Tag: President Tinubu

ADC slams Tinubu over ‘game’ comment on Electoral Act

African Democratic Congress criticises remarks by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Party says comment trivialises governance and democracy. Statement signed by ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has…

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“Ending Tompolo’s Pipeline Surveillance Contract Will Push N’ Delta Youths Back Into Crime” —Freeborn Abraye Warns President Tinubu

Human rights activist and Niger Delta advocate, Freeborn Abraye, has warned that terminating the pipeline surveillance contract handled by Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, could plunge thousands of…

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Tinubu Resolves 15-Year Dispute Over Nigeria’s Largest Untapped Oil Block

Tinubu reaches settlement with Eni over Oil Prospecting Licence 245. Agreement expected to boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil sector. OPL 245 remains the country’s largest untapped deepwater oil block.…

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2027: Sani, Abbas Task Kaduna APC On 2m Votes For Tinubu

Uba Sani, Tajudeen Abbas demand two million votes for Bola Tinubu in 2027. Isaac Atiku Sankay emerges consensus Kaduna APC chairman. Leaders urge grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2027 elections. Kaduna…

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Tinubu nominates Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

Bola Ahmed Tinubu forwards Taiwo Oyedele nomination to Senate Doris Anite-Uzoka reassigned to Budget and National Planning Oyedele, ex-PwC fiscal expert, chaired presidential tax reforms committee President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

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Opposition Leaders Reject Tinubu’s Electoral Act Amendment

Opposition leaders oppose new Electoral Act. Coalition faults manual transmission provision. Opposition alleges APC plotting advantage for 2027 polls. Leaders of opposition political parties, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter…

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Tinubu Approves Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone as Ododo Moves to Attract Investors

Tinubu approves 4,000-hectare Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone to boost industrialisation. Kogi receives licence as Ododo seeks foreign and local investors. Project expected to revive steel, mining and manufacturing activities. President…

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Tinubu Predicts Naira Rise to ₦1,000 Per Dollar Soon

Tinubu says naira will appreciate to ₦1,000 per dollar in coming weeks. CBN interventions to stabilise naira already showing results, President says. Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $50.45bn, highest in…

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Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Recurring Kano Market Fires

President Tinubu commiserates with Kano traders after Singer Market fire. Fire incident follows another blaze less than two weeks ago, causing severe market losses. Tinubu directs thorough probe to determine…

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APC Legislative Aides Endorse Tinubu for 2027 Re-election Bid

APC legislative aides declare support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election Group begins PVC-based nationwide mobilisation strategy APC Support Groups Council ramps up early 2027 preparations Legislative aides at the National Assembly…

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