Why Atiku’s Subsidy Gambit Rattles Tinubu By Farooq A. Kperogi Atiku Abubakar may finally have discovered the issue that can draw political blood from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And I am enjoying seeing the president and his inner circle squirm in discomfort like cats stranded on a hot zinc roof. On Thursday, barely a day
Atiku Sues Tinubu, Seeks Disqualification Over Alleged NYSC Certificate Forgery Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has instituted a suit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over an alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate, seeking his disqualification from the 2027 presidential election. Atiku and
Tinubu Charges INEC, Security Agencies to Ensure Credible Osun Poll President Bola Tinubu has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Fifteen candidates are contesting the governorship election, including the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kebbi State, Adamu Yahaya, popularly known as Adam Fakai, has announced his decision to stop supporting and promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing what he described as a lack of recognition from party leaders. Fakai, in a statement, said he had
Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 3,252 PTA Teachers into Unity, Technical Colleges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association teachers into the Federal Civil Service as part of efforts to address staffing shortages in Federal Unity Colleges and improve the quality of teaching. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa,
BREAKING: Unfreez Osun Gov’t Account Immediately – Tinubu Orders EFCC President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the Osun State Government’s accounts. The President gave the directive on Thursday, August 6, 2026, following concerns over the timing of the
Tinubu Commends Rescue of 308 Hostages, Urges Stronger Early Warning Mechanisms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as a major milestone in the country’s counter-terrorism efforts. The President also directed security agencies to strengthen early warning systems,
2027: Sultan of Sokoto Denies Endorsing Tinubu for Second Term The Media Team of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the monarch endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Tuesday and
Tinubu Approves 30–80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of Nigeria’s armed forces, with about 250,000 officers and soldiers expected to benefit from the new pay package. The new salary structure, which takes effect from September 1, 2026,