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  • JUST IN: Babangida’s son speaks on rejecting Tinubu’s appointment as Chairman, BOA

    JUST IN: Babangida’s son speaks on rejecting Tinubu’s appointment as Chairman, BOA

    Muhammad Babangida has denied reports alleging that he rejected his recent appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) by President Bola Tinubu.

    According to a family source, Babangida described the claim as false and malicious, adding that it was a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and discredit the Tinubu administration.

    “We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as announced by the federal government, and extends his sincere appreciation to President Tinubu for the trust and confidence bestowed upon him.

    “We also want to assure the public that those spreading these falsehoods will be thoroughly investigated and brought to justice. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and fostering unity within our nation,” said the statement.

    TNG recalls that Babangida, the son of the former military president, was among appointments announced by the presidency on Friday.

    The 53-year-old is an alumnus of the European University in Montreux, Switzerland, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Business Communication.

  • Why president Tinubu must bring back cashless policy – Yul Edochie

    Why president Tinubu must bring back cashless policy – Yul Edochie

     Yul Edochie,  the Nollywood actor, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to revive the cashless policy introduced by former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

    The controversial Nollywood actor, in a post shared on Instagram explained that the policy had a positive impact on the nation’s economy as it strengthened the naira and brought down the prices of goods.

    The actor cum filmmaker noted that lower denomination notes like ₦5, ₦10, ₦20, and ₦50 began to hold value again when the policy was in place.

    The actor also stated that the cashless system played a major role in reducing kidnapping across the country, as it limited access to physical cash by criminals.

    Edochie urged the President to consider bringing back the policy for the benefit of the nation.

    “To my leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR @officialasiwajubat, I humbly suggest you bring back the cashless policy. When it was introduced by the previous administration, it increased the value of the naira tremendously.

    “It helped to bring down prices of goods and it made 5 naira, 10, 20 and 50 naira notes regain value. The cashless policy also helped to reduce kidnapping massively. Consider it again Sir,” he wrote.

  • BREAKING: President Tinubu signs four tax bills into law

    BREAKING: President Tinubu signs four tax bills into law

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday gave Presidential Assent to the four Tax Bills to become Law.

    TheNewsGuru reports that this was done at a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    The tax bills include: Nigeria Tax Bill; The Nigerian Tax Administration bill; National Revenue Service (Establishment) bill; Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.

    More to come…

  • BREAKING: New ECOWAS chairman takes over as President Tinubu’s tenure ends

    BREAKING: New ECOWAS chairman takes over as President Tinubu’s tenure ends

    Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has succeeded President Bola Tinubu, as the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government.

    This was made known in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

    TheNewsGuru reports that President Tinubu chaired the regional economic bloc for the past two years.

    TNG recalls that Tinubu, on Sunday, received West African leaders at the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja.

    The high-level summit, which comes six months after the last session in December 2024, marked the conclusion of President Tinubu’s second term as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, a role he was re-elected to on July 7, 2024, after initially assuming office on July 9, 2023.

    The 67th Ordinary Session was convened at a critical time, as the regional bloc continues to reel from the withdrawals of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic, whose military juntas announced their exit from ECOWAS earlier in the year.

    Discussions at the summit are expected to address the bloc’s internal challenges, growing insecurity, democratic backsliding, and the need for deeper economic integration among member states.

    Speaking earlier on Saturday at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), hosted at the newly inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, the Nigerian president called for a paradigm shift in how the region manages its mineral wealth.

    Tinubu said, “The era of warm pit to the port must end. We must turn our mineral wealth into domestic economic value, jobs, technology, and manufacturing.”

    He emphasised the need for value addition and regional manufacturing, noting that the status quo of raw mineral exports only limits the region’s potential for sustainable growth.

  • Pastor Bakare visits President Tinubu weeks after condemning his administration

    Pastor Bakare visits President Tinubu weeks after condemning his administration

    Pastor Tunde Bakare, the presiding overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence.

    At the time of filing this report, the details of the visit were yet to be made public.

    TheNewsGuru, however, reports the visit comes barely two months after the outspoken clergyman warned that Nigeria is spiralling into tyranny and suffering from a brazen abuse of power under the administration of President Tinubu.

    Speaking during his state of the nation address marking the Easter celebrations in April, Pastor Bakare expressed his deep concern over the direction of the country under the current administration.

    He highlighted the apparent erosion of democracy, particularly criticizing the collapse of the legislature, which he called a “bastion of democracy” that is now failing under the President’s leadership.

    Bakare also pointed to the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Tinubu as a clear example of what he termed a “theater of the absurd.”

    He slammed both the President’s actions and the National Assembly, which he accused of endorsing the measure. According to Bakare, the National Assembly has become the “most spineless” in Nigeria’s history, allowing for the President’s actions to go unchecked.

    “Under your watch, Mr. President, the legislature has become a mere rubber stamp, endorsing every action you take without scrutiny,” Bakare said, referring to the passive role the National Assembly has played in the current political landscape.

  • President Tinubu arrives Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration

    President Tinubu arrives Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration

    President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the installation of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday.

    TheNewsGuru  reports that the Presidency confirmed Tinubu’s arrival in a post shared on the official Presidential X handle around 5:54 pm on Saturday.

    Tinubu’s visit follows an invitation from the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who was selected by the Cardinals during the Conclave held 17 days after the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, on April 21.

    In a statement issued earlier this week, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, outlined that the President’s delegation would include senior Catholic leaders from Nigeria.

    President Tinubu’s entourage for the event includes the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as well as Archbishop Lucius Ugorji of Owerri and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, Archbishop Alfred Martins of Lagos, and Catholic Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese.

    According to Onanuga, the invitation was extended by Cardinal Pietro Parolin on behalf of Pope Leo XIV, who expressed a personal connection to Nigeria. Pope Leo XIV noted, “Your great nation is particularly dear to me as I worked in the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s.”

    Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, will be formally installed as Pope on Sunday, May 18, in a ceremony at St. Peter’s Square.

    As the first Pope from the United States, he will lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics through a period marked by numerous global tensions and conflicts.

  • Details of Tinubu’s meeting with Alaafin Of Oyo, wife others emerge

    Details of Tinubu’s meeting with Alaafin Of Oyo, wife others emerge

    President Bola Tinubu on Friday stressed the importance of traditional institutions in the country’s development, calling for more support in implementing policies that directly impact people’s livelihoods.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the President made this known while receiving the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade I, his wife, Abiwumi, and a delegation of other traditional rulers from Oyo State at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

    President Tinubu congratulated the Alaafin for his ascendancy to the historic throne, assuring the royal father of his prayers and support.

    “It is a great joy for me and a great honour. Your ascendancy to the throne of your fathers is historic. It is the will of God and the heart of the people.

    “I am following up on your foresight for development, your humility, and the fact that you uphold the traditions of your people.

    “The inherited tradition is the making of the Almighty God. Your ascendancy to the throne, like my becoming a president, is the divine will of the Almighty God,” he said.

    The president noted that the “hurdles, processes, and anxiety” along the way were part of the preparation for the position.

    President Tinubu commended the traditional council for the ease in nominating and crowning the 46th Alaafin following Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s passing on April 22, 2022.

    “I am happy that you have shown character and discipline and uplifted your people’s name, values and culture, even when you were in Canada. I am glad you have become a hope of sustaining the Yoruba race,” he added.

    The president said his administration will continue working with traditional institutions to implement policies to protect and prosper citizens.

    “The peace and stability of our nation require inclusiveness. This job is not one you can do alone. We have to pull ourselves together to build a nation of prosperity.

    “Our priority is still education and Medicare. We want to uplift education and cultural values. Our door is open for participation,” he stated.

    President Tinubu told the king that the sons of the Oyo kingdom serving in his office have done well, including Ambassador Victor Adeleke, State Chief of Protocol, and Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, the Aide-de-Camp.

    Yusuf is the king designate of Ilemonaland in Oyun local council, Kwara State, which traces its ancestry to the Oyo kingdom.

    Oba Owoade Assures Tinubu Of Traditional Support

    The Alaafin, in his remarks, assured the President of the traditional council’s support in delivering his mandate to the people.

    “Today, I speak not just as the custodian of culture and tradition but as a voice for my people, who are deeply honoured by the audience you have granted us here at the heart of the national leadership.

    “Your gracious reception is more than protocol. It is a mark of your character, statesmanship and enduring regard for the traditional institutions. The people of Oyo remember your journey as a man who rose through the crucible of political struggle with unmatched courage and charity. You won many hearts as an activist, strategist, bridge builder, and now as the nation’s foremost leader”.

    The monarch said Nigerians look up to the president for a new direction.

    “Nigeria looks up to you, not only for leadership but for restoration. For a new vision rooted in justice, equity and inclusive progress. It is in that spirit that I have come to seek your collaboration. Oyo is ready, the Yoruba are ready, and Nigerians are ready.

    “We understand that national transformation is not by government alone. It is built when ancient wisdom meets modern governance. When institutions, old and new, work hand in hand,” he said.

  • Prominent Akwa Ibom citizens appeal to President Tinubu for Intervention on key state projects

    Prominent Akwa Ibom citizens appeal to President Tinubu for Intervention on key state projects

    The Akwa Ibom Unity Forum (AUF), a bipartisan coalition of prominent sons and daughters of Akwa Ibom State, has issued a heartfelt appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging federal intervention in critical developmental projects within the state.

    The AUF in a Statement released in Uyo emphasized the significance of Governor Umo Eno’s recent endorsement of President Tinubu’s re-election bid, highlighting it as a bold and constitutionally grounded decision. They noted that this endorsement has garnered substantial support from the people of Akwa Ibom, positioning the state as a strong ally in the President’s future political endeavors.

    The AUF recalled that in a historic meeting on February 28, 2025, Governor Eno and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio led a 104-member to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the visit, the Governor presented three pivotal requests to President Tinubu: urgent federal intervention in addressing ecological disasters affecting the state, support for the development of the Ibom Deep Sea Port, and an invitation for the President to undertake a state visit to commission key projects.

    The AUF underscored the transformative potential of the Ibom Deep Sea Port, describing it as a strategic asset that would not only bolster the state’s economy but also serve as a vital maritime hub for the nation and the Central African region. They stressed that federal backing is crucial to actualize this project, which promises to create numerous job opportunities and enhance Nigeria’s non-oil revenue streams. 

    Furthermore, the Forum highlighted the pressing need for federal assistance in mitigating ecological challenges that have plagued various parts of Akwa Ibom, including severe erosion threatening infrastructure and livelihoods. They appealed for reimbursement of substantial funds the state has already expended on disaster management efforts.

    The Forum also reiterated the importance of President Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom, suggesting that such an engagement would not only strengthen federal-state relations but also provide an opportunity for the President to witness firsthand the developmental strides made under Governor Eno’s administration.

    The bipartisan appeal was endorsed by a distinguished array of Akwa Ibom stakeholders, including:

    Rt Hon. Udeme Otong, Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly; Senator Ekong Sampson, representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District; H.E. Moses Ekpo, MFR, former Deputy Governor; Obong Umana Okon Umana, former Minister; Atuekong Don Etiebet, CON, former Minister; Rt. Hon. Chief Ndueso Essien, former Minister; Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien; Senator Effiong Bob; Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem; H.E. Chief Assam Assam, SAN; Rt. Hon. Francis Uduyok; Hon. Blessing Umoh (IPAC); Aparawa James Edet, International President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio /Akwa Ibom Union; Aniekpeno Mkpanang, International President of Ati Annang; Sir Esang Nsa Bassey, President General of Oron Union; Rt Hon. Prof. Ini Udoka; Senator Aloysius Etok; and Arc Otu Ita Toyo.

    The Akwa Ibom Unity Forum expressed confidence that President Tinubu’s favorable response to these requests would not only validate Governor Eno’s support but also exemplify a commitment to equitable development and national unity.

  • Tinubu reacts to Mo Abudu’s recognition among TIME 100 most influential people

    Tinubu reacts to Mo Abudu’s recognition among TIME 100 most influential people

    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the CEO of Ebony Life Group, Mo Abudu on her recent achievement of being included in the 2025 TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World.

    The president, in a statement on Wednesday hailed Mo Abudu’s recognition as a media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Africa’s cultural ambassador.

    According to President Tinubu, Abudu’s creativity and commitment to telling Africa’s story with authenticity and a powerful indigenous voice has captivated global audiences and fostered a profound sense of pride and unity among Africans everywhere.

    Tinubu further commended her innovative achievements, acknowledging the media mogul’s vision and leadership in nurturing a dynamic generation of creative talents.

    Mo Abudu, previously recognised by Forbes as “Africa’s Most Successful Woman,” has continued to elevate the image of Nigeria and Africa on the world stage, spotlighting real issues, celebrating African excellence, and dismantling stereotypes through film, media, and technology.

    “Your success is not just your triumph, but a source of inspiration and pride for all of us,” said Tinubu.

  • Presidency breaks silence on sacking INEC chairman, Yakubu

    Presidency breaks silence on sacking INEC chairman, Yakubu

    The Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

    TheNewsGuru(TNG) reports that the report alleged that a certain Professor Bashiru Olamilekan had replaced Yakubu.

    In reaction, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Digital and New Media, O’tega Ogra, via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter described the news as false, as he urged the public to disregard it.

    “Disregard any fake news making the rounds about the replacement of the INEC Chairman,” Ogra wrote

    He emphasised that any such decision or announcement would emanate from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation or another official communication channel.

    “Any such announcement will come from the SGF’s office or any other official source,” he added.