President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to exercise patience and maintain hope as his administration works to rectify the cumulative mistakes and missed opportunities of past governments. Speaking on Saturday through Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, at a special Independence Anniversary prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja, the President offered a message of reassurance [cite: 44, 46].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Acknowledging the hardships citizens currently face, Tinubu stated, “Peace is coming back to this country. Development is coming back to this country. Things will get better as we progress in this democracy” [cite: 46].

Key Highlights:

• Correcting the Past: The President emphasized that his administration is dedicated to addressing the “cumulative mistakes and the missed opportunities of the past” [cite: 46].

• Message of Hope: Declaring that “Nigeria is on the right path” and that “there is light at the end of the tunnel,” he urged citizens not to lose faith, asserting that current sacrifices are laying the groundwork for future greatness [cite: 46, 47].

• Call for Support: Reflecting on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary as a sign of national maturity, Tinubu directly appealed to the populace to “give this government more opportunity for it to come back and finish the good work” [cite: 46, 48].

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an officer, identified as Osumah Frank, who was seen in a viral video making disparaging and derogatory comments about Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and the Igbo ethnic group while on public transport [cite: 23]. In the video, the officer asserted that Obi could not become president due to his Igbo heritage and claimed the 2027 election was a contest solely between President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar [cite: 23].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

President Bola Tinubu is set to return to Nigeria on Sunday, concluding his extended working vacation in Europe. Initially departing for London on August 30 for a three-week working vacation as part of his annual leave, the president subsequently traveled to Paris, France. Although the presidency announced on September 21 that he would return over the weekend, his extended absence beyond 21 days sparked notable constitutional debates and public discussion regarding the transfer of powers to Vice-President Kashim Shettima.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Despite operating from abroad, the presidency maintained that the commander-in-chief remained in continuous contact with state officials and directed government affairs. Sources indicate that upon touching down, Tinubu will initially stay in Lagos for up to a week before proceeding to Abuja.

Key Highlights:

• Return to Home Soil: President Tinubu is scheduled to arrive back in the country on Sunday, wrapping up his time abroad.

• Itinerary Plans: Sources close to the president’s schedule report that he will base himself in Lagos for approximately a week before heading to the nation’s capital.

• Early 2027 Alignments: Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced plans to personally head campaign structures for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid across both the FCT and Rivers State.