Tag: President Tinubu

“Reverse proposed ₦50,000 WAEC, NECO exam fees” – Atiku tells Tinubu

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The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the proposed uniform ₦50,000 examination fee for candidates sitting the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. In a statement issued yesterday by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the planned fee increase as harsh and economically insensitive, arguing that it would place an additional burden on millions of Nigerian families already battling high inflation, rising food prices, transportation costs,…

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2027: Northern Christians laud Tinubu’s nomination of Shettima as running mate

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Northern Xtians laud Tinubu’s nomination

The Middle-Belt Pentecostal Association (MPA) has warmly welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice-President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The group described the move as a demonstration of continuity, stability, and commitment to national development, announced shortly after the submission of nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday. In a statement issued in Abuja, MPA President, Rev. Jolly Usman of the Grace Assembly praised the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, saying it reflects strategic leadership focused on addressing the challenges facing northern…

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Tinubu holds marathon security summit with Defence Minister, NSA, Service Chiefs, as attacks surge nationwide

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Tinubu holds marathon security summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday presided over a high-level security meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, bringing together the country’s top military commanders, intelligence chiefs and security advisers, for what officials described as a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The closed-door meeting, which lasted for more than two hours, came amid renewed attacks by terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups in different parts of the country, raising concerns over the nation’s security architecture and the need for fresh operational strategies. Among those in attendance were the National Security…

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Tinubu directs ICPC  to investigate ‘fictitious’ PFIPC

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Tinubu directs ICPC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of a “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) and all related matters. The President directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report submitted to him within 30 days. The directive follows the discovery of the fictitious PFIPC, which was never established by the Federal Government of Nigeria, and has no basis in any law, presidential instrument, Executive approval, or other lawful act of Government.…

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“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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