Tinubu administration Archives - Page 5 of 32

“Nigeria is working again” – Shettima insists

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Defends administration Vice-President Kashim Shettima, yestersday returned presidential nomination and Expression of Interest forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, formally entering the incumbent into the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary race, on the last day designated for the submission of such documents. At an elaborate event in Abuja, the APC declared that Nigeria had turned a corner under Tinubu’s leadership and deserved continuity. The forms were submitted at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, a venue set apart exclusively for the president, while other aspirants…

“Islam facing reputational damage under Tinubu” – Baba-Ahmed

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says North may reject Obi-Kwankwaso alliance Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has stirred fresh political debate with a pair of pointed interventions – warning of what he described as reputational damage to Islam under the current administration, while also casting doubt on the electoral prospects of a potential opposition alliance ahead of 2027. Speaking at a political event organised by the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) led by its National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Datti addressed what he called a “sensitive but necessary” issue concerning leadership and representation in…

Tinubu allocates Abuja land to Ambassadors-designate

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Wike pushes diplomatic investment drive Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of land in Abuja to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate, as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations and deepen Nigeria’s international engagement. Wike disclosed this yesterday during a courtesy visit by the envoys, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, at his residence in Life Camp, Abuja. He said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that…

FG, CAN flag-off ₦25bn chapel at Nnamdi Azikiwe Intn’l Airport

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday flagged-off the construction of a ₦25 billion ecumenical chapel and pilgrimage centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, opening a new chapter for faith-based facilities within Nigeria’s public infrastructure. The project, part of CAN’s 50th anniversary programme, is expected to provide travellers, pilgrims and airport workers with a dedicated space for prayer and reflection, while fitting into the government’s broader push to improve passenger experience at the country’s busiest airport. At the groundbreaking ceremony in Abuja, CAN President,…

“Govt. that can’t secure lives has forfeited right to exist” – Obasanjo

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a strong warning on governance and national security, declaring that any government unable to guarantee the safety of its citizens has effectively lost its legitimacy. Obasanjo made the statement during an interview on television while speaking on Nigeria’s security challenges, noting that the protection of lives and property remains the most fundamental responsibility of any state. He argued that when a government fails in this core duty, it can no longer justify its continued existence, stressing that insecurity undermines both governance and public trust.…

“Why are we still borrowing if we”re not paying subsidy?” – Sanusi challenges FG

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Akpabio defends debt strategy A growing debate over Nigeria’s fiscal direction has intensified, with the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamiɗo Sanusi, questioning the Federal Government’s continued reliance on borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio insists the country’s debt remains within sustainable limits. Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), raised concerns about what he described as inconsistencies in Nigeria’s fiscal management, asking why borrowing persists even after the elimination of a major expenditure burden. Speaking in an interview, he…

‘Tinubu adding ₦82bn to Nigeria’s debt every single day’ – Report

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s public debt profile has come under fresh scrutiny, following data suggesting that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is accumulating an average of about ₦82 billion in new debt daily, driven largely by a combination of external borrowings and financing arrangements secured within the first 114 days of 2026. The figures, compiled by Statisense from multiple datasets, including Policy and Advocacy Centre (PLAC), GOV.UK, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank (AfDB), indicate that Nigeria secured approximately ₦9.39 trillion in new foreign financing between January and April…

ADC slams FG’s reintegration plan for insurgents as ‘dangerous softness’

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate hundreds of former insurgents into society, saying the approach ‘shows a dangerous softness towards terrorism’. In an issued statement on Sunday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said recent comments by government officials describing insurgents as brothers and prodigal sons, alongside plans to reintegrate them, reveal a troubling misunderstanding of the threat posed by terrorism. According to the ADC, terrorism should not be treated lightly or compared to family disputes. “Terrorism is not…

Nigeria’s insecurity now ‘war-level’ ” ACF raises alarm

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Urges urgent national shift The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has escalated into a ‘state of war’, calling on the Federal Government to urgently reorder national priorities and treat security as the country’s most pressing emergency. This position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 38th meeting of the ACF Board of Trustees (BoT) yesterday, and and signed by its Chairman, Bashir M. Ɗalhatu. The meeting, attended by prominent northern leaders, including former top government officials, diplomats and Security Chiefs, deliberated…

“Renewed Hope agenda a scam” – Aregbesola slams Tinubu

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ra’uf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda as a “scam”. Aregbesola spoke yesterday at the party’s national convention in Abuja, where he said the promises made by the Tinubu administration had yet to materialise nearly three years into its tenure. The former Osun state governor accused the Tinubu administration of deepening Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges. He said: “Four years ago, this government promised Nigerians renewed hope. Now, three years into its tenure, it is still promising renewed hope. When exactly…