Opposition Slams Tinubu’s GCON Award To Chagoury, Alleges Cronyism And Erosion Of National Values

Major opposition parties have criticised President Bola Tinubu over his decision to confer the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on billionaire businessman and longtime associate Gilbert Chagoury, describing the honour as a symbol of cronyism and a degradation of Nigeria’s national values. The parties, speaking separately on Tuesday, questioned the timing,…

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ADC, Labour Party Knock Tinubu’s Europe Trip as Insecurity Deepens at Home

As Nigeria grapples with a fresh wave of violence and mounting security concerns, President Bola Tinubu’s departure for Europe on holiday has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who say the timing sends the wrong signal to a nation on edge. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) on Sunday accused the…

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President Tinubu Departs for Europe, Will Attend Key Climate Summit in UAE.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday evening to commence his scheduled end-of-year break in Europe, his office has confirmed.   The trip, however, will include significant official duties. According to a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu will travel from Europe to the United Arab…

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President Tinubu Inaugurates APC Conflict Resolution Committee Ahead of 2027 Elections

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a high-powered Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution, and Mobilisation aimed at uniting the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ceremony, held in Lagos, brought together key stakeholders to address internal divisions and reinforce cohesion within the ruling party. The 15-member committee is chaired by…

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Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Defying Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of deliberately defying a binding judgment of the Supreme Court on local government financial autonomy, alleging that the Federal Government has refused to implement direct allocation of funds to local councils nearly two years after the ruling. In a statement posted on his…

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President Tinubu Warns Governors He May Enforce LG Autonomy Via Executive Order.

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to state governors, stating he will consider issuing an Executive Order to ensure compliance with last week’s Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy. Speaking at the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja…

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Tinubu Seeks Legislative Reset of 2024, 2025 Budgets in Major Fiscal Overhaul.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to repeal and re-enact the 2024 and 2025 national budgets, a move aimed at realigning Nigeria’s fiscal framework with current economic realities and ending the practice of overlapping appropriation cycles.   In a letter dated December 18, 2025, and addressed to the Speaker of the…

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Insecurity: Tinubu Reaffirms Push for State Police, Assures US, European Allies.

President Bola Tinubu has renewed his advocacy for the creation of state police, revealing that he has assured the United States and European partners of his commitment to implementing decentralized policing in Nigeria.   Tinubu said state police “must happen” as part of broader efforts to address insecurity and strengthen governance at the subnational level….

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Nigeria’s Tax Reform: Beyond the Fear, a Necessary Reset for a Fragile Fiscal System

Rising anxiety over Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform reflects a deeper crisis within the country’s fiscal architecture rather than a fair reading of the policy recalibration. Beneath the public fear lies a system plagued by weak revenue mobilisation, loopholes that enable wealthy individuals and corporations to evade taxes, and a long-standing structure that fuels poverty and…

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