Tag: President Tinubu

“Nigerians may seek third term for Tinubu” – Oluwo

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Oluwo on Asiwaju2027

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said many Nigerians might seek a constitutional amendment to allow President Bola Tinubu to remain in office beyond two terms. The monarch, in a congratulatory message on Sunday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Alli, to celebrate Tinubu’s 74th birthday, described the President as a decisive leader who has laid a renewed foundation of hope for the country. “Many Nigerians may beg for a constitutional review for Tinubu to spend more than two terms in office. He is a leader who knows what he…

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“Focus on North or risk 2027” – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu

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Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise winning the support of the North for his second-term ambition. In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said the northern region of the country has yet to endorse Tinubu’s re-election bid, warning that the president is being misled about the level of backing he currently enjoys there. According to the cleric, many people are deceiving Tinubu about the political landscape in the North ahead of the 2027…

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2027: “Tinubu wants to relocate Nigeria’s capital to Lagos after election” – Timi Frank

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Timi Frank on Tinubu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to relocate Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos if re-elected in 2027. The claim, which surfaced yesterday, has stirred fresh political debate over the direction of the current administration. Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, made the allegation in a statement where he criticised what he described as a “Lagos-centric agenda” under Tinubu’s leadership. He argued that several actions of the present government appear to favour Lagos…

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“Insecurity, next phase of our struggle” – Tinubu tells VP, Govs.

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Tinubu tells VP, Govs.

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday in Lagos, said his administration will intensify efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity across various parts of the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of citizens featured at the meetings held in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu, who hosted the Vice-President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his Lagos home for the Eid el-Fitr, said that he had followed up on support for modern security interventions with French President, Emmanuel Macron. He said: “Your presence here today and the number show your sincerity,…

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Ndume urges Tinubu to prioritise security over politics

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Ndume urges Tinubu

Senator representing Borno-South senatorial district, Ali Ndume has reacted to Monday’s explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, saying the Federal Government should prioritise security over 2027 politics. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja yesterday, Ndume appealed to the Bola Tinubu administration to focus on governance, particularly the security of lives and property and welfare of citizens, which he noted is the primary responsibility of the government. “The people that will vote are dying,” Ndume stated, expressing grave concern over killings in the North-East and other regions by…

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Ramadan-Lent: Tinubu orders free rice distribution for Muslims, Christians nationwide 

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Tinubu orders rice distribution

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across the country to support citizens observing Ramadan and the Lenten season. The announcement was made by Governor Hope Uzodinma, of Imo State, who serves as the Director-General of the campaign group. According to him, the distribution will be coordinated through the group’s nationwide grassroots network, to ensure families in every state benefit during this sacred period of fasting and reflection. “This initiative reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to unity and compassion. Ramadan and Lent are seasons that remind…

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Petroleum Sector: Tinubu sets up Task Force to drive new reforms

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Defence Min. urges Nigerians2

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a ‘Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value-Optimisation Task Force, to drive the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the Task Force will be chaired by Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and founder of FATE Foundation. He will coordinate the activities of the team and ensure the timely delivery of its mandate. Other members of…

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N’East attacks: Defence Minister urges Nigerians not to lose hope

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Defence Min. urges Nigerians

…As Tinubu approves more equipment for military  Security Chiefs have briefed President Bola Tinubu on the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry across the country, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen military operations following a recent surge in attacks in the North-East. The closed-door meeting, held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top security officials led by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, and Heads of the armed forces and intelligence…

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Tinubu host traditional, religious leaders in Abuja

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Tinubu host religious leaders

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a delegation of traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to deepen dialogue between the federal government and community leadership on key national challenges.  The meeting took place yesterday, and brought together eminent figures from different regions and faith traditions in Nigeria, including monarchs, imams, pastors and other respected community custodians. In his address, President Tinubu emphasised the critical role that traditional and religious institutions play in fostering peace, unity and social stability across Nigeria’s diverse…

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OPL 245: Tinubu ends 15yr dispute, unlocks major deepwater investment

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Tinubu ends OPL dispute

…As ex-AGF Adoke seeks apology President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the successful resolution of the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, bringing to a close more than 15 years of legal and political wrangling surrounding one of Nigeria’s most valuable deepwater oil assets. The settlement agreement between the Federal Government, Italian energy giant Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL) was finalised during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja attended by Eni’s Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Descalzi, alongside senior company executives and top Nigerian officials.…

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