2027: ‘It’s handled internally’ – Salihu on reported rift between Tinubu, Shettima
Mustapha Salihu, who is the National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cleared the air on the growing rumours that President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima may not be getting along. Recently, there’s been talk suggesting that the two top government officials might be at odds. But Salihu called […]
BREAKING: I will clear my schedule to visit Benue Wednesday — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said he will adjust his schedule so that he can visit Benue State on Wednesday. This visit comes after a deadly attack in the Yelewata community, located in Guma Local Government Area of the state. Reports say that about 250 people lost their lives, and the attack was blamed on suspected […]
Presidency clears air on Tinubu’s national honour to Aisha Yesufu
The Nigerian presidency has cleared up confusion about a national award reportedly given to activist Aisha Yesufu. On Friday, the presidency said it never gave her any national honour. Temitope Ajayi, who works as the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, shared this information. He made it clear that the […]
We’ll sort ourselves out — Saraki reacts to Tinubu mocking opposition
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted to recent comments made by President Bola Tinubu about the issues facing Nigeria’s opposition parties, especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). During the Democracy Day event held at the National Assembly on June 12, President Tinubu spoke about the divisions within opposition parties. He said it was “a […]
Tinubu honours Abiola, Kudirat, Soyinka, others in State of the Nation address; grants pardon to Ogoni 9
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given national honours to over 80 Nigerians, both alive and late, as part of this year’s Democracy Day celebrations. He made the announcement during his first-ever State of the Nation address. Speaking at the joint session of the National Assembly on June 12, Tinubu marked 26 years of uninterrupted democratic […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu grants full presidential pardon to Ken Saro-Wiwa, eight other Ogoni activists
On Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu gave a full presidential pardon to Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni activists. These men, known as the Ogoni Nine, were environmental and human rights campaigners. The president made the announcement on Thursday, during the Democracy Day celebration, to show respect for those who fought for justice in […]
June 12: Emulate Yar’Adua, Jonathan who saved Nigeria’s democracy – Peter Obi to Tinubu
Peter Obi, who was once a presidential candidate under the Labour Party, has advised President Bola Tinubu to learn from the examples of former leaders Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan. Obi said Tinubu should take a similar path as Yar’Adua, who admitted that his own election process was flawed. He also pointed out that Jonathan […]
Democracy Day: President Tinubu Addresses The National Assembly (Live Update)
President Bola Tinubu went to the National Assembly for a joint meeting with both the Senate and the House of Representatives. He entered the House of Representatives chamber at exactly 11:50 in the morning. Tinubu is expected to speak to the lawmakers and then give his Democracy Day message. Earlier today, the planned 7 a.m. […]
Tinubu did better than Peter Obi would have done – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri, a well-known political analyst and former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, believes President Bola Tinubu is doing better than Peter Obi would have if he had won the 2023 election under the Labour Party. In an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Omokri shared his views on Tinubu’s performance so far. He focused […]
Two tenure for president, govs: Stakeholders weigh Makinde’s single term call
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sparked a national conversation after suggesting that Nigeria should adopt a single-term system for top political positions. He proposed a one-time term of five or six years for presidents, governors, and local government leaders. Makinde believes that leaders only focus on serious governance during the first five years […]