Bola Ahmed Tinubu Archives - Page 8 of 35

Jul

08

2025

PDP Chieftain Dele Momodu Urges Tinubu Not to Promote FCT Minister Wike

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Politics

Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and publisher of Ovation Magazine, has called on President Bola Tinubu to refrain from promoting Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), citing concerns about his character and influence. The appeal came in response to Wike’s recent criticisms of Momodu during a Monday interview. In a statement issued on Monday, Momodu urged Tinubu to prioritize national interest over any potential political gains from Wike in the 2027 elections. “No matter what you are expecting to gain from Wike in 2027, he is not the kind of…

Jun

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Clarifying the Uncertainty About Tinubu’s Chicago School Mate

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Recent reports have claimed that President Tinubu mentioned one Alex Zuma from Belarus, stating that he enrolled, attended, and graduated alongside him from the University of Chicago in 1979. This assertion raises several questions that need clarification. In his speech, Mr. President indicated that Alex Zuma was his schoolmate and that his entrepreneurial management skills could enhance the bilateral relationship and economic prosperity of both nations. However, I am concerned about the plausibility of Alex Zuma, born in 1966, being in the same university cohort as Mr. President. If Mr. President graduated from the University of Chicago in 1979, it…

Jun

23

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG Endorses IPADA INITIATIVES, Set To Unveil 5 Year Programme At Aso Villa (July 30th)

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, culture, Metro, Nigeria, Tourism

The Federal Government has once again opened its doors to IPADA INITIATIVES, endorsing it as a gateway to the continent of Africa for Africans in the Diaspora and lovers of Africa, resident all over the world. In another recent swift move, the Federal government has endorsed it's hosting in Aso Villa, all African Ambassadors and other global Ambassadors in Nigeria, next month July 30th, as IPADA INITIATIVES unveils a 5 year programme to the world. It will be another grand opportunity for all Nations Ambassagors in Nigeria, Captains of industries, top tourism industy practitioners, the international press, and press in…

Jun

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

El-Rufai Declares Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election “Impossible,” Cites Waning Support for APC

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, El-Rufai, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has stated that President Bola Tinubu has no chance of winning re-election in the 2027 general election, asserting that Nigerians have lost faith in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the current administration. El-Rufai, now a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), made these remarks in an interview shared on X on Thursday, June 19, 2025. “Anybody that thinks it is possible for President Bola Tinubu to get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria. It is impossible,” El-Rufai said, emphasizing that widespread dissatisfaction with the APC’s policies would prevent Tinubu’s re-election.…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Chieftain Dismisses Rumours of Rift Between Tinubu, Shettima

News, Opinion, PoliticsAll Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, Politics

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ismaeel Ahmed, has debunked speculations of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, dismissing claims of plans to replace the Vice President ahead of the 2027 presidential election as “malicious rumours.” Speaking on Tuesday, the former APC Board of Trustees member categorically denied reports of friction between the two leaders, emphasizing their mutual trust. “It’s not true. I know it very well. There is trust between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima. We are trying to create an issue where there is none,” Ahmed stated. He refuted suggestions that…