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North Central APC Forum Applauds CPC Bloc for Rejecting Opposition Coalition Against Tinubu

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

The North Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has commended the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc, led by former Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura, for rejecting a proposed opposition coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. In a statement released on Friday, Forum Chairman Saleh Zazzaga praised Al-Makura’s leadership, emphasizing that the CPC bloc’s decision reinforces the North Central region’s unwavering support for President Tinubu and the APC. Zazzaga highlighted Al-Makura’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and the party’s principles. The Forum also reiterated its stance against forming alliances with the North-East and North-West geopolitical zones, citing past experiences of marginalization during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. They expressed concerns over the current coalition efforts led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, asserting that such alliances do not serve the broader interests of the North Central region. Emphasizing the importance of unity within the APC, the Forum expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership and the party’s prospects in the upcoming 2027 elections. They urged all party members to remain steadfast and avoid distractions from opposition coalitions.

Fasoranti Hails Tinubu: I’m Satisfied Well Done

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

First Lady Empowers South-West Midwives, Distributes Professional Kits, N50m Grant to Women Traders Elder Statesman and National Leader of the Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his various efforts and actions at improving the country, Trek Africa Newspaper. He was speaking when the First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu paid the 98 year old, a visit at his Akure, Ondo State residence. He noted that the President had indeed surpassed his expectations and prayed for Gods continued guidance of the President. Pa Fasoranti also commended the First Lady for the support she continually gives the President through her Renewed Hope Initiative as she continues to take its dividends round the country. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi who noted that the visit was an informal one to convey the Presidents warm regards to a man she and the President considers a father figure is on the sideline of her 2-day visit to the State to hand over Professional Kits to Midwives in the South West Zone of Nigeria. She expressed her joy at how well the Elder Statesman is. Earlier Senator Oluremi Tinubu met with the over 60 Traditional Rulers in the State led by the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi Ogunlade who stood in for the Chairman of the Council, Olowo of Owo. The traditional Rulers who were full of encomiums for President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady assured that they will take the message of the Renewed Hope Initiative on heightened testing for Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, prevention/ treatment of these diseases and end to stigmatization to all their subjects. The Ondo State Traditional Council also threw their weight behind the President for a second term in office. The First Lady’s train later proceeded to the Dome, in Akure where she formally handed over Professional Kits comprising of 10,000 scrubs and 10,000 crocs to midwives in the South West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. In her remarks of welcome the wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa thanked the First Lady for being a true mother especially as she has continually addressed the plight of women, youth and children. The Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa pointed out that the various interventions of the President including the siting of the Airforce School in Akure, upgrade of the Adeyemi College of Education to a University of Education among others has greatly improved the lot of the citizens. In her keynote address, Senator Oluremi Tinubu applauded the frontline health workers adding that they should take training and retraining seriously so as to get better at their jobs. “This event is to complement the ongoing Federal Government retraining exercise for 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide. I am informed that 59,570 health workers have already completed their training and that is why the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) procured 60,000 branded scrubs and 60,000 pairs of crocs, as an incentive to encourage and support the tireless dedication of our Midwives”. “I commend the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, CON, the Executive Director and CEO of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, and their entire workforce for their dedicated focus on improving healthcare delivery for our citizens as an important pillar of development, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR”. “Since inception in 2023, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has provided targeted interventions in Agriculture, Economic Empowerment, Education, Health and Social Investment to improve the lives of families across Nigeria. RHI recognises that the demands of the health profession require not only skills and compassion, but also the right tools and kits to encourage our Midwives as they serve others. We thank you for all your good work”. Also at the event, the First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu gave a N50m (Fifty million Naira Grant) to the Wife of the Governor, Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa for onward disbursement to 1,000 Women Petty Traders under the RHI Small Business Recapitalisation Program. Of the 1,000 women, 200 who are into selling fabrics also received 2 bales of the commodity to boost their trade. The distribution of Professional Kits to midwives in the South-West makes it the 5th Geopolitical Zone to benefit from the intervention by the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, an initiative of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Insecurity Accuses President of Indifference Amid Rising Violence

2027: PDP Governors Playing Spoiler Role for Tinubu — Atiku’s Coalition

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sabotaging the opposition by aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s interests ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement by spokesman Salihu Moh. Lukman, the coalition criticized the PDP Governors Forum for rejecting efforts to form a broad-based alliance of opposition parties. Lukman described the PDP as a weakened force, alleging that it had failed Nigerians by not offering credible opposition since losing power over a decade ago. He claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had effectively hijacked the PDP, using actors like Minister Nyesom Wike to ensure the party cannot mount a serious challenge in 2027. He further accused the PDP governors of hijacking the party’s organs and undermining internal democracy. Lukman noted that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the PDP had not met in two years, illustrating the party’s dysfunction. He warned that the governors were now playing into Tinubu’s hands by opposing the formation of a united opposition front. According to Lukman, the coalition’s core mission is to rescue Nigerian democracy by restoring political negotiation, trust, and competitive democratic values. He emphasized that both APC and PDP had failed in this regard, often disrespecting agreements and sidelining democratic institutions. Despite resistance from PDP leaders, the coalition, which includes figures like Peter Obi, Nasir el-Rufai, Babachir Lawal, and other disenchanted APC leaders, remains committed to uniting patriotic Nigerians. Lukman extended a call to all political actors to join forces in rebuilding Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the future of the country depends on it.

El-Rufai Slams Tinubu Government as Nigeria’s Most Failed Administration

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling it the most corrupt and dishonest in Nigeria’s political history. In a fresh round of criticism, El-Rufai accused the federal government of thriving on false propaganda, particularly in its handling of the country’s worsening security crisis. He described the administration as “the most lying government” and questioned its credibility on key national issues. Addressing reporters, El-Rufai challenged the narrative that things were improving under the Tinubu-led government. “Can you afford three square meals? Can your salary buy what it used to two years ago?” he asked, highlighting the deteriorating economic situation. He insisted that the government had failed to offer practical solutions to the root causes of insecurity and had instead resorted to misinformation. “They announce that security has improved while notorious bandits like Dogo Gide, Mallam Abba, and Bello Turji are still at large,” he stated. He criticized the government for inflating claims of success in the fight against terrorism and banditry, arguing that most high-profile criminals remained active. “How many local governments in Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto are under bandit control?” he queried. El-Rufai warned that ignoring these realities amounted to a dangerous delusion. “You are free to engage in your grand delusion, but when you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth,” he said. On his past support for Tinubu, El-Rufai distanced himself from the federal administration, stating that while he had campaigned for the president as the APC candidate, he was never part of his government. “From 2015 to 2023, I was focused on my duties as governor of Kaduna State. I can only account for what I did there. I was not involved in the running of the federal government,” he clarified. El-Rufai also revealed his efforts to rebuild the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which he described as a party with a credible history but in need of revitalization. “We have to build it from the ground up, just like we did with the APC,” he said. He affirmed his commitment to challenging what he called tyranny, incompetence, and grand corruption. Responding to comments from the APC national chairman that Tinubu cannot be unseated in 2027, El-Rufai replied, “Silence is the best answer.” He concluded by expressing hope that Nigerians would rise to reject bad governance and hold leaders accountable, emphasizing his visit to Katsina was both to offer condolences and to consult with SDP leaders on the party’s future.

Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Government Over Failing Security and Ongoing Mass Killings

Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Over Insecurity, Mass Killings

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s security policies, stating that the country’s security situation has deteriorated to the point where mass killings have become a tragic norm. He described the failures of the current administration’s security architecture as an ongoing nationwide crisis. Atiku expressed concern that the severity of the nation’s security problems has escalated to such an extent that many killings no longer make the headlines, emphasizing the grim reality of frequent bloodshed under the Tinubu-led government. “The failure of Bola Tinubu’s security architecture has become an endemic issue across the country, with repeated killings, many of which go unreported,” he said. He added that Nigerians are now forced to accept these atrocities as part of daily life, leading to widespread fear and despair. Atiku also extended his condolences to the victims of recent attacks, particularly those in Plateau State, where numerous lives have been lost in violent incidents. “Nigerians are now desensitized to the heartbreaking news of senseless killings, and I offer my deepest condolences to the grieving communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, and the families affected,” he said. In a statement released on Friday, Atiku criticized the federal government’s lack of action, warning that without swift and decisive intervention, the country would continue its descent into lawlessness. He urged the Tinubu administration to overhaul the security architecture to better protect Nigerian citizens. “I call on the Tinubu-led federal government to urgently reconfigure its security framework to safeguard the lives and properties of our people,” he stated. SaharaReporters earlier reported that at least 10 people were killed in a series of violent attacks on Wednesday in five communities within Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. These attacks occurred just six days after a similar attack in Ruwi community during a wake-keeping ceremony, which resulted in 10 deaths and several injuries. A statement from the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC), signed by its chairman, Farmasum Fuddang, condemned the ongoing violence, highlighting the severe threat posed by terrorists trying to seize land and impose a caliphate. “In just one week, we have lost more than twenty members of our community due to these marauding terrorists, who are systematically engaging in ethnic and religious cleansing of five villages,” Fuddang stated.

VP Shettima Heads To Dakar To Represent Tinubu At Senegal’s 65th Independence

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago01 mins

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations. Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day is marked by national pride, with ceremonies, parades and cultural events. The Vice President’s attendance at the annual event is in honour of an invitation extended to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, following the strong mutual relationship between Nigeria and Senegal. The independence Day celebrations will be held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar, with President Faye playing host to Vice President Shettima and other distinguished guests from across Africa and beyond. The Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria tomorrow after the one-day event.

Tinubu Embarks on Working Visit to Paris

Fola Badmus6 months ago5 months ago01 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones. He will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary. This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year. Recent economic strides reinforce the President’s commitment to these efforts, as evidenced by the Central Bank of Nigeria reporting a significant increase in net foreign exchange reserves to $23.11 billion—a testament to the administration’s fiscal reforms since 2023 when net reserves were $3.99 billion. While away, President Tinubu will remain fully engaged with his team and continue to oversee governance activities. He will return to Nigeria in about a fortnight.

Tinubu at 73, a Rare Gift to Humanity, Says Sanwo-Olu

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a rare gift to humanity. He said President Tinubu at 73 deserves all the commendation for his contribution to politics, governance, economy and the development of Lagos State and now, Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described President Tinubu as an enigmatic, tested and trusted politician and a democrat whose democratic credentials are materials for research in academic circles. He said: “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, family, the government and people of Lagos State, as well as the entire leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, I congratulate our leader and benefactor, President Bola Tinubu, on his 73rd birthday. “President Tinubu donated the greater part of his adult life for service to humanity, Lagos State and Nigeria in particular. He is passionate about the growth and development of the country. He is a democrat and an advocate of good governance, who always teams up with other pro-democracy groups and individuals for positive change and the development of Nigeria’s democracy. “He is undoubtedly the father of modern Lagos. His tenure as the first Governor in the present Fourth Republic changed the story of Lagos positively. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s financial engineering and economic intellect, which he put to good use as the Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, have taken our dear state to a greater height. Today, Lagos is the pride of Nigeria, occupying an enviable position as Africa’s second-largest city in economy, with a GDP of $259 billion. “President Tinubu is a detribalised Nigerian whose heart accommodates every section of the country. In his less than two years as President, he has delivered dividends of democracy and good governance in every part of Nigeria through his Renewed Hope Agenda. “Since assuming office, the President has demonstrated unparalleled patriotism, integrity, honesty, and courage in the task of nation building, steering the ship of Nigeria in the right direction. He has provided honest and transparent leadership in Nigeria by taking bold and audacious decisions and implementing the right policies to address the country’s economic challenges. “As our leader turns 73, we pray that God will continue to give him strength, wisdom and good health to continue to serve and direct the affairs of our country towards political and economic prosperity.”