Tag: Tinubu
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2027: Umahi Urges Igbos to Back Tinubu, Cites South-East Infrastructure Projects
By George Omagbemi Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged people of the South-East, particularly the Igbo, to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, citing ongoing Federal Government infrastructure projects and other interventions in the region. Umahi made the appeal on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in…
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Von Batten Firm Announces Planned $36m US Lawsuit Against Tinubu, Fani-kayode
By Opeyemi Adelakun A United States law firm representing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced plans to file a $36 million federal lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over alleged threats of kidnapping and physical harm. Von Batten Montague-York disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying it…
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No Vacancy In Aso Rock, Tinubu Won’t Hand Over to Shettima – Akpabio
By George Omagbemi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to formally transfer presidential powers to Vice President Kashim Shettima, insisting that there is no leadership vacuum despite Tinubu’s extended working vacation abroad. The Senate President said Tinubu remained in power and continued to discharge his constitutional responsibilities while outside…
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Tinubu’s 21-Day Absence: Makinde, ADC, Sowore Demand Answers
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s extended stay abroad has triggered fresh political and constitutional debate, with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore questioning why presidential powers were not formally transmitted to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30, 2026, for…
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Makinde Denies Receiving Tinubu’s ₦50bn For Ibadan Airport
By Paul Joseph Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has challenged the claim that President Bola Tinubu’s administration released ₦50 billion to the state for the upgrade of the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan. Makinde said no such federal allocation was given to him or the Oyo State Government, insisting that the airport rehabilitation project is…
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President Tinubu Extends Three-Week Holiday Abroad
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his three-week working vacation abroad by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency has announced. The development was disclosed on Monday, September 21, 2026, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information…
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Tinubu Campaign Council Knocks Peter Obi Over Anambra Record
By Sunday Ameh The Presidential Campaign Council of President Bola Tinubu has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over his record as governor of Anambra State. The council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, in a statement, alleged that Obi’s eight-year administration in Anambra State did not match the positive image of…
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Tinubu Set to Give Wike Fresh Role in 2027 Campaign
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly set to give Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, a clearly defined role in his 2027 presidential campaign structure, with the former Rivers State governor expected to coordinate the campaign’s activities in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. The proposed arrangement, according to…
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Atiku Questions Tinubu’s Third Straight Absence From UNGA
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to stay away from the United Nations General Assembly for the third consecutive year. Atiku, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said Tinubu’s absence from the 79th UNGA in 2024, the…
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Holiday in Europe, UNGA in New York – Why Is Tinubu Staying Away?
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remain away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York while Vice President Kashim Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation has triggered fresh questions about the President’s international engagements. Tinubu departed Abuja on August 30 for a three-week annual leave in Europe, with London as his…
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Cheaper for Who?’ Nigerians Question Tinubu’s “Cheap” Transport Claim
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigerians are already benefiting from cheaper transport fares, but the claim has continued to raise questions about the economic reality confronting millions of citizens. Tinubu’s statement comes against the backdrop of persistent concerns over the cost of living, with many Nigerians still grappling with the rising…
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2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Build Fresh Alliances Ahead Of Election
By Opeyemi Adelakun The 2027 presidential contest is increasingly taking the shape of a nationwide battle for political territory, with President Bola Tinubu, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi seeking to expand beyond the states their respective camps controlled in the 2023 election. The three presidential candidates are now operating…