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Tinubu’s Slip Sparks National Solidarity: Nigerians United In Response
Earlier reports from Naija News highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s slip and fall while boarding the parade vehicle at the 2024 Democracy Day venue.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Approaching the vehicle shortly after his arrival at Eagle Square, Abuja, the President momentarily lost his footing as he prepared to step into the vehicle.
Confirming the incident during the event, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, described it as a minor occurrence. He clarified that the President simply missed his step while climbing onto the parade vehicle, with no significant issues as he promptly resumed the ceremony.
Here are some reactions from Nigerians:
@PastorMarvy tweeted: “Vladimir Putin fell down a flight of stairs in 2022! Joe Biden fell down while climbing a flight of stairs. President Bola Tinubu fell while climbing the back of a high truck. Great Presidents fall but their greatness lies in their ability to stand again!”
@klintoncod commented: “The downside of this fall is that Tinubu will spend the next 3 months in France with all the cash the NLC were pleading for as an increase in minimum wage.”
@ShehuSani stated: “Not Just President Tinubu, anyone alive can trip and fall; it happened to President Biden and Fidel Castro. Presidents are human beings and mortals.”
@MissPearls remarked: “You unveil the ‘World’s largest’ portrait on Democracy Day, and it’s Tinubu’s picture, not Abiola! Why will he not fall?”
@OGBdeyforyou listed various falls in the country, concluding with “Na everything dey fall for this country?”
@LawrenceOkoroPG wrote: “The great fall of Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 12 (The Fall Of Democracy).”
@DrDennisOuma emphasized that anyone can miss steps and fall, urging Nigerians to embrace positivity for a better Nigeria.
@Shehusky suggested Tinubu’s fall wasn’t accidental, attributing it to age and fitness, correlating it with Nigeria’s state.
@CaptainArinze expressed concern for Tinubu’s well-being, urging respect for elders regardless of political differences.
@chimaobisamAtu disagreed with some of Tinubu’s policies but emphasized that the incident doesn’t warrant mockery, highlighting the universality of falling.
@BlessingGives concluded with “United we stand divided we fall 😂😭 #DemocracyDay – President Tinubu 2024.”
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Pressure Mounts At The NBA: Badejo-Okusanya Leads While Aspirants Question Integrity Of The Ballot!
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has taken a commanding lead in the early results of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Election Results and Status
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Early Standings: As of 11:33 a.m. on Saturday, with 11,600 votes counted, Badejo-Okusanya led with 4,860 votes (41.77%).
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Rival Performance: Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe (SAN) followed with 3,851 votes (33.10%), and Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro (SAN) trailed with 2,924 votes (25.13%).
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Election Status: The final result has not yet been declared.
Election Disruptions and Controversy
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Cyberattack: The start of voting was delayed from the scheduled midnight commencement after the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association’s electronic platform suffered a coordinated cyberattack by external actors.
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Integrity Assurances: Despite the disruption, the committee stated that the platform was restored, voting proceeded, and the integrity of the process remained protected.
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Leadership Allegations: NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), has dismissed recent allegations that he attempted to rig or influence the election, asserting that the Electoral Committee operates independently of his office.
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Credibility Concerns: Leading up to the poll, various stakeholders raised concerns regarding the credibility of the process, including calls for postponement and demands for mandatory National Identification Number verification. The NBA maintained that only the Electoral Committee is constitutionally authorized to conduct the election and denied all claims of leadership interference.
Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has asserted that the 2027 general election will serve as a definitive contest between the Nigerian people and the administration of President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Election Claims: Obi reiterated his belief that he was the rightful winner of the 2023 presidential election, maintaining that his victory was denied through electoral manipulation rather than a true reflection of the voters’ choice.
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Call for Change: He stated that the public is determined to see change, suggesting that the next election will provide Nigerians with another opportunity to alter the country’s direction.
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The Missing Element: Arguing that current sacrifices made by citizens have not yielded improved living conditions, Obi identified the absence of effective leadership as Nigeria’s primary challenge.
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Motivation and Vision: Obi clarified that his ambition is not driven by personal desperation to hold office, but by a commitment to building a functional society where all children—regardless of family wealth or background—have hope and opportunities to succeed.
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Voter Empowerment: Expressing confidence in the electorate, Obi noted that voters have learned from previous experiences and will find ways to ensure their choices count in the upcoming 2027 cycle.
Following the 2023 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared President Tinubu the winner, and subsequent legal challenges initiated by Obi were unsuccessful.
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Justice Served On The Road! Fearless Soldier Captures Kidnapper Plagueing Jos–Makurdi Highway!.
Troops from Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace have apprehended a suspected member of a kidnap syndicate accused of orchestrating violent attacks and abductions along the Jos–Makurdi highway. The suspect was captured during a targeted operation on July 16 at the Standing Operating Base in Bangai Village, Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State. Currently in military custody, the individual is providing intelligence aimed at dismantling the criminal network and facilitating the arrest of remaining gang members.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a separate development, troops under Operation Hadin Kai arrested a 25-year-old man, Muhammad Mustapha, for allegedly spying on military movements and providing logistical support to Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters. The suspect, a native of Monguno Local Government Area, was detained on July 16 during a joint night patrol by the 403 Amphibious Brigade, the 130 Battalion (Motorised), the Nigerian Borderless Logistics Corps, and the Civilian Joint Task Force. As part of Operation Desert Sanity V, the operation successfully interrupted the suspect’s activities, which included monitoring military clearance operations along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route for insurgent groups.
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