Presidency

Aug
20
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Amaechi Is The Last Person ADC Will Give It’s Presidential Ticket To – Wike

Amaechi Is The Last Person ADC Will Give It’s Presidential Ticket To – Wike

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Amaechi Is The Last Person ADC Will Give Its Presidential Ticket To – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the chances of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Tuesday, Wike said Amaechi was the “last person” the opposition coalition platform would consider for its ticket. The minister was reacting to Amaechi’s recent remarks where the former Transportation Minister boasted that he would end corruption within one month if elected…
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Aug
19
2025
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President Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals

President Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals

Health, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals President Bola Tinubu has approved a reduction in the price of each kidney dialysis session for patients, from N50,000 to N12,000, a spokesperson has said. Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson to the president, made this known on Monday via his X handle. The development, which will first commence in ten public hospitals, will provide relief to thousands of Nigerians battling kidney-related diseases, many of whom cannot pay for the dialysis. “More federal medical centres and teaching hospitals will be added before the end of the year to widen access nationwide. ”It would be recalled…
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Aug
19
2025
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2027: ‘They Want To Rebrand Failure’ – Farotimi Speaks On Jonathan’s Return

2027: ‘They Want To Rebrand Failure’ – Farotimi Speaks On Jonathan’s Return

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: ‘They Want To Rebrand Failure’ – Farotimi Speaks On Jonathan’s Return Dele Farotimi, a frontline lawyer has said that some politicians are trying hard to rebrand former President, Goodluck Jonathan, who was voted out of office by Nigerians in 2015 for valid reasons. He questioned the rationale behind the move, insisting that those expecting the former Bayelsa State Governor to come and do a miracle would be disappointed. He pointed out that there were good reasons Nigerians decided to vote Jonathan out in 2015 which they believed was the solution to the country’s problems, but ended up in a…
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Aug
17
2025
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“He Is My Friend Of Over 20 Years” – Tinubu Pledges To Work With Soludo Ahead Of 2027

“He Is My Friend Of Over 20 Years” – Tinubu Pledges To Work With Soludo Ahead Of 2027

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
“He is My Friend of Over 20 Years”- Tinubu Pledges to Work with Soludo Ahead of 2027 Soludo visited Aso Villa on Tuesday, discussing the economy, security, and other matters with the president.Tinubu praised Soludo as a progressive leader, signaling support for his re-election bid. President Bola Tinubu has revealed he will work with Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo ahead of the 2027 elec" The message read: “It was a pleasure to welcome my friend of over two decades and the Governor of Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo, to the Aso Villa yesterday. “We discussed the bold reforms underway, the…
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Aug
13
2025
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Tinubu Administration Takes Credit As Stock Market Boom, Grows In Tripple

Tinubu Administration Takes Credit As Stock Market Boom, Grows In Tripple

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Administration Takes Credit As Stock Market Boom, Grows Triple The federal government says the Nigerian stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with key indicators showing remarkable growth since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has seen its All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation more than triple, reflecting investor confidence and the impact of sweeping economic reforms. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, at the time of President Tinubu’s inauguration, the NGX All-Share Index stood at 52,973.88 points, with a market capitalisation of N28.845…
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Aug
09
2025
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2027: Jonathan Reportedly Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop Presidential Ambition

2027: Jonathan Reportedly Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop Presidential Ambition

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: Jonathan Reportedly Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop Presidential Ambition Former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu has claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan offered ex-Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, a slot of Coordinating Minister of the Economy, if he withdraws from the 2027 race to support him. Kachikwu made the claim at a press conference in Abuja on Friday. He alleged that the Northern political interests have drafted the former president into the presidential race to weaken the South. Kachikwu added that Obi was also told that he cannot get Northern votes because…
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Aug
05
2025
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No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike

No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency
No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot resolve all of Nigeria’s challenges, even if it remains in power for two decades. Wike stated this during a media briefing in Abuja, where he addressed concerns over uncommissioned projects and the government’s development efforts. “I will not say here that every problem has been solved. All problems cannot be solved, even if this government stays for 20 years; no government can solve all problems,” he declared. However,…
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Aug
05
2025
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Single Term: It’s An Insult For Obi To Compare Himself To Mandela – LP Chieftain, Arabami

Single Term: It’s An Insult For Obi To Compare Himself To Mandela – LP Chieftain, Arabami

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency
Single Term: It’s An Insult For Obi To Compare Himself To Mandela  – LP Chieftain, Arabambi Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) Abayomi Arabambi, has slammed Peter Obi for citing Nelson Mandela’s presidency in South Africa as a justification for his single-term vow if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027. The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party recently reiterated his pledge to serve one term of four years, saying he does not need eight years to fix the country. In a recent statement, the ex-governor cited the leadership examples of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson…
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Aug
04
2025
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Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job – APC Replies El-Rufai

Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job – APC Replies El-Rufai

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job — APC Replies El-Rufai The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to shelve political campaigns and wait for 2027 before unfolding a media war against the ruling party. National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, gave the admonition on Sunday while speaking with Tribune Online in a telephone interview. Basiru was reacting to remarks attributed to El-Rufai on Saturday in Sokoto state, where the latter was addressing ADC faithful in the North-West state as part of the opposition…
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Aug
04
2025
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I’m Not Like Other Politicians, I Keep To Promise – Peter Obi

I’m Not Like Other Politicians, I Keep To Promise – Peter Obi

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
I’m Not Like Other Politicians, I Keep To Promise – Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has declared that he is not like other politicians who make promises they do not intend to keep, insisting that his vow to serve only one term if elected president remains “sacrosanct”. In a statement issued on Sunday, Obi said Nigerians are right to be sceptical because broken promises have become the norm in politics. However, he maintained that he stands apart from that trend. “They are judging me by their own standards —…
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