Tag: Tinubu
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Tinubu Allegedly Orders Review of APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council Membership
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly ordered a comprehensive review of the recently announced All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, Starnews NG can report. This directive follows significant internal pushback and intense public outcry regarding the composition of the initial list, which has faced scrutiny from party stakeholders and opposition groups alike. The primary…
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Why Tinubu and Family Should Start Packing Their Bags From Aso Rock — Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on President Bola Tinubu and his family to prepare to vacate the Presidential Villa ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the ADC is poised to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye made this assertion during an interview with Arise TV…
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Wike Explains Why He Rejected Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign DG Role
By Opeyemi Adelakun Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he could not have served as Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign, saying his membership status and concern about retaining political influence in his home state were major factors. Wike spoke on Saturday after inspecting the ongoing construction of the Apo-Karshi…
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Tinubu Names Abiodun APC Campaign Fundraising Director Ahead Of 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointment was contained in the composition of the campaign council released by the Presidency on Saturday. Under the arrangement, Tinubu will…
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Nigeria would’ve been overrun by terrorists without Tinubu — Bwala
By Sunday Ameh The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that Nigeria would have been overrun by terrorists without the interventions of the Tinubu administration. Bwala made the claim on Thursday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun…
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Sowore Slams Adeleke Over Tinubu Visit, Alleges 50 Deaths In Osun
By Opeyemi Adelakun Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over his recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Sowore reacted to photographs of the meeting in a post on his official X account on Thursday, questioning Adeleke’s decision to visit the President. He wrote: “Governor Ademola…
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Atiku Challenges Tinubu To Account For N30trn In Federation Funds
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to publish a detailed ledger showing how federation revenues, deductions, savings and transfers have been managed since June 2023. Atiku made the demand following the release of the July 2026 Federation Account figures, which he said…
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Tinubu Names Enitan New Head of Civil Service
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026. Enitan will succeed Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. The appointment was announced…
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Court Sets August 21 Deadline in Tinubu Records Case
By George Omagbemi There has been a significant development in the legal dispute over the release of United States government records relating to historical investigations involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu’s legal team has formally joined the U.S. Department of Justice’s request for a 10-day extension to respond to a motion seeking the release of…
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Tinubu Insulted Electoral Process by Shunning Peace Accord, Says SDP’s Adebayo
By George Omagbemi The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his absence from the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adebayo made the remarks on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, shortly…
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Peter Obi Reacts to Peace Accord, Calls for Issues-Based Campaigns
By George Omagbemi Former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on political parties and candidates to make the forthcoming election campaigns about ideas, policies and solutions to Nigeria’s problems rather than personal attacks and violence. Obi spoke on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after signing the National Peace Accord ahead of…
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2027: Three Opposition Candidates Begin Coalition Talks, Target Stronger Challenge to Tinubu
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s opposition landscape may be heading for a major realignment ahead of the 2027 presidential election as the presidential candidates of the Accord Party, African Action Congress and Social Democratic Party agree to work towards a common political platform. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of the Accord Party, Omoyele Sowore of the AAC and Adewole…