matter again like that of Senator Natasha Akpabio threatens lawsuit against PDP chieftain Pearse over ‘criminal’ label https://t.co/lIEU5oTjwe
Rufai Oseni: An Anchor in the Eye of the Storm
Arise Television’s morning show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has once again found himself at the center of public controversy. His recent interview with the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, has stirred widespread debate about his on-air style and professional conduct.
While some viewers have criticized Rufai for being confrontational or overly assertive with guests, many others see him as a rare and principled journalist one who asks hard questions and refuses to pamper public officials with soft, self-serving interviews. His past exchanges with APC stalwart Jesutega Onakpasa and Lere Olayinka, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the FCT Minister, further intensified calls from some quarters for his removal.
Yet, whether such calls are truly based on professional concerns or politically motivated remains debatable. The loudest voices demanding his replacement appear to come from individuals sharing the same political persuasion raising questions about the sincerity and objectivity of their criticism.
The most recent confrontation, with Dave Umahi, has generated the most noise. Some detractors even claimed Rufai asked the minister to “keep quiet,” a demonstrably false statement. A review of the video clearly shows that Rufai’s words paraphrased were polite and measured: “If you could keep quiet and hear me out, you will appreciate my viewpoint.”
From the onset, it was evident that Umahi came to the interview spoiling for a roforofo (mud-slinging) exchange. Rufai, as an anchor, has no duty to massage anyone’s ego. What the public expects are transparent, factual answers not bureaucratic half-truths designed to evade accountability.
Several questions remain legitimate and unanswered:
• What kind of contract remains subject to “presidential review” midway through execution?
• How could due diligence have been skipped before awarding such a monumental project?
• With the President’s directive that 100km of the coastal highway should pass through Edo State, does the total project length rise to 800km or remain 700km with adjustments?
A ₦15 trillion contract that continues to undergo soil tests and preliminary assessments long after award naturally raises red flags. Rufai’s insistence on interrogating these inconsistencies is not disrespect it is journalism doing its job.
There seems to be a deliberate attempt to intimidate or silence independent media voices. Rufai Oseni does not appear to me to belong to the class of “brown-envelope” journalists who seek handshakes or rewards after interviews. He represents a new generation of professionals determined to make truth, accountability, and transparency the centerpiece of public discourse.
I therefore stand firmly with Rufai Oseni on this issue and urge the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the management of Arise Television to continue supporting him as he discharges his duties with courage, fairness, and professional integrity.
Florida State law prohibits anyone who has stolen or laundered money from using it to purchase property, and international thief @GovWike bought the mansion in cash but claimed his "in-laws' purchased it for his wife and children. He's about to find out in a very hard way!
Florida's Attorney General @AGJamesUthmeier must be made aware that money laundering and property trafficking crimes have occurred in his state, that several statutes in the State of Florida directly prohibit this criminal conduct, and Nigeria's FCT Minister @GOVWike is about to find out.
Several statutes in the State of Florida directly prohibit what Florida State law prohibits anyone who has stolen or laundered money from using it to purchase property, and international thief @GovWike bought the mansion in cash while claiming his "in-laws" purchased it for his wife and children. has done, which is illegally concealing ownership of his Florida properties by placing them under the names of his children and wife, who is herself a public official (a Court of Appeal judge) in Nigeria.
WIKE's crimes, among others, fall squarely under organizing or directing trafficking in stolen property, a first-degree felony under Florida Statute § 812.019, punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
Nyesom Ezenwo WIKE, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Minister, illegally grabbed land in Abuja for his family, but he could never escape his $2 million illegally acquired mansion, which is a property trafficking crime in Florida, USA.
Hilda baci is the true reflection of the great Nigerian spirit. For those saying her feat is a distraction from the poverty and hunger. I disagree, it’s a testament to the fact that Nigeria can break records.
We can resume talking about the bad governance tomorrow but today, we celebrate Hilda Baci, today we celebrate Nigeria.
We must hold our leaders accountable
Good afternoon Mr Rufai. Trust you are well and good. I have an issue with the Banking Sector in Nigeria with all their charges! I call them lazy bankers. In the Europe, we make a lot of bank transactions without incurring any charges, why is it different in Nigeria? After all, they have our money to invest and make profits, but it seems they only relying on charges to make money. Can this be discussed on The Morning Show and invite a Banker to explain the reason behind these charges and why the same does not apply to Rest of the World. After all, i thought we are trying to emulate the good banking system of the Western World. Thanks for hearing me out and hope your Producers would address this on your Show 🙏🏿
Good afternoon Mr Rufai. Trust you are well and good. I have an issue with the Banking Sector in Nigeria with all their charges! I call them lazy bankers. In the Europe, we make a lot of bank transactions without incurring any charges, why is it different in Nigeria? After all, they have our money to invest and make profits, but it seems they only relying on charges to make money. Can this be discussed on The Morning Show and invite a Banker to explain the reason behind these charges and why the same does not apply to Rest of the World. After all, i thought we are trying to emulate the good banking system of the Western World. Thanks for hearing me out and hope your Producers would address this on your Show 🙏🏿
Senate will never recall Natasha back to the Senate. I have seen the handwriting on the wall from the beginning of the saga.
Nigeria is not fit enough to be called a country. We don't have anything called the executive, legislature nor the judiciary as we speak. The country is currently being ruled by gang of thieves and criminals.
Egbetokun and his wild animals at Force Headquarters do not deserve to remain in office for one more day. Egbetokun the most useless and incompetent IGP must go now.
Nigerians in the country are really not finding it easy with the legitimate businesses they are doing before the coming of tinubu. For me, I have sensed it that his regime might not be easy with everyone.