Remi Tinubu Disburses N50 Million to 1,000 Women Entrepreneurs in Ogun State

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi “Remi” Tinubu, distributed N50 million in grants to 1,000 women entrepreneurs in Ogun State under the Renewed Hope Initiative. Each recipient received N50,000 to support their existing small businesses.


Objective: The programme aims to strengthen women’s economic participation, empower small business owners, and improve financial inclusion.

Support and Partnership: The initiative is backed by the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which contributed N1 billion nationwide to support approximately 18,500 women across Nigeria.

Event Details: The grant presentation took place at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, and Mrs. Tinubu was represented by Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, wife of the Ogun State Governor.

Grant Nature: Beneficiaries were informed that the funds are grants, not loans, and are not required to be repaid.

Governor’s Role: Governor Dapo Abiodun increased Ogun State’s allocation to 1,000 beneficiaries, demonstrating commitment to women’s empowerment.

Call to Beneficiaries: Mrs. Tinubu urged recipients to use the grants responsibly to grow their businesses, improve livelihoods, and contribute to national development.

Broader Context: Access to finance remains a significant challenge for Nigerian women, making initiatives like the Renewed Hope Initiative crucial for economic inclusion.


The programme is part of ongoing efforts by the First Lady and the Tony Elumelu Foundation to foster entrepreneurship, reduce financial barriers, and promote sustainable development among women across Nigeria.

“A Brother in Struggle and Service” — President Tinubu Celebrates Senator Abu Ibrahim at 80 with Heartfelt Tribute

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has showered praises on his longtime friend and political ally, Senator Abu Ibrahim, as the elder statesman marks his 80th birthday.

In a touching message from the Presidency on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Tinubu described Senator Ibrahim as “a principled statesman, trusted ally, and patriot whose loyalty and wisdom have inspired generations.”

Reflecting on their decades-long friendship, the President recalled first meeting Senator Ibrahim in the Senate during the Third Republic in 1992, where their shared commitment to democracy and justice forged an unbreakable bond.

“Abu has been more than a friend — he is my brother,” Tinubu said, recounting how they stood together during the struggle against the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election.
“He stood in the line of fire when we reconvened the Senate in Lagos to condemn that criminal annulment. Even when released, he refused to leave until we were all free.”


Tinubu hailed Senator Ibrahim’s exceptional record of public service, including his two-term tenure in the Senate (2003–2019) representing Katsina South, and his key role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013.

“Senator Abu Ibrahim is a man whose integrity, courage, and loyalty remain unshaken,” the President said. “He embodies what Nigeria needs more of — principled leadership and selfless service.”

President Tinubu concluded by praying for long life and good health for the octogenarian, noting that his legacy will continue to inspire future leaders.

“We Didn’t Go There for Money!” — Sowore Recounts How He Rejected ₦800,000 from Late MKO Abiola in 1993

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has shared an inspiring story about his encounter with the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO) — a moment that, according to him, defined his lifelong commitment to principle over personal gain.

In a recent podcast interview, Sowore recalled visiting Abiola’s home as a student leader from the University of Lagos during the tense period following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. He described the billionaire’s mansion as “a living room as big as a stadium.”

During the visit, Abiola, known for his generosity, offered the students ₦800,000 — a massive sum at the time. However, to Abiola’s surprise, Sowore and his team refused the money.

“He was shocked,” Sowore said. “Abiola told us no one had ever rejected money from him. I told him we didn’t come for money — we came to stand for justice.”


When Abiola jokingly suggested that the money could at least cover transportation, Sowore humorously replied that “even if we took a helicopter from UNILAG, that amount was still too much.”

The activist explained that their decision was driven by integrity and the genuine desire to support Abiola’s democratic struggle — not for personal enrichment.

The story has since gone viral, resonating deeply with Nigerians who see it as a reminder of Sowore’s long-standing dedication to activism, truth, and integrity, values often missing in the nation’s political landscape.

Tinubu Appoints Rinsola Abiola as DG of Citizenship & Leadership Training Centre, Honoring MKO’s Legacy


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ms. Rinsola Abiola, daughter of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, as the new Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC).

Announced by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the move underscores Tinubu’s push to strengthen leadership development and civic education nationwide.

Rinsola, an expert in strategic communication and government relations, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President. Her new role at the Abuja-based CLTC — dedicated to patriotism, leadership skills, and civic responsibility — carries symbolic weight, honoring her father’s legacy as the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election and a champion of Nigeria’s democracy.

In the same announcement, Tinubu appointed Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji as Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership. Ja’oji, a known youth and women’s empowerment advocate, brings experience as a former Special Adviser on Mobilisation to the Kano State Governor.

The duo is tasked with advancing the CLTC’s mission to promote national unity and leadership excellence. While many praise Abiola’s qualifications and pedigree, critics raise concerns over possible nepotism in political appointments. The Presidency insists the choice was based purely on competence and a proven track record.

Stakeholders now look to Rinsola’s leadership to revitalize the CLTC, expand youth programs, and strengthen civic engagement across Nigeria.

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Abiola’s Wife, Doyin, Is Dead.

Wife of the Concord Publisher and winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, Moshood Abiola, Doyin, has passed away.

Naija News learnt that the eminent journalist died at 9.15 pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

According to the Nation, Doyin’s death resulted from an illness.

Doyin was the former managing director and publisher of National Concord.

She was also the first Nigerian woman to be an editor of a Nigerian daily newspaper.

Like the numerous wives of the late Abiola, Doyin endured the storm and stress triggered by the annulment of the historic poll and the tribulations that followed on the home front and in Concord.

Doyin Abiola attended the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where she earned a degree in English and Drama in 1969. After graduation, she started working with the Daily Sketch Newspaper and also wrote a column in the newspaper called ‘Tiro,’ which addressed sundry issues of public concern, including gender matters.

In 1970, Doyin left Daily Sketch Newspaper and travelled to the United States to pursue a master’s degree programme in Journalism. Upon her return, she was employed as a Features Writer at Daily Times and rose to become the Group Features Editor. She later attended New York University and obtained a PhD in communications and political science in 1979.

After Doyin’s Ph.d. programme, she returned to the Daily Times and was deployed to the editorial board, where she worked with other experienced editors like Stanley Macebuh, Dele Giwa, and Amma Ogan. However, it was to be a short stay as the newly formed National Concord newspaper invited her to be its pioneer daily editor.

Nigerian History Would Not Have Been Completed If I Failed 2023 Election’ – Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria’s history would not have been complete if he had lost the 2023 presidential election.
Tinubu Announces Scholarship Scheme For Caribbean Students In Nigeria
Naija News reports that President Tinubu made this known on Sunday, while speaking in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, at the 8th Day Fidau prayers for the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona.

Tinubu said Nigeria’s history would not have been as complete and rich if he had failed the election.

Paying tributes to Oba Adetona for his role in his political journey and success in the 2023 general elections, Tinubu said the late monarch assured him that he would win the election and secure a re-election.

He praised the late monarch for his wisdom, steadfastness, resoluteness, and encouragement of the June 12 course and democracy.

He said, “Our history would not have been completed, carefully and richly, if I failed the last election.

“I was successful because of your support and the blessing of late Awujale. I came to him, he blessed me.. He said ‘you will win that election and you will win one more time. Go ahead.’

“Today, he is no more. He is gone.”

Tinubu also expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, whom he described as “Okanlomo Eleyi of Ogun State” for his role before, during and after the monarch’s burial.

Dignitaries present at the prayers include the Governors of Kwara, Ondo, and Ekiti States, as well as the Deputy Governors of Oyo and Lagos States, and ministers, among others.

While Abiola was locked up. The hero of June 12 with Abacha. who is this hero ?

I did not join Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT
in distributing heroin and cocaine in Chicago.

I did not join
@atiku
Atiku Abubakar in looting the Nigerian Customs dry.

I did not join David Mark when he stole funds meant to fix our telephones and later helped to crush our democratic hopes on June 12.

I did not join Abubakar Malami, SAN, in violating human rights and looting the treasury under Muhammadu Buhari’s watch including banning
@Twitter
.

I did not join Nasir El-Rufai
@elrufai
in massacring Shiites and fueling religious genocide in Southern Kaduna.

I did not join
@PeterObi
at the Tin Can Ports while he cleared goods for Sani Abacha when the same Abacha that was dismantling Nigeria brick by brick.

I did not join Sule Lamido and the SDP traitors who sold out MKO Abiola and the will of the Nigerian people during June 12 struggle.

I did not join
@ChibuikeRotimi1
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi while he gambled away Rivers State funds and abandoned the mini-rail project already paid for.

I have never joined an armed robbery gang.

I have never pledged allegiance to any cult gang—no matter how popular, powerful, or fanciful.

I have only one allegiance: to the oppressed, the disenfranchised, the cheated, the silenced. I will join only those ready and willing to end this national nightmare created by these characters listed above!

Let it be known: I stand with a vanguard of justice. A coalition of truth. A revolutionary team to restore the dignity of the Nigerian people and Africans.

Nigeria must be free from these evil doers.

#RevolutionNow ✊🏾

BREAKING: Police IG Egbetokun Removes Ondo Commissioner For Investigating Attack On June 12 Protesters, Entertaining Sowore’s Complaints

BREAKING: Police IG Egbetokun Removes Ondo Commissioner For Investigating Attack On June 12 Protesters, Entertaining Sowore’s Complaints

India recovers data from black boxes after deadly plane crash.

Indian investigators have successfully retrieved data from the black boxes of a Boeing plane, after it crashed in one of the deadliest air disasters in decades, the government said Thursday.

All but one of the 242 people on board the Air India flight were killed on June 12 when the jet crashed in the western city of Ahmedabad, where at least 19 others were left dead.

Two weeks after the disaster, the civil aviation ministry said investigators have started “the data extraction process” from the plane’s cockpit voice and flight data recorders.

The analysis… is underway. These efforts aim to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the accident and identify contributing factors to enhance aviation safety and prevent future occurrences,” a ministry statement said.

The two black boxes were found within days of the crash, but were only flown to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in New Delhi on Tuesday.

One of the victims’ relatives said they were waiting for answers.


“For now, all we know is the plane took off and then fell. How? Why? Nobody knows. And we want to know. We deserve to know,” said Imtiyaz Ali, whose brother was on the plane with his wife and two children.

“I refuse to believe that our aviation sector is this bad that we still don’t have even a slight indication about what went wrong,” he told AFP on Wednesday.

Air India said last week that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was “well-maintained” and that the pilots were accomplished flyers.

Investigators have recovered more than 100 mobile phones with the aim of retrieving any recordings that “may provide clues about the final moments of the flight”, Ahmedabad police commissioner GS Malik said last week.

Presidency Dismisses Lamido’s Claim Tinubu Backed June 12 Annulment, Says Ex-Jigawa Governor Made Deals With Abacha

Tinubu Lost Opportunity To Restore Fubara As Gov — Expert
A communication expert, Sarah Chidiebere Joe, says President Bola Tinubu’s June 12 Democracy Day speech was a missed opportunity for him to have restored Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers State.

Air Peace becomes first Nigerian airline to land in St. Kitts & Nevis

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has become the first-ever Nigerian carrier to operate a flight to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis.

According to a statement by the airline, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, it deployed a Boeing 777 aircraft to the airport, thereby becoming the first Nigerian dateline on St. Kitts & Nevis’s arrivals board

SDP laments insecurity in Katsina, demands probe into ex-Army officer’s death.
The current atmosphere in Katsina marked by insecurity, political interference, and the silencing of dissent betrays the spirit of June 12 and the hopes of those who fought for Nigeria’s democratic rebirth.

I would have rejected Tinubu’s national honour, says Sowore.

Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said he would have taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu had it been he was named among those he recently conferred with national honours.

President Tinubu on Thursday conferred late Kudirat Abiola with a posthumous honour of Commander of the Federal Republic, while Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka was named Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.

The President also honoured Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, Niger Delta environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and other members of the Ogoni Nine.

Others on the list included many who fought against the military regime of the late General Sani Abacha to return Nigeria to democratic rule.

The honours were announced while the President was addressing a joint session of the National Assembly, in celebration of this year’s June 12 Democracy Day.

Election Was Terrible By The Time We Came To INEC’ – Jega.

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has defended the continued involvement of university professors in Nigeria’s electoral process, describing them as pillars of integrity who have repeatedly resisted bribes and pressure from politicians.
Naija News reports that Jega made the remarks on Thursday while speaking at The Platform, a Democracy Day event hosted by Covenant Nation in Lagos to commemorate June 12.

June 12: Group lauds relationship between executive, legislative arms. As part of activities marking the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, hundreds of youths embarked on a peaceful rally in Abuja, expressing support for the continued entrenchment of democratic governance in Nigeria.

Led by the President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Solomon Adodo, the group converged at the Unity Fountain before marching to the Eagles Square in a show of solidarity for President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda.

Adodo and his group commended the economic and fiscal reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration, describing them as transformative initiatives that have rekindled hope for a better Nigeria. According to the group, President Tinubu has demonstrated inclusive and intentional leadership, focused on uplifting citizens and uniting the country.

The group also praised the cordial working relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government, particularly acknowledging the role of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, in fostering harmony and stability within the polity.

They expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Armed Forces for their tireless efforts in safeguarding the nation’s peace and security.

138 million children in child labour globally – ILO, UNICEF
The International Labour Organisation and United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund have revealed that no fewer than 138 million children were engaged in child labour globally in 2024.

The United Nations agencies added that an estimated 54 million of them were involved in hazardous work that posed serious risks to their health, safety, and development.

This is according to a joint report by both agencies, titled “Child Labour: Global Estimates 2024, trends and the road forward”, released ahead of the World Day Against Child Labour marked annually on June 12.

The figure represents a decline of more than 20 million since 2020, reversing a previous spike recorded between 2016 and 2020, it added.

Despite this progress, the report noted that the world has failed to meet its target of eliminating child labour by 2025.

Reacting to the report, ILO Director-General, Gilbert Houngbo, expressed optimism that the findings of the report offer hope and show that progress is possible.

“Children belong in school, not in labour. Parents must be supported and have access to decent work so that they can afford to ensure that their children are in classrooms and not selling things in markets or on family farms to help support their family.

“But we must not be blindsided by the fact that we still have a long way to go before we achieve our goal of eliminating child labour,” said Houngbo

PRESIDENT TINUBU DELIVERS FIRST STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS ON JUNE 12

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will at 10:00 a.m. today, deliver his first State of the Nation address before a joint session of the National Assembly.

This is in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day.

The event marks the anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election—widely regarded as the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s history—which was controversially annulled by the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.

President Tinubu’s address to federal lawmakers is expected to focus on national priorities, democratic progress, and the overall state of governance under his administration.

June 12 was declared Democracy Day by former President Muhammadu Buhari, replacing May 29 as the official date for commemorating Nigeria’s return to civil rule. Buhari also posthumously recognised Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the presumed winner of the 1993 poll, as President, and conferred on him the nation’s highest honour—the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR).

Abiola, a business mogul had declared himself president in 1994 at Epetedo, Lagos, after months of failed attempts to reclaim his mandate. He was arrested, charged with treason, and died in detention on July 7, 1998.

To give more value to today’s occasion, the Federal Government announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade.