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El-Rufai Denies Endorsing Any Region For 2027 Presidency, Labels Reports Fake News

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has denied reports suggesting he endorsed a specific region to produce Nigeria’s president in 2027. Posting on his verified Facebook page, El-Rufai described the circulating claims as “fake news” and clarified that he had not made any such statement in speeches, interviews, or social media posts. He emphasised that his views should only be attributed to him when expressed on his official social media accounts or through recognised media outlets. El-Rufai also warned against misrepresenting opinion articles from other authors that he may share, noting that such distortions mislead public discourse. “These caveats are crucial as we confront both irresponsible politicking and the deliberate misuse of social media for spreading fake news,” he wrote. He criticised media organisations and senior editors for publishing unverified information, calling it part of the “unedifying olympics of fiction and fakery” prevalent on social media. “The deliberate attribution of claims I never made by fake news platforms should not be taken seriously,” he added, urging society to uphold accuracy in reporting. El-Rufai concluded by stressing the importance of verifying information before sharing, especially in today’s climate of widespread misinformation.

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Presidency Urges Nigerians to Report VIPs Flouting Tinubu’s Police Escort Withdrawal Order

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The Presidency has called on Nigerians to help ensure compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s order withdrawing police escorts from certain VIPs. Daniel Bwala, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, made the appeal during a TVC interview on Sunday, urging citizens to document any violations of the directive. “If you come across a celebrity, business figure, or any private individual using police protection contrary to the President’s instruction, please record what you can, photo or video,” Bwala said. He explained that the policy does not remove security escorts from all government officials, emphasizing that some key public officers would still receive authorised protection. Bwala added that alternative security agencies, such as the State Security Service (SSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), could be assigned where necessary. “In such cases, it might be the SSS or Civil Defence providing security support, but not the police. Police officers should not be attached to individuals who fall outside the President’s exemption list,” he stated.

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Presidency Blames Obasanjo For Early Boko Haram Growth, Defends Tinubu’s Anti-Terror Strategy

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The Presidency on Sunday criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for allowing the early foundations of Boko Haram to take root during his tenure, accusing him of indecisive action that enabled the sect to grow into a full-fledged terrorist threat. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare said, “Terrorism took root on his watch and grew because it was not stopped. The ideological foundations and early cells of Boko Haram were incubated during Obasanjo’s civilian presidency. While they recruited, indoctrinated, built camps, and flaunted authority, the state failed to act decisively. For the leader under whom the first seeds of terrorism were allowed to germinate to now issue public lectures is not just ironic, it is reckless.” Dare dismissed claims by Obasanjo and other critics suggesting that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is incapable of protecting Nigerians, calling such statements hypocritical, misleading, and dangerous. He noted that Nigeria is now contending with a complex network of terrorists, including ISIS-linked and al-Qaeda-linked groups, violent extremist cells posing as bandits, cross-border terror gangs, and ideological insurgents in ungoverned spaces. He added, “What started as a preventable sect during Obasanjo’s tenure later mutated into a violent insurgency and a regional terror franchise aligned with global jihadist movements.” Urging Obasanjo to acknowledge the failures of his administration, Dare said, “A real statesman offers support, not soundbites. He should use his influence to back ongoing efforts instead of publicly undermining Nigeria’s security.” Dare highlighted that President Tinubu is confronting a full-spectrum terrorist threat with a comprehensive strategy that combines modern military operations, intelligence-driven interventions, governance restoration in underserved communities, counter-radicalisation programmes, economic stabilisation, and efforts to build trust with local populations. “This administration will not be distracted by selective amnesia wrapped in elder-statesmanship, nor will it allow those who midwifed Nigeria’s early security failures to rewrite history,” Dare said, calling on all Nigerians to unite against terrorism.

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Presidency Debunks Tinubu’s Visit to US

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The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel to the United States on Tuesday to meet Vice President J.D. Vance. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, described the report as false and misleading in a statement shared on his official X account on Monday. He clarified that any visit to the White House would involve a meeting with US President Donald Trump, not the Vice President. “There’s a Sahara Reporters story that President Tinubu is going to the U.S. on Tuesday to see U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. That story is not true. I can see that the fake news by Sahara has become the basis for some uninformed commentaries since yesterday. If President Tinubu is going to the White House, he won’t be going to see a Vice President,” Ajayi wrote. Earlier, the Presidency, through Special Adviser on Policy Communication Daniel Bwala, said that President Tinubu and President Trump share a common interest in tackling insurgency and terrorism. He noted that a meeting could take place either in Abuja or Washington, D.C., in the coming days. Bwala added: “Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity. President Trump has supported Nigeria by approving the sale of arms, which President Tinubu has effectively utilized in combating terrorism, achieving significant results. Any differences regarding whether terrorists target only Christians or people of all faiths will be addressed directly by the two leaders during their meeting, either at State House or the White House.”

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Wike Mocks Peter Obi, Says He’ll Keep Contesting For President On Social Media

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Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has mocked former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying he will remain a “social media presidential candidate” rather than one taken seriously in Nigeria. Wike made the remark on Thursday while commissioning newly constructed roads in the Mabushi District of Abuja, responding to Obi’s recent comments about the poor state of public schools in the FCT. Obi had visited LEA Primary School in Kapwa on Wednesday, where he described the condition of the school as a “national disgrace” and a reflection of the government’s neglect of education. He lamented the lack of chairs, toilets, and other basic facilities, blaming the situation on leadership failure. In a sharp response, Wike accused Obi of politicising the issue and using emotional gestures to gain sympathy on social media. He said his administration was already addressing infrastructure challenges in the FCT, insisting that Obi had no moral ground to criticise anyone’s performance. “I hear one of the social media presidential candidates went to a local school and claimed the government has abandoned public education. His name is Mr Peter Obi. It’s not everything you must play politics with,” Wike said. The minister also took aim at Obi’s record as governor of Anambra State, alleging that he ignored key infrastructure projects during his eight-year tenure. “Peter Obi, you were governor for eight years. If you had completed all the necessary work in Anambra, nobody would still be talking about development there today. And why did you fall out with your successor?” Wike questioned. He further compared Obi’s tenure to his own record in Abuja, saying: “We’ve only been in office for two years. You served eight years. Compare what we’ve done in two years in the FCT to what you did in Anambra in eight years. Can you really say you love this country or Ndi Anambra? Certainly not.” Wike concluded with a taunt: “You will continue to contest for President on social media, but never as President of Nigeria. You couldn’t manage your own party, yet you want to manage a country of over 200 million people. It’s not possible for people like you.”  

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Wale Edun Recovering In Abuja, Presidency Denies Stroke And Replacement Reports

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Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is recovering at his Abuja residence after falling ill, with the Presidency debunking claims that he suffered a stroke or had been flown abroad for treatment. Presidency sources told The PUNCH on Sunday that although the minister’s illness is somewhat serious, he remains under medical supervision in Nigeria and continues to recuperate at home. A senior official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, clarified that there is no plan by President Bola Tinubu to replace Edun. “Yes, he’s indisposed. He’s sick, which is a bit serious, but it’s not a stroke. As I’m talking to you, he’s in his house. He has not been flown anywhere. Of course, he might seek medical attention elsewhere if doctors say it’s necessary,” the source said. Another top official confirmed that Edun is being treated by Nigerian doctors, noting that any decision to seek further care abroad would depend on medical advice. “He’s being attended to by Nigerian doctors. They’re still monitoring him. If he needs medical care outside Nigeria, he will go. But he’s still at home. There are no plans to replace him,” the source stated. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also confirmed Edun’s condition, saying, “Yes, he’s indisposed. Wale Edun is about 69 years old. He suddenly fell ill. As we are talking, he is in Nigeria. He is recuperating. He’s around.” His comments followed reports by The Whistler alleging that President Tinubu was considering replacing the minister following news of his ill health. Earlier, the Presidency announced that Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, would lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the minister. The meetings are scheduled to commence on Monday, October 14. Appointed on August 28, 2023, Edun has been a central figure in Tinubu’s economic reform drive, championing efforts to stabilise the naira, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment. He previously served as Lagos State Commissioner for Finance under Tinubu’s administration between 1999 and 2004. As of the time of this report, the Ministry of Finance had yet to issue an official statement regarding his health.

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Presidency Rejects World Bank Claim That 139 Million Nigerians Are Poor

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The Presidency has refuted the World Bank’s latest report claiming that 139 million Nigerians are currently living in poverty. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as misleading and inconsistent with Nigeria’s official data. Onanuga explained that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) remains the only credible source for poverty figures in the country, emphasizing that the World Bank’s estimate does not reflect Nigeria’s current economic realities. He said the NBS last conducted a verified national survey in 2018–2019, which put the poverty figure at about 82.9 million Nigerians — far lower than the number cited by the World Bank. Onanuga added that the government is implementing several social intervention and economic reform programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving citizens’ welfare, insisting that progress is being made despite the challenges.  

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Presidency Awaits Court Verdict on Minister Uche Nnaji’s Alleged UNN Certificate Forgery

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Abuja, Oct. 7, 2025 — The Presidency has said it will take action only after the court delivers its verdict on the alleged certificate forgery case involving the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this while addressing inquiries about the controversy surrounding the minister’s alleged forged degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Onanuga stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will respect the judicial process and refrain from making any comments on the matter while it remains before the court. “This matter is already in court. We should await the verdict of the court,” Onanuga told Leadership Newspaper. The presidential aide’s remarks come amid growing pressure on Nnaji to resign pending the outcome of the case, which has generated significant public and political attention. Minister Speaks on His UNN Certificate In a recent statement, Uche Nnaji addressed the allegations, saying he had not yet collected his degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His explanation, however, has further fuelled controversy, with critics arguing that the minister’s acknowledgment implies that the certificate he presented to the Senate during his ministerial screening may have been fake or forged. The University of Nigeria has reportedly denied issuing the said degree certificate, stating, “UNN never issued a degree certificate to him.” As the case proceeds in court, the federal government maintains that it will withhold any decision or disciplinary action until a judicial determination is made.

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