NBBF President Ahmadu Musa Kida Throws Weight Behind Tinubu’ Sports Reforms; Pledges Support For NIS Revamp

The Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr. Musa Kida, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the removal of long-standing bottlenecks in Nigeria’s sports ecosystem, saying the renewed policy direction is restoring confidence and opening new pathways for growth. Speaking of the evolving and direction of Nigerian sports, Kida noted that the President’s decisive interventions have repositioned the sector for efficiency, transparency, and private sector participation. According to him, “Mr. President’s commitment to reforming the sports ecosystem has…

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“I Woke Up to an Accusation Linking Me to Terrorism” — Bala Mohammed Accuses Tinubu Govt of Persecution

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has launched a fierce attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing the APC-led Federal Government of political persecution, economic insensitivity, and deliberate neglect of his state. The governor’s outburst followed the arraignment of Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing charge, a development Bala Mohammed described as “shocking” and “politically motivated.” Speaking on the matter, the governor said his name was improperly mentioned in the case despite his constitutional…

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“Tinubu’s Only Interest Is Decimating Opposition While Forgetting His Crucial Role as Commander-in-Chief” — Atiku Blames Tinubu After ISWAP Kills Army General

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the reported killing of Brigadier-General Musa Uba by ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) terrorists, describing it as a “failure of political leadership” on the part of President Bola Tinubu. In a social media post, Atiku said he is “deeply saddened and extremely shocked and disturbed” by reports of Gen. Uba’s death, especially in light of conflicting narratives from the military. Initial denials by the army, he noted, appeared to be at odds with accounts emerging on social media and from insurgent…

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NOC Applauds President Tinubu for Generous Rewards to Super Falcons

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift recognition of the Super Falcons following their victory at the CAF African Women’s Cup in Rabat, Morocco. During a Monday special reception at the State House, President Tinubu praised the team for their resilience, professionalism, and patriotic spirit, hailing their triumph as a powerful emblem of national unity and sporting excellence. As Grand Patron of the NOC, President Tinubu presented each player of the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, with a cash reward…

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WATCH VIDEO: President Tinubu Hails Super Falcons in Video Call After WAFCON Triumph

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco to clinch the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title—their historic 10th continental crown. In a video call shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, President Tinubu spoke directly with the triumphant squad, applauding their bravery, unity, and fighting spirit. “I just spoke with our Super Falcons,” the President wrote alongside the video.“On behalf of all Nigerians—at home, in Morocco, and around the world—I told them how proud we are.…

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Opinion: Osun PDP’s Communique – A Calculated Dance Between Loyalty and Political Survival

By Isaac Sanyaolu The July 21, 2025 communique issued by the Osun State PDP Leadership Caucus may appear like a routine political declaration, but beneath the surface lies a subtle, strategic recalibration of political alliances that speaks volumes about the evolving dynamics in Osun State — and indeed, Nigerian politics at large. Governor Ademola Adeleke’s rumored defection to the APC had been the subject of heated speculation in recent months, and the reactions were predictably polarizing. With the release of this communique, however, the PDP in Osun State seems to…

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