Tinubu Govt Shortlists 20 Top Nigerian Content Creators for Training on New Tax Reform Laws

The Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee under President Bola Tinubu has shortlisted 20 leading Nigerian content creators from over 8,500 public nominations for a specialised training programme on Nigeria’s new tax reform laws. The creators—ranked by their combined social media influence—will be trained to deliver clearer, more balanced information on ongoing fiscal reforms. The committee has set December 8, 2025, as the deadline for nominees to confirm participation and has invited Nigerians to suggest key tax areas for inclusion in the training.

Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Govt for Distributing Luxury Vehicles Ahead of 2027 Campaign

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has condemned the alleged use of public funds to purchase and distribute luxury vehicles—including Hilux trucks, Land Cruisers, and Hummer buses—for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign mobilisation. In a statement on X, Obi described the move as “profoundly insensitive” amid rising poverty, hunger, unemployment, and insecurity across Nigeria. He criticised leaders for prioritising political pageantry over urgent national needs such as healthcare, education and food security. Obi said the actions betray public trust and urged a shift toward empathy, accountability, and responsible governance, insisting that a “New Nigeria” remains possible.

Local Contractors Protest Non-Payment of ₦4 Trillion — Accuse Tinubu Govt of Ignoring 2024 Project Debts

Local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) are protesting again over the Federal Government’s failure to pay ₦4 trillion owed for completed 2024 capital projects.

Despite multiple meetings with the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, the contractors say no payment has been made.

Many say they are now out of business:

“We’ve run out of cash. We can’t pay school fees. We can’t continue like this,” a contractor told SaharaReporters.

In September, the contractors stormed the Ministry of Finance in Abuja demanding payment. Only 5 out of 5,000 contractors have reportedly received anything.

The protests forced the House of Representatives to suspend plenary earlier this month, after lawmakers acknowledged the “dire hardship” contractors are facing.

Meanwhile, data from GovSpend shows the Presidency spent billions on vehicles and foreign exchange in 2024 — raising more questions about government priorities.

The contractors vow to remain on the streets until every member is paid.
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Court Orders Tinubu Govt To Publish Names Of Those Indicted In NDDC N6Trillion Misappropriation

Trump should move against Tinubu govt; Nigerian military stands by as Fulani herdsmen murder Christians: New York Post.

President Donald Trump has again been called upon to move against the Nigerian government as its military forces “simply stand by as militant Fulani Muslim herdsmen assault their Christian neighbors in the nation’s Middle Belt. The latest call was made by the New York Post.

The newspaper, in its editorial, charged the U.S. president to “act” and “call out the deadly persecution of Nigerian Christians”.

“Government forces do battle Boko Haram and other Islamist terror groups that brutally terrorise Christians and non-Christians in northern Nigeria, but they simply stand by as militant Fulani Muslim herdsmen assault their Christian neighbors in the nation’s Middle Belt,” the publication stated.

The editorial said “Team Trump should act on its own”, albeit Senator Ted Cruz’s push for a law that sanctions Nigerian officials who facilitate or permit jihadist attacks against Christians and other religious minorities. The publication noted that since 2009, the “persecution” of Christians has resulted in 18,000 churches destroyed, 50,000 Christians murdered, and five million more displaced.

“It’s not Washington’s job to right all the world’s wrongs, but Uncle Sam can at least condemn these ongoing atrocities,” said the newspaper.

Some U.S. lawmakers have condemned the killings of Christians in Nigeria, describing them as “genocide”. The Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed the killings as such.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu’s government has continued to deny the claim.

“Let me also say this clearly, Nigeria is a proud, sovereign nation built on the faith and resilience of its people. Here, no faith is under siege, no community is excluded,” stated the Nigerian president. “Our churches, mosques, and traditional shrines stand side by side—not as rivals, but as symbols of the unity that binds us.

Mr Tinubu added, “We must never allow outsiders to tell us who we are or sow division among us. We are Nigerians, and we will stand together. Nigeria will not accept lectures from those who seek to profit from our divisions. No one loves this country more than Nigerians themselves, and no one will define us except us.”

El-Rufai: Tinubu Govt Worse Than Military Regimes

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a bigger threat to democracy than past military governments. Speaking during a solidarity visit from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, El-Rufai labeled the government “a disgrace to the principles of democracy,” accusing it of authoritarian tendencies and centralizing power at the expense of federalism.

He compared Tinubu to Cameroon’s Paul Biya and warned that unless stopped in 2027, Tinubu could entrench himself in power. El-Rufai added that even past military leaders, including Buhari, were more tolerant of opposition than the current administration.

Atiku commended El-Rufai’s boldness and urged opposition leaders to unite in order to democratically unseat Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

Tinubu Govt Only Favours Those With Yoruba-Sounding Names, Others Treated Like Strangers —El-Rufai | Sahara Reporters

Tinubu Govt Using Buhari-Era Strategy To Silence Me – Sowore

Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed fresh forgery allegations against him, describing them as a recycled tactic to silence and blackmail him.

Speaking on Channels TV Hard Copy, Sowore said the accusations mirror the Buhari administration’s 2019 strategy, when he was arrested and charged with terrorism financing, money laundering, and cybercrime claims later dropped in court.

He also faulted a recent court order directing banks to furnish the Inspector-General of Police with his account details, calling it a violation of his privacy and fundamental rights.

Sowore maintained that the forgery allegations lack basis, arguing that the supposed evidence presented by the police does not amount to forgery. He accused the government of repeatedly framing charges without proof to keep him in court battles.

The activist linked the renewed case to his protests for better welfare for retired police officers and his opposition to the extension of IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure, which he insists is illegal.

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Eid-ul-Mawlid: Tinubu Govt Declares Public Holiday.

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Naija News reports that the announcement was made in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world.

He urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance and compassion, stressing that these values are crucial to building a united and progressive nation.

The minister also called on Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to pray for the peace, security, and stability of the country while supporting government efforts toward national harmony and sustainable development.

Tinubu Govt Awards Teen English Champion ₦200,000

The Federal Government has honoured Nafisah Abdullahi, winner of the TeenEagle Global English Contest, with a cash prize of ₦200,000.

The award was presented by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa in Abuja on Thursday.

Critics have compared the modest prize to the ₦152m cash rewards given earlier to Nigeria’s Super Falcons for their WAFCON victory, while government aides defended the gesture.

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Even Babangida, Abacha Never Tried This” – Akinnola Slams IGP Over SaharaReporters Account Freeze

Journalist and lawyer Richard Akinnola has condemned IGP Kayode Egbetokun for securing a court order to probe and freeze the accounts of Omoyele Sowore & SaharaReporters over alleged terrorism financing and money laundering.

He described the move as “unprecedented in democracy”, stressing that even under the military juntas of Babangida and Abacha, security agencies never attempted such against the media.

Akinnola questioned why notorious terrorists like Bello Turji roam freely while the police target journalists, warning that the action casts the Tinubu govt in bad light and smacks of a personal vendetta.

The Abuja Federal High Court has ordered six banks—including UBA, GTB, Zenith, Opay, Moniepoint, and Kuda—to release financial records of Sowore and SaharaReporters from Jan 2024 till date.

#Nigeria #PressFreedom #IGPEgbetokun #Tinubu

BREAKING: Tinubu Govt Orders Fresh Verification Of Civil Servants Hired Between 2013 And 2020 Amid Job-For-Sale, Racketeering Scandal Sahara Reporters

Tinubu Govt To Establish Cattle Breeding Centres In Nigeria.

The federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has announced plans to establish cattle breeding centres in Nigeria.
Breaking: Tinubu Govt To Establish Cattle Breeding Centres In Nigeria
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, made this known on Wednesday during the second day of the Citizens ‘ Government engagement and midterm review of the Tinubu administration, an event organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation in Kaduna.

Naija News gathered that the cattle breeding centres are to be established in each of the country’s six geo-political regions.

The Minister noted that the move is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda by President Tinubu.

“The synergy and collaboration of the Ministries of Agriculture, Environment, Water Resources, Livestock Development, and the Blue Economy are imperative for delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

Doctors' Deadline: NMA Gives Tinubu Govt 21 Days To Meet Demands Or Face Nationwide Strike

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Tinubu-led Federal Government, demanding the fulfillment of 19 critical welfare and healthcare-related demands — or face an indefinite nationwide doctors’ strike.

In a strongly-worded communique following its Emergency Delegates Meeting on July 26, 2025, the NMA expressed deep frustration over unpaid salary arrears, stalled agreements, and continued neglect of Nigeria’s health sector, citing that leaders themselves rely on medical tourism abroad.

Doctors warned of a looming collapse of the healthcare system and a worsening brain drain if urgent action isn't taken.



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Tinubu Govt Fires Back at Kwankwaso: “The North Is Not Neglected!” – Presidency Lists Ongoing Projects Across Region

The Presidency has dismissed claims by former NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, that the North is being sidelined under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a strongly-worded statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, countered Kwankwaso’s allegations, highlighting numerous federal interventions and projects in the North.

From the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway and Kano–Maiduguri Dual Carriageway, to the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline and solar energy projects in Kaduna, the presidency said the region is benefiting from strategic infrastructure and energy investments.

Other notable initiatives include:

$158M Agricultural Value Chain Project across 9 northern states

Kolmani Oil & Gas Project in Bauchi and Gombe

ACReSAL Programme to restore 1 million hectares of degraded land

Revitalisation of 1,000 Primary Health Centres


Health institutions like Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital and University of Jos Teaching Hospital are also receiving federal upgrades and expansion.

Major rail and metro projects—such as Kaduna–Kano and Kano–Maradi Rail Lines, plus Abuja Metro rehab—were also cited as proof of commitment.

“Northern Nigeria is not left behind... From road networks to gas pipelines, agriculture, health, and rail, this administration has the North well covered,” Dare emphasized.

This rebuttal comes after Kwankwaso expressed frustration over the North’s condition during a Kano dialogue, citing a harrowing road trip due to poor federal road maintenance.

The national conversation continues — but the presidency insists: “The North is not being neglected.”

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Kwankwaso Accuses Tinubu Govt of Neglecting Northern Nigeria.

Former Kano governor and NNPP chieftain, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of marginalising northern Nigeria while concentrating development efforts in the South.

Speaking at the Kano Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment, Kwankwaso alleged that federal resources are being unfairly allocated to southern projects, leaving roads and infrastructure in the North in disrepair.

He cited the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road as an example of prolonged neglect and urged the Federal Government to ensure a fairer distribution of national resources. Kwankwaso warned that the consequences of underdevelopment in the North—such as insecurity and poverty—could eventually impact the entire country.

The comments come amid growing political interest in Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 election, following his recent meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa.









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BREAKING: Stop Using Buhari’s Death To Whitewash Your Battered Image – ADC Fires Tinubu Govt.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of desperately exploiting the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari to whitewash its battered image.

In a statement sent to Naija News on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, called out President Tinubu’s government for what it describes as a cynical and opportunistic attempt to exploit the death of Buhari for political gains.

The ADC criticised the choreographed Federal Executive Council (FEC) tribute and the publicised appearance of Buhari’s grieving son, Yusuf, as “a calculated PR stunt by an unpopular government.”

According to the opposition party, the Tinubu administration had spent over a year blaming Buhari for the country’s economic troubles, only to now perform public grief in a bid to whitewash its battered image, especially in the North and among Buhari loyalists.

Abdullahi recalled how the government previously distanced itself from Buhari’s policies, especially on fuel subsidy, the economy, and public sector management, only to now attempt to cloak itself in the very legacy it once denounced.

It warned that grief is not a campaign strategy, adding that the late President’s family should be left alone to mourn their father in peace rather than being dragged into political circus show.

The full statement read: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemns the Tinubu administration’s sudden and cynical attempt to wrap itself in the memory of the late President Muhammadu Buhari—a man this same government spent over a year blaming, sidelining, and scapegoating for every major challenge confronting the nation.

“The choreographed Federal Executive Council (FEC) tribute, complete with a publicised appearance by our late President’s grieving son, was not a demonstration of genuine respect. It was a calculated public relations stunt by an unpopular government, carefully stage-managed to distract Nigerians from the administration’s deepening failures and to rewrite history while the nation mourns. This is hypocritical and in bad taste. You cannot spend months discrediting a man’s legacy only to turn around and perform grief for the cameras.

“It is equally troubling that the young man, Mr. Yusuf Buhari, a private citizen and grieving son, was pulled into the political theatre of a Federal Executive Council meeting, just days after burying his father. Nigerians must ask, what kind of government uses the private pain of a bereaved family to varnish its own public image?

83% of Nigerians Have Little Or No Trust In Tinubu Govt, Says New Survey.

A total of 5,465 face-to-face household interviews were conducted using a stratified random sampling method, targeting citizens aged 15 and above.

A staggering 83% of Nigerians have expressed little or no trust in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to the 2025 Social Cohesion Survey by the Africa Polling Institute (API).

A total of 5,465 face-to-face household interviews were conducted using a stratified random sampling method, targeting citizens aged 15 and above.

The interviews were carried out in five major languages English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba with geographic quotas assigned to ensure proportional representation across all states and senatorial districts.

The report shows that 53% of respondents said they have "no trust at all" in the Tinubu government, while 30% admitted to having "little trust."

Similarly, 82% expressed the same lack of confidence in the National Assembly under Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.

Trust in the judiciary was also poor, with 79% of Nigerians stating they had little or no faith in the institution under both the former Chief Justice Kayode Ariwoola and current CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

API attributed the loss of trust to growing economic hardship, perceived corruption, and unmet campaign promises, all of which have eroded public faith in governance.

VIDEO: ‘Tinubu Govt Weaponising Poverty’, Say Atiku, El-Rufai, Amaechi
They spoke at a public lecture held in honour of Amaechi who clocked 60 in Abuja, the nation's capital on Saturday.

“Your Officials Are Embezzling the Loans” — PRP Slams Tinubu Govt Over New Borrowing Plans

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has harshly criticized the Tinubu administration over its recent plans to secure fresh loans, accusing top government officials of embezzling previously borrowed funds.

In a strongly worded statement, the party warned that continuous borrowing without transparency is driving Nigeria deeper into a debt crisis, while citizens see no real improvement in their daily lives.

PRP called for an immediate audit of all past loans and demanded accountability from the federal government.

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