“...We got a letter from the USA in 2006 listing a number of people to be investigated. Atiku Abubakar was one of them. That letter went straight to EFCC. Can Atiku go to America now?...?” - Former President Olusegun Obasanjo commenting on Atiku Abubakar in 2013
#WhoIsAtikuAbubakar
JUST IN: The Federal Government has started a plan to raise ₦200 billion to create the Cooperative Bank of Nigeria. The bank will help farmers and cooperative groups get loans, save money, and grow their businesses more easily.
Good news for farmers in Nigeria.
I'll keep praying for God's forgiveness for voting against this man in 2023 cos of the tribal sentiment for Igbo Presidency.
Look at how brilliant he sounds. Not only that, Tinubu and governance are like 5 & 6, and this is one of the things he has that Peter Obi will never dream of having.
I confidently say that Tinubu is not just the most performing govt we have ever had in this country since Nigeria was created, but the most brilliant leader that has ever led this country... You doubt me? Argue with your keyboards.
Don't get sucked into the negative corner of the universe.
Nigeria may not be there yet, but this administration & BAT dey try! However, more is needed 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
🇳🇬 Soldiers went for search and rescue missions .
Lately the military 🪖 has been working tirelessly to safeguard the good people of our dear nation 🇳🇬
Kudos to the 🇳🇬 Army and
🇳🇬 Airforce 🙏 🙏 🙏
#Nigeria
Nigeria starts the construction of a 4000 km high speed railway that will connect 36 states and will reduce travel time between Abuja-Lagos from over 12 hours to 3 hours.
The high speed electric bullet train project will cost $60 billion with completion of some sections in 2027.
I deeply cherish Yoruba culture, especially the beautiful tradition where the groom and his family must humbly plead and beg before a bride is given in marriage.
It is not a transaction. We do not sell our daughters. Instead, we require earnest supplication, a deliberate act of respect and value that reminds everyone involved of the priceless treasure being entrusted.
This is why Yoruba widows carry such profound dignity. They do not drink the water used to bathe their husband’s corpse, because they did not marry for money or material gain, no shadow of suspicion falls on them, No one whispers that they might have harmed their husbands to inherit wealth.
What you have begged, suffered, and sacrificed for cannot be bought. It is treasured beyond price, cherished in a way that money can never replicate.
In the Yoruba way, love and marriage are earned, not acquired. And what is earned with humility and perseverance becomes eternal.
Nigerian troops, supported by air power, repelled an ISWAP attack before launching a devastating counteroffensive against the terrorists along the Buratai axis.
In the early hours of 19 June 2026, ISWAP terrorists launched coordinated attacks on military positions at Dusten Kura and along Chara Road in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. Nigerian troops detected the insurgents movements early and responded with a well coordinated air and ground operation, successfully engaging the attackers and disrupting the assault.
Precision strikes carried out by the Nigerian Air Force, conducted in close coordination with ground troops, proved decisive in blunting the terrorists' assault. The strikes inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, throwing their fighters into disarray and forcing them to retreat in confusion.
Nigerian troops emerged from the engagement without no casualties, while the terrorists sustained substantial losses in both manpower and equipment.
Expectation vs. Reality: A Returnee's Shock at the New MMIA ✈️🇳🇬
A Nigerian woman returning to the country was left in complete disbelief after landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) recently. Expecting broken facilities, chaotic luggage areas, and aggressive requests for bribes, she had braced herself for a stressful experience.
Instead, she was met with a complete transformation. From the seamless automated E-gates and organized baggage area to the modern, crisp ambience, the change was undeniable.
What shocked her the most was seeing airport officials wearing mini body cameras on their belts—a major upgrade that replaced extortion with absolute professionalism.
This impressive turnaround highlights the successful reforms of the Renewed Hope agenda. Credit goes to President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), for prioritizing infrastructure upgrades, transparency, and accountability across Nigeria's gateways. It was a proud and refreshing welcome home that completely shattered her old expectations.
#RenewedHope #Lagos
When we came into office, we made a promise to Nigerians that food security would be a major pillar of our Renewed Hope agenda.
We promised to support our farmers, strengthen local production, reduce dependence on imports, and build an agricultural system strong enough to withstand shocks from beyond our borders.
That promise is being kept.
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From the very first day of this Administration, the President made it clear that the era of postponing hard choices was over. He embarked on a bold programme of economic reforms designed not merely to address immediate concerns but to rebuild and rebuild the foundations of the Nigerian economy.
The results are becoming increasingly evident. Foreign investor confidence is returning. Revenue generation is improving. Major infrastructure projects are advancing. Social intervention programmes are expanding. State governments are receiving significantly higher allocations close to 60 percent increase. Investment commitments continue to grow. Critical sectors of the economy are being repositioned for productivity, competitiveness and long-term growth.
He did not just send condolences. He was present.
On Tuesday, 16 June 2026, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM traveled to Zamfara State, not for a conference or press briefing, but to honor three fallen officers in prayer.
He stood with grieving families, officers, and members of the public at the Salat al-Janazah, the Islamic funeral prayer, honoring three police officers who lost their lives confronting banditry in Zamfara State.
Three officers. Three families forever changed. Three names the Nigeria Police Force will always remember.
The IGP addressed the officers who remain, still standing, serving, and grieving, and delivered a message in person: Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, nor will it be in vain.
Operations will continue. Criminal networks will be pursued. Every act of banditry will be met with increased resolve.
He commended the Zamfara State Command for recent operational successes, including arrests, explosive recoveries, kidnap rescues, and decisive action against armed bandits, achievements made under extremely dangerous conditions.
He assured officers that welfare, logistics, and operational support will be improved.
He left them with a charge: the greatest tribute to the fallen is to complete the work they began.
To the families of the three officers: your loved ones answered the call. Nigeria will not forget.
Nigerian troops operating under Operation HADIN KAI in an intense firefight with terrorists in Borno.
In 99% of firefights, both sides do not have visual contact on the other. It's a game of shooting towards the sound of gunfire, hoping it registers a hit. This is the reality of combat..not what you see in action movies.
🚨 TINUBU DRAWS THE LINE!
“No amount of pressure will make us release the 70 bandits we have arrested.” — President Tinubu
For once, I fully support this position.
We have seen the consequences before. When terrorist commanders were released in past negotiations, many returned to the battlefield, leading to more attacks, more deaths, and more suffering for innocent Nigerians.
Why should people responsible for kidnapping, killing, and terrorizing communities be rewarded with freedom?
Nigeria's security must come first.
The lives of law-abiding citizens are far more important than the demands of criminals.
🇳🇬 What do you think? Should Nigeria ever negotiate the release of captured terrorist commanders?
#Nigeria #Tinubu #Security #Banditry #Terrorism #NigeriansFirst #XTrend #BreakingNews
My Response:
IllBliss, Oga Boss,
Your words are not just careless — they are a deliberate provocation and a deep insult to the Yoruba people, the indigenous owners of Lagos (Eko).
Lagos was never a “no man’s land.” It is the ancestral home of the Awori Yoruba people. From the time of our forebears — the children of Olofin — to the thriving Yoruba kingdoms and communities that built this city long before modern Nigeria, Lagos has always been Yoruba land.
You and your people are welcome to live, trade, and prosper here — as millions of Igbos have done peacefully for decades. We Yorubas are hospitable people; that is our culture. But hospitality is not ownership.
No amount of buying properties (which many groups do) changes the fact of indigeneity. Under the Land Use Act, land belongs to the state, but the soul, history, culture, and political identity of Lagos remain Yoruba. We are not “fools” renting our inheritance. We are the landlords of our ancestral home.
Your statement reeks of arrogance, entitlement, and dangerous tribal supremacy. It fuels division. If Igbos truly “own” Lagos as you boast, why do you not build your own economic capitals in the Southeast to the same level? Why the fixation on claiming what is not yours?
To my Yoruba brothers and sisters:
Let us remain calm but resolute. Protect our heritage. Document our history. Support our own. And reject any narrative that seeks to erase us from our land.
Lagos is Yoruba. Eko o ni baje o.
— HRM Oba Omotooyosi Bayo M. Akinleye
"No President in this country, has moved Nigeria close to fiscal federalism as President Tinubu. Unfortunately, no seems to be taking about this great achievement." — Prof. Ken Ife, Development Economist
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU, ACTUALISING SOUTH EAST ROAD PROJECTS CONCEIVED IN THE COLONIAL ERA, SAYS UMAHI
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has stated that several road projects for the South East region, originally conceived during the colonial era but left unrealised for decades, are now being brought to life under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking on Saturday in Ebonyi State, while conducting senior journalists and government officials on a tour of the administration’s legacy projects, Senator Umahi—former Governor of Ebonyi State—highlighted the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue Trans-Saharan Superhighway as a project of strategic importance to the South East, South South, and parts of the North Central region.
“It is a colonial-era dream long forgotten, but President Tinubu has revived it, and construction is now underway. We must thank him immensely,” he said
The minister reported steady progress on the project, noting that Section One, initially 118 kilometres, has been extended to 123.6 kilometres, with a contract sum of ₦45 billion, and that dualisation works are ongoing.
According to Umahi, Section Two, which runs from the Aboadi border through Benue and Kogi States to Nasarawa, has also been awarded at a cost of ₦668 billion.
He noted that the project has reached about 28% completion in some areas, with work continuing even during the rainy season, thanks to President Tinubu’s adoption of concrete road technology.
"The Trans‑Sahara Superhighway is not just a road; it is an investment corridor that will catalyse trade in agricultural produce like cassava, yams, cashews, and palm oil from Cross River, Benue and Ebonyi, while also connecting Nigeria to Cameroon," Umahi explained.
He noted that the concrete road technology pioneered by President Tinubu as governor is now being deployed nationwide.
Umahi expressed the gratitude of the South East to the President for ending decades of exclusion, stating, “All our forefathers sought—inclusiveness—we have it now.”
During the tour, the team, including Senator Umahi, acting Federal Controller in Ebonyi State, Engr. Maxwell Okoh, and Mohammed Mustafa, Project Manager of Infiouest International Limited (the contractor for the Calabar-Abuja Trans-Sahara Superhighway), inspected critical bridges in Section One and the concrete pavement on the Onueke section. They also inspected the 1.3-kilometre Ndi-Egbe Bridge in Afikpo LGA, Ebonyi, which links Ugep in Cross River State and is expected to be completed by December 2026.
Regarding the Onueke Flyover in Ebonyi’s Central Senatorial District, Umahi noted that the ₦35 billion project is designed to decongest the highway. The flyover stands 90 metres high and is flanked by a 2.2-kilometre road on both sides.
The minister explained that Section Two of the Superhighway, awarded to Infiouest International Limited, runs from the Ebonyi border through Benue and Kogi to the Loko-Oweto Bridge in Nasarawa State, covering 123.6 kilometres.
The team also inspected the completed concrete pavement link road between Ebonyi and Cross River States, particularly from Okposi-Ukawu in Oha-Zara Local Government of Ebonyi and Ugwulangu-Abaomege in UGEP Ugep Local Government of Cross River State.
Meanwhile, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has declared that his state remains the safest in Nigeria, with no reported kidnapping cases since he assumed office.
While receiving the media delegation in Abakaliki, Governor Nwifuru thanked President Tinubu for his commitment to infrastructure development in the South East, especially in Ebonyi, and for his national renewal programme. He also highlighted numerous completed and ongoing projects in the state, including rural roads, primary health centres, and water schemes.
"We have kept contractors busy in the state with projects spread across every local government area, from rural roads to primary health centres and water schemes. We do not even view the road projects as a big deal because we have road projects scattered all over the state."
South-east governors and leaders are scheduled to converge on Abakaliki on Monday at a mammoth rally to endorse President Tinubu for a second term in office.
South East governors and leaders are scheduled to converge in Abakaliki on Monday at a major rally to endorse President Tinubu for a second term. Umahi said Governor Nwifuru would lead the people of Ebonyi State at the rally to show appreciation to President Tinubu. He urged Ebonyi citizens to ignore the ranting of opposition politicians who cannot match President Tinubu's record.
The National Media Tour is organised by the Governor Hope Uzodimma-led Renewed Hope Ambassadors, in collaboration with the Presidential Media Team.
The visit to the South East is the team’s second regional tour, following the team's North West tour. The delegation is led by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and Chief Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications.
Other team members include Mr. Tunde Rahman, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media; Tope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity; Mr. Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media; Segun Dada, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media; Linda Akhigbe and Fred Nwabufo, Senior Special Assistants to the President on Strategic Communications; Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai and Barrister Chioma Nweze, Senior Special Assistants to the President on Community Engagement; and Dare Olude, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation.
From Ebonyi, the team will proceed to Enugu State on Monday, and later to Abia, Anambra, and Imo States to inspect the projects undertaken under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tunde Rahman
Director of Media & Publicity,
Renewed Hope Ambassadors