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Top news from Nigeria today

Good afternoon from Meziesblog! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. There was drama on Tuesday as the Senate suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over his false claims that projects worth N3.7trillion in the 2024 budget were not traceable. On his part, Senator Kawu Sumaila (NNPP – Kano South) was warned to desist … Continue reading Top news from Nigeria today

Hajiya Naja’atu: Tinubu had no governance strategy for Nigeria

A former campaign director of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Hajiya Naja'atu Muhammad has claimed President Bola Tinubu told her he did not have any plans on how to rule Nigeria before the 2023 General Elections. Mrs Muhammad said this while explaining what led to her resignation from the ruling party before the election … Continue reading Hajiya Naja’atu: Tinubu had no governance strategy for Nigeria

2024 budget: List of ministries with highest allocations

The Ministry of Defence got the highest allocation – N1.3tn in the approved 2024 budget. An increased appropriation Bill was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly on Saturday. The parliament increased the budget submitted by President Bola Tinubu by the sum of N1.2 trillion. The Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Bichi, told … Continue reading 2024 budget: List of ministries with highest allocations

Shedding of blood in Plateau must stop – Mutfwang reveals message to Tinubu

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Murtfwang, has declared that the killings in the state must be brought to an end. The governor said he has already cried out to President Bola Tinubu to fish out the killers and also put a permanent end to the attacks in the state. Murtfwang, in a statement he … Continue reading Shedding of blood in Plateau must stop – Mutfwang reveals message to Tinubu

Tinubu reacts as bandits kill 115, kidnap scores, burn down 17 communities

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday condemned the brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas, LGAs, of Plateau State, where over 115 persons were killed by bandits. MEZIESBLOG recalls that the gunmen had on Christmas Eve invaded the local councils, killed at least 115 villagers and burnt down 17 communities. The state governor, Caleb … Continue reading Tinubu reacts as bandits kill 115, kidnap scores, burn down 17 communities

Will Tinubu release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu?

Tinubu’s Plan To Release IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Stalled by Southeast Nigerian Politics, Imo Gov Poll Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) would have regained his freedom but for Imo State politics and the forthcoming governorship election in the state, SaharaReporters can exclusively report. Kanu, the leader of the … Continue reading Will Tinubu release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu?

Stay Away from Niger – PRP warns Tinubu, ECOWAS

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to go to war with Niger Republic over the recent coup in the country. The party’s position was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Falalu Bello, … Continue reading Stay Away from Niger – PRP warns Tinubu, ECOWAS

Why Tinubu won’t find it easy as Nigerian president – Northern Elders Forum

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has said the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, would have the most difficult job in the world to handle. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the spokesperson of NEF, said Tinubu would have a lot of challenges to tackle. Tinubu, who was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, emerged winner of the just-concluded presidential … Continue reading Why Tinubu won’t find it easy as Nigerian president – Northern Elders Forum

How will history remember Ahmed Bola Tinubu?

Bola Tinubu, Oun T'o Lóó Dà Lo Dà Yìí O By Lasisi Olagunju / The Nigerian Tribune The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria is not the worst in human history. That dubious reputation belongs in Liberia where, in 1927, the then President Charles D.B. King scored 234,000 votes out of a total of 15,000 registered … Continue reading How will history remember Ahmed Bola Tinubu?

2023: Tinubu meets supporters in Ibadan

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside some notable members of the APC is currently in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The former governor of Lagos State is in Ibadan to meet Muslim leaders from the South West geo-political zone to seek their support ahead of the 2023 presidential … Continue reading 2023: Tinubu meets supporters in Ibadan

Tinubu: We will dialogue with IPOB, other agitating groups

All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will discuss with all agitating groups to address their grievances in search of a peaceful resolution if elected. We’ll dialogue with IPOB, others, Tinubu assures Tinubu, who was in Owerri the Imo State capital on Thursday to dialogue with trade associations and … Continue reading Tinubu: We will dialogue with IPOB, other agitating groups

FFK: Tinubu isn’t sick

The Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, on Sunday, pronounced the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, fit and healthy to contest the 2023 presidential election. MEZIESBLOG recalls that on several occasions, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Atiku-Okowa Campaign Council, Dino Melaye, had said Tinubu is unfit to rule. He said, “Tinubu … Continue reading FFK: Tinubu isn’t sick