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  1. National Assembly Ignored in Decision to Buy New Presidential Jet, Says Abaribe

    Nigeria National Assembly Ignored in Decision to Buy New Presidential Jet, Says Abaribe

    Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has revealed that the National Assembly was not consulted about purchasing President Tinubu’s new Airbus A330 jet. He criticized the lack of transparency, expressing concern that the legislature’s failure to approve the purchase reflects poorly on its role as a check on...
  2. Nigerians Question Cost and Choice of 15-Year-Old Presidential Jet: Is It Worth It?

    Nigerians Question Cost and Choice of 15-Year-Old Presidential Jet: Is It Worth It?

    Nigeria's recent acquisition of a 15-year-old Airbus A330-200 presidential jet has sparked controversy over its cost and previous ownership. Purchased for $100 million and retrofitted at an additional $50 million, the deal raises questions about government spending priorities amid ongoing...
  3. Ezekwesili Blasts Tinubu for Buying Presidential Jet Amid Poverty

    Nigeria Ezekwesili Blasts Tinubu for Buying Presidential Jet Amid Poverty

    Oby Ezekwesili criticized President Bola Tinubu and the political class for purchasing a new presidential jet amid Nigeria's economic hardship. She labeled them "bandits," urging Nigerians not to sympathize with their extravagant spending while many citizens face poverty and hunger. Former...
  4. Federal Government Defends New Jet Purchase as Tinubu Departs for Paris

    Nigeria Federal Government Defends New Jet Purchase as Tinubu Departs for Paris

    President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for Paris aboard a newly acquired Airbus A330, replacing an aging Boeing 737. The Nigerian government defends the purchase for safety and cost-saving reasons, but critics argue it's ill-timed amid economic challenges. The acquisition has sparked a national...
  5. Akpabio: Senate Ready to Act on Presidential Jet Request Despite Current Absence

    Nigeria Akpabio: Senate Ready to Act on Presidential Jet Request Despite Current Absence

    Senate President Akpabio indicates readiness to approve funds for a new presidential jet if requested by President Tinubu, stressing no formal request has been made yet. Senate reconvenes early to discuss extending the 2023 supplementary appropriation act amid discussions on presidential fleet...
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    Politics Amid backlash, Aisha Buhari tweets video of daughter waving inside presidential jet- The Cable

    Aisha Buhari, the first lady, on Monday tweeted a video of Hanan, one her daughters, waving at a crowd from the presidential jet. The 55 seconds clip, accompanied with a musical background, showed Hanan capturing the culture of Bauchi people. Hanan’s use of one of the aircraft in the...
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    Politics Buhari: Nigeria's Presidential Jet Still In London

    President Buhari's presidential jet is still parked in Stansted Airport, London, according to reports by Sahara Reporters News outlets reported earlier today that the plane had left for unknown destination but presidential aides Femi Adesina and Garba Lawal denied such reports. Buhari has...
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