By Augustine Akhilomen

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has issued a strict seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu, demanding that he either act on the Federal Audit Service Bill or resign from office.

Atiku, in a statement issued on Friday by Phrank Shaibu, his spokesperson, expressed concerns over Tinubu’s continued delay to conclude action on the Federal Audit Service Bill months after it was transmitted by the National Assembly.

He described the delay as yet another example of an administration that appears increasingly indifferent to constitutional discipline, institutional accountability and the rule of law.

The former Vice President cited Section 58(4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), which stipulates that “Where a Bill is presented to the President for assent, he shall within thirty days thereof signify that he assents or that he withholds assent.”



“That provision is neither decorative nor discretionary. It is a constitutional command. The framers of our Constitution never envisaged a President who would simply sit on legislation indefinitely while governance drifts without certainty or accountability,” Atiku stated.

According to him, the Federal Audit Service Bill was designed to modernise Nigeria’s audit architecture, strengthen the independence of the Auditor-General and improve oversight of public expenditure, adding that delaying action on legislation meant to reinforce transparency sends the wrong message at a time when Nigerians are demanding stronger institutions.

“Every major scandal begins with a smaller act of institutional neglect. It begins when constitutional provisions are treated as optional, when oversight institutions are weakened and when those entrusted with enforcing the law become comfortable operating outside its clear boundaries,” he said.

Atiku linked this pattern to the recent controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying that regardless of what ongoing investigations or official processes eventually establish, the episode exposed the dangers of weak institutional safeguards, conflicting official narratives and declining public confidence in governance.

“If constitutional timelines can be ignored without consequence, if accountability legislation can remain unattended beyond the period contemplated by the Constitution, and if institutions responsible for safeguarding public resources are denied the reforms they require, then no Nigerian should be surprised when controversies emerge over public institutions, government approvals and official processes,” he said.

He warned that treating one constitutional obligation as optional inevitably weakens respect for every other constitutional safeguard.

The former Vice President therefore gave Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to comply with the constitutional obligation imposed by Section 58(4), either by assenting to the Federal Audit Service Bill and formally communicating to the National Assembly and Nigerians his reasons for withholding assent, or by voluntarily quitting office.

Comedienne and actress Warri Pikin has lashed out at a troll over his insensitive comment on her children.

‎The entertainer, via her TikTok page, jumped on the trending ‘I Sabi cook ’ challenge to show off her kids and how good-looking they are.

‎Warri shared a video of her four children, including her housemaid, noting that she sabi cook well and is a seasoned chef.

‎‎Warri Pikin slams troll over children

‎“I no sabi cook keh?

‎Seasoned chef.

‎‎In her comment section, a troll had tackled the comedian, saying that, though she tried, her kids aren’t that good-looking.

‎“U try, but the food no done”.

‎Hitting back, she described him as an ugly man with a POS camera.

‎“As you worwor with your POS camera”.

‎Actress Yetunde Barnabas had fought back at critics dragging her for putting her 3-year-old daughter in a stroller. She expressed how disappointed she was, making it clear that she isn’t gentle with her child and would rubbish anyone.

‎Earlier this year, Warri Pikin had shared a cute video of her family in matching traditional outfits, revealing that they are dedicating her 4-month-old daughter to God.

‎Last year, the comedian celebrated her adopted daughter’s Matriculation Day. Sharing a video from her Matriculation ceremony, she noted how her adopted daughter had grown into a smart, beautiful, and driven young lady, and she prayed for her.

‎‎In celebration of International Day of the Girl Child, Warri Pikin recounted how she begged God to avoid giving her a girl child because she thought raising a girl child would be too hard and complicated. Recounting her experience as a girl child, she noted how God blessed her with two girls, and she couldn’t be prouder of herself so far.

‎Last year, Warri Pikin and her husband celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary with an adorable video. The comedienne noted how it has been 12 years down and cheered on to more years. She stated that her husband remains her best friend, peace, biggest supporter and forever home.

After England beat Mexico in the Round of 16, Gareth Barry has backed the Three Lions to go all the way at the World Cup.

England beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup thriller at the Estadio Azteca to set up a quarter-final tie with Norway on Saturday night as fans start to believe that 60 years of hurt could be over.

Mexico had lost only two of 89 competitive games at their Azteca fortress and with such a high altitude England were considered underdogs heading into the game which they dominated.

Speaking to Lyllo Casino, Barry revealed that he was surprised England didn’t struggle more and that their performance shows that they have the quality and drive to possibly lift the World Cup.

“I must admit, I thought the conditions being spoken about so much and going further into the tournament would result in players being tired, so I was probably expecting fewer goals and less action.

“It was great to watch and see the other side of it, the goals, the incidents, and so many talking points. Overall, I’m just proud to be English when you see the lads fight until the end with 10 men. I’m absolutely buzzing for the boys to go into the quarter-finals.

“That sort of victory makes you believe England can win the World Cup. Tactically, the way they mixed it up was impressive. Watching closely for the first 10 minutes, Mexico would have been ready for a real high press, but the boys just went with the long ball.

“This England squad is different to the ones I played in, 100%. It feels like there is more togetherness now.”

Victories for England and Norway set up an enticing quarter-final tie against each other in Miami on Saturday night as each side tries to book a place in the next round against one of Argentina or Switzerland.