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Tinubu Allocates ₦7 Billion for Travel Expenses in 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to spend ₦6.1 billion on international travel in 2025, according to details from the approved national budget. Additionally, ₦873 million has been earmarked for domestic travel, bringing the total travel expenditure for the President to ₦7 billion within the year.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Vice President Kashim Shettima is also projected to incur travel expenses amounting to ₦1.314 billion for international trips and ₦417.488 million for local travel during the same period.
The substantial allocation for travel expenses has sparked discussions, especially given Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges and limited revenue sources. Reports indicate that in 2024, the Tinubu administration spent approximately ₦36 billion on international travel alone. Data from the Open Treasury Portal revealed that the State House Headquarters allocated ₦12.2 billion for international travel and transport (training) and ₦24.19 billion for other international travel expenses, culminating in a total of ₦36.3 billion.
Similarly, significant funds were expended on local travel in 2024. The breakdown shows ₦15.8 billion for local travel and transport (training) and ₦31.2 billion for other local travel needs. This resulted in a cumulative travel expenditure of ₦83 billion for both domestic and international trips in 2024.
In defense of these expenses, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, emphasized the necessity of international engagements for economic development. During a live interview on Channels TV, he argued that President Tinubu’s overseas visits have yielded significant benefits, including securing $2 million in investments from Brazil to boost Nigeria’s livestock sector and address the herders-farmers crisis.
Additionally, data from the GovSpend platform, as cited by the BudgIT Foundation, shows that between February and July 2024, the Nigerian government spent ₦2.3 billion on international travel for President Tinubu. Payments recorded included ₦300 million in January, ₦250 million in February, and multiple disbursements exceeding ₦9 million in March.
Further expenditures in May and July 2024 saw the government allocate ₦350 million each month for foreign trips. In total, over ₦2.9 billion was spent on foreign exchange to facilitate travel for President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to countries such as Ethiopia, Switzerland, Liberia, France, and Côte d’Ivoire.
Despite concerns over these expenditures, government officials continue to justify them as crucial to fostering international partnerships and securing foreign investments for Nigeria.
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3. “Donald Duke is Better Than All Of Them”: Baba-Ahmed Explains Why PRP Is Shaking Up The 2027 Race!
The National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has asserted that the party is exceptionally fortunate to feature former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, as its presidential candidate for the upcoming 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A Strong Endorsement for Donald Duke
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Surpassing Competitors: Speaking during an interview, Baba-Ahmed confidently stated that, candidate for candidate, Donald Duke outperforms all other presidential contenders currently in the political space.
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Integrity and Capability: He described Duke as part of a visionary leadership blueprint aimed at thinking critically, restoring national dignity, exhibiting true integrity, and offering young Nigerians a leadership style they can genuinely look up to.
The Strategic Push for an Opposition Coalition
Despite possessing what he considers the superior candidate, Baba-Ahmed explained why the party is actively championing a broader political alliance:
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Consensus Over Ego: The PRP chairman emphasized that the party’s push for a mega-coalition is driven by consensus and constitutional processes rather than forcing Duke’s candidacy through on profile strength alone.
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Defeating Fault Lines: Framing the 2027 election as a critical turning point for the nation, Baba-Ahmed noted that the stakes go far beyond individual party ambitions. The coalition aims to unite likeminded opposition forces to rescue Nigeria from its current trajectory and bridge its deep fault lines.
Norway national team manager Ståle Solbakken has firmly denied allegations that Manchester City pressured him to shield star striker Erling Haaland from questions concerning the club’s financial breach case during international duty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Media reports had previously claimed that club officials intervened behind the scenes to restrict Haaland’s media exposure. However, speaking to TribalFootball, Solbakken rejected these accusations entirely, emphasizing that Manchester City had no influence over his handling of media duties. He noted that the last time he ever discussed media matters with the club was during Haaland’s transition from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City.
Key Highlights from Solbakken’s Statement
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Solbakken labeled the rumors a “lie,” stating that such claims compromise his personal integrity and his commitment to honesty with the national team.
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The manager clarified that the choice to exempt Haaland from specific media obligations was entirely his own decision, made without informing or consulting either Haaland or Manchester City.
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Expressing frustration over persistent club-level controversies overshadowing international windows, Solbakken urged journalists to focus on Haaland’s athletic performance on the pitch rather than fabricated cover-up stories.
Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has called on African engineers and governments to adopt stronger engineering standards, prioritise regular maintenance and deepen regional cooperation in developing infrastructure capable of meeting the continent’s growing needs.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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