Tag: Tinubu administration

“Tinubu’s Govt worse than Buhari’s, a catastrophic failure” – Ex-Minister Waziri

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Ex Minister Waziri

Former Minister of Police Affairs and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adamu Maina Waziri, has delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as a national disaster worse than the much-criticised government of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview on television yesterday, Waziri  warned that Nigeria is plunging deeper into crisis under Tinubu’s leadership, citing economic collapse, rising insecurity, and deepening ethnic divisions. According to him: “If the Buhari government was a failure, the Tinubu government in the last two years is a disastrous…

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ADC, LP condemn FG’s ₦712bn Lagos Airport renovation as ‘misplaced, elitist and reckless’

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ADC, LP condemn

Fierce criticism has trailed the Federal Government’s approval of ₦712.3 billion for the renovation of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with opposition parties – the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP) – describing the move as fiscally reckless, elitist, and out of touch with the economic realities facing Nigerians. The criticism follows the July 31 approval granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), announced by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. According to him, the funds will go toward the first major rehabilitation of the airport’s old terminal since its…

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Yoruba union lambasts Tinubu over hardship, insecurity

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Yoruba union lambasts

…Says ‘Aso Rock not your family house, forget about 2027’ The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, also known as the Yoruba Union, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the escalating insecurity and worsening economic hardship in the country.  In a statement issued yesterday by its Convener, Olusola Badero, and released by the Home Director, Princess Balogun, the Union accused the Tinubu-led government of neglecting its core responsibilities to the people, declaring that “Aso Rock is not his family house”. The group expressed deep concern over the growing level…

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Appointments/Projects: “You’re not President of Lagos”, Yakasai tells Tinubu

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Yakasai tells Tinubu

Son of elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, yesterday took a swipe at President Ahmed Bola Tinubu over an alleged discriminatory distribution of resources in favour of Lagos, asking whether Tinubu is the President of Lagos. Tanko Yakasai’s position came amid growing discontent by Northern politicians over what they called prioritising development of Lagos at the expense of 19 Northern states in the federation. Yakasai, in a lengthy essay he published in his verified Facebook page, stated: “I understand ‘Emi Lokan’, but sometimes I wonder if Tinubu is the…

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“North has nothing to regret for supporting Tinubu’s Government” – Bagudu

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Bagudu on Tinubu govt.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has stated that the North remains fully represented in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and has no reason to feel marginalised or regret its political support. Speaking yesterday at a technical session during the two-day “Government–Citizens’ Engagement”, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, Bagudu said the Tinubu administration is fair, inclusive, and committed to national unity. He said: “Those of us privileged to be part of this government are vigilant and committed to protecting the interests of the North.…

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Babachir Lawal accuses Tinubu govt. of anti-North agenda

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Babachir accuses Tinubu

…Declares APC “unelectable” in 2027 Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has launched a scathing attack on the Bola Tinubu administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that no northern elected official will win re-election under the APC platform in 2027. Speaking in an interview during a television programme, Lawal accused the APC of marginalising northern Nigeria and described the party as “destructive” and incapable of delivering electoral victory in the region. He urged northern politicians seeking re-election – including sitting governors –…

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Peter Obi blasts Tinubu over hunger crisis

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Obi blasts Tinubu

…Accuses him of manipulating economic statistics Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s worsening hunger crisis and alleged manipulation of economic data, accusing the administration of failing to deliver on its promises to Nigerians. In a post shared on social media, Obi recalled a moment from the 2023 presidential campaign when Tinubu, then the APC candidate, mocked him during a rally in Delta State, saying, “Na statistics we go chop? All I want is to put food on the table of…

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FG’s half-yr tax revenues jump 43% to ₦14.27tr

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FG on revenues

…Rebased GDP, Q1 growth estimate signs of nation’s economic resilience’ – Edun The Federal Government has revealed that it collected a total of ₦14.27 trillion in tax revenues between January and June this year, in a massive 43 percent increase from ₦9.98 trillion realised in the first half of 2024. The revenue collection performance also substantially exceeded the baseline growth target of 16.4 percent. According to a report by the presidency yesterday, non-oil tax collection grew by 44.2 percent to ₦10.64 trillion in June, compared to ₦7.37 trillion in the…

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Senate approves Tinubu’s $21bn foreign loan 

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The 10th Senate yesterday approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, paving the way for the full implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act. The comprehensive borrowing package includes $21.19bn in direct foreign loans, €4bn, ¥15bn, a $65m grant and domestic borrowing through government bonds totalling approximately ₦757bn. Also included was a provision to raise up to $2bn through a foreign-currency-denominated instrument in the domestic market. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on…

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“I’m ready to serve,” IBB’s son denies declining Tinubu’s appointment

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Moh'd Babangida & Asiwaju

Muhammed Babangida, son of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has debunked reports claiming he declined his recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. Contrary to an earlier report suggesting he turned down the appointment, Babangida yesterday described the circulating letter as fake and politically motivated. In an interview with newsmen yesterday, Mohamed said: “It is a concocted letter from disgruntled elements,” he stated, in a brief statement. “I am ready to serve as the Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture”. The…

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