ADC Criticises Tinubu’s £746m UK Deal as Debt Trap
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised a £746 million agreement signed by President Bola Tinubu during his recent state visit to the United Kingdom, calling it “another debt trap” for Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi described the deal as a “mugu deal,” a local term meaning […]
Presidency Clarifies Scope of UK Migration Agreement Amid Misinformation
The Nigerian Presidency has clarified that the newly signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom does not include foreign deportees, amid reports of widespread misinformation. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, in a statement on Friday, said the deal strictly concerns Nigerian citizens residing illegally in the UK. “For […]
Group Galvanizes Edo Students For Tinubu’s Re-election, Vows To Complement Okpebholo’s 2.5 Million Votes
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting National Coordinator of the Coalition for Tinubu-Okpebholo-Nigeria, Precious Topa, has unveiled plans to galvanize students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions nationwide to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Topa said the initiative is meant to complement Governor Monday Okpebholo’s pledge to deliver 2.5 million votes for the president in the […]
Tinubu Receives Ceremonial Welcome at Windsor Castle in UK State Visit
President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, were welcomed at Windsor Castle on Wednesday with a full military reception, marking the start of a historic state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The couple were greeted by a 42-gun salute from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery. […]
Soludo Urges South-East to Back Tinubu in 2027 Election
Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra State, has called on people in Nigeria’s south-east to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Soludo made the appeal during his second-term inauguration at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital. The oath of office was administered by Anambra State Chief Judge Onochie Anyachebelu to […]
Maiduguri Bombings: ADC Urges President Tinubu to Cut Short UK Visit
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to return immediately to Nigeria after a series of bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, which left 23 people dead and 108 seriously injured. The blasts occurred on Monday evening at around 7:24 pm, targeting a market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri […]
Tinubu to Travel to UK for Two-Day State Visit
President Bola Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, the presidency has said. In a statement released on Monday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said the visit will take place on 18 and 19 March. The president will travel with the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The visit is […]
Interfaith: Tinubu Orders Nationwide Rice Distribution For Lent, Ramadan
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order to the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across all states of the federation as part of a nationwide support initiative for citizens observing the Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The President’s directive, according to a statement issued by Governor of Imo State and Director-General, […]
Tinubu Mourns Super Eagles Midfielder Nwosu, Says He left Indelible Mark Behind
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Super Eagles player, Henry Onyemanze Nwosu who died at the age of 62. He described him as one of Nigeria’s most gifted footballers whose legacy will stand the test of time. In a condolence message issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on […]
Middle East War: Tinubu Orders Rollout Of CNG Kits To Cushion Fuel Increase Pressure
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order for the deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide to ease the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerians, following the ongoing war in the Middle East. Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, […]