Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alleges that Senator Aminu Tambuwal’s detention by the EFCC was orchestrated under President Tinubu’s orders to weaken the opposition, warning against a slide into one-party rule. Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of detaining former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on the direct orders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement posted on X, Atiku claimed the sole reason for Tambuwal’s detention was his membership in the opposition coalition. He described it as part of a wider strategy by the Tinubu administration to harass, intimidate, and cripple opposition forces. Atiku alleged that the current government has turned the fight against corruption into a political weapon aimed at coercing opposition leaders into joining the ruling party. While stressing the importance of a genuine anti-corruption campaign that enjoys national support, he condemned its weaponization for political gain — calling for strong resistance from civil society and the international community. “It is as though anyone associated with the opposition is targeted with phantom corruption allegations,” Atiku wrote, adding, “Once coerced into Tinubu’s political fold, their so-called ‘sins’ are instantly forgiven.” He reaffirmed that opposition members would not yield to what he called “anti-democratic machinations” designed to force Nigeria into a one-party state. #AtikuAbubakar #TinubuAdministration #EFCCNigeria #AminuTambuwal #NigeriaPolitics #OppositionVoices

Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Using EFCC to Target Opposition, Alleges Tambuwal’s Detention Is Politically Motivated Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of detaining former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on the direct orders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement posted on X, Atiku claimed the sole reason for Tambuwal’s detention was his membership in the opposition coalition. He described it as part of a wider strategy by the Tinubu administration to harass, intimidate, and cripple opposition forces. Atiku alleged that the current government has turned the fight against corruption into a political weapon aimed at coercing opposition leaders into joining the ruling party. While stressing the importance of a genuine anti-corruption campaign that enjoys national support, he condemned its weaponization for political gain — calling for strong resistance from civil society and the international community. “It is as though anyone associated with the opposition is targeted with phantom corruption allegations,” Atiku wrote, adding, “Once coerced into Tinubu’s political fold, their so-called ‘sins’ are instantly forgiven.” He reaffirmed that opposition members would not yield to what he called “anti-democratic machinations” designed to force Nigeria into a one-party state. #AtikuAbubakar #TinubuAdministration #EFCCNigeria #AminuTambuwal #NigeriaPolitics #OppositionVoices #AntiCorruption #DemocracyWatch

FG Orders Fresh Civil Service Verification Over Job Racketeering Scandal — Fake Letters to Be Flushed Out President Bola Tinubu’s administration has launched a new verification exercise targeting thousands of civil servants recruited between 2013 and 2020, amid allegations of job racketeering and the sale of employment slots. In a circular dated August 4, 2025, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Permanent Secretary, Ndiomu Ebiogeh Philip, said the exercise is aimed at officers who skipped the 2021 verification. Anyone absent this time will be deemed to hold a fake appointment letter and removed from service, with no further extensions granted. The move follows a petition by Martins Oghenerhoro Richard Atijegbe, a Ministry of Works staff, who alleged that senior officials sold federal jobs for up to ₦2.5 million, issuing fake letters and quickly placing unqualified recruits on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Martins, who claims he is now facing retaliation for exposing the scandal, accused the ministry of fraud and cover-ups. The ministry, however, has dismissed the allegations as “fictitious.” Affected officers must check published lists online or on notice boards, and present original and photocopies of documents including appointment and promotion letters, gazette confirmations, and July 2025 IPPIS payslips. The exercise will run August 18–28, 2025, covering ministries like Agriculture, Defence, Education, Justice, Works, and others. #FGVerification #CivilServiceScandal #NigeriaGovt #JobRacketeering #TinubuAdministration #AntiCorruption

Peter Obi Slams ₦712.3Bn Airport Renovation Amid Soaring Hunger: "Nation-Building Isn’t Runways!" Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blasted the Federal Government for budgeting a whopping ₦712.3 billion for airport renovation — on the same day a UN report revealed that 34 million Nigerians face hunger. Obi described the move as "profoundly troubling," questioning how such a massive sum could be justified for just one airport when millions are starving. > "A government that builds grandiose infrastructure while its people starve is not building a nation — it is betraying one,” Obi declared via X. He reminded Nigerians that in 2013, a $500 million loan upgraded five airports — making the new single-airport allocation even more suspect. Obi urged the Tinubu administration to rethink its budget priorities, stressing that food security is national security, and true development must begin with health, education, and lifting people out of poverty. #PeterObi #HungerCrisis #AirportBudget #NigeriaPriorities #712BillionNaira #TinubuAdministration

News Brief: Tinubu Must Lead on Social Welfare, Not Delegate to Governors — Falana. Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to take direct responsibility for combating poverty in Nigeria, rather than deferring social welfare duties to state governors. In a statement on Sunday, Falana reacted to Tinubu’s recent plea to APC governors to “wet the grass” by addressing grassroots economic hardship. While acknowledging the President’s concern, Falana insisted the Federal Government must move beyond appeals and fully fund existing national welfare programmes. He criticised the 2025 budget allocation of ₦32.7 billion to the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), comparing it unfavorably to the ₦39 billion reportedly spent on the International Conference Centre renovation. “This government cannot justify underfunding welfare while indulging in expensive renovations,” Falana said. He called for a ₦5 trillion investment in the NSIP, which supports youth employment, school feeding, soft loans, and cash transfers for vulnerable households. Falana also called out wasteful spending in the 2025 budget, citing ₦6.93 trillion in padded projects exposed by BudgIT. With ₦11.195 trillion disbursed to states via FAAC in the last year, Falana said resources are available—what’s lacking is political will and prioritization. He also demanded multi-stakeholder oversight for NSIP funds, including civil society and trade unions, to ensure transparency and real impact. #FemiFalana #TinubuAdministration #SocialWelfare #NSIP #NigerianPovertyCrisis #Budget2025

News Brief: Boko Haram, Banditry Decline Under Tinubu – NSA Ribadu. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu says Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and communal violence have significantly reduced in the last two years under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a northern leaders’ meeting in Kaduna, Ribadu credited the decline to a unified security strategy directed by the president. He revealed that over 11,000 hostages have been rescued, and major bandit leaders neutralised in states like Zamfara, Kaduna, and Katsina. Ribadu contrasted this with the previous administration, during which over 5,000 people were killed in Benue and more than 3,300 kidnapped in Kaduna. The event, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, reviewed the government’s performance in addressing insecurity and other challenges in the North. #NorthernSecurity #RibaduReport #TinubuAdministration #NigeriaSafety

Over 396,000 Nigerian Students Get Lifeline Through FG’s Loan Scheme – NELFUND Reports Major Milestone The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that 396,252 students have received financial support since the launch of its loan portal on May 24, 2024 — a major leap toward accessible higher education under the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to the July 28, 2025 status report, out of 698,094 students registered, 680,948 have successfully applied, with over ₦77.03 billion disbursed so far. This includes ₦41.7 billion paid directly to 210 institutions for tuition and ₦35.3 billion in upkeep allowances to students. NELFUND hailed the numbers as a historic boost for educational access in Nigeria, with daily portal activity still climbing. #NELFUND #StudentLoans #EducationForAll #RenewedHopeAgenda #TinubuAdministration #NigerianStudents

No Regional Bias! Tinubu's Road Projects Driven by Economics, Not Favouritism — Presidency Clarifies Amid rising claims of northern marginalisation, the Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure focus, asserting that road and development projects are guided by economic impact, not geography. Responding to allegations by ex-Kano governor and NNPP chieftain Rabiu Kwankwaso, Presidential Aide Abdulaziz Abdulaziz said on Channels TV that all infrastructure efforts are rooted in national interest, not southern favoritism. "We must view these as national projects, not North or South. The economic value matters most," Abdulaziz noted, citing the Sokoto-Badagry Road as a key Northern counterpart to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. He also confirmed that work continues on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway, debunking abandonment claims and stressing the administration’s commitment to equity and fairness in development allocation. #TinubuAdministration #RoadInfrastructure #PresidencySpeaks #NorthernNigeria

🛑 “Political Class Behind Boko Haram” – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Alleges Plot to Destabilize Tinubu’s Government In a startling revelation, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has accused certain members of Nigeria’s political elite of sponsoring Boko Haram insurgents to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ program, Kalu asserted that terrorism is being used as a political tool to destabilize the current government, similar to tactics employed against previous administrations.   Kalu elaborated that the insecurity plaguing Nigeria is politically induced, driven by individuals seeking to hijack political power. He identified politicians, wealthy businesspeople, and senior civil servants as those fueling Boko Haram, not for financial gain but to gain control.  The senator’s allegations come amid renewed concerns over Boko Haram’s activities, including recent attacks in Borno State. Kalu called for unity and patriotism among Nigerians, urging citizens to prioritize national interest over selfish political agendas.  ⸻ #OrjiUzorKalu #BokoHaram #TinubuAdministration #PoliticalInstability

Take It Back Movement Declares June 12 National Day of Protest Against Tinubu’s “Tyranny” The Take It Back (TIB) Movement has officially declared June 12 a National Day of Protest against what it describes as increasing tyranny, hardship, and democratic backsliding under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The announcement was made via a press release covered by Sahara Reporters. The movement is calling on Nigerians across the country to mobilize, occupy the streets, and demand accountability, citing worsening economic conditions, suppression of dissent, insecurity, and alleged human rights abuses as key issues fueling the protest. “The same democracy we celebrate on June 12 is being dismantled before our eyes,” the group said. “We will not keep silent while the masses suffer and the state protects only the wealthy.” June 12, now officially recognized as Democracy Day in Nigeria, marks the annulled 1993 election widely considered the freest and fairest in the country’s history. For TIB, it’s a symbolic date to reclaim the promise of democracy—now seen as under threat. The protest is expected to take place in major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt. Security agencies have yet to respond, but tension is already building online as activists, civil society groups, and students rally support using the hashtag #June12Protest. ⸻According to Saharareporters #June12Protest #TakeItBack #EndTyranny #TinubuAdministration #DemocracyDay #SaharaReporters

Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ Agenda: Power Sector Takes Center Stage When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, one of the key areas earmarked for urgent reform was Nigeria’s ailing power sector. Long plagued by inconsistent supply, decaying infrastructure, and inefficient management, the sector had become a major obstacle to economic growth and quality of life. Under Tinubu’s administration, efforts have been ramped up to tackle these issues head-on. From attracting private sector investment to implementing structural reforms in generation, transmission, and distribution, the government has promised a new era of stability and development in the power sector. Key initiatives so far include the decentralization of the national grid to encourage state-level energy projects, renewed investments in renewable energy, and regulatory reforms aimed at improving accountability and service delivery. Though challenges remain—such as infrastructure gaps and tariff disputes—stakeholders are hopeful that the ‘Renewed Hope’ vision will translate into real, measurable change in the years ahead. #RenewedHope #TinubuAdministration #NigeriaPowerSector #EnergyReform

Atiku, Suswam Criticize Tinubu’s Government on Second Anniversary As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his second year in office with a speech highlighting economic progress and reform, opposition figures took the opportunity to deliver a sharp rebuke of his administration’s performance. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar did not mince words, labeling Tinubu’s government as “the most incompetent and anti-people administration in Nigeria’s history.” He argued that the president’s policies have worsened the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians rather than improved them. Similarly, former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam criticized the federal government for failing to respond effectively to the widespread suffering across the country. He noted that, despite the promises of reform and growth, many Nigerians continue to face harsh economic realities including inflation, high unemployment, and rising insecurity. “What we are witnessing is not the change Nigerians were promised,” Suswam stated. “People are suffering, and there’s no clear indication that this administration understands or feels the urgency.” The criticisms come amid ongoing debates about the impact of Tinubu’s reform agenda, especially the removal of subsidies and introduction of new tax policies. While the government points to fiscal improvements, critics argue that those gains have come at the expense of the most vulnerable. —According to Dailypostnigeria #Nigeria #Atikuabubakar #GabrielSuswam #TinubuAdministration

May 29: Nigerians Are Suffering, Tinubu Has Fallen Short — Suswam As President Bola Tinubu prepares to mark the second anniversary of his administration, former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has criticized the president's performance, saying the government has failed to alleviate the growing hardship faced by Nigerians. Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, Suswam expressed concern over the current state of the economy, attributing the suffering of citizens to the policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government. “My assessment of this government, just like that of any average Nigerian, is that they have not done well at all. The indicators are everywhere,” Suswam said. He argued that while some economic reforms may have been necessary, the government failed to implement measures to cushion their impact on the population. “As someone familiar with global economic trends, I believe that when you implement policies that will negatively affect your people—such as subsidy removal, currency devaluation, and increasing the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR)—you must also introduce buffers to ease the burden. Sadly, this administration has not done that,” he added. Suswam further emphasized that Nigeria’s largely import-dependent economy makes it vulnerable to such drastic policy shifts, leaving citizens to bear the brunt of inflation and rising costs. Endorsements Amid Criticism Despite public criticisms, President Tinubu continues to enjoy support from key members of the ruling party. Last Thursday, governors under the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and the leadership of the National Assembly passed a vote of confidence in the president and endorsed him for a second term. At the APC’s national summit in Abuja, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who chairs the PGF, said the Forum was satisfied with Tinubu’s performance halfway through his first term under the “Renewed Hope Agenda.” Senate President Godswill Akpabio echoed this sentiment, stating: “If he hadn’t done well, it is the National Assembly that would raise the issue of impeachment. We’re not doing that. In 2023, the road was rough, but by 2027, I see things turning around.” As Nigeria approaches the midpoint of Tinubu’s first term, the contrasting views from opposition leaders and party loyalists continue to define the national conversation. #TinubuAt2 #GabrielSuswam #NigerianPolitics #TinubuAdministration

“Leadership appointments at NDIC signal a fresh commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s financial safety net.” — According to Imaran Muhammad President Tinubu approves Thompson Oludare Sunday as MD and Kabir Sabo Kataka as Executive Director of NDIC. #NigeriaFinance #NDIC #Leadership #TinubuAdministration #FinancialSecurity