Presidency
Presidency dismisses coalition speculations
The presidency has debunked ongoing speculation about a growing political coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement posted on Wednesday via his X, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, dismissed the claims as mere “political hallucination.” “To say a political coalition is surging when in […]
Fresh Shake-Up Rocks Presidency: Tinubu Approves Bwala, Dare As Onanuga’s Co-Spokespersons
President Bola Tinubu has announced a fresh shake-up in his cabinet, with the approval of Sunday Dare and Daniel Bwala as co-spokespersons to Bayo Onanuga. A statement shared by the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga late Monday, said there is no longer a single person as the president’s spokesperson, adding […]
Obasanjo not an ideal leader to emulate, says Presidency
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has come under sharp criticism following his recent remarks on leadership and governance in Nigeria. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, the former leader alleged that subsequent administrations had failed the nation, describing Nigeria as a “failing country.” However, a statement issued on Monday by Special Adviser […]
Betta Edu: N585m Palliative Scandal Under Investigation – Presidency
The presidency has said that it is investigating the transfer of N585.189 million grant meant for vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun and Lagos states into a private account. This is just as some civil society organisations called for the sacking of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, for directing […]