Tag: President Tinubu

“I won’t file my taxes until Tinubu does” — Lawyer dares FG

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Lawyer dares FG

A human rights lawyer, John Chinedu, has vowed not to file his tax returns by March 31, 2026, unless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu publicly does the same. In a Facebook post yesterday, Chinedu said leaders must first show transparency before demanding compliance from citizens. He wrote: “The era where followers pay taxes while leaders loot public funds is over. If the President wants Nigerians to comply with tax laws, he should lead by example and show proof of his own tax returns”. He accused political leaders of misusing public funds…

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“Stop globetrotting; stay at home to tackle Nigeria’s challenges” – Obi tells Tinubu

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Obi Asiwaju

…Says President failed to fix country’s power sector Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has advised President Bola Tinubu to reduce his foreign trips and fix Nigeria. According to him, the President had failed to fix the country’s power sector and deliver uninterrupted electricity to Nigerians. In a statement yesterday, Obi said: “President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise in 2022 was clear: “If I do not provide steady electricity in my first four years, do not vote for me for a second term”. Despite Tinubu’s campaign promise to fix the country’s epileptic…

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Alarm, as President Tinubu stumbles during official welcome in Turkey

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Tinubu stumbles in Turkey

There was apprehension yesterday, as President Bola Tinubu briefly stumbled during an official welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey. The incident happened as the Nigerian leader walked alongside Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, at the ceremony marking the start of Tinubu’s visit.  Witnesses said the President appeared to miss a step, causing him to lose his balance. Tinubu was however  quickly supported by aides and protocol officials, allowing him to regain his balance. He continued with the programme shortly afterward without further incident. The President, who arrived in Ankara on a…

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APC denies plan to drop Shettima ahead of 2027

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APC denies plan

…Dismisses running-mate rumours The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculation that Vice-President Kashim Shettima may be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting the Tinubu–Shettima ticket remains intact. The ruling party described reports of a planned replacement — including claims of a shift to a Christian running mate — as baseless and misleading, stressing that it is not engaged in any 2027 ticket discussions and remains focused on governance. In a statement issued yesterday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka described the…

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Tinubu departs Abuja for state visit to Turkey 

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Tinubu departs Abuja

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today, Monday, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye (Turkey). A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said, “The visit is aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relations between the two countries and exploring further areas of cooperation in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation”. Recall that Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid an official visit to Nigeria from October 19 to 20, 2021. According to the statement, “during President Tinubu’s visit, both countries will engage in strategic political and…

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President Tinubu confers GCON title on Amb. Gilbert Chagoury

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Tinubu confers title on Chagoury

President Bola Tinubu has conferred the renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Gilbert Chagoury with the honourary title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, (GCON). This development was confirmed yesterday, in a congratulations message and the ‘Instrument of Conferment of National Honour’ certificate posted on X by billionaire  Femi Otedola. According to the statement, Otedola congratulated Chagoury, describing the honour as a well-deserved feat, citing his visionary and impactful leadership and landmark jobs across the country. The statement reads, “Congratulations to my role model, dear friend and mentor,…

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2027: Tinubu reportedly moves to pick Kukah as VP

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Tinubu to pick Kukah

Fresh political discussions suggest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is quietly assessing four prominent northern Christian leaders as possible running mates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sources across print, broadcast and online media have consistently mentioned former Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Defence Minister Lt-Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, as names in serious circulation within the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). According to multiple reports, the President’s inner circle has been reviewing these options as…

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President returns after Abu Dhabi trip

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Tinubu returns

…Unveils new trade, climate finance push President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the ‘2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week’, where Nigeria recorded a major economic milestone with the signing of a trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, (UAE). The President’s return was confirmed yesterday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, titled: “President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi trip”. Recall that President Tinubu departed Nigeria on December 28, 2025, to Paris to complete his annual leave before travelling to…

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Tinubu, Shettima to spend ₦9.3bn on travels, food in 2026  – Budget

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Tinubu, VP to spend

President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima will spend a total of ₦9,364,349,417 on local and foreign travels, as well as food and refreshments in the 2026 fiscal year. This is according to details of the 2026 Appropriation Bill released on Thursday by the Budget Office of the Federation. Recall that President Tinubu had on December 19, 2025, presented the Budget estimate, totalling ₦58.18trillion to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly, where he said national security remained the foundation of economic growth, investment and social stability. In the…

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Tinubu reconstitutes oil & gas regulators’ Boards

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Tinubu reconstitutes

…Seeks Senate approval President Bola Tinubu has written two letters to the 10th Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (NMDPRA), and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, (NUPRC). In the first letter, President Tinubu nominated Senator Magnus Abe to serve as the NUPRC board chair. Abe, who represented Rivers South-East in the Senate for two terms, is a former NNPC Board member and current chairman of the National Agency of the Great Green Wall. Other nominees…

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