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  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of family members of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, describing the incident as a stark reflection of Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis. Reacting to reports that Adelabu’s sister and twin nephews were kidnapped in Ibadan, Oyo State, Atiku expressed solidarity with the family and called for urgent action to address the country’s worsening security challenges. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 3, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former vice president said the incident was particularly alarming because it occurred in broad daylight at Challenge Bus Stop, one of the busiest locations in Ibadan. According to Atiku, the ability of kidnappers to operate in such a prominent public space without interception highlights the deteriorating security situation across the country. He argued that the attack should serve as a wake-up call for government officials...

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that genuine development must be visible, tangible, and directly experienced by the people, as he inaugurated major infrastructure projects in Lagos State during a two-day working visit. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu commissioned the newly completed Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, the five-storey Lagos State Geographic Information System (LAGIS) Building, and the multi-agency Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex (BATAC) in Alausa, Ikeja.a623a7 The 5.04-kilometre Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, originally conceived in 2002 during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos Governor and completed under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, serves as a critical transport corridor linking Opebi and Allen to Ikorodu Road. It aims to significantly ease chronic traffic congestion along the Ikeja-Maryland-Ojota axis. Equipped with pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, solar-powered streetlights, embedded service ducts, and a robust stormwater manage...

 Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu have arrived in the United Kingdom for a landmark two-day state visit (March 18–19, 2026), the first by a Nigerian head of state in 37 years. This historic occasion — the first Nigerian state visit to the UK since 1989 and the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in nearly a century — underscores deepening bilateral ties between Africa's most populous nation and its former colonial power. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting the couple at Windsor Castle, with full royal pomp including an honour guard, ceremonial welcomes, and a state banquet in St George’s Hall attended by senior royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales. President Tinubu departed Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, and touched down at Stansted Airport before proceeding by motorcade to Windsor. He was received with traditional British pageantry, including preparations involving security sweeps, road closur...

  Former President of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard growing demands for the termination of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, owned by former Niger Delta militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. In a statement, Eradiri described the calls for cancellation as orchestrated by "enemies of Nigeria" and "conflict merchants" motivated by jealousy, hatred toward Tompolo, and a desire to destabilize the oil sector. He emphasized that Tantita's operations have significantly contributed to stabilizing crude oil production, reducing vandalism, and curbing illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta region. Eradiri argued that the contract has been a key factor in boosting national revenue and security in the creeks, where oil theft had previously caused massive economic losses. He warned that revoking the agreement cou...

 Prominent human rights activist and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Aisha Yesufu has boldly asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has effectively lost the 2027 presidential election before it even begins. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today program on Thursday, March 5, Yesufu criticized the president's reported efforts to woo more state governors into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). She described the move as a desperate bid to project strength amid waning public support. “Bola Tinubu has already lost; that’s why he is looking for governors that he’d put together to have an illusion of power,” Yesufu stated. She referenced historical examples, noting that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) once controlled over 20 states yet still lost power when public sentiment shifted against it. Yesufu, a longtime critic of Tinubu's leadership, further painted a grim picture of governance in Nigeria, calling the country a "glitch" where...

 President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026 into law, emphasizing that electronic transmission of election results serves only as a supportive tool and cannot replace the manual process in Nigeria's electoral system. In his remarks after the signing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu stressed that the core of voting and collation remains manual. He explained that voters still receive ballots manually, mark them in secrecy, and have results counted and sorted by hand at polling units. The electronic aspect applies primarily to transmitting these manually generated results (via forms like EC8A) to avoid glitches, hacking, or technical interference. Tinubu highlighted: "For final results, you are not going to be talking to the computer. You are going to be talking to human beings, who will announce the results." He described the system as "essentially manual," with electronic transmission acting as a backup to enhance transparency a...

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of continued economic reforms aimed at delivering greater prosperity and empowerment for all citizens, while commending Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his outstanding leadership and effective use of resources. During a one-day official visit to Yola on Monday, the President highlighted the steady positive outcomes of his administration's reforms, noting significant progress in key sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure across various states. President Tinubu specifically praised Governor Fintiri for his commitment to development, pointing to visible investments in road construction, educational institutions, and overall renewal in Adamawa State. "Umaru Fintiri, I've seen a tremendous amount of renewal and commitment from you in investments in the education of our children, and I commend your vision and commitment to the development of Adamawa State," he stated. The President desc...

President Bola Tinubu on Friday held a high-profile closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa (Aso Rock) in Abuja with key political and business figures, including Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, billionaire entrepreneur Tony Elumelu (noted in the original headline, though some reports clarify related attendees), Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani, Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq (who also serves as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum), and National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Other mentions in related coverage include separate or overlapping engagements, such as with Chidi Ajaere of God is Good Motors. The meeting, which occurred amid heightened national discussions on security and governance, came shortly after reports of an attempted arrest of former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by operatives of the Department of State Service...

 President Bola Tinubu on Sunday received a high-level United States military delegation at the State House (Aso Rock) in Abuja, in a meeting focused on strengthening bilateral security cooperation amid ongoing regional challenges. The delegation was led by General Dagvin R. Anderson, Commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), and included the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern, along with other senior members such as Command Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield and Senior Foreign Policy Adviser Ambassador Peter Vrooman. President Tinubu welcomed the visitors alongside Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the nation's service chiefs. The engagement underscores efforts to deepen collaboration between Nigeria and the United States on counterterrorism, regional stability, and security partnerships in West Africa. Official statements described the audience as a key opportunity to discuss shared priorities in addressi...

 A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure and presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic management, asserting that Nigeria’s economy is in a worse state today than during the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. In a recent interview, Olawepo-Hashim, a former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, described the current economic situation as a “shocking regression” despite Nigeria’s abundant human and natural resources. He challenged key economic officials in the Tinubu administration — including the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria — to publicly defend their performance and provide evidence of improvement. Citing nominal GDP figures, Olawepo-Hashim stated: “GDP under Obasanjo was about $267 billion. Under Jonathan, it rose to over $574 billion in nominal terms. Today, under Tinubu, it has fallen to around $230 billion.” He argue...

 President Bola Tinubu's brief stumble during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, has once again ignited health speculation, but a key presidential aide has firmly dismissed opposition-fueled claims of illness, insisting the 73-year-old leader is in excellent health and fully active. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, as Tinubu joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for an official reception at the Presidential Complex. Video footage from the Turkish presidency's official channels showed Tinubu walking past a guard of honor before momentarily losing his balance—described variably as a stumble, slip, or fall—while shifting to his right. Aides quickly assisted him, and the ceremony continued without further disruption. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga addressed the matter directly, attributing the mishap to Tinubu stepping on a metal object on the floor, which caused him to lose balance. "This is not a big deal, except for those who want to make mischi...

  Abdullahi accused the current administration of operating with a "bandit mentality," citing examples such as alleged forgery of duly passed laws (particularly related to recent tax reforms), unprecedented actions like spending $9 million on foreign lobbyists in the US to polish Nigeria's image, and a general prioritization of external perception over domestic security and economic hardships faced by citizens. The party frames this stance within the broader context of the opposition coalition's efforts to unite behind the ADC platform — which has attracted figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, and others — to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. This rhetoric aligns with ongoing criticisms from the ADC regarding governance failures, including insecurity, economic challenges, and leadership lapses (such as President Tinubu's absence from the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremonies).