5 d. ago ‘It’s Inspiring Moment,’ Says Nigerian Student After Meeting Tinubu In Saint Lucia

Bob Chikwem Amadi, a Nigerian medical student at the American International University in Saint Lucia, described his encounter with President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre as inspiring. Amadi, who is preparing for the clinical phase of his medical training at the American International University in Saint Lucia, had a memorable encounter with […]

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6 d. ago Rivere Crisis: “Deji Adeyanju Sad To See Wike, Fubara Back Together” – FCT Minister’s Spokesperson

Media aide to Minister of Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has berated popular human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju over reconciliation meeting between President Bola Tinubu Rivers State leaders. Olayinka stated that Adeyanju’s remark over peace deal between his boss and Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara shows that the lawyer is pained […] The post Rivere Crisis: “Deji Adeyanju Sad To See Wike, Fubara Back Together” – FCT Minister’s Spokesperson appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Rivers Peace Deal: ‘Fubara Should Be Wary Of Wike, Storm Always Returns’, Deji Adeyanju Warns

Lawyer and human rights activist, Barr. Deji Adeyanju, has warned that the peace accord midwifed by President Bola Tinubu between the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, may be short-lived, describing it as “a trap, not a truce.” The latest reconciliation, brokered following months of fierce political tension between both […]

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8 d. ago ‘Peace Returns To Rivers’, Wike, Fubara Declare After Meeting With Tinubu

About two years of political turmoil in Rivers State has finally come to an end following a high-level peace meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday night. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, emerged from the meeting with renewed commitments to work together, signalling a major turning point […]

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8 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Brokers Truce Among Wike, Fubara, Lawmakers

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday night, held a high-level meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara; and some suspended members of the State House of Assembly. The meeting, held behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was part of renewed efforts to end the […]

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9 d. ago Tinubu convenes emergency FEC, set to sign tax bills into law

President Bola Tinubu will this afternoon preside over an emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council FEC. BusinessDay gathered that read more Tinubu convenes emergency FEC, set to sign tax bills into law

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1 week ago I’ve Attended Coalition Meetings, Tinubu’s Poor Performance May Force Me To Dump APC – Ndume

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has claimed that he could leave ruling All Progressives Congress, if President Bola Tinubu fail to fix challenges facing the country. Speaking on Tuesday, during an interview with Arise TV, Senator Ndume demanded better governance from President Tinubu’s administration. The lawmaker also warned that too many defections to APC could […] The post I’ve Attended Coalition Meetings, Tinubu’s Poor Performance May Force Me To Dump APC – Ndume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu hosts Queen Mary of Denmark, calls for expanded cooperation in livestock, education sectors

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, received Her Majesty Mary Elizabeth, Queen of Denmark, at the State House, Abuja, marking the Danish monarch’s historic first visit to Nigeria. The meeting, co-hosted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, focused on strengthening bilateral ties with an emphasis on livestock development, education, and social welfare. […] The post Tinubu hosts Queen Mary of Denmark, calls for expanded cooperation in livestock, education sectors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 100th NEC: PDP Tackles INEC, Says Tinubu Is One Term President

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of trying to dictate its affairs over the convening of its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The opposition party also declared President Bola Tinubu a one-term president, claiming that his approach to governance portrays him as such. The national publicity secretary […]

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1 week ago Benue: SGF Akume Meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma Over Tinubu’s Peace Mission

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has met with the paramount traditional rulers of Benue State – the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Orchivirigh Prof. James Ayatse, and the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty, Agabaidu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, as part of continuous efforts to restore peace and security in […]

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2 w. ago Akume meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma, others to advance Tinubu peace initiative

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive move to restore peace and security in Benue State, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, convened a high-level meeting with the traditional rulers of the state — the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty Orchivirigh Prof James Ayatse, and the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty […] The post Akume meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma, others to advance Tinubu peace initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Some Politicians Prefer To Worsen Crisis, Have State Of Emergency In Benue — Monarch

Chairman of Benue State Traditional Council, James Ayatse, has accused some politicians of deliberately politicising the state’s security crisis and allegedly wishing for the situation to deteriorate. Mr. James led this out during a stakeholders meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Makurdi on Wednesday. The traditional leader decried what he described as ‘political games’ being […] The post Some Politicians Prefer To Worsen Crisis, Have State Of Emergency In Benue — Monarch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Banditry: Kebbi governor to meet Tinubu over attack on Tadurga town of Zuru Emirate

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has said that he would meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over recent attacks by bandits on Tadurga town of Zuru Local Government Area of the state, where an unspecified number of people were killed and abducted. Idris stated this while speaking during a visit […] The post Banditry: Kebbi governor to meet Tinubu over attack on Tadurga town of Zuru Emirate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Guests gather at banquet hall as Tinubu holds townhall meeting

Tribune Online Benue killings: Guests gather at banquet hall as Tinubu holds townhall meeting Top political gladiators among other stakeholders were spotted waiting for President Bola Tinubu at Benue Government banquet hall on Wednesday as... Benue killings: Guests gather at banquet hall as Tinubu holds townhall meeting Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 2027: Acrimony over Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket, distraction — APC chieftain

Tribune Online 2027: Acrimony over Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket, distraction — APC chieftain Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Rufai Alkali has expressed concern over the uproar and tension that trailed a recent meeting of... 2027: Acrimony over Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket, distraction — APC chieftain Tribune Online

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2 w. ago N/East Summit: Shettima’s Exclusion From Endorsement Not A Snub– APC USA Chair

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), United States of America (USA) chapter, Professor Tai Balofin, said Vice President Kashim Shettima’s exclusion from the endorsement speeches at the recent North-East summit of the party was not a snub but a reflection of the focus on the Bola Tinubu presidency. At the APC North-East stakeholders’ meeting […]

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2 w. ago Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia

Tribune Online Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia “If President Bola Tinubu didn’t have an understanding of what is going on, he won’t be giving us full support” Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 2027: Sidelining Shettima Is Dangerous For APC’s Unity – Bashir Ahmad Warns

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has cautioned leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the perceived sidelining of Vice President Kashim Shettima during a North-East meeting held to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The Sunday event, attended by top APC figures including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Zonal Leader […] The post 2027: Sidelining Shettima Is Dangerous For APC’s Unity – Bashir Ahmad Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Northeast APC governors urge patience with Tinubu’s reforms, laud President’s development agenda

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Northeast zone have called on citizens to exercise patience and support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring that the current reforms are targeted at restoring the nation from years of systemic decay. Speaking at the APC Northeast Zonal Consultative Meeting held […] The post Northeast APC governors urge patience with Tinubu’s reforms, laud President’s development agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex

Tribune Online We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex-agitators Speaking during a meeting in Yenagoa, Salvation said the president has brought progress, peace, and stability to the Niger Delta region through a renewed commitment to the Presidential Amnesty Programme. We are enjoying new energy, commitment under Tinubu — Niger Delta ex-agitators Tribune Online

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