Tag: Tinubu

Pro-Wike PDP Faction in Bayelsa Escalates Tensions, Threatens Diri’s Expulsion Over Ally’s Detention

Tolu Adebayo

Pro-Wike Faction of PDP in Bayelsa Heightens Political Tensions, Demands Governor Diri’s Expulsion Amid Ally’s Detention A group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to expel Governor Douye Diri from the party. This threat stems from the recent arrest and ongoing detention of Miss Awudumu Reigneth, a prominent social media influencer and political activist affiliated with their faction. Reigneth was apprehended following allegations tied to a social media post where she…

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2027: Politicians Plotting Against Tinubu Are Out of Their Depth, Says Alawuje

Tolu Adebayo

2027: Politicians Plotting Against Tinubu Are Out of Their Depth, Says Alawuje The National Coordinator of the Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), a prominent support group from the 2023 elections, Comrade Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, has labeled politicians attempting to form coalitions to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election as inexperienced and misguided. Speaking at an event focused on the upcoming 2027 general elections, organized by Tinubu’s supporters in Zaria, Alawuje asserted that when it comes to navigating the path to the 2027 polls, only President Tinubu possesses the…

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All PDP Osun Senators Endorse Tinubu for 2027

Tolu Adebayo

All PDP Osun Senators Endorse Tinubu for 2027 All three Senators from Osun State elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDPhave unequivocally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole and legitimate Presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The Senators did this under the aegis of Osun State Senators’ Caucus of the PDP. In a joint statement signed yesterday in Abuja by Senator Kamarudeen Lere Oyewumi, PDP, Osun West), Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, PDP, Osun Central, and Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, PDP, Osun East, the Senators affirmed…

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Senate President Akpabio: Lawmakers Elected to Foster National Development, Not Confrontation

Tolu Adebayo

Senate President Akpabio: Lawmakers Elected to Foster National Development, Not Confrontation The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has emphasized that lawmakers were not elected to engage in confrontation with the Executive, but to foster policies that promote national development. In a recent documentary marking two years of the Bola Tinubu administration, Akpabio reflected on the importance of cooperation between the National Assembly and the Executive. According to Akpabio, the relationship between the two arms of government has been cordial over the past two years, driven by a shared…

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Emotional Plea from Obasanjo: Tackling Nigeria’s Escalating Poverty and Hunger Crisis

Tolu Adebayo

Emotional Plea from Obasanjo: Tackling Nigeria’s Escalating Poverty and Hunger Crisis Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a heartfelt address on the deepening challenges of poverty and hunger plaguing millions across the country. In a video statement, he expressed profound concern over the situation, describing it as a dire threat to basic human survival and dignity that has escalated in recent times. With visible emotion, Obasanjo shared a personal moment of reflection, stating, “Forgive me, this is the first time I’m shedding tears of my own.” He highlighted the alarming…

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Senator Barau Jibrin claims APC will win by a landslide come 2027 Election

Tolu Adebayo

In a rousing address at the Northern West zonal meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin has commended President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s efforts, particularly the recent upgrade of colleges in Kano and Zaria to full-fledged universities. Speaking at the event, which was convened by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani over the weekend, Jibrin expressed optimism about the APC’s prospects, forecasting a landslide victory in the 2027 general elections. Jibrin attributed this anticipated success to the tangible progress made under Tinubu’s leadership, urging…

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President Tinubu Meets with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican Inauguration.

Tolu Adebayo

Rome, Italy – In a moment of diplomatic significance, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with the newly installed Pope Leo XIV during the pontiff’s inauguration ceremony in Vatican City on Sunday. The encounter, marked by a firm handshake and a brief exchange, highlighted the global attention drawn to the start of the new papacy. The event unfolded in the iconic St. Peter’s Square, where Pope Leo XIV, the 264th Bishop of Rome and leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, was officially installed following a solemn inauguration mass. President Tinubu,…

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APC Rejects Atiku’s Claim of Internal Coalition Against Tinubu

Tolu Adebayo

APC Rejects Atiku’s Claim of Internal Coalition Against Tinubu Abuja, Nigeria – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vehemently dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that members of the ruling party are secretly collaborating with opposition parties to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Atiku, during a Wednesday meeting with political stakeholders from Kogi East Senatorial District in Abuja, alleged the existence of a multi-party coalition involving the APC, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and other platforms. He framed this coalition as a necessary…

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ECOWAS Court Orders Release of Nigerian Businessman, Awards N20 Million in Damages

Tolu Adebayo

ECOWAS Court Orders Release of Nigerian Businessman, Awards N20 Million in Damages Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark ruling that highlights the growing influence of regional courts in addressing human rights violations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has ordered the immediate release of Nigerian businessman Moses Abiodun. Abiodun, who has been detained without trial since 2009, was declared unlawfully imprisoned by the court on Thursday. The court found the Nigerian government culpable for multiple violations of Abiodun’s fundamental human rights, a situation that has persisted…

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Atiku Proposes Mega-Alliance to Challenge Tinubu, Condemns Insecurity

Tolu Adebayo

Atiku Proposes Mega-Alliance to Challenge Tinubu, Condemns Insecurity Abuja, Nigeria – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has unveiled ambitious plans to forge a broad political alliance encompassing the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku described the current government as “incompetent and inefficient,” citing its handling of the nation’s escalating security crisis as a prime example. The announcement came during a meeting in Abuja with a delegation from Kogi East Senatorial Zone, led by former Kogi State…

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Nigerians Urged to Respect President Tinubu Amidst Controversy

Tolu Adebayo

Nigerians Urged to Respect President Tinubu Amidst Controversy A prominent Nigerian legal practitioner and philanthropist based in the United Kingdom, Professor Gaskin Igbineweka, has called on Nigerians to refrain from castigating and embarrassing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his alleged involvement in some legal matters in the United States. In a press release issued in Benin City, Professor Igbineweka, who is also the President of the Nigerian Welfare Club in the United Kingdom, advised Nigerians to stop deriding the President, citing that by law, any conviction or crime committed by…

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President Tinubu Heads to Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration

Tolu Adebayo

President Tinubu Heads to Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Rome, Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV to attend the solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontiff’s Pontificate. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, titled ‘Pope Leo XIV invites President Tinubu to his inauguration on Sunday,’ the President will be accompanied by a delegation of top Catholic leaders…

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