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  • No rift with Tinubu, says Buhari

    No rift with Tinubu, says Buhari

    The presidency last night said a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is not under watch by any security agency.

    It dismissed any reports of strained relationship between President Muhammadu Buhari and Asiwaju Tinubu.

    It said it was unaware of any plot against Buhari by Tinubu.

    The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, who made the clarifications in a statement in Abuja, said such insinuations by a newspaper were products of perverted logic.

    The government warned Nigerians against falling victims of such mischief.

    Shehu said: “The attention of the presidency has been drawn to a false and sensational story by a leading newspaper to the effect that a pillar of the governing party, the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is “under security watch over alleged plot against Buhari.”

    “Nigerians are hereby advised to ignore this story because it is false and baseless.

    We wish to confirm without any equivocation that the Asiwaju is not of any particular interest to any arm of the security services.

    “The relationship between him and the president cannot be better than it is at the moment.

    “According to the perverted logic of the newspaper, the respected leader of the APC is into a plot against the leader of the country. The presidency is unaware of any such plots against the President.”

    Shehu explained that heads of security agencies in the country confirmed that they were unaware of Tinubu being under surveillance.

    Shehu added: “I got on the phone a short while ago with General Babagana Munguno, (rtd), the National Security Adviser and the Director-General of the SSS, Lawal Daura who both dismissed the published reports as acts of pure mischief. They are not aware of the Asiwaju being on any kind of watch.

    “It would appear that a competition is on between two or three newspaper establishments on how best to breach the excellent relationship between the pillars of our party and government.

    “So far, they have not made a headway and there is no indication that they will succeed in the future.

    “It suffices to say that such reports, written without fairness and balance can only take away from whatever is left of the credibility of these newspapers. The general public is hereby advised to ignore them on these reports.”

     

  • Tinubu not under security watch, says presidency

    Tinubu not under security watch, says presidency

    The Presidency last night said a leader of the All Progressives Congress( APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is not under watch by any security agency.

    It also said there is no strain in the relationship between President Muhammadu Buhari and Asiwaju Tinubu.

    It said it was unaware of any plot against Buhari by Tinubu.

    The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, who made the clarifications in a statement in Abuja, said such insinuations by a newspaper were products of perverted logic.

    The government warned Nigerians against falling victims of such mischief.

    Shehu said: “The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to a false and sensational story by a leading newspaper to the effect that a pillar of the governing party, the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “under security watch over alleged plot against Buhari.”

    “Nigerians are hereby advised to ignore this story because it is false and baseless.

    We wish to confirm without any equivocation that the Asiwaju is not of any particular interest to any arm of the security services.

    “The relationship between him and the President cannot be better than it is at the moment.

    “According to the perverted logic of the newspaper, the respected leader of the APC is into a plot against the leader of the country. The presidency is unaware of any such plots against the President.”

    Shehu explained that heads of security agencies in the country confirmed that they were unaware of Tinubu being under surveillance.

    Shehu added: “I got on the phone a short while ago with General Babagana Munguno, (Rtd), the National Security Adviser and the Director-General of the SSS, Lawal Daura who both dismissed the published reports as acts of pure mischief. They are not aware of the Asiwaju being on any kind of watch.

    “It would appear that a competition is on between two or three newspaper establishments on how best to breach the excellent relationship between the pillars of our party and government.
    ” So far, they have not made a headway and there is no indication that they will succeed in the future.

    “It suffices to say that such reports, written without fairness and balance can only take away from whatever is left of the credibility of these newspapers. The general public is hereby advised to ignore them on these reports.”

  • A greater Nigeria possible, says Senator Tinubu

    A greater Nigeria possible, says Senator Tinubu

    The senator representing Lagos Central, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has said a greater Nigeria is possible.

    In her Independence Day message, the lawmaker said: “Today marks the 55th anniversary of our country’s independence. This is also the first since we begin to relish the change mantra we embarked upon as a people, and nation.

    “On occasions such as this that celebrates the 55th marriage of different beliefs, ideologies and culture, we must remember the ‘endless possibility’ at which this fusion is sustained for the years.

    “Campaign is over, we should all settle down to work and stop the blame games.

    “It is a known fact that we are a country heading for recession that is if we are not there.

    “This becomes necessary for us as a people; we embrace the new ideals, direction and mission presented before us by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, having made the ballot an important instrument to building a safe place for us all.

    “This is the time to be contributors to this new Nigeria of progress and prosperity, a worthy legacy we want to leave for this generation and the coming ones.

    “We must, therefore, turn the burdens, challenges and expectations to ceaseless possibilities.

    “We must also offer prayers and support to our leaders and families of those who lost loved ones during Hajj and to insurgency. I wish you all a Happy 55th Independence anniversary.”

  • Badagry group thanks Ambode, Tinubu for fulfilling promise

    Badagry group thanks Ambode, Tinubu for fulfilling promise

    A group, Badagry Development Movement (BDM), has praised Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for fulfilling his campaign promise of bringing development to the area.

    BDM, a non-political association that stands for the development of Badagry, said the nomination of its indigene as a commissioner showed the governor’s good intentions.

    The group also praised All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who ensured that the party’s promise during the campaign was kept.

    BDM’s President, Comrade Saka Rahman said in a statement: “The Jagaban Bogu, our amiable governor and other APC chieftains saw the need to carry our people along so that we can as well contribute to the advancement of this state.

    “In 2011, Asiwaju Tinubu appointed two of our people, Tunde Hunpe and Mrs Senapon Oworu into the executive council, a representation that gave Badagry an opportunity not only to serve but to benefit from some basic infrastructures from the government.

    “During the last electioneering campaign, Asiwaju Tinubu promised us that if we come out en masse and vote for APC, that we will not be left out in the scheme of things.

    “Today, our very dear son, Tunde Hunpe has been nominated for a commissioner while a few others have been appointed into boards of institutions.

    “We want to use this opportunity to thank them for not just appointing him, but choosing a true representative of the people, a grassroots person who is tested and trusted by his people.”

  • Tinubu group visits 95-year-old woman in Kebbi

    Tinubu group visits 95-year-old woman in Kebbi

    •Donates cloths, money

    As part of its humanitarian services, the Bola Ahmed  Tinubu Supportive Group, otherwise called the ‘Asiwaju Change Movement’ (ACM), under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday paid a get-well-soon visit to an APC mother in Kebbi  State, Hajiya Fatimatu Mai Talle Tara Koko.

    The 95-year old woman was said to have fallen ill after returning from the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari in May.

    The group’s National Coordinator, Mrs. Simisola Ayoade, said they came to show concern for Hajiya Koko, considering her contributions to APC’s victory in the general elections.

    Mrs. Ayoade, who was accompanied by the Abuja Co-ordinator, Sambo Sadiq, said the Tinubu group in particular and the APC in general loved the nonagenarian and wished her quick recovery.

    She, on behalf of the body, presented a gift of cloths as Sallah package and an undisclosed amount of money to the woman.

    Responding on behalf of the family, her grandson, Abubakar Lawal, thanked the group for showing concern and care to the family and for its humanitarianism.

    Hajiya Koko presented one million naira life savings to President Buhari during his campaign in Kebbi State. She was at the Aso Rock Villa during his inauguration.

  • Tinubu seeks better Nigeria

    Tinubu seeks better Nigeria

    National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged  Muslims in Nigeria and across the world not to give up but hold up their faith that a better Nigeria is possible.

    In a statement to mark the Eid El Kabir, released by his media office, the former Lagos State Governor said:”Today Nigeria is set on a new path of recovery because millions had faith In the change message and Agenda of the All Progressives Congress. They must continue to back up their faith with good works of patriotism.

    ” All people of faith must at this time of Nigeria’s Renaissance bound together and work together to give Nigeria that great push to a new functional society that it so deserves”. Continuing Tinubu says Nigeria is lucky to have had another shot at greatness with the Muhammadu Buhari led APC government. “

    “Our country is set on an irrevocable path of progress and no matter how much reactionary elements try to slow down the government they will fail because Nigeria has taken full flight under Buhari and their is no shooting it down. On my party I remain a firm believer in Nigeria and a committed soldier to the battle ahead against poverty, ignorance, Mis-governance and impunity. Having laboured all my political life to partner with others to get Nigeria to this station, we will not roll over for a few with a retrogressive agenda to take over or distract the Buhari government from the onerous nation building task ahead”,

     Tinubu expressed satisfaction that the country’s re-engineering has started in ernest and all hands must be on deck to ensure that this journey ends at a destination of a functional Nigeria and a model for Africa. A reference point of development

  • Tinubu: corruption war ’ll strenghten institutions

    Tinubu: corruption war ’ll strenghten institutions

    National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday called on Nigerians to put God and the nation first in their daily activities. “What is missing is lack of patriotism, dedication to God and to our people.

    He spoke after observing his two rakat prayers for the Eid-il-Kabir celebration at the Dodan Barracks, praying ground, Obalende in Lagos.

    He said the ongoing war by President Muhammadu Buhari on corruption will further strengthen the country’s institutions and fast track development.

    He said: “It is part of nation’s development. We cannot overlook a lot of things. And we cannot personalise a lot of things as if it was vendetta. We have to endure and be patient as we look for justice, equity and a balanced society.

    “If we do not straighten these institutions, how can they work for the development of the nation? If we fail and result to blackmail, how can the nation reverse the decadence that is perceived in our society?

    “The government officials are almost no longer believable (by the citizens). When one has a public responsibility, they (citizens) look at it as if the source of wealth to steal and mismanage public funds. And do things that are not included in the democratic norms and values. We have to live by example and by our words. We can be talking about it alone. We have to work it without any iota of blackmail.”

    The former governor recalled what he went through and later discharged and acquainted, saying: “It is not what I haven’t personally experienced before.”

     “I have been through it. The second week I left office, I was invited by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). I went there and answer their question. Later, I took them to court and I won. Some years back, after they discovered that my assets declaration had some questions, they charged me to the tribunal. I went and challenged them to show proof. I was later discharged and acquainted because there was no evidence to prove their claim. It is only then I accused the government of being selective.”

    Tinubu added: “Yearly, we talk about sacrifices and perseverance of people. If we want people to persevere, from the top to the bottom, we have to demonstrate as leaders that we are very serious about nation building too.

    “Our leaders should look compassionately at the suffering masses and create the demand locally and diversify our economy. Go through it at once and have a nation that we will all be proud of. Develop citizenship that will be blind to the tribe or ethnicity but believe in character.

    “It is worrisome that when we meet ourselves outside the country, we embrace one another but immediately we arrive into this country, revert to ethnicity, tribal and others. We have to develop a new character and new nation.

     “Every day we talk about the potential of this country but where are we, when one look at country like India, they don’t have oil but they were able to build an economy for themselves that is thriving today and creating employment for the youths.

    “We want everything free but we have not put emphasis on the training of our youths and retraining of our teachers to put education in forefront of investment that is necessary for this country.

    “We still believe that education is the weapon against poverty. And to achieve it, we have to rededicate ourselves and make those sacrifices in order to lift the country out of poverty,” he added.

  • Group greets Buhari, Tinubu

    Group greets Buhari, Tinubu

    The Likeminds, a non-governmental organisation, has greeted President Muhammadu Buhari, Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of the Eid-El-Kabir.

    A statement by its State Coordinator, Comrade Shina Oyedokun, urged Nigerians to live in peace.

    “We also greet Vice President Yemi Osibajo, Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Idiat Adebule, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Hon. Babatunde Adedoyin and Seye Oladejo,” Oyedokun said.

  • Give thanks, says Senator Tinubu

    Give thanks, says Senator Tinubu

    The senator representing Lagos Central, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has said the Eid-El-Kabir festival offers Muslims the opportunity to give thanks to Allah.

    In a Sallah message, the senator said: This year’s celebration offers a special opportunity to give thanks to God, build up our spiritual lives, pray for ourselves, our compatriots and our leaders at all levels.

    “It is a time to renew our faith and ponder on the significance of commitment and personal sacrifice towards ensuring a united Nigeria.

    “This is a period not only to celebrate but also to reflect soberly on how we can all promote peaceful co-existence and a sense of empathy, especially for our fellow citizens.

    “Indeed, in the face of preventable tragedies that have befallen our nation in the past, we should express gratitude, even as we pray for more sustainable development under a new leadership being offered by our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC)

    “I enjoin you all to be law abiding, celebrate modestly and keep supporting this government, until we reach our promised land.”

  • She exemplified the best of the progressive spirit, says Tinubu

    She exemplified the best of the progressive spirit, says Tinubu

    The National Leader of the All Progressives congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu said the late Mrs. Awolowo, “exemplified the best of the progressive spirit and concern for all of humanity.”

    In his tributes yesterday night he said, “We mourn her passing but we also must continue to move forward in order to celebrate her life and the ideals for which she stood. I don’t believe she would have wanted us to respond in any other way.

    “She was a devout Christian and her life touched man. May her soul rest in peace. Her life spanned nearly a century of change and challenge in the world and in Nigeria. Through it all, she remained true to great and noble ideas and did so with dignity, spirit and compassion.

    “Just a few weeks to becoming 100 years of age, she passed on. However, for nearly a century, she remained committed. In her gentle but strong way, she held forth the banner and nurtured the progressive legacy after her husband, the revered Chief Obafemi Awolowo passed on.

    “This great jewel of the people withstood the test of time and weathered the political storms of dictatorships and mis governance. Never did she bend or reject her principles and beliefs despite the pressures that came. She stood firmly in the courage of her convictions.

    “Our Mama, HID Awolowo was the Awolowo philosophy personified. She remained a constant source of knowledge, inspiration and wisdom. Her faith in the Nigerian nation was unwavering and revealed an uncommon, visionary political bearing.  She gave a mother’s love to all Nigerians irrespective of political differences and through her we learned that unity through diversity is the precious gift we must construct and give ourselves.

    “While we mourn, we must also take solace in the fact that she lived long enough to see the advent of progressive government at the federal level.

    “She has bequeathed to us a great legacy, a political legacy of intelligence, courage conviction, hope and belief in the goodness of the people.  As such, we will miss her presence and are grieved by her departure. Yet, the story of her life commands us to do our best to turn Nigeria into the nation she dedicated her life to and that we all honor her every day by each one of us becoming better citizens, better Nigerians.”