Peter Obi criticises Tinubu over revenue milestone, cites neglect of pensioners
Peter Obi has criticised President Tinubu for celebrating revenue growth while pensioners remain unpaid, calling it “unjust and unacceptable.”
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Adeleke: I’m not leaving PDP for ADC
Governor Ademola Adeleke dismissed rumours of defection to ADC, insisting he remains committed to PDP despite ongoing party defections in Osun.
Bwala: “Peter Obi said his family will die if he dumps APGA”
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala accused Peter Obi of serial party defections, recalling Obi once vowed his family would die if he left APGA.
Yoruba union slams Tinubu over hunger, insecurity
The Yoruba socio-political group Ìgbìmò Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá accused President Bola Tinubu of worsening poverty and insecurity, urging Nigerians not to re-elect him.
Buba Galadima warns of civil war risk if notorious judge is appointed INEC chairman
NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima warned that Nigeria risks civil war if the government appoints a “notorious” retired Court of Appeal judge as INEC chairman, alleging the current administration has already compromised INEC in favour of the APC.
$4.5bn fraud case: Court approves Emefiele’s bid for forensic review of WhatsApp chats
A Lagos court granted Godwin Emefiele leave to conduct an independent forensic review of WhatsApp messages and a mobile device admitted as evidence in his corruption trial.
Tinubu cuts short vacation, returns to official duties on Tuesday
President Tinubu will return to Abuja on September 16 after cutting short his France-UK vacation, marking his 15th foreign trip of 2025.
Atiku: Tinubu lacks clear strategy against hunger and poverty
Atiku Abubakar warned that rising hunger and poverty under the Tinubu government could spark unrest, urging reforms with a human face.
Tinubu’s aide names two ‘Directors-General’ and five media assistants
Nasir Ja’oji, Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, has appointed two Directors-General and five media aides—citing integrity and performance—prompting debate over the appropriateness of DG roles under an SSA.
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Presidency quells speculations: “No plan to replace Shettima”
A presidency insider has dismissed speculations that President Bola Tinubu might drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 election, insisting the APC will retain the joint ticket.