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sevenhundred:
Good the mission is to sent out incompetence and nepotism, we are tired of APC, and lie, lie,

Atiku’s visit was a damage control, to apologize to Kwankwaso, for downgrading him on National television, as a Kano local champion, struggling for popularity with Governor Abba Yusuf. His media aides should ensure he goes through very rigorous rehearsals before allowing him to appear on live programs, to prevent further embarrassments.

Davimuyi:
But wait o was atiku the president?

Atiku Abubakar was central to Nigeria’s privatization, and it’s fair to question the results, especially failures like NITEL and the struggles of Ajaokuta Steel Company and Delta Steel Company.

olugbengak4:
Jagaban, beware of him. He’s a dribbler

Mimiko betrayed Tinubu when he refused to fufill his promise of joining their party, Action Congress of Nigeria, after he got their supports to win his governorship case at the Tribunal and Appeal courts in 2009.

BlessedGift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV15SOA7-0s

People of my own generation are in this game because of you; the young men and women, our children and grandchildren. This country has been good to us, but we don't believe that this country is being good to the current generation.

- Atiku Abubakar, ADC Chieftain

Especially after selling several hundreds of National assets to family, friends and cronies, at peanuts, Atiku fled to and makes Dubai his permanent residence and visits Nigeria seasonally during presidential elections period to lament lost opportunities.

Ayorindesunday:
USA, UK, etc are developed already... this means that the rate of development will be slower because there is little or nothing more to develop unlike Nigeria that is just developing, definitely our rate of development will be higher.
It's such a pity sha.

Is China not a developed economy, like USA, UK and Germany? According to the IMF report, China's projected 4.4 percent growth in 2026 remains well above the global average of 3.1 percent..

ERockson:
Nigeria government knows how to play the US. Government is not intentional about anything insecurity in the country.

More importantly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown notable political dexterity in turning former critics into allies.
Figures such as Femi Fani-Kayode, Daniel Bwala, and Reno Omokri,once outspoken opponents, have, over time, aligned more closely with his leadership, while even global figures like Donald Trump are cited in discussions of his broadening influence.
This ability to reconcile differences and build strategic alliances highlights a pragmatic leadership style focused on unity, stability, and expanding political consensus.

After British colonial conquest, Qur’anic schools lost government support, forcing Tsangaya teachers to survive without salaries and rely on pupils’ street begging, an issue that has since evolved into a huge persistent social problem governments still struggle to address.

bolaayenimo:
Akintola is talking nonsense

GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATIONS TO CONTEST GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA.
1. Acquires foreign citizenship or declares allegiance to another country
2. Already elected Governor twice
3. Declared of unsound mind
4. Under death sentence or imprisonment for fraud/dishonesty
5. Convicted of dishonesty or breach of Code of Conduct (within 10 years)
6. Undischarged bankrupt
7. Still in public service (didn’t resign at least 30 days before election)
8. Member of a secret society
9. Indicted for embezzlement or fraud (and accepted by government)
10. Submitted a forged certificate
Please note that acquisition of traditional titles, even through coronation, is not among the constitutional grounds listed above. It’s a mere local law enforceable by the Palace.

GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION TO CONTEST GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA
1. Acquires foreign citizenship or declares allegiance to another country
2. Already elected Governor twice
3. Declared of unsound mind
4. Under death sentence or imprisonment for fraud/dishonesty
5. Convicted of dishonesty or breach of Code of Conduct (within 10 years)
6. Undischarged bankrupt
7. Still in public service (didn’t resign ≥30 days before election)
8. Member of a secret society
9. Indicted for embezzlement or fraud (and accepted by government)
10. Submitted a forged certificate
Please note that traditional titles, even through coronation, are not among the constructional grounds for disqualification listed above. It is a mere local law enforceable by the Palace.

LeeSmart:
Ayatollah Tinubu Khamenei😂😂😂

AYABOLA AHMED KHOMENIKAN

Wisebird22:
What do you expect him to say when he is feeding from an APC pot both mouth and.....down below

A student may not have graduated yet, but has clearly improved.Progress deserves recognition, even if perfection hasn’t been reached.
So 2Baba’s comment is less about saying “everything is fine” and more about saying:
“There has been improvement, and that should be recognized, just like praising a student who is doing better than before.”

helinues:
Even with Atiku/Obi ticket, they can only try , they can't win
SS and NC already decided the fate of the 2027 election

Especially if Tinubu considers picking a new running mate from Kano state, like Aliko Dangote or Barau Jibrin. It would neutralize any negative impact that could arise from Kwankwaso.

jchioma:
Lol at as you celebrate your final year in office,
Dis one nor be birthday wishes again o!

Someone that was born on the 29th March definitely still has another birthday in March next year before the Inauguration Day on the 29th May, 2027.
This will certainly not be his last birthday in office, not even next year

Melezenawii:
Happy Birthday to the Best President in the history of Nigeria

Congratulations, Your Excellency,
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the indisputable best President Nigeria has ever had.
On this remarkable and distinguished occasion of your Platinum Jubilee plus four years Birthday Anniversary, I join millions of admirers in celebrating the enduring legacy of a visionary leader whose life continues to inspire hope, courage, and progress.
Today, we honour a statesman whose bold and decisive leadership has shaped the trajectory of our nation. Your unwavering commitment to reforms has ushered in transformative policies, most notably the courageous removal of fuel subsidies, a step that has laid the groundwork for long-term fiscal sustainability. Your strategic harmonization of exchange rates has strengthened transparency and restored confidence in Nigeria’s economic framework.
Under your stewardship, the nation has witnessed determined efforts toward economic stability and growth, marked by improvements in foreign reserves, prudent debt management, and a renewed focus on infrastructure development that is gradually reshaping the backbone of our economy. Your resolve in addressing inflationary pressures reflects a leadership that is not only responsive but forward-thinking.
Beyond policy and governance, you remain a symbol of resilience, vision, and dedication. Your life is a testament to service, and your journey continues to inspire generations to believe in the promise of a greater tomorrow.
As you step into this new chapter, may it be crowned with radiant health, enduring strength, and immeasurable grace. May prosperity in all its fullness, peace, joy, wisdom, and success, overflow in your life. May each day bring renewed purpose, greater accomplishments, and boundless fulfillment.
May your dreams not only flourish but surpass every expectation, and may your legacy continue to shine ever brighter with time. May your path remain guided by wisdom, your heart anchored in peace, and your leadership crowned with lasting impact.
I wish you many more years of excellence, service, and national transformation, years filled with achievement, honour, and profound significance.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency, and many happy returns of the day.

Congratulations, Your Excellency,
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the indisputable best President Nigeria has ever had.
On this remarkable and distinguished occasion of your Platinum Jubilee plus four years Birthday Anniversary, I join millions of admirers in celebrating the enduring legacy of a visionary leader whose life continues to inspire hope, courage, and progress.
Today, we honour a statesman whose bold and decisive leadership has shaped the trajectory of our nation. Your unwavering commitment to reforms has ushered in transformative policies, most notably the courageous removal of fuel subsidies, a step that has laid the groundwork for long-term fiscal sustainability. Your strategic harmonization of exchange rates has strengthened transparency and restored confidence in Nigeria’s economic framework.
Under your stewardship, the nation has witnessed determined efforts toward economic stability and growth, marked by improvements in foreign reserves, prudent debt management, and a renewed focus on infrastructure development that is gradually reshaping the backbone of our economy. Your resolve in addressing inflationary pressures reflects a leadership that is not only responsive but forward-thinking.
Beyond policy and governance, you remain a symbol of resilience, vision, and dedication. Your life is a testament to service, and your journey continues to inspire generations to believe in the promise of a greater tomorrow.
As you step into this new chapter, may it be crowned with radiant health, enduring strength, and immeasurable grace. May prosperity in all its fullness, peace, joy, wisdom, and success, overflow in your life. May each day bring renewed purpose, greater accomplishments, and boundless fulfillment.
May your dreams not only flourish but surpass every expectation, and may your legacy continue to shine ever brighter with time. May your path remain guided by wisdom, your heart anchored in peace, and your leadership crowned with lasting impact.
I wish you many more years of excellence, service, and national transformation, years filled with achievement, honour, and profound significance.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency, and many happy returns of the day.

fergie001:
You are correct.
Issues concerning chieftaincy matters fall within the residual list.... It is under the jurisdiction of State High Courts.

But where a chieftaincy event would affect his fundamental human right to vote and be voted for in an election recognized by the constitution, a Federal High Court has jurisdiction.
The customary law which prevents him from contesting INEC elections, is a local law and any law that is inconsistent with the constitution is null and void to the extent of its inconsistency.

gare:
But he can reject it? And there would be no consequences

If Sharafadeen Alli truly wants to be governor in 2027, he should approach a Federal High Court to obtain a perpetual injunction to defer the chieftaincy title for now, because it’s not done in good faith and if not delayed, it would affect his traditional hierarchical seniority.
Trying to combine both will likely cost him both.

atobs4real:
We all know baba Atiku to be selfish and ingrate

The intervention by Bola Ahmed Tinubu in resolving the OPL 245 dispute was never about determining the ownership structure of Malabu Oil and Gas, as suggested by Atiku Abubakar.
Rather, it focused on resolving the long-standing deadlock over the sharing formula, licensing rights, and commercial framework that had stalled the asset’s development for decades.
What the federal government addressed was how to unlock OPL 245 for national benefit, ending costly disputes, restoring investor confidence, and enabling production.
Framing this resolution as “political theatrics” misses the point: this was a strategic move to shift from prolonged litigation to economic value for Nigeria.

lordm:
Wrong move. That's how it was subsidized long ago and all got used to it until it started damaging our economy

Countries like Germany and Spain avoided blanket subsidies and used targeted support instead.
Better approach for Nigeria is to subsidize public transport, not fuel. FG should also Invest in alternatives (CNG, rail, mass transit)
and as well as support the poor directly (cash transfers, tax relief)
The bottom line is to protect the people, not petrol prices.

Nigeria hired Siemens to fix its power system carefully and sustainably. Progress has been slow due to local political and institutional problems, not lack of technical skill
A Chinese-style approach (e.g., PowerChina) would likely:
Build faster. But increase debt and ignore deeper sector reforms. The real bottleneck is Nigeria’s governance system, not the choice of foreign contractor

Just like Julian the Apostate miscalculated the consequences of his religious-political strategy, Donald Trump may also have underestimated Iran’s military capacity.
What may have initially appeared to be a quick and manageable confrontation has proven far more complex, with rising tensions in the region now prompting America’s urgent calls for support from major powers such as China,France, etc to bring warships and help secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

While the current hardships faced by Nigerians are real, it is important to note that many of these challenges did not begin under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu but are long-standing structural issues.
Since taking office, the government has begun major reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, exchange-rate harmonization,tax reforms, social investment, etc aimed at fixing these deep-rooted problems. Though difficult in the short term, these measures are intended to stabilize the economy and, over time, allow the benefits to gradually reach ordinary Nigerians.

In line with the amended Electoral Act, this exercise is not restricted to new members alone, all existing members of every political party must revalidate and update their membership.
Specifically, Section 77(2) requires political parties to maintain a comprehensive digital register of members, containing each member’s name, sex, date of birth, address, state, local government, ward, polling unit, NIN, and photograph, in both hard and soft copies.
Therefore, it’s like data recapturing for existing members,any membership update that does not fully comply with these requirements would be ineffective and ultimately futile.

yarimo:
Mr alapini you are a patriotic citizen, you actually spoke The minds of majority of Nigerians

Earlier today, I had an interesting conversation with a friend who had always been strongly critical of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. To my surprise, he initiated the discussion and began highlighting what he now sees as the President’s achievements. This is someone I had previously struggled to convince about the necessity of Tinubu’s reforms, so hearing him speak that way was quite striking.
I remarked during our conversation that if it took about twenty-five years for Lee Kuan Yew to transform Singapore into the success story it is today, then meaningful reforms in Nigeria will naturally take time as well.
While continuity can help consolidate such reforms, I also believe it should not become a precedent that weakens democratic norms.

Owaincouncil:
Even Bala will soon join Apc

Governor Bala Muhammed is a political godson of Goodluck Jonathan and that is where his loyalty belongs. Except GEJ gives him the approval, he won’t defect.

President Tinubu is already a Muslim minority from Southern Nigeria. Pairing him with a Northern Christian, who is also a minority in the North, would create a ticket where both candidates represent minority blocs in their regions.
Therefore, in view of the recent statement by the First Lady, Pastor Oluremi Tinubu,that Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria, the Muslim–Muslim ticket was largely a strategic political calculation, not simply a religious choice.

gracias124:
E don happen oo
She dey knack am

I think there is more to it than meets the eye. By virtue of her position then, as the Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, she could sit inside the VIP box, without being specially influenced. Anyway, she is a widow.

chopnaira:
They are right. Regional is better than state police.

Under Nigeria’s current presidential system, there is no regional executive government to control a regional police.
With different political parties governing states within the same geopolitical zones, it would be unclear who commands or supervises such a force.
Therefore, regional policing would require major constitutional restructuring to create regional authorities.

EmmyMaestro:
I hope they will go round Everytime to enforce it because people no de follow directives o

The real impact will depend on enforcement at state and local levels, where agbero networks are often deeply embedded in transport unions and political structures.

While President Bola Tinubu is right that removing fuel subsidies was necessary and inevitable for Nigeria’s long-term economic stability, it is important to stress that what has truly helped cushion the resulting hardship is the operational impact of the Dangote Refinery.
In as much as subsidy removal is desirable for fiscal sustainability, the real mitigation of severe economic pressure on Nigerians comes from local refining capacity, which reduces import dependence, eases forex strain, and helps stabilize fuel supply and prices.

AWONEYAN:
Pls stay there. Nigeria government is not sending any aircraft to rescue anyone.
Since you hate Nigeria so much that even in a dire need you still prefers to die there and start discourage others. Nigerians too dont want you.
The god of your father has heard you

This should be Atiku’s duty, to take care of the safety, feeding and accommodation needs of stranded and frustrated Nigerians in Dubai.

Femeto:
Should have linked up with NIMC

The most straightforward way to verify the authenticity of names listed under the ADC is to extract the NINs from its digital register, copy them into the verification portal of the NIMC, and request confirmation of their validity. This process would help to distinguish genuine entries from questionable ones.
The same treatment should be extended to the digital membership registers of other political parties, to avoid claims of victimisation.