‘You fought for NADECO but now undermining democracy,’ Amaechi fires Tinubu

Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy, despite his past role in the pro-democracy struggle under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Amaechi spoke on Tuesday during the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he criticised the current administration’s handling of governance, security, and the economy….

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Peter Obi

‘Self-consolation won’t fix Nigeria’ — Obi faults Tinubu’s comparison of Nigeria with Kenya

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent comparison of Nigeria with Kenya, warning that “self-consolation” will not address the country’s economic and developmental challenges. In an X post on Monday, Obi said Tinubu’s remark in Bayelsa, where he said Nigerians should take solace in…

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Bola Tinubu

‘I can’t give you anything, but this will not happen again’ — Tinubu tells Plateau residents

President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau state that the recent killings in the state will not be repeated. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday when he met with stakeholders in Jos, the state capital, following the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA, where suspected bandits killed about 28 people. The…

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Atiku Abubakar

Atiku berates senate over approval of Tinubu’s $6bn loan request in ‘less than four hours’

Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has criticised the Senate for approving President Bola Tinubu’s $6 billion external loan request within hours of its presentation. ALO360 reported on Tuesday that the Senate, during plenary, okayed Tinubu’s request for additional external borrowings. In a statement on Tuesday, Phrank Shaibu, senior special assistant to Atiku on public communication, said…

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Tinubu speaking at the APC national convention

Tinubu: I Believe in Credible Opposition, But we Can’t Burn Freedom of Association

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration supports a credible opposition but will not violate citizens’ freedom of association. Tinubu spoke on Friday night at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. His remarks come amid growing concerns that Nigeria is drifting towards a one-party state. The APC currently controls 31 of the…

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Bola Tinubu

‘We’ll Improve Electricity’ — Tinubu Assures Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will improve electricity supply across the country. Tinubu gave the assurance on Friday in a keynote speech at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. He acknowledged the persistent power challenges and said the government is taking steps to address them. “Many of you…

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Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim

‘Tinubu was abroad drinking cognac while we fought Abacha’ — PDP chieftain

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential aspirant, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu played an active role in the struggle to restore democratic governance under military ruler Sani Abacha. He accused Tinubu of being absent during the pro-democracy movement. Gbenga made the remark on Sunday during an interview…

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