Tag: Tinubu
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2027: How Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Sowore, Others Plan To Address Nigeria’s Challenges
By Opeyemi Adelakun The 2027 presidential race is increasingly taking shape around competing proposals on how to address Nigeria’s economic difficulties, insecurity, energy challenges and rising cost of living. President Bola Tinubu and opposition candidates including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Adewole Adebayo, Omoyele Sowore, Seyi Makinde and Donald Duke have all outlined policy priorities ahead…
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Atiku to Tinubu — Raise ₦70,000 Minimum Wage as Workers Struggle to Survive
By George Omagbemi Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to increase Nigeria’s ₦70,000 minimum wage, arguing that rising prices have eroded workers’ purchasing power. In a statement issued by his Director of Strategic Communications, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku backed organised labour’s demand for a substantial…
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Tinubu Hale And Hearty, Working From Vacation — Presidency
By Paul Joseph The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “hale and hearty” and remains engaged with official duties while on his working vacation in Europe. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, gave the clarification in a statement on Sunday, amid renewed attention over Tinubu’s absence…
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2027: APC Youth Group Pledges 20 Million Motes for Tinubu
By Charles Maduka A youth organisation affiliated with the All Progressives Congress, the Renewed Hope for Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative, says it plans to mobilise 10,000 young people nationwide to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group also announced a target of securing 20 million votes for Tinubu across…
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Tinubu Postpones Return to Nigeria Again
By Paul Joseph President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his return to Nigeria yet again, with the latest change in his travel plans leaving Nigerians facing fresh questions over the President’s prolonged absence from the country. Tinubu, who left Nigeria on August 30 for what the Presidency described as a three-week working vacation in Europe,…
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Tinubu to Nigerians – I’m Correcting Past Mistakes, Give Me Time to Finish
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to give his administration more time to complete the reforms he says are designed to correct past mistakes and position the country for a brighter future. Tinubu said his government inherited longstanding economic challenges and had taken difficult decisions to address problems that, according…
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Otti Explains Why He’s Supporting Tinubu Despite Backing Labour Candidate
By Opeyemi Adelakun Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has explained his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, saying his position is influenced by his responsibilities as a governor and member of the National Economic Council. Otti spoke in an interview with Arise Television on Friday while responding to questions about his support for…
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Tinubu Woos Investors as Ogun’s $7bn Deep-Sea Port Project Takes Shape
By George Omagbemi A major project designed to transform Ogun State’s maritime and industrial economy has taken a significant step forward; but in an unusual setting: the agreement for the proposed Gateway Deep Sea Port was signed in Paris, France, thousands of kilometres from the Ogun coastline where the project will eventually stand. The Ogun…
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Tinubu Warns US, Other Countries Could Be Affected If Terrorists Find Sanctuary In Nigeria
By Paul Joseph President Bola Tinubu has warned that the United States and other countries cannot claim lasting security while terrorist groups continue to find sanctuary, resources and recruits in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Tinubu gave the warning in his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where…
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Senate Rejects Call To Reconvene Over Tinubu’s Extended Stay Abroad
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Senate has rejected calls for the National Assembly to reconvene over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s continued stay outside Nigeria, with its spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, saying there is no basis for such a move. Adaramodu, who chairs the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs and represents Ekiti South Senatorial District,…
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UN Reform: Tinubu Seeks Permanent Seats, Veto Power For Africa
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s call for a restructuring of the United Nations Security Council, saying Africa should receive at least two permanent seats with full membership privileges. Tinubu made the demand in his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, with Vice President Kashim…
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Tinubu Hails $800m Gas Investment as 53-Year-Old Ima Project Finally Moves Forward
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major milestone in efforts to unlock Nigeria’s long-standing gas resources for industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. The President’s position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 23,…