Bola Ahmed Tinubu Archives - Page 4 of 35

Nov

23

2025

Insecurity: Is President Tinubu Aware?

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, Social IssuesBola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Uche Aguoru Nigeria is once again confronted with a troubling resurgence of terrorism, banditry, and coordinated attacks across several states. The escalation, which curiously intensified after former U.S. President Donald Trump listed Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” mirrors the dark shadows of 2014–2015 events that culminated in the ouster of President Goodluck Jonathan and ushered in Muhammadu Buhari, a man who could not even account for his own cattle, let alone manage the complexities of Africa’s largest economy. Say what you will about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hate him, criticize his politics, question his style but branding…

Nov

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ex-Abia LG Chairman Jonas Drums Support For Tinubu

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chibuike Jonas, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a former Chairman of Arochukwu local government area of Abia state, Mazi Chibuike Jonas, who is also a prominent chieftain of the APC in Abia State, is endorsing efforts by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and other notable APC leaders to garner Southeast support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Jonas states that Tinubu's administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to regional development through various initiatives. He said, "one notable achievement is the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), which has a regional asset base of $1 billion aimed at enhancing…

Oct

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the Service Chiefs and appointed new ones.

Current Events, Metro, News, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu

According to a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing General Christopher Musa. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu; Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke has been appointed as the Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye will continue to serve as the Chief of Defence Intelligence. The statement also noted that President Tinubu expressed his deepest appreciation to the outgoing Chief…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Stop Politicizing Nnamdi Kanu’s Release” – Bishop Nwankpa Warns Politicians, Calls on President Tinubu to Act in Interest of National Unity

Abia State, Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Nwankpa, Freedom, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics

Abuja, Nigeria – October 17, 2025: Renowned cleric and good governance advocate, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, has issued a stern warning to politicians across the country, urging them to refrain from politicizing the ongoing calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Bishop Nwankpa, who is also the Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance (SEMGG), expressed deep concern over the recent development in which certain political figures are believed to have hijacked the upcoming protest scheduled for October 20, originally intended to peacefully advocate for Kanu’s release.…

Oct

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

You Wasted NDLEA’s Efforts — Primate Ayodele Criticizes Tinubu Over Pardon of Drug Traffickers, Murderers

Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent decision to grant presidential pardons to convicted criminals, including those sentenced for drug trafficking, murder, and human trafficking. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele described the President’s action as a “waste of the tireless efforts of the NDLEA and other security agencies” that have worked diligently to apprehend and prosecute these offenders. “Why must he pardon criminals, including cocaine traffickers? It undermines the efforts of these security operatives who have…