Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), has criticised the borrowing policy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying Nigerians are not given enough information about how borrowed funds are spent. Obi spoke in a post on X on Thursday. The former Anambra governor said borrowing is not inherently bad. However, he argued…
Sergius Ogun, a former lawmaker who represented Esan North-East/Esan South-East federal constituency, says President Bola Tinubu does not have a clear path to re-election in 2027 if the polls are free and fair. Ogun spoke during an interview with Symfoni TV while assessing the prospects of leading presidential contenders. The former lawmaker said Rotimi Amaechi’s…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to continue believing in the country’s democratic future, saying criticism and disagreement are essential to democracy but should not translate into a loss of faith in the nation. Speaking in a nationwide broadcast on Thursday to commemorate the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Tinubu called on citizens, institutions, and political…
David Umahi, minister of works, has criticised politicians who blame President Bola Tinubu for the country’s security challenges, saying insecurity predates the current administration. In a recent video that has gone viral online, the former governor of Ebonyi state said it was unfair for critics to speak as though insecurity began under Tinubu’s government. “When…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by bandits and terrorists across the country. Speaking to journalists after a special Jumat prayer held in Abuja ahead of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the vice-president assured Nigerians that the federal government remains committed…
Kenneth Okonkwo has argued that votes cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, the ADC chieftain said Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) weakened opposition efforts to build a united front against the ruling APC. Obi had…
President Bola Tinubu says the removal of fuel subsidy saved Nigeria from imminent bankruptcy and helped stabilise the economy. The president spoke on Friday while hosting state governors who visited him to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir and the third anniversary of his administration. Among those present were the governors of Lagos, Nasarawa, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, Niger,…
President Bola Tinubu says he endured intense political pressure and challenges during the 2023 presidential election campaign but remained steadfast in his pursuit of the presidency. Tinubu spoke on Friday while hosting state governors who visited him to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir and the third anniversary of his administration. The president thanked the governors for taking time…
Rachael Alamu has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene and secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning that their captors are becoming increasingly impatient. Alamu, who was abducted alongside several pupils and teachers, made the appeal in a viral video circulated on X and seen by ALO…
President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians to love one another, saying that “Islam does not support banditry, violence or the killing of innocent people.” Speaking to journalists after observing Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Wednesday, Tinubu urged Nigerians to embrace love, tolerance and unity. “We must learn from the lessons of this season,” he said….
