Tag: Bola Tinubu
Tinubu to Seek 2027 Mandate on Performance, Says Olusi
LAGOS, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027 will be anchored on his administration’s achievements rather than campaign...
NANS Applauds N7.5bn TETFund Research Grants
South Africa’s student body has praised the N7.5 billion in research grants announced by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, calling it a bold investment...
Nigeria’s Tinubu Pledges Electricity Reform to Fix Long-Standing Sector Woes
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu pledged Friday morning to deliver stable electricity nationwide, calling reliable power a “democratic dividend” his administration...
IMF Warns Nigeria Over S5bn Derivatives Loan
The International Monetary Fund has cautioned Nigeria against proceeding with a S5 billion derivatives-based loan from First Abu Dhabi Bank, warning that the deal...
Davido, Tiwa Savage Join Celebrity Outcry Over Kidnappings
Grammy-nominated singer Davido, Tiwa Savage, and comedian AY Makun have joined a growing number of Nigerian entertainers speaking out against rising insecurity, as concerns...
Security Tightened at Aso Rock as Sowore Leads Protest Over Kidnapped...
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Security was tightened Thursday around Nigeria’s Aso Rock Presidential Villa as activist Omoyele Sowore led a protest demanding the release...
Nasboi says bandits enjoy more online visibility than authorities
LAGOS, Nigeria — Content creator and singer Nasboi has criticized the government’s response to kidnapping and violent crimes, arguing that bandits appear to have...
Tinubu says no parent should endure anguish of Oyo abduction
IBADAN, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday expressed sympathy with families of teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of...
Adebayo says Tinubu’s economic gains exist only on paper
LAGOS, Nigeria — Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in next year’s general election, has dismissed claims of...
Oyo abduction victims plead for dialogue, warn military rescue could endanger...
IBADAN, Nigeria — A school principal held captive in Oyo State has appealed to the Federal Government to pursue dialogue with kidnappers, warning that...
