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  1. Directives and Dialogue: Tinubu Orders Security Crackdown in Benue, Tasks Governor Alia with Reconciliation

    Nigeria Directives and Dialogue: Tinubu Orders Security Crackdown in Benue, Tasks Governor Alia with Reconciliation

    President Bola Tinubu has instructed security chiefs to intensify operations in Benue State following the recent massacre of over 200 people, while simultaneously mandating Governor Hyacinth Alia to lead reconciliation efforts between farmers, herders, and communities. The dual approach...
  2. Opposition in Disarray: Tinubu's Roadside Challenge for 2027

    Nigeria Opposition in Disarray: Tinubu's Roadside Challenge for 2027

    President Bola Tinubu on Friday urged opposition parties to "put their houses in order" ahead of the 2027 elections, dismissing claims that his administration seeks a one-party state. Speaking during the commissioning of the Apo-Wasa road in Abuja, Tinubu stated he couldn't mediate opposition...
  3. No Mercy, No Monopoly: Tinubu Welcomes Defectors, Dismisses Opposition Crisis as Entertainment

    Nigeria No Mercy, No Monopoly: Tinubu Welcomes Defectors, Dismisses Opposition Crisis as Entertainment

    During his Democracy Day speech, President Tinubu said he won’t intervene in the collapse of opposition parties, calling it “a pleasure” to witness their disarray. He rejected the idea of a one-party state while embracing APC defections. Tinubu addressed a joint National Assembly session on...
  4. Build, Don’t Banter: Tinubu Tells Wike to Focus on Abuja Projects, Not Pressure

    Nigeria Build, Don’t Banter: Tinubu Tells Wike to Focus on Abuja Projects, Not Pressure

    President Bola Tinubu has asked FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to block out distractions from “busybodies and bystanders” and stay focused on delivering infrastructural reforms in Abuja. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja...
  5. Optics Obscure Accountability: Salako(@UnkleAyo) Questions Tunde Onakoya's Meeting with President Tinubu

    Nigeria Optics Obscure Accountability: Salako(@UnkleAyo) Questions Tunde Onakoya's Meeting with President Tinubu

    Chess champion Tunde Onakoya, who recently broke the world record for the longest chess marathon, met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. The meeting included a photo opportunity where Onakoya presented a chess set to the President. Social media critic S.A.L.A.K.O (@UnkleAyo)...
  6. No Rift, Just Rumours: Sanwo-Olu Shuts Down Tinubu Fallout Claims

    Nigeria No Rift, Just Rumours: Sanwo-Olu Shuts Down Tinubu Fallout Claims

    Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has dismissed rumours of a rift with President Bola Tinubu, calling the narrative exaggerated and unfounded. His comments came after a visit to Tinubu’s Ikoyi residence with APC stakeholders Sanwo-Olu insists there’s “no feud” with Tinubu. Says visit was a...
  7. Nations Endorse, People Decide: Ndume Warns Tinubu on 2027 Backing

    Nigeria Nations Endorse, People Decide: Ndume Warns Tinubu on 2027 Backing

    Senator Ali Ndume has cautioned President Tinubu against over-relying on elite political endorsements, reminding him that 22 governors backed Jonathan in 2015, and he still lost. Despite being present at the Villa, Ndume says he didn’t endorse Tinubu for 2027. Recalls 2015, when 22 PDP...
  8. Prostration Diplomacy: How Sanwo-Olu Bowed His Way Back Into Tinubu’s Good Books

    Nigeria Prostration Diplomacy: How Sanwo-Olu Bowed His Way Back Into Tinubu’s Good Books

    President Bola Tinubu says he has forgiven Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following intervention by the state’s top political elders. Tinubu met privately with members of the Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Saturday. GAC chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi, led the plea for Tinubu to...
  9. 26 Years of Democracy: Tinubu to Address NASS, Honour Select Lawmakers

    Nigeria 26 Years of Democracy: Tinubu to Address NASS, Honour Select Lawmakers

    President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 12, to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day and confer national honours on selected lawmakers. Tinubu’s address is set for noon at the House of Representatives chamber Internal memo confirmed by House...
  10. Fubara's Comeback? Jonathan, Others Lobby Tinubu Ahead of June 12

    Nigeria Fubara's Comeback? Jonathan, Others Lobby Tinubu Ahead of June 12

    As Nigeria prepares for Democracy Day on June 12, pressure is mounting on President Bola Tinubu to end the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly leading the call for reinstatement, engaging Tinubu directly in private discussions...
  11. Tinubu’s Game: Why APC Members Fear His Ties to Opposition Governors

    Nigeria Tinubu’s Game: Why APC Members Fear His Ties to Opposition Governors

    Tinubu’s meetings with Osun’s Adeleke and Anambra’s Soludo spark tensions within the APC. Party leaders fear a repeat of the Oyo scenario, where Tinubu allegedly backed an opposition governor. As the 2026 elections near, speculation about defections and political alliances heightens. Adeleke...
  12. Echoes From the Ballot: Lagos Group Endorses Tinubu, Ambode for 2027 Comeback

    Nigeria Echoes From the Ballot: Lagos Group Endorses Tinubu, Ambode for 2027 Comeback

    In Nigerian politics, where comebacks are rare and loyalties shift like the tides, a Lagos-based group is staking its hope on a return ticket. The South West Political Renaissance Group has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for 2027, calling for recognition of...
  13. Breaking Ranks: The Igbo Professionals Backing Tinubu's Second Term

    Nigeria Breaking Ranks: The Igbo Professionals Backing Tinubu's Second Term

    A group of young professionals from the South East under the name SEPA is calling on Igbos to unite behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying it's time to build strategic alliances for the zone’s benefit. The South East Progressive Ambassadors (SEPA) says opposing Tinubu in...
  14. The Four Wise Men: Dangote, Otedola, Rabiu, Ovia Get Presidential Nod at Lekki Event

    Nigeria The Four Wise Men: Dangote, Otedola, Rabiu, Ovia Get Presidential Nod at Lekki Event

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Jim Ovia, and Abdulsamad Rabiu as Nigeria’s “four wise men,” acknowledging their role in the country’s economic evolution. The remarks came during a landmark tour of the Dangote Refinery and the commissioning of the 37km Lekki...
  15. Votes Demand Safety: Northern Elders Pressure Tinubu on Security Crisis

    Nigeria Votes Demand Safety: Northern Elders Pressure Tinubu on Security Crisis

    Northern elder Dabo Sambo has warned President Tinubu that persistent insecurity and food shortages, particularly in the North, could cost him the 2027 election, just as they did Jonathan in 2015. Sambo says banditry in the North-East and North-West is crippling farming and food supply. He...
  16. From Critic to Collaborator? Bakare Softens Tone After Meeting Tinubu

    Nigeria From Critic to Collaborator? Bakare Softens Tone After Meeting Tinubu

    Tunde Bakare met with President Tinubu in Lagos, sharing his hope for a functional Nigeria and urging the administration to pursue unity, peace, and meaningful progress. President Tinubu received Pastor Tunde Bakare at his Lagos home Bakare described their conversation as private but respectful...
  17. Selective Criticism? Davido’s Tinubu Visit Divides Fans Across Political Lines

    Nigeria Selective Criticism? Davido’s Tinubu Visit Divides Fans Across Political Lines

    Davido’s high-profile visit to President Tinubu alongside his billionaire father and Governor uncle has stirred controversy, not just for the visit itself, but for the public’s mixed reactions to it. While past celebrity supporters of Tinubu faced online attacks, Davido seems to be getting a...
  18. Power Moves? Adeleke’s Visit to Tinubu Fuels Defection Speculation

    Nigeria Power Moves? Adeleke’s Visit to Tinubu Fuels Defection Speculation

    In a meeting that’s stirring buzz across Nigeria’s political and entertainment circles, President Bola Tinubu received Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, his brother Deji Adeleke, and Afrobeats superstar Davido at his Lagos residence. But the timing is raising eyebrows, especially within the...
  19. Voices Divided: Presidency Rebukes Afenifere Over Harsh Tinubu Critique

    Nigeria Voices Divided: Presidency Rebukes Afenifere Over Harsh Tinubu Critique

    In a sharp exchange that underscores Nigeria’s simmering political divides, the Presidency has fired back at Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political group, over its scathing review of President Tinubu’s mid-term performance. According to Daily Trust, the group accused the government of economic...
  20. Bill Gates Receives Nigeria's CFR Honor for $200B Global Health Commitment

    Nigeria Bill Gates Receives Nigeria's CFR Honor for $200B Global Health Commitment

    Bill Gates just received one of Nigeria’s highest honours, but it’s not just a handshake moment. It’s a sign Nigeria is betting big on health innovation and global partnerships. President Tinubu awarded Gates the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) in Lagos. The recognition...
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