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  1. Adesina Defends Buhari: Disputes Claims of Bigotry and Nepotism in New Book

    Nigeria Adesina Defends Buhari: Disputes Claims of Bigotry and Nepotism in New Book

    Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesman, staunchly defends his ex-principal, former President Muhammadu Buhari, against accusations of bigotry and nepotism. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today program after the launch of his book, 'Working with Buhari: Reflections of A Special...
  2. Tinubu to Buhari: You Left Me with Battles and Liabilities

    Nigeria Tinubu to Buhari: You Left Me with Battles and Liabilities

    In a candid address on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu shared insights into the intricate political landscape he inherited from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the book launch, "Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser Media and Publicity (2015–2023)," penned by Femi...
  3. Tinubu: No Worries About 'Japa,' We'll Train More People to Fill Skill Gaps

    Nigeria Tinubu: No Worries About 'Japa,' We'll Train More People to Fill Skill Gaps

    In a bid to address the growing trend of skilled Nigerian workers emigrating abroad, President Bola Tinubu assured the nation that the government, in collaboration with sub-national entities, is committed to training more professionals. Speaking in Owerri during Governor Hope Uzodimma's...
  4. Senator Tinubu Urges Nation to Pray for Safe Return of Nabeeha's Sisters Amid Kidnapping Tragedy

    Nigeria Senator Tinubu Urges Nation to Pray for Safe Return of Nabeeha's Sisters Amid Kidnapping Tragedy

    Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called upon the nation to unite in prayer for the safe return of Nabeeha's sisters. Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar and her family fell victim to a harrowing kidnapping incident in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, resulting in a devastating loss when the...
  5. Tinubu and Obasanjo Steal the Spotlight at Uzodimma's Imo State Inauguration

    Nigeria Tinubu and Obasanjo Steal the Spotlight at Uzodimma's Imo State Inauguration

    President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo graced the inauguration ceremony of Governor Hope Uzodimma for his second term in Imo State. The event, held at Dan Anyiam Stadium, attracted a host of dignitaries, defying the ongoing sit-at-home event in the South-East. Tinubu, who...
  6. Rivers Crisis Update: Nyesom Wike Declares Meeting Tinubu's Demands

    Nigeria Rivers Crisis Update: Nyesom Wike Declares Meeting Tinubu's Demands

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, asserts that his camp has met all the conditions set by President Bola Tinubu to bring about peace in the politically tumultuous Rivers State. Speaking during a visit to the Oba of Ogbaland in Rivers State, Wike emphasized his...
  7. Concerns Rise for Betta Edu as Tinubu Initiates Probe into National Social Investment Programmes

    Nigeria Concerns Rise for Betta Edu as Tinubu Initiates Probe into National Social Investment Programmes

    President Bola Tinubu has initiated a special panel to investigate the National Social Investment Programmes, which were previously overseen by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Announced by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the panel, led by...
  8. Tinubu Claims Poverty Has No Place in Nigeria

    Nigeria Tinubu Claims Poverty Has No Place in Nigeria

    In a recent address to Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Tinubu asserted that Nigerians have no reason to be poor. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu challenged the governors to prioritize policies that benefit all citizens, transcending political...
  9. Peter Obi Responds to President Tinubu's 60% Cut in Travel Entourage

    Nigeria Peter Obi Responds to President Tinubu's 60% Cut in Travel Entourage

    In a bold statement via his verified X handle on Wednesday, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advocated for a more substantial 60% cut in the overall cost of governance at the Federal level. This stance follows President Bola Tinubu's recent decision to reduce the...
  10. Atiku's Spokesperson Shifts Allegiance, Declares Support for Tinubu at Aso Rock Meeting, Stirring Online Controversy

    Nigeria Atiku's Spokesperson Shifts Allegiance, Declares Support for Tinubu at Aso Rock Meeting, Stirring Online Controversy

    In a surprising turn of events, Daniel Bwala, the former presidential campaign spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The closed-door talks concluded with Bwala expressing his readiness to collaborate with the Tinubu-led...
  11. Tinubu Implements 60% Reduction in Travel Delegations for Self and Officials

    Nigeria Tinubu Implements 60% Reduction in Travel Delegations for Self and Officials

    President Bola Tinubu has approved a groundbreaking directive to reduce the size of official delegations for both foreign and domestic trips by up to 60%. The decision, communicated by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, highlights the drastic cut in the number of accompanying individuals for...
  12. Tinubu Calls Interior Minister to Presidential Villa Amidst Fraud Allegations

    Nigeria Tinubu Calls Interior Minister to Presidential Villa Amidst Fraud Allegations

    President Bola Tinubu has reportedly summoned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, the meeting gains significance amid Tunji-Ojo's alleged involvement in a fraud scandal linked to the suspended Minister of Humanitarian...
  13. Suspended Minister Betta Edu Denied Access at Aso Villa After Financial Scandal

    Nigeria Suspended Minister Betta Edu Denied Access at Aso Villa After Financial Scandal

    Channels Television has confirmed that the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, was seen at the Aso Villa in Abuja moments after her suspension on Monday afternoon. However, she was reportedly denied access to President Bola Tinubu. Edu, embroiled in a...
  14. Peter Obi Raises Alarms Over Budget Disparities: N5 Billion for Student Loans, N6 Billion for Legislators' Car Park Sparks National Concerns

    Nigeria Peter Obi Raises Alarms Over Budget Disparities: N5 Billion for Student Loans, N6 Billion for Legislators' Car Park Sparks National Concerns

    In a scathing critique posted on X, former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, lambasted the inadequate attention given to human capital development in Nigeria, pointing out its detrimental impact on investment challenges. Obi expressed shock at the stark budgetary contrast in the 2024...
  15. Tinubu Shuffles Government: FCCPC and BPE Chiefs Fired in Surprise Move

    Nigeria Tinubu Shuffles Government: FCCPC and BPE Chiefs Fired in Surprise Move

    President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the Chief Executives of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). According to a late Monday statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the removal of Babatunde Irukera from the...
  16. President Tinubu Launches Inquiry into Humanitarian Ministry Amidst Financial Controversy

    Nigeria President Tinubu Launches Inquiry into Humanitarian Ministry Amidst Financial Controversy

    President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, led by Betta Edu. The directive follows controversy surrounding Edu's alleged approval of N585,198,500.00 to be disbursed into a personal account, raising concerns...
  17. Betta Edu Faces Questions Over Flight Funds to Kogi – a State with No Airport

    Nigeria Betta Edu Faces Questions Over Flight Funds to Kogi – a State with No Airport

    In a leaked internal memo dated November 6, 2023, Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, approved funds for flight tickets and airport taxis for her ministry's staff to Kogi — a state without an airport. The memo, titled 'The Disbursement Under the 2023 Grant...
  18. Bola Tinubu Clears N12 Billion in Outstanding Payments; Super Eagles and National Teams Finally Catch a Break

    Nigeria Bola Tinubu Clears N12 Billion in Outstanding Payments; Super Eagles and National Teams Finally Catch a Break

    President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the disbursement of a staggering N12 billion to clear outstanding payments for the Super Eagles and other national teams across various sports. The announcement, made through an official statement on the President's media handle, marks a...
  19. Wike: I Turned Down Bribes to Support Tinubu's Presidency

    Nigeria Wike: I Turned Down Bribes to Support Tinubu's Presidency

    Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, disclosed that he was offered substantial incentives to work against the emergence of President Bola Tinubu. Despite these offers, Wike asserted that he stood firm in support of Tinubu's presidential aspirations. The revelation was...
  20. President Tinubu Hails Funke Akindele's Cinematic Triumph with 'A Tribe Called Judah,' Nollywood's First Billion Naira Blockbuster

    Nigeria President Tinubu Hails Funke Akindele's Cinematic Triumph with 'A Tribe Called Judah,' Nollywood's First Billion Naira Blockbuster

    President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Nollywood actress Funke Akindele for her groundbreaking film, 'A Tribe Called Judah,' which achieved the remarkable feat of grossing N1 billion within just 21 days of its cinema release. In a statement from his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale...
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