Tag: Presidency

Presidency Now Controlled From Outside Aso Rock, Tinubu Caged – Sen Yari Alleges

Sen. Abdulaziz Yari claims Nigeria’s Presidency is being “run from outside the Villa”. Says President Tinubu is “caged” by elite influence and internal power blocs. Warns Nigerians not to expect…

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US Pledges Defence Equipment, Intelligence Support to Nigeria – Presidency

The Presidency has confirmed that the United States government will provide defence equipment, intelligence support, and other resources to strengthen Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism and violent extremist groups. The…

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Presidency Calls for Sanction Against Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Over Protest Participation

•Presidency urges NBA, LPDC to discipline Kanu’s lawyer • Says joining protest undermines legal ethics and court process • Accuses Omoyele Sowore of mobilising “career anarchists” The Presidency has urged…

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Presidency Denies Plans to Replace Finance Minister Wale Edun

Presidency confirms Edun is recuperating in Abuja after sudden illness He dismisses rumours of stroke or medical evacuation abroad Edun to miss IMF/World Bank meetings as CBN governor leads delegation…

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2027: Let the Voters Decide, Obi Tells Umahi Over Presidency Comment

Peter Obi replies Works Minister Umahi for saying it’s not yet the South-East’s turn Says no politician has the right to dictate Nigeria’s political destiny Urges leaders to respect democratic…

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Tinubu Grants Clemency To Death Row Inmates, Drug Offenders, Others — Presidency Explains

• 175 convicts and ex-convicts benefit from presidency • Posthumous pardon for Ken Saro-Wiwa, Herbert Macaulay, Gen. Vatsa • Presidency cites remorse, good conduct, and old age as key criteria…

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Presidency Blames Jonathan for Economic Collapse, Warns Against 2027 Ambition

Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan accused of depleting reserves and Excess Crude Account Onanuga says Jonathan’s “abysmal record” will haunt him in 2027 race Tinubu praised for reforms as GDP, reserves rebound…

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Some Governors Attack Buhari to Avoid Paying Salaries – Presidency

The presidency has accused some Nigerian governors of deliberately attacking President Muhammadu Buhari in order to divert attention away from their employees' monthly remuneration and pension. Femi Adesina, President Buhari's…

Presidency Reacts As El-Rufai Dumps APC for SDP

• Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). • El-Rufai's decision was reportedly driven by irreconcilable differences…

2023 Presidency: ‘We Can’t Keep Going Like This,’ Sowore Reacts to Wike’s Declaration

Omoyele Sowore, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Action Congress, AAC, has responded to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike's declaration of interest to run for President. Wike…