Tag: Tinubu
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Osun Election: We Won’t Tolerate Rigging, Don’t Allow a Repeat of 1983 Crisis – Adeleke Warns Tinubu
By Gloria Drealomalicha Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the August 15 governorship election in the state is conducted freely and fairly, warning that any attempt to manipulate the process could trigger political unrest reminiscent of the violence that followed the 1983 elections. Adeleke made the remarks on…
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Tinubu Rejects Cleric’s Assessment of Nigeria’s Hardship, Says Economy Has Improved Under His Watch
By Paul Joseph President Bola Tinubu has rejected claims by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) that Nigerians are facing worsening economic hardship, insisting instead that the country’s economy has improved under his administration, according to Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Onaiyekan…
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Nigerian Colonel Behind Alleged Tinubu Coup Plot Says Failed Promotion Pushed Him
By Gloria Drealomalicha Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, one of the principal suspects standing trial over the alleged failed coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has told investigators that repeated denial of promotion to the rank of brigadier general left him frustrated and contributed to his decision to support plans for a military takeover. According to…
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Prosperity Exists Only in Your Head – Atiku tells Tinubu
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s claim that prosperity is on the horizon and that Nigerians are experiencing an improved quality of life, describing the remarks as detached from the country’s realities. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior…
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Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritise Roads Over Flyovers, White Elephant Projects
By George Omagbemi Sylvester President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors across the country to prioritise the construction and rehabilitation of roads and other security-critical infrastructure instead of embarking on what he described as “white elephant projects”, including unnecessary flyovers. The President gave the advice on Thursday, July 30, 2026, while addressing stakeholders during…
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Atiku Tells Tinubu to Tackle Governance Failures, Not Political Opposition
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus on addressing Nigeria’s mounting governance challenges rather than directing attention toward political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication,…
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Mobilise for APC or Quit, Yilwatda Tells Tinubu’s Political Appointees
By Opeyemi Adelakun The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has directed political appointees serving in President Bola Tinubu’s administration to actively mobilise support for the ruling party or resign from their positions. Yilwatda said political appointments come with political responsibilities, insisting that appointees cannot distance themselves from grassroots party…
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Those Who Want To Take Power From Me Must Fight For It – Tinubu
By Paul Joseph President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that anyone seeking to take power from him in the 2027 presidential election must be prepared for a tough political battle, insisting he will not surrender his mandate without a contest. Speaking while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Presidential…
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Atiku Accuses Tinubu Administration of Fiscal Mismanagement Over ₦12.62 Trillion 2024 Borrowing
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of reckless fiscal management following reports that the Federal Government exceeded its approved 2024 borrowing limit by ₦4.79 trillion, raising total fresh borrowing for the year to ₦12.62 trillion. The…
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APC Dismisses Obi’s Call for Tinubu to Participate in Live Presidential Debate
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed calls by supporters of Peter Obi for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to participate in a live presidential debate ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the demand as unnecessary and politically motivated. The debate campaign gained momentum after members of the New Democratic Congress…
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Tinubu Set to Approve Fresh Pay Raise for Soldiers, Defence Minister Reveals
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has concluded plans to further improve the welfare of members of the Armed Forces, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected to announce a fresh salary increase for military personnel in the coming weeks. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, disclosed this on Tuesday during a one-day training and financial…
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Tinubu Rejects Meeting Proposl By South African Envoy Over Xenophobic Attacks
By Paul Joseph President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly declined to receive a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, amid renewed concerns over persistent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa. According to diplomatic sources, the South African delegation, led by the country’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola,…