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[Olukayode bakre @kayodebakre8]

A smart Presidential candidate would commend NELFUND and promise to extend it to State universities and colleges of education.

[Sir J (J9) @SirJarus]

We sell real estate

And we sell sweets and "minerals" too.

Different days.

[Arojinle @arojinle1]

Some of you have no one to depend on but many people depend on you. I hope you make it. You've probably realized how heavy the burden is. I hope life is kind to you.

[Foundational Nupe Lawyer @egi_nupe]

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[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

STATEHOUSE STATEMENT

CLARIFICATION ON THE ONGOING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Presidency has noted recent speculative reports concerning an ongoing Freedom of Information Act case before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

For clarity, the matter is a civil records-disclosure dispute under the United States Freedom of Information Act. It is not a criminal case against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, nor has the court found him guilty of any criminal wrongdoing.

Here is the background to the case, which comes 23 years after the American Consulate in Lagos, in a letter dated February 4, 2003, informed the then Inspector General of Police, Mr Tafa Balogun, that an FBI records check found no criminal arrest records, wants, or warrants for then Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In 2022, Mr Aaron Greenspan, who is known to work with Nigerian opposition figures including David Hundeyin and Atiku Abubakar, submitted FOIA requests to several United States government agencies seeking records relating to President Tinubu. After the agencies withheld certain records or declined to confirm or deny their existence, Mr Greenspan commenced Civil Action No. 23-1816 before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in 2023.
The court subsequently permitted President Tinubu to participate in the proceedings as an intervenor.

During the proceedings, the Defendants asserted the "Glomar defence, a standard defence that US law enforcement agencies invoke from time to time. It simply means the government agency is not "in a position to deny or admit" the existence of an investigation. It protects government personnel and the techniques and sources law enforcement agencies use to investigate and prosecute crimes.

Based on the invocation of this defence, the United States District Court granted summary judgment in favour of the CIA, EOUSA, Department of State, Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It ruled that they be removed from the proceedings, leaving aspects of the claims involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration for further consideration.
In compliance with the court’s orders, the FBI and DEA produced 399 pages of records, with portions redacted under exemptions provided by United States law. The Plaintiff challenged the FBI and DEA's decisions to redact portions of the documents produced.
The FBI and DEA, through the United States Department of Justice (USDoJ), pushed back against the Plaintiff's requests. The FBI and DEA rejected the application to produce the documents without redactions for the following reasons:
1. Some of the documents are protected from being revealed to the public by law, for example, Grand Jury proceedings. The law exempts transcripts of Grand Jury proceedings from public disclosure. The Pen Register Act also protects from disclosure information about certain court order(s) authorising or approving the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device. (FOIA Exemption 3)
2. Some of the documents fall squarely within the attorney-work product and attorney-client privileges. Some documents contain instances where FBI and DEA agents sought and/or received legal advice from USDoJ attorneys. (FOIA Exemption 5)
3. Some of the documents were prepared for law enforcement purposes. (FOIA Exemption 5)
4. Some of the documents contain information which, if revealed, could lead to an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. (FOIA Exemptions 6 and 7(C)).
5. Some of the documents, if disclosed, will reveal the identities of confidential sources or compromise the techniques that law enforcement agencies use in investigating crimes. (FOIA Exemptions 7(D) and 7(E))
President Bola Tinubu, on advice of his lawyers, has also asserted his rights as guaranteed by FOIA Exemption 7(C).

The Plaintiff has until September 11, 2026, to file any opposition and reply to the Defendants' and Intervener's processes, while the FBI, DEA and the Intervenor have until September 18, 2026, to respond to the processes that the Plaintiff might have filed.

The release or withholding of records under FOIA does not, by itself, establish criminal liability. The case concerns access to government records and the proper application of statutory exemptions.

The Nigerian media should note that this case is exclusively within the control of Judge Beryl A. Howell of the United States District Court. She will determine its outcome, based on the evidence, applicable law, and the parties' arguments, not the wishful preference of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar or his agent, Mr Von Batten.

Recent public commentary by Mr Karl von Batten has inaccurately portrayed him and his client as central to the proceedings. Neither is a party to the case.
The litigation is a civil records-disclosure dispute under FOIA. It does not constitute a criminal charge, trial, or judicial finding against President Tinubu. The FBI and DEA have produced records with redactions, and the remaining question is whether those redactions are lawful.

The United States District Court will decide that issue based on the filings and applicable US law, not political commentary.

The Presidency therefore urges the media and the public to distinguish verified court proceedings from partisan speculation.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
September 3, 2026

[Arojinle @arojinle1]

When a man is sad or in bad mood, he has no hormone to blame. He'll be the one to pull himself together.

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

Nigeria's Economy: The Verdict by Aliko Dangote

“The economic reforms being implemented by the federal government are beginning to yield tangible results. We are witnessing improved economic activity, stronger investor confidence, increased industrial productivity, and a more resilient business environment.

“These measures are laying a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth and long-term prosperity for Nigeria.”

Dangote explained that the reforms had created a more enabling operating environment for businesses, particularly large-scale manufacturing and industrial enterprises critical to economic diversification, job creation, foreign exchange generation, and national competitiveness.

He added that government initiatives to improve efficiency, promote investment, enhance transparency, and support domestic production were already providing a solid framework for industrial expansion.

“We commend the federal government for its courage and determination in implementing reforms that are essential for economic transformation,” he stated.

Reported by ThisDay

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

The good news that neither Atiku nor Peter Obi wants to hear:

The naira is expected to end the year at 1,290 per dollar from 1,328.92 per dollar, according to the average forecast of four analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. That would extend its 8% gain so far this year to almost 12%, marking its strongest annual advance since at least 2018 – Bloomberg

https://t.co/9dv6pczV5Y

[Bloomberg @business]

Nigeria’s currency is headed for its best performance in almost a decade https://t.co/WUpnbiuWqO

[Dr Dípò Awójídé @OgbeniDipo]

@Rabikeyetunde Glad that more people are now speaking up about this very important issue. Many have died from fake drugs, drinks and products. This is a societal menace we should all be critical of and continue to demand strict measures!

[Man of Letters. @Letter_to_Jack]

Nothing beats making more money as your life gets busier.

More work. More responsibility. More value. More money.

[OMOSHOLA BENEDICT @omosholaben]

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[Foundational Nupe Lawyer @egi_nupe]

If you can please checkout your kidney and other internal organs. These guys are out to eliminate us with fake products. God abeg

[OMOSHOLA BENEDICT @omosholaben]

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[Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM]

What I Ask For at Sixty

Tomorrow, by the grace of God, I turn sixty.

I am aware that some of you already know this, and that this requires no announcement from me. Consider this, therefore, a reminder and, if you would permit me, a request made before the goodwill of tomorrow begins to arrive.

Over the years, I have been deeply humbled by the affection, prayers and goodwill that have accompanied my birthdays. Such occasions leave one grateful for the friendships, fellowships and bonds accumulated across the years. Yet there is one appeal I have consistently made to my friends, supporters, well-wishers, associates and admirers, far and near: please do not spend a kobo on a gift for me, nor undertake any venture of material consequence in my honour.

This year, as I turn sixty, I am even more resolute about that request. Sixty is an age at which our people expect a man to have exchanged impulse for reflection, vanity for gratitude, and the desire to accumulate for the wisdom to give. It is an age that asks fewer questions about what one has gathered and far more searching questions about what one has contributed. I therefore appeal once again to everyone who wishes me well not to spend money marking my day, but to channel whatever resources they may have intended for such gestures to a charity, cause or person of their choice anywhere in our country.

A nation is ennobled by the care it extends to those who need the strength of others. Our means may differ, but generosity is not measured only by the size of what we give. Sometimes the smallest kindness arrives at precisely the moment another person needs to be reminded that humanity has not forgotten them. For me, such an act is among the most eloquent prayers anyone can offer on my behalf.

None of us arrives at sixty, or indeed at any meaningful station in life, entirely by our own strength. We are all beneficiaries of the kindness of family, friends, teachers, colleagues, supporters, well-wishers and, sometimes, strangers who had nothing to gain from extending a hand to us. It is only fitting that we repay such debts in the currency in which they were incurred: by extending kindness to those who may never be in a position to repay us. Every hand that lifts another somewhere in Nigeria tomorrow will be a candle lit for me.

What I ask for, in place of advertisements, gifts and celebrations, is prayer. Pray for me, and pray for Nigeria. Pray for the peace of our communities, the prosperity of our people, the wisdom of our leaders and the fulfilment of the immense promise of this nation. Ours is a country blessed with an industrious people, an extraordinary instinct for enterprise, a generosity that travels easily across family and community, and a youthful population whose imagination, talent and ambition remain among our greatest national assets. Our diversity is a vast inheritance, our cultures are reservoirs of strength, and our capacity to find fellowship across difference is one of the enduring beauties of the Nigerian spirit.

Thank you for your understanding over the years, and for the loyalty, affection, friendship and prayers that have accompanied me this far. I wish you long life, good health, fulfilment in all that is noble, and the quiet joy of being useful to someone who may never be able to repay you.

— Senator @KashimSM, GCON
Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

[Daniel Regha @DanielRegha]

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[Ibironke Khadeejah Quadri @ronkecarew]

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[Foundational Nupe Lawyer @egi_nupe]

All the candidates must be asked to speak about their plans to combat fake products markets in Nigeria. All of them!