Tag: Tinubu

Tinubu praises Bisi Akande’s courage, exemplary leadership

Aminu Imam

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has praised the party’s former Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, for his courage and extraordinary leadership on his 84th birthday. The former Lagos Governor commended Akande, in an 8ssued statement by his media aide, Tunde Rahman in Abuja yesterday, for his helpful contributions to Nigeria and dedication and commitment to progressive politics and good governance. The Asiwaju noted the unblemished public service record of Chief Akande from the start of the Second Republic when he…

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2023: NLC, TUC, others endorse Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu in Lagos

Aminu Imam

The Organised Labour, through their local chapters in Lagos State, yesterday shored-up the support base for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asíwájú Bola Tinubu and re-election of the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the forthcoming election. They openly declared support and threw their weight behind the APC candidates. At a mega solidarity rally which was held in Ikeja, their leaders said the support was borne out of the governor’s landmark achievements and his implementation of Labour-friendly policies in governance. The Nigerian Labour Concress (NLC) Chairman in the state,…

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Edo Train Attack: “Nigeria yet to win war on insecurity” – Tinubu 

Aminu Imam

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says the recent abduction of 31 persons at a train station in Edo State shows that Nigeria is yet to win the battle against insecurity. Tinubu, who is seeking to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, condemned the attack, in an issued statement by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, yesterday. Recall that the passengers were abducted at Igueben Station on Saturday, while waiting to board the train to Warri, Delta State. This is the second train abduction in less than…

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2023: Obi, Atiku, Tinubu others to attend NESG Dialogue on economy

Aminu Imam

As part of its commitment to national development and its principle to provide an economic foundation for democracy, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is set to hold a series of dialogues on the Nigerian economy with presidential candidates for the 2023 election. The dialogue is expected to accentuate discussions on the roadmap towards an inclusive and prosperous Nigeria. According to a issued statement, signed by the NESG CEO, Laoye Jaiyeola, said “Nigeria is at a decisive point in its history; and as we countdown to the 2023 polls, it…

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Election: “Dragging Buhari into campaigns can’t help you” – Atiku mocks Tinubu

Aminu Imam

The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation mocked the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for seeking to drag President Muhammadu Buhari into his campaign with the aim to use him to launder his image. The campaign said it is indeed ludicrous that Tinubu, who has so much alleged baggage is now seeking President Buhari’s presence in his campaign after he had boastfully claimed that he (President Buhari) had no political relevance and could not become President until he (Tinubu) came to his rescue. The Atiku/Okowa…

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2023 ‘Emilokan’: “It’s your turn to retire”, Obi to Tinubu

Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has said it is the turn of Nigerian youths and women to take back Nigeria. He made the assertion during a recent visit to Akwa-Ibom (his wife’s home country) for his campaign. Peter Obi, while revealing his plans for Nigeria if elected president of Nigeria next month, said Nigerians should hold him accountable if he fails to change the country. He said, “Stop listening to all these parties telling you about structure. They brought Nigeria to where it is today. When…

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2023: “Tinubu will prioritise River Niger dredging to curtail flooding” – Kwara Gov.

Aminu Imam

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the next APC government under Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will dredge the River Niger to curtail the annual flooding and deaths in its tributary States like Kwara, Niger, and others.  The Governor, therefore, asked the people of Lafiagi in Edu local government of the State to vote for Tinubu at the 2023 polls, saying his victory will benefit the northern and other parts of the State. He listed the dredging of the River Niger as one of the top projects the State government…

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Anti-sabotage group backs Tinubu over plan to remove fraudulent fuel subsidy if elected

Aminu Imam

A citizens-led anti-sabotage organisation, under the aegis of ‘The Natives’, has commended presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for his public declaration that he will remove fuel subsidy if elected as president in 2023 general elections. The anti-sabotage group, however, promised to stand by Tinubu to carry out the plan and also hold him accountable to ensure he urgently fulfils the promise if elected as President. The APC presidential candidate while speaking at a Business Luncheon with business owners titled “Business Forward” on Thursday at the Wings,…

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2023: “We won’t disappoint you”, Tinubu assures Buhari

Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has vowed that he won’t disappoint President Muhammadu Buhari if elected president of the country in 2023. Tinubu made this vow at a private dinner, organised by family and very close associates of President Buhari to celebrate his 80th birthday, tagged: “Celebrating A Patriot, A Leader, An Elder Statesman.” The APC presidential candidate commended President Buhari for making significant sacrifices for Nigeria’s advancement. He said, “You have been at the helm of the affairs of this country at a…

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2023: Court dismisses certificate forgery suit against Tinubu

Aminu Imam

The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has thrown out a certificate forgery suit filed by the Action Alliance (AA) against Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment on Tuesday, held that the suit instituted by AA was statute-barred, having not been commenced within the mandatory 14 days provided for under the 1999 Constitution (as amended by the Fourth Alteration Act). Justice Egwuatu said the suit had become academic and grossly incompetent; hence, the court lacked the requisite jurisdiction to…

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