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| Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by ogododo(op): 11:45am On Jun 24, 2025 |
Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers, Not More Confusion During the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Mechanisation Programme in Abuja yesterday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made what appeared to be a lighthearted revelation — that a certain Mr. Alex Zingman was his classmate at Chicago State University (CSU). But rather than evoke confidence, the claim has triggered more questions than answers, particularly regarding the President’s long-contested academic history. A basic review of publicly available information immediately calls the President’s claim into question. Mr. Alex Zingman, a Belarusian businessman whose name features prominently in controversial dealings across Africa — including allegations of arms trafficking and financial improprieties in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo — is listed in various reports as being born in 1966. By the year 1979, when President Tinubu claims to have graduated from CSU, Mr. Zingman would have been only 13 years old. Are we now to believe that the Guinness Book of Records missed the story of a 13-year-old Belarusian prodigy graduating from an American university alongside Bola Ahmed Tinubu? Even more troubling is the President’s casual association with a man whose international reputation is mired in scandal. This leads us to ask, with the solemn weight of patriotism and the urgency of truth: Mr. President, Nigerians deserve to know why a man born in 1966 is being paraded as your classmate who graduated in 1979. Were you taught in the same classroom or in different decades? Mr. President, Nigerians deserve to know if the Alex Zingman of global infamy — the arms-linked tycoon — shares the same seat in your memories or only in a script of fiction. Mr. President, Nigerians deserve to know why the mystery around your academic record deepens with every attempt to clarify it. Who truly walked the halls of Chicago State University with you? Mr. President, Nigerians deserve to know why, since you claim to have presented a certificate from Government College, Lagos to gain entry into Richard Daley College in 1973, no classmate from that institution has ever spoken of sharing a desk with you. Mr. President, Nigerians deserve to know how a school founded in 1972 could issue you a certificate dated 1970—unless you were a lone prophet of a school yet unborn. Mr. President, Nigerians deserve to know why you have not proudly unveiled a single verifiable classmate from your supposed years in Government College, Lagos or Government College, Ibadan or Chicago State University, the way other leaders do with ease and pride. Mr. President, your oath of office binds you not just to protect our nation but to honour its truth. The Presidency is not a sanctuary for secrets — it is a platform for integrity. And as such, Nigerians await not tales of Alexes from distant lands but proof, clarity, and the simple dignity of facts. Signed: Atiku Media Office Abuja June 24, 2025. https://x.com/omonlakiki/status/1937448445175869898 1 Like |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Karikashi(f): 11:47am On Jun 24, 2025 |
Classmate indeed. During the last presidential election campaign, we saw a video showcasing Tinubu, Sanwo Olu and one another on a chopper trading white stuff. Who knows if this imaginary classmate might be one of the cartel members. 6 Likes |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Ance4Liverpool: 11:50am On Jun 24, 2025 |
Anybody that believes tinibu is a graduate of Chicago University is a nama 3 Likes |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by fuckJones(f): 12:28pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
you guys are confused humans, tinubu didn't says Alex was his classmates, he said and I quote "To all of you, Alex was my very good neighbour and he went to the same school with me in Chicago. Alex went to the same school with me is different with Alex was my classmate. note: the president made two claims: that he was Zingman’s neighbour, and that they both attended the same university in Chicago. Tinubu, however, did not say they attended at the same time. 3 Likes |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by EyeCumInPiece: 12:30pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Everything about Tinubu is questionable. Omokri said it all when his mind was still sane...  1 Like
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| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by AqualinaXYZ: 12:33pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Omo I see those news I was so ashamed of Tinubu and Nigeria What crime did we even commit to deserve so an embarrassment like Tinubu 1 Like |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by AqualinaXYZ: 12:35pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Karikashi:Una go defend tire Tinubu don go give una another work bcuz of his loud mouth A work we all have moved on from Tinubu don go refresh am Make una buy panadol extra keep this week go long 2 Likes |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Factcheck0001: 12:40pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
AqualinaXYZ:go n watch d video Tinubu said he was his neighbour n d guy also attended Chicago state university 1 Like |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Factcheck0001: 12:41pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
AqualinaXYZ:I know u are from that part that hate has beclouded your sense of reasoning because of election loss but I will look for d video n upload it here This is the link here so tell me where Tinubu said he was his classmate?
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| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by christejames(m): 12:42pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
That's his cartel classmate that came to pay him homage...If you know, you know. 1 Like |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by ResidentSnitch(f): 12:47pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Nigerians don't deserve to know anything about Tinubu... They would gladly vote for a fowl so long as it serves their tribalistic proclivity. Afterall, they said they would gladly vote for Buhari even if he presented NEPA receipt |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Factcheck0001: 12:49pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Karikashi:we know u only rely on whatever any propagandist feeds u n that's y u believe Buhari was cloned without knowing the meaning of cloning. This is what Tinubu said, check it out if u have data He mentioned neighbor n schoolmate.
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| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Factcheck0001: 12:51pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
ResidentSnitch:use this video link to cure your ignorance. At least don't b part of those they describe as "smart phones,dumb people" Check the real video out yourself
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| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by ResidentSnitch(f): 12:54pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
[quote author=Factcheck0001 post=135868847]use this video link to cure your ignorance. At least don't b part of those they describe as "smart phones,dumb people" Check the real video out yourself real video of what for goodness sake? What are you even talking about? 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Factcheck0001: 1:01pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
ResidentSnitch:check that video out n cure your ignorance Tinubu said neighbor n schoolmate n I believe u go school so u know the difference between schoolmate n classmate A school mate is someone u went to the same school together, it's possible u were in 500 level when he was in 100 level. It still considered as schoolmate But a classmate is who u are of d same set with, both in 500 level. Cure your ignorance n stop letting propagandist think for u, this is 2025 |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by slivertongue: 1:15pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Tinubu's ghost personality shows he is a packaged scam |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Karikashi(f): 1:45pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
[quote author=Factcheck0001 post=135868815]we know u only rely on whatever any propagandist feeds u n that's y u believe Buhari was cloned without knowing the meaning of cloning. This is what Tinubu said, check it out if u have data He mentioned neighbor n schoolmate. your aza make I put smile on your face. I won't tell anyone 1 Like
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| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Tochi3(m): 1:48pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
| ..the messiah leader of sti:;"pend gra;:"bbers.. ..an irreparable damage fraud.. 1 Like
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| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Tochi3(m): 1:54pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Karikashi: Lols llls lols lols lols lols lols...write enough..  2 Likes
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| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by Factcheck0001: 2:01pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Karikashi:go to family section n see many Ibos who are desperately in need Drop the money for them As for what u posted, I don't expect u to understand it cos it's not selling of fake products or crime |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by DaddyJapan(m): 2:21pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
ogododo:Atiku's Media Office will do well to get his name right to begin with. He is known as Aleksandr (Alexander) Zingman and, like Mr. Presido, is considered quite shady - if reports published in the public domain are to be believed.  Alexander Zingman, a Belarusian-American businessman with deep ties to questionable international trade dealings, is at the center of an investigation into a network of dubious operations that stretch across arms trading, sanctions evasion, and possible money laundering. Despite projecting an image of legitimate entrepreneurship, Zingman’s ventures appear to be a facade for illegal activities. As investigative journalists committed to exposing the truth, we have dug deep into Zingman’s complex world, unraveling the questionable relationships, suspicious business dealings, and troubling connections that underpin his empire. Our probe is grounded in factual data from proconsumer.com/individual/alexander-zingman and corroborated by open-source intelligence (OSINT), shedding light on his history of scams, red flags, criminal proceedings, lawsuits, sanctions, adverse media coverage, consumer complaints, and the significant anti-money laundering (AML) and reputational risks attached to his name. With his ties to corrupt political figures and murky dealings across Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, we question whether Zingman’s empire is a genuine business success or merely a front for his illicit operations. Join us as we attempt to expose the dark truths behind this controversial figure.Source: https://www.intelligenceline.com/r/Reports/87658/aleksandr-zingman-a-business-empire-built-on-sanctions-evasion-and-criminal-ties
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| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by SeeWahala: 3:21pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
From fake bishops to fake schools and now fake classmates lol 😂😆 Tilumbu will bring another his very own downfall with this his age old 'oluwole' tactics and behavior |
| Re: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers by ogododo(op): 8:56pm On Jun 24, 2025 |
Nawa Nlfpmod, no be small questions be dis o, Wetin go be answer. |
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