Tag: President Tinubu

Tinubu mourns former IGP Solomon Arase

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Tinubu mourns

President Bola Tinubu has condoled  with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over Solomon Ehigiator Arase (CFR), the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who died yesterday at 69. A press statement from Bayo Onanuga, his  Special Adviser, read in part: “President Tinubu commiserates with the family, friends and associates of the highly resourceful officer. Arase’s reforms as IGP and later as Chairman of the Police Service Commission brought lasting changes to the force. The President acknowledges the dedication of the former IGP to enhancing security in the country, through initiatives…

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“Tinubu’s Brazil visit could unlock $30bn investments” – Gov. Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil has the potential to attract over $30 billion in fresh investments into Nigeria’s economy. Speaking with newsmen in Brasília, Sani disclosed that several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the visit, targeting key sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and science and technology. “We’re looking at more than 30 billion dollars in investments in agriculture, food security, aviation, and airspace collaboration between Nigeria and Brazil,” he said. The governor also noted that new agreements in diplomacy,…

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“Don’t play politics with hunger, poverty” – PDP’s Ogidi warns APC

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'PoliticsNOW' yesterday

…Blasts Tinubu over Brazil comment The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out strongly against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning it not to play politics with hunger and poverty ravaging Nigerians. Speaking on Liberty TV’s flagship programme: ‘PoliticsNOW’ yesterday, PDP National Vice-Chairman (South-South), Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, described as “reckless” the APC’s reaction to the party’s recent zoning of its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. Ogidi also lampooned President Bola Tinubu’s remark in Brazil that “there is no corruption in Nigeria”, saying such comments were “an insult to…

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“Arrest the slaughter, declare ‘state of emergency’ in Katsina Zamfara” – ADC to Tinubu

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ADC to Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has condemned the massacre in Malumfashi, Katsina State, where dozens of worshippers and villagers were brutally killed, describing it as further proof of Nigeria’s collapsed security architecture. In a strongly-worded statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party linked the killings to a broader wave of terror in Katsina and Zamfara that has claimed over 140 lives in two months, and called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop “jet-setting across the world” and urgently declare a State of Emergency in the…

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SERAP gives Tinubu 7-day ultimatum to stop politicians’ pay rise

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SERAP sues FG

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend a proposed salary increase for political office holders, including the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies, and lawmakers. The organisation, in a letter dated August 23, 2025, signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, labelled the proposal as “patently unlawful and unconstitutional”. It urged Tinubu to direct the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to halt the pay rise, which it argues violates Nigeria’s Constitution and international human rights obligations. SERAP also called on the…

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2027: “Don’t drop Shettima, US is desperate to remove you” – Primate Ayodele to Tinubu

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Primate Ayodele

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has given a fresh warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his 2027 re-election bid, his relationship with Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and alleged plots by the United States to undermine his government. In an issued statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric cautioned Tinubu against replacing Shettima as running mate, insisting such a move would weaken his chances. He said: “Dropping Shettima will cause trouble for you; those who want him out are your enemies who don’t want…

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President Tinubu scraps 5% telecoms levy

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Tinubu scraps levy

President Bola Tinubu has scrapped the controversial 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, a policy reversal aimed at reducing the financial burden on Nigerians and boosting growth in the country’s digital economy. Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, announced the decision during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. Maida said, “The 5% excise duty is no longer in effect. Initially, it was only suspended, but the President has now completely removed it. I was present when the issue was raised, and he firmly said: ‘No,…

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FG plans salary increase for Tinubu, Ministers, Legislators, other political office holders

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FG plans salary increase

The Federal Government is considering a salary increase for President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, senators, ministers, and other political office holders, following a proposal by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, (RMAFC). RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, who announced the plan at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, described the current salary structure as outdated and unrealistic, noting that it has remained unchanged since 2008 despite rising responsibilities and economic challenges. Shehu revealed that the President currently earns N1.5 million monthly, while ministers receive less than N1…

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“Stop being a tourist-president”, Peter Obi blasts Tinubu

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Obi blasts Tinubu

Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of spending excessive time abroad while Nigeria grapples with mounting crises. Obi’s remarks followed news of Tinubu’s departure today for a 12-day, two-nation trip—first to Dubai, then Japan for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), from August 20 to 22—before proceeding to Brazil. The presidency has yet to confirm his return date. In a statement posted on X, titled: ‘Again, Our President Moves as the Nation Bleeds’, Obi said Tinubu…

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‘Northern bloc rises for 2027’ — Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal 

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Babachir Lawal on Arewa bloc

…Re-ignites claim that Obi won 2023, not Tinubu Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu while unveiling a new northern political platform to shape the 2027 presidential race. Lawal, speaking in a televised interview on Monday, said prominent northern politicians outside government have formed the Nigerian People’s Consultative Political Forum (North) to end regional disunity and vote as a bloc. He vowed the group would back only a candidate — northern, southern or “even from heaven” —…

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