Tag: President Tinubu

“Tinubu has delivered more for North than any previous administration” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu has delivered more developmental projects and interventions to Northern Nigeria than any previous administration, pointing to investments in infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare and other critical sectors as evidence of the President’s commitment to the region. The governor also dismissed claims that the North may withdraw its support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that the President would secure even more votes from the region than he received in the 2023 presidential poll. Sani made the remarks…

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Alleged ₦400m bribery: Atiku demands Gbajabiamila’s suspension

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Atiku on Gbajabiamila’s suspension

Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations of a ₦400 million bribery scandal and questions surrounding a ₦27.4bn budgetary allocation. In a statement issued yesterday by the Atiku Media Office, the former vice-president said President Tinubu must demonstrate leadership by ensuring that members of his administration are held accountable for their actions. Atiku was reacting to allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the Presidential Foreign…

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Tinubu authorises free CAC registration for 250,000 MSMEs

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Tinubu authorises free CAC registration

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved the free formalization and corporate registration of 250,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the thirty-six states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The major announcement was made public on Saturday at the State House in Abuja during the prestigious 8th ‘National MSME Awards 2026’. This extensive intervention is targeted at removing financial bottlenecks for nano, micro, and small scale entrepreneurs, effectively integrating them into Nigeria’s formal banking and regulatory ecosystem. Under this newly approved presidential directive, the beneficiaries will…

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“Tinubu’s aides are dependents, can’t object to anything” – Ndume

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Ndume on Tinubu’s aides

Senator representing Borno-South at the 10th National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has said 95% of people around President Bola Tinubu are dependents who cannot oppose him. Ndume, who made this remark during an interview yesterday, said he has met Tinubu only twice since 2023, when the President assumed office. According to the lawmaker, the problem with Tinubu is the people around him, who “cannot look you in the face and say: Mr. President, this cannot work”. He added, “The President knows me to some extent. I give it to him, in…

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Northern youths raise alarm over alleged plot to remove Service Chiefs

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Arewa Youth Assembly

Northern youths under the umbrella of the Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) have raised concerns over what they described as an alleged plot by certain political actors and power brokers to orchestrate the removal of Nigeria’s Service Chiefs, warning that any attempt to politicise the nation’s security leadership could undermine ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity. The spokesperson of the group, Aliyu Sanni Mohammed, at a press conference in Abuja, alleged that credible concerns had emerged suggesting that some influential individuals may have held meetings outside Nigeria aimed at engineering the removal…

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“Tinubu’ll be disgraced out of office if he doesn’t tackle insecurity” – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele on Asiwaju

Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that his administration could face serious political consequences if it fails to take decisive steps to address the country’s worsening security situation. The cleric issued the warning while reacting to the recent abduction of schoolchildren and their principals in Oyo State, an incident that has triggered widespread concern over the safety of citizens and the effectiveness of the nation’s security architecture. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele…

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2027: Anxiety, as Shettima awaits Tinubu’s decision on running mate

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Anxiety on Tinubu’s VP decision

President Bola Tinubu had no hurdle picking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2027 presidential election. Unlike in 2022, when he faced fierce but ultimately weak opposition within the party, this time it is a mere coronation Recall that in 2022, he had to sweat it out with the sitting vice-president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, and others. However, times have changed, and the President is completely in charge of the body and soul of the APC. In fact, nobody ordinarily should…

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Tinubu appoints Aina as new JAMB Registrar

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Tinubu JAMB Registrar2

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is’haq Oloyede, whose second tenure ends on July 31, 2026. According to a statement issued yesterday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Aina is a respected academic and systems expert with years of experience in examination administration, digital infrastructure, and institutional reforms. The incoming JAMB registrar, who will turn 40 in July, studied Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Kent, United Kingdom, before earning a…

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2027: Tinubu vows to seek re-election

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Tinubu on re election

…Says insecurity won’t force him out of office President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that insecurity and political opposition will not compel him to abandon office, affirming his intention to contest for a second-term in 2027. Speaking amid ongoing security challenges across the country, the President accused unnamed forces of attempting to exploit insecurity to weaken and ultimately unseat his administration.  He warned that such actions play into the hands of political adversaries seeking to destabilise his government. “You are playing into the hands of agents, including my own enemies…

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Tinubu rejects automatic tickets for Senators; hands power to Govs.

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Tinubu rejects automatic tickets

President Bola Tinubu has rejected moves by senators seeking automatic tickets ahead of the next general elections, choosing instead to leave final decisions on candidates in the hands of state governors. The decision came after a high-level meeting held on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting followed an earlier closed-door session by lawmakers in the Senate. It was described by those present as urgent and strategic. The delegation was led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Lawmakers arrived at the State House shortly after plenary ended. The visit…

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