Unverified X post drags Nduka Obaigbena and Ojy Okpe into online discussion
By Aboki Forex —
A post published on X by a user identified as Prof. Mgbeke has pulled media executive Nduka Obaigbena and Arise News presenter Ojy Okpe into an online conversation. The claim in the post has not been independently verified, and no evidence was put forward to establish it as fact.
The post directly mentioned Obaigbena while referring to Okpe. It has since drawn reactions from users on the platform, with some asking for clarification on the context of the statement. Others questioned the decision to make the statement publicly at all.
Who is Ojy Okpe
Ojy Okpe is a presenter on Arise News. She hosts Trending With Ojy Okpe, a programme focused on stories and issues attracting public attention.
Who is Nduka Obaigbena
Nduka Obaigbena founded and chairs THISDAY and Arise Media Group, which operates Arise News. He founded the Nigerian newspaper THISDAY in 1995. In 2000, he established the annual THISDAY Awards, which recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to Nigerian society in areas including politics, global business and education. In 2013, he launched Arise News, an international television news channel with an African focus.
Obaigbena is a regular attendee and session moderator at the World Economic Forum. He has also served as a member of the Nominating Committee of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders. He is chairman of the Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria (NPAN) and chairman of the Nigerian Press Organisation, which comprises the NPAN, the Nigerian Union of Journalists and the Nigerian Guild of Editors, where he is a fellow.
What remains unclear
The circumstances surrounding the post, and whether there is additional context beyond the material already circulating on X, are still unclear. As of the time of this report, there has been no independent confirmation of the claim contained in the post.
Both Obaigbena and Okpe are well known figures in Nigerian media, and the attention the post has received reflects how quickly unverified claims about public figures can spread online.