Wives of members of the House of Representatives have pledged to mobilise 20,000 women voters from each federal constituency in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The commitment was made on Monday at the One-Day Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment Pre-Inaugural Summit organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja.

Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers’ wives, Hajiya Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, said the women were pleased with what she described as reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration.

She said the government’s interventions in education and efforts to improve the welfare of families were already producing positive results across the country.

According to her, the administration had demonstrated a commitment to empowering women, strengthening families and developing communities.

“So, we promise to bring 20,000 women votes from every federal constituency. I therefore call on Nigerian women to unite under one voice, one movement, one choice, one mandate,” she said.

Fatima also urged women to return to their respective wards and commence grassroots, door-to-door mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Also speaking at the summit, First Lady Remi Tinubu said Nigeria’s economy was stabilising, while inflation was declining and the country’s foreign reserves were increasing.

She attributed the developments to the Federal Government’s economic reforms, which she said were helping to attract investors and provide greater support for farmers.

Remi Tinubu also highlighted the student loan scheme, saying more university students were gaining access to financial assistance under the administration.

“Our economy is stabilizing, inflation is coming down, our foreign reserves are growing. Investors are returning to Nigeria, our farmers are getting more support. Our children in the universities are now able to access student loans through mail phones, just to mention a few,” she said.

The First Lady described President Tinubu as a leader who could be trusted, arguing that he had demonstrated the courage to make difficult decisions aimed at moving the country forward.

“So tell everyone, as you go back to your glorious days, that you have a leader who is bold enough to take difficult decisions in the beginning. He is a leader who can be trusted to lead us into prosperity,” she said.

She further called on Nigerian women to unite and support the APC in the 2027 election.

“Let us show the world that Nigerian women have spoken. We speak with one voice and we vote APC again, so that the well-made solid foundation can be built upon,” she added.

The summit, themed “Renewed Hope Agenda 2.0: From Reforms to Prosperity: One Voice, One Movement, One Choice, One Mandate 2027,” brought together APC delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Several women’s groups and associations, including the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), National Female Students Association of Nigeria (NFSAN), Christian and Muslim groups, as well as market associations, also expressed their support f

Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said he has no regrets supporting Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election, describing the decision as a commitment to promoting unity, forgiveness and trust among Nigerians.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Baba-Ahmed made the remarks on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the second Bala AbdulKadir Mohammed Colloquium held at the Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre in Bauchi.

The event was organised to mark the 68th birthday of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.

Speaking about the 2023 presidential election, Baba-Ahmed explained that his decision to serve as Obi’s running mate was driven by his conviction that important questions concerning Nigeria’s leadership and democratic future needed to be addressed.

He maintained that Obi was constitutionally qualified to contest the presidency, stressing that his decision to support him was largely influenced by what he described as the need for greater unity in Nigeria.

Baba-Ahmed said, “Up till today, I have no regrets supporting Peter Obi. Fundamental questions were answered. He is a Nigerian, he is in the constitutional line to sit. That is the doctrine.

“I stood for Nigeria in 2023 to need to show forgiveness, and unity, and trust in each other.”

The former vice-presidential candidate also called on Nigerians to develop the courage to challenge oppression and injustice, warning that leaders should not be celebrated simply to satisfy their egos.

According to him, appreciating leaders should go beyond praise and should instead involve identifying and encouraging the qualities that enable them to serve the people effectively.

“There is a duty in appreciating leaders. Why you appreciate leaders is not to massage their ego. What is even more important is to educate others to appreciate, understand, see, and imbibe those single qualities. Nigeria is in need of leaders,” he said.

Baba-Ahmed further expressed concern over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, arguing that the separation of powers between the executive and legislative arms of government had been weakened.

He said the development had undermined the ability of the National Assembly to effectively carry out its constitutional duties.

He therefore urged Nigerians to take a more active role in demanding accountability from public officials and resisting a system controlled by a small group of powerful individuals.

“Why can’t the Nigerian people unite? Why can’t the Nigerian people work together? Why can’t the Nigerian people not stand for themselves, stand for themselves, fight for themselves?” he asked.

Baba-Ahmed also criticised what he described as the growing prevalence of oppression, bullying and injustice in the country.

He maintained that both political leaders and ordinary citizens have a responsibility to oppose such practices.

“The point is that we detest oppression. We detest cheating. We hate bullying. We need leaders that will stop it. Because now, oppression is getting into the DNA of Nigeria. Accepting oppression is getting into the DNA of Nigerian people,” he said.

He further urged Nigerians to support public officials who are prepared to speak against injustice and defend the rights of citizens, even when doing so could put their political car

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning in honour of Nigerian Air Force personnel who lost their lives in a military aircraft crash on Monday, October 5.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The President also directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast across the country throughout the mourning period as a mark of respect for the fallen officers.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Tinubu had earlier expressed deep sorrow over the crash involving a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near a naval base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The aircraft, which was reportedly carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members, was said to be on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos when the incident occurred.

Describing the crash as a painful moment for the military and the nation, Tinubu commended the sacrifices made by members of the Nigerian Air Force in protecting the country.

“This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten,” the President said in a condolence message to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and other officers and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force.

Tinubu disclosed that the Chief of Air Staff had briefed him on the incident and directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the crash.

“I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash to prevent future occurrences,” he said.

The President also commended the Nigerian Air Force for promptly activating search and rescue efforts following the accident.

According to the statement, the Air Force will release the names of the deceased personnel after their families have been duly notified.