Tag: Tinubu
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Remmy Hazzan Defends Muslim-Muslim Ticket, says Tinubu Has Shown Religious Tolerance
By Sunday Ameh A former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly and Assistant Pastor in Charge of Province in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Remmy Hazzan, has defended the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) decision to retain its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting the arrangement…
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ADC Questions Tinubu’s Fitness for Office, Urges National Assembly to Investigate
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has questioned the fitness of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue in office, calling on the National Assembly to investigate what it described as growing signs of administrative dysfunction and controversial appointments within the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Friday, July 17, 2026, by…
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Tinubu Will Secure Nigeria Permanent UN Security Council Seat – Jimoh Ibrahim
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a permanent seat for Nigeria on the UN Security Council as efforts to reform the global body gather momentum. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Ibrahim said the President…
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Atiku Queries Tinubu Over ₦6.44bn World Cup Budget Despite Nigeria’s Absence
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the inclusion of ₦6.44 billion in the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 budget for activities related to the FIFA World Cup, despite Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the tournament. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media office, Atiku described the allocation as “curious…
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Bring Michael’s Body Home, Slain Oyo Teacher’s Family Begs Tinubu, Makinde
By Gloria Drealomalicha The family of Michael Olugbade Oyedokun, one of the two teachers killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct security agencies to recover his remains so he can be given a dignified burial. The appeal was…
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Atiku Fires Back At Presidency Over Claims He Ignored Oyo Pupils’ Rescue
By Paul Joseph The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected claims by the Presidency that he remained silent following the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, insisting he publicly welcomed the development and praised the security agencies involved. In a statement issued on Saturday through his Senior Special…
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APC Confirms Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate for 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election after submitting their nomination forms to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The submission was completed ahead of the electoral body’s deadline for political parties to upload the names…
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Tinubu Rejects Two National Assembly Bills Over Constitutional, Drafting Defects
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional inconsistencies and drafting flaws that must be corrected before they can become law. The decision, conveyed in separate letters read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Thursday, affects the Raw Materials Research and Development…
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2027: Tambuwal Rallies Nigerians to Vote Out Tinubu, Says Insecurity Has Worsened
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Governor of Sokoto State and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has called on Nigerians to democratically vote President Bola Tinubu out of office in the 2027 general election, accusing the current administration of failing to address the country’s growing insecurity and governance challenges. Tambuwal made the call in…
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“Is This How You Repay Our Sacrifices?” — El-Rufai’s Wives Begs Tinubu To End Husband’s “Persecution’’
By Paul Joseph Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has made an emotional appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to ensure her husband is treated fairly, saying the former governor does not deserve what she described as persecution after working tirelessly for Tinubu’s 2023 presidential victory. Speaking with journalists…
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Tinubu Constitutes Committee to Drive State Police Implementation
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a high-powered Presidential Working Group to draft the legal framework for implementing state police across Nigeria, signalling a major step toward the country’s proposed dual policing system. The committee, chaired by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, includes the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN),…
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Tinubu Pledges to Replicate FCT Infrastructure Development Nationwide
By Opeyemi Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to extending the infrastructure transformation witnessed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to other parts of the country as part of efforts to promote economic growth and improve connectivity. Tinubu gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the newly completed Transitway N2…