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  • 2027: APC support groups pledge 10 million votes for Tinubu

    2027: APC support groups pledge 10 million votes for Tinubu

    The Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CaGram) has pledged to deliver 10 million direct grassroots votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections.

    CaGram, an amalgam of over 70 percent of APC-registered support groups with over 1.2 million active members nationwide said each member has been mandated to mobilize at least ten grassroots votes, translating into formidable electoral bloc for President Tinubu in 2027.

    The Deputy National Chairman of CaGram, Hon. Agbi Stephen Omobamidele, who is also the Special Adviser on Mobilization to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, told reporters that Tinubu’s bold economic reforms and resolute vision are key reasons why he is best positioned to guide Nigeria to prosperity.

    According to him, since taking office, Tinubu’s administration has enacted significant measures such as putting an end to fuel and electricity subsidies, unifying the foreign exchange rate, and implementing fiscal and tax reforms, which have begun to stabilize the nation’s economy.

    He said: “Nigeria recently recorded a balance of payments surplus of $6.8 billion, reflecting renewed investor confidence and stronger external resilience.

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    “Headline inflation, which had peaked above 34%, has declined sharply to about 21.8% by mid-2025, while foreign exchange reserves have risen beyond $40 billion. President Tinubu has also set an ambitious target of 7% annual economic growth by 2027, with the broader aim of quadrupling the size of Nigeria’s economy by 2030.

    “These are not experiments—they are deliberate steps to restore economic sanity, boost revenues, and empower Nigerians.”

    He, however, said that as grassroots mobilization intensifies, CaGram remained committed towards delivering on its pledge and ensuring that President Tinubu’s strategic and economic leadership resonates at every polling unit in 2027.

  • Tinubu delivered stability, peace in Rivers, Presidency tells ADC

    Tinubu delivered stability, peace in Rivers, Presidency tells ADC

    The Presidency has dismissed criticisms by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of the Rivers emergency rule, stressing that the President’s intervention delivered stability, restored democratic institutions, and returned peace to the state.

    In a post on his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD, Presidential Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare, described the ADC’s allegations of autocracy, manipulation, and undermining federalism as “laughable” and an exercise in “nuisance politics.”

    Dare said the President acted constitutionally under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), invoking emergency powers to prevent bloodshed and restore governance at a time of grave threat to law and order in Rivers State.

    “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is clear: under Section 305, the President has the power — and the duty — to act when law and order are under grave threat.

    “What the President delivered is stability, the return of democratic institutions, and peace in Rivers State. Nigerians can see the difference: President Tinubu acted right. That is what posterity will remember him for,” Dare said. 

    He dismissed the ADC’s claims of federal manipulation, noting that officials in Rivers were not reduced to presidential appointees but rather protected from chaos until conditions allowed for their reinstatement.

    “To accuse the President of undermining federalism is laughable; as a former Governor, no Nigerian alive presently has fought harder for state autonomy than Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. 

    “What ADC offers Nigerians is late pontification and empty noise. What the President delivered is stability, peace, and order,” Dare said.

    The Presidency maintained that President Tinubu’s decision was neither whimsical nor partisan, but a constitutional necessity to protect the state and by extension, the federation.

  • We’ll continue to uphold Buhari’s legacy, Tinubu assures family

    We’ll continue to uphold Buhari’s legacy, Tinubu assures family

    • Visits widow, other family members

    • Kaduna agog as President graces Yari’s son’s wedding

    • Commissions Sultan Bello Mosque projects, hails Tantita’s intervention

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday  paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna, assuring them that his administration would sustain and uphold the values and legacies left behind by the departed leader.

    The President, who was received at the Buhari family residence by the late President’s widow, Aisha, his eldest son, Yusuf, and other relatives, said the nation shared in their grief and would forever remember Buhari’s virtues.

     According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said “we are just here to assure you that we share in your grief, we share in your pain. A loss in flesh is not a loss in the spirit, and the spirit that he left with us is a spirit of hard work, dedication, patriotism, and honesty, and we are doing that.

    “We assure you and the entire family that we will continue with our leader’s legacy, the mark he made for Nigeria. We will continue on the path of honesty, integrity, and great character that he imbued in us. May God help Nigeria, keep us united and together in the promised land,” Tinubu said.

     Responding in an emotional tone, Aisha Buhari thanked President Tinubu, the First Lady, and members of the government for their unwavering support since the passing of her husband.

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     She said the visit was a source of comfort to the family and praised her late husband’s virtues, urging Nigerians to emulate them.

     “My husband stood for honesty, integrity, and justice. I would like to pray for Nigeria, for peace to reign, for unity of the country, and for you, President Tinubu, to carry on with my late husband’s legacy of honesty, integrity, tolerance, accountability, and justice,” she said.

     President Tinubu was accompanied on the visit by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and the governors of Kwara, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq; Yobe, Mai Mala Buni; Borno, Babagana Zulum; and Sokoto, Ahmed Aliyu.

     Also on the entourage were Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; and National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.

     Earlier in Kaduna, President Tinubu graced the wedding of Nasirudeen Abdulaziz Yari, son of Senator Abdulaziz Yari, who represents Zamfara West.

     Nasirudeen tied the knot with Safiyya Shehu Idris at the historic Sultan Bello Mosque in the Kaduna metropolis.

     The President, joined by senior government officials, formally received the groom’s hand-in-marriage on behalf of the Yari family after the bride’s representative, Ibrahim Ashiru, confirmed the payment of the N1 million dowry.

     In his remarks, Tinubu commended both families for upholding noble traditions and advised the young couple to build their marriage on faith, love, and mutual respect.

     The colourful occasion was attended by dignitaries from across the country, including traditional rulers, political leaders, and captains of industry.

     Prayers for the President and the nation were offered by renowned cleric Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau and the Chief Imam of the mosque, Dr Muhammad Suleiman.

  • We’ll continue to uphold Buhari’s legacy, Tinubu assures family

    We’ll continue to uphold Buhari’s legacy, Tinubu assures family

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna, assuring his administration would sustain and uphold the values and legacies left behind by the departed leader.

    The President, who was received at the Buhari family residence by the late President’s widow, Aisha, his eldest son, Yusuf and other relatives, said the nation shared in their grief and would forever remember Buhari’s virtues.

    According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said: “We are just here to assure you that we share in your grief, we share in your pain. A loss in flesh is not a loss in the spirit, and the spirit that he left with us is a spirit of hard work, dedication, patriotism, and honesty, and we are doing that.

    “We assure you and the entire family that we will continue with our leader’s legacy, the mark he made for Nigeria. We will continue on the path of honesty, integrity, and great character that he imbued in us. May God help Nigeria, keep us united and together in the promised land.”

    Responding in an emotional tone, Aisha Buhari thanked President Tinubu, the First Lady and members of the government for their unwavering support since the passing of her husband.

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    She said the visit was a source of comfort to the family and praised her late husband’s virtues, urging Nigerians to emulate them.

    “My husband stood for honesty, integrity, and justice. I would like to pray for Nigeria, for peace to reign, for unity of the country, and for you, President Tinubu, to carry on with my late husband’s legacy of honesty, integrity, tolerance, accountability, and justice,” she said.

    Tinubu was accompanied on the visit by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas and Governors Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara); Mai Mala Buni (Yobe); Babagana Zulum (Borno) and Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto).

    Also on the entourage were Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; and National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.

    Earlier in Kaduna, Tinubu graced the wedding of Nasirudeen Abdulaziz Yari, son of Senator Abdulaziz Yari, who represents Zamfara West.

    Nasirudeen tied the knot with Safiyya Shehu Idris at the historic Sultan Bello Mosque in the Kaduna metropolis.

    The President, joined by senior government officials, formally received the groom’s hand-in-marriage on behalf of the Yari family after the bride’s representative, Ibrahim Ashiru, confirmed the payment of the N1 million dowry.

    In his remarks, Tinubu commended both families for upholding noble traditions and advised the young couple to build their marriage on faith, love, and mutual respect.

    The colourful occasion was attended by dignitaries from across the country, including traditional rulers, political leaders, and captains of industry.

    Prayers for the President and the nation were offered by renowned cleric Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau and the Chief Imam of the mosque, Dr Muhammad Suleiman.

  • Rivers: Ex-lawmaker hails Tinubu, tasks Fubara on state’s peace, progress

    Rivers: Ex-lawmaker hails Tinubu, tasks Fubara on state’s peace, progress

    A former lawmaker in Lagos State, Jude Idimogu, has appealed to the reinstated Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to put the past behind him and take urgent steps to entrench lasting peace in the state.

    Idimogu, deputy apex leader of Ndigbo in Lagos APC told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that all stakeholders must guard the peace restored in the state.

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    The lawmaker, who represented Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 02 at the Lagos State House of Assembly between 2015 and 2023, commended President Bola Tinubu for being man of his words, reinstating Fubara as governor of the state.

    NAN recalls that Tinubu had on March 18 proclaimed an emergency rule in Rivers, following a lingering political crisis in the state.

    The crisis, caused by a power tussle between Fubara and his predecessor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, created political tension

  • Tinubu celebrates 2Baba at 50, hails music icon’s global impact

    Tinubu celebrates 2Baba at 50, hails music icon’s global impact

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined millions of fans across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating music legend, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, as he clocks 50.

    In a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, the President described the award-winning singer as a creative force whose artistry and resilience embody the indomitable Nigerian spirit.

    “For more than 20 years, 2Baba serenaded us with soulful melodies, inspired generations, and carried the Nigerian flag with pride worldwide. His legendary song, African Queen, remains an evergreen classic that introduced the beauty of African music to the world, placing Nigeria at the heart of the global entertainment map,” Tinubu said.

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    The President lauded the veteran musician, not only for his contributions to the entertainment industry, but also for his patriotism and deployment of his platform to champion peace, unity, and good governance.

    As the iconic singer marks his golden jubilee, President Tinubu prayed for “greater joy, fulfilment, and good health” in the years ahead.

    2Baba, who rose to prominence as a member of the Plantashun Boiz group before launching a successful solo career, is regarded as one of Africa’s most influential artists, with a career spanning over two decades and numerous awards to his credit.

  • Rights groups petition Tinubu over federal character appointment

    Rights groups petition Tinubu over federal character appointment

    A coalition of civil society organizations has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to review the recent appointment of Hon. Ayo Omidiran from Osun State as the Chairman-designate of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

    In a jointly signed letter addressed to the President, the groups argued that the appointment violates the spirit of the Federal Character principle enshrined in Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Federal Character Commission Act, Cap F7, LFN 2004.

    They noted that the southwest geopolitical zone is divided into three sub-pairings for purposes of federal appointments namely Oyo/Osun, Lagos/Ogun, and Ekiti/Ondo to ensure fairness and balance.

    The petitioners pointed out that Prof. Tunji Olaopa from Oyo State, within the Oyo/Osun pairing, was already appointed in October 2023 as Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission. 

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    They argued that appointing another chairman of a constitutional body from the same Oyo/Osun bloc leaves Lagos/Ogun and Ekiti/Ondo without any chairmanship representation at the federal executive body level.

    “This imbalance, if not corrected, may foster feelings of exclusion and marginalization within the South-West zone and weaken public confidence in the equity and fairness that Your Excellency’s Renewed Hope Agenda has consistently championed,” the letter read in part.

    The signatories, which include Debo Adeniran (Committee for the Defense of Human Rights), Nelson Ekujumi (Centre for Rights and Grassroots Initiative), Tola Oresanwo (Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership), and other civic leaders, appealed to the President to review the nomination of Hon. Omidiran in order to restore balance and ensure compliance with constitutional provisions.

    They emphasized that a prompt correction would “further demonstrate Your Excellency’s unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and national unity.”

    The Senate is yet to confirm Omidiran’s appointment, leaving the decision in the balance as the petitioners press for what they call a constitutional redress.

  • Tinubu commissions Tantita-sponsored projects at Kaduna’s Central Mosque

    Tinubu commissions Tantita-sponsored projects at Kaduna’s Central Mosque

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday commissioned a set of modern facilities at the historic Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna, sponsored by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL).

    The projects include a state-of-the-art ablution centre, 50 restrooms with VIP sections, and a 300,000-litre overhead water tank to serve both worshippers and the surrounding Ungwan Sarki community.

    Tinubu, who was in Kaduna for the wedding of former Zamfara Governor Abdul’Aziz Yari’s son, described the intervention as a testimony to unity and corporate social responsibility across Nigeria’s regions.

    Before the intervention, the mosque relied on a small ablution facility that was grossly inadequate for the large number of worshippers, particularly during the Friday Juma’at prayers.

    The new ablution centre can now serve up to 300 worshippers at the same time, while the overhead tank guarantees uninterrupted water supply for both the mosque and the host community.

    Tantita Security Services, chaired by ex-militant leader Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is primarily engaged in oil pipeline surveillance in the Niger Delta.

    Explaining the scope of the project, the site engineer, Abba Mubashir, said the works were executed to the highest standards. “From the foundation to finishing, everything was fully completed. The ablution area is spacious, and the 300,000-litre tank now supplies water to the mosque and the community,” he stated.

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    Mubashir also disclosed that the firm extended similar gestures to other parts of Kaduna. “There is an Islamic school built in Ambushia and a Christian school in Sabo, both sponsored by Tantita, as part of its corporate social responsibility,” he added.

    The Chief Ladan of Sultan Bello Mosque, Malam Abdurrahman Abdulhamid, expressed gratitude to the company for reviving and completing the stalled project.

    “Alhamdulillah, this project was initially started by Mr. Jack Rich, but it was abandoned for over three to four years. Tantita came in and completed it. Now, 300 people can perform ablution at once, with 50 toilets including VIPs, and the 300,000-litre tank will serve the mosque and the community,” he said.

    He prayed for God’s blessings upon Tantita and urged the company to sustain its community-driven initiatives.

    Residents of Ungwan Sarki described the project as timely, noting that it has eased the pressure of water shortage in the neighbourhood.

    The commissioning ceremony added colour to President Tinubu’s visit to Kaduna, further underscoring the growing role of private sector actors in bridging infrastructure gaps across the country.

  • HID was more than a wife, mother, but a guiding light to generations – Tinubu 

    HID was more than a wife, mother, but a guiding light to generations – Tinubu 

    …hails legacy of Awolowo matriarch at 10th remembrance anniversary

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday paid glowing tribute to the memory of Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Idowu Dideolu (HID) Awolowo, describing her as more than a wife and mother, but a guiding light for generations of Nigerians.

    In a message posted on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, the President joined millions of Nigerians in marking the 10th remembrance anniversary of the matriarch of the Awolowo family, who passed in 2015.

    “Mama HID was more than a wife and mother. She stood beside Chief Obafemi Awolowo through trials and triumphs, carrying his legacy forward with grace and courage. In doing so, she became a mother not only to her family but also a guiding light for generations of Nigerians who drew inspiration from her example, showing what it means to live with faith, discipline, and love for country,” Tinubu wrote.

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    The President described her as a “pillar of courage and dignity” who stood firmly beside her husband, the late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and kept his vision alive with uncommon strength. 

    He stressed that her life of service and sacrifice continues to inspire the present generation in the quest to build “a just, united, and prosperous Nigeria.”

    “Ten years may have passed, but the memory of Mama HID Awolowo remains fresh with deep respect in the heart of our nation,” Tinubu said, praying that her legacy will continue to live on.

    Chief (Mrs.) Awolowo, fondly called the “jewel of inestimable value” by her husband, was a central figure in Nigeria’s political history and a rallying point for the Awolowo dynasty long after her husband’s passing.

  • Tinubu attends Yari’s son’s wedding in Kaduna, pays condolence visit to Buhari’s family

    Tinubu attends Yari’s son’s wedding in Kaduna, pays condolence visit to Buhari’s family

    Kaduna was agog on Friday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stormed the state to attend the wedding fatiha of Nasirudeen, son of former Zamfara State governor and Senator, Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar.

    The colourful ceremony, held at the historic Sultan Bello Mosque, Unguwar Sarki, attracted a roll call of political leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and captains of industry from across the country.

    In the build-up to the wedding, the city wore a festive look. Security was tightened, surveillance heightened for days, while hotels and relaxation spots were fully booked by guests. On the wedding day, heavy security cordons were mounted around the mosque, with vehicular movement restricted to ensure orderliness.

    President Tinubu, who arrived at Kaduna International Airport to a warm reception by Governor Uba Sani, was later cheered into the city by excited residents and party loyalists who lined the streets waving banners and chanting solidarity songs.

    After the wedding rites, the President paid a condolence visit to the family of the late President Muhammadu Buhari.

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    He described Buhari as “a selfless leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s unity and progress remain indelible,” assuring the family of his continued support.

    The occasion was graced by governors Nasir Idris of Kebbi, Umar Bago of Niger, Dikko Radda of Katsina, and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, alongside Minister of Defence Bello Matawalle.

    Also present were former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa, Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto, Adamu Aliero of Kebbi, Ahmad Sani Yarima of Zamfara, Abdulfatai Ahmed of Kwara, and Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina.

    Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), former Communications Minister Isa Ali Pantami, APC National Chairman Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu also joined the dignitaries.

    Adding royal colour to the gathering were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II; the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade; and the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamali.

    Prominent clerics, including Sheikh Kabiru Gombe, Sheikh Bala Lau, and the Northern CAN Chairman, Reverend John Joseph Hayab, offered prayers for the couple and for peace in the country.

    The groom, Nasirudeen Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar, exchanged vows with Safiya Shehu Idris, daughter of Alhaji Shehu Tahir Malumfashi.

    Residents described the ceremony as one of the biggest political and social gatherings in recent times, with Kaduna witnessing heavy human and vehicular movement despite restrictions.