Tag: President asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu is expected to win all 36 states in the 2027 presidential election, according to Sen. Dayo Adeyeye, National Chairman of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), a political organization that is organizing grassroots support for the president.

Adeyeye made the claim on Tuesday in Osogbo during an event called “SWAGA 2.0,” which was organized to rally support for Tinubu’s reelection and Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Osun governor.

He attributed his confidence to what he described as the President’s outstanding performance in office, expressing strong belief that Tinubu would secure a second term and win across all 36 states in the 2027 presidential election on account of what he described as performance beyond expectations.

Adeyeye, who also serves as Board Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority, said Tinubu had fulfilled the promises made by SWAGA ahead of the 2023 general election.

Alongside what he described as an ongoing infrastructural revolution, including the construction of concrete roads designed to last up to 100 years and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.

He urged the electorate to support the APC governorship candidate in the August 15 election, maintaining that Oyebamiji remained the President’s preferred candidate.

In his remarks, Oyebamiji, represented by a former member of the Osun House of Assembly, Tunde Olatunji, said the APC was focused on governance rather than political confrontation, stressing that his interest was not in fighting anyone but in determinedly working to deliver better governance for the people of Osun.

He said his administration, if elected, would ensure the state remained on its current path of progress, adding that he would replicate key Federal Government development initiatives in Osun within six months of assuming office.

Also speaking, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, represented by the Osun State Ambassador of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Sunday Akere, appealed to residents across the state to participate actively in the election, urging voters across the 332 wards and 3,673 polling units in Osun State to turn out en masse on August 15 to vote for Oyebamiji and return the state to the progressive fold.

Earlier, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Omidiran, described SWAGA 2.0 as a platform designed to deepen public engagement, strengthen democratic participation and ensure that the dividends of governance reach communities across the state.

Also, the Chairman of Media and Publicity of the APC Governorship Campaign Council, Remi Omowaiye, expressed confidence that the party would record a landslide victory, urging voters to turn out massively on election day.

President Bola Tinubu marked his administration’s third anniversary on Friday, May 29, with a wide-ranging address in which he defended the bold policy decisions taken since he assumed office, while acknowledging the hardship those decisions have caused ordinary Nigerians.

Tinubu argued that the country he inherited was in serious trouble burdened by costly fuel subsidies that were consuming as much as ₦18.4 billion daily, distorted foreign exchange practices that cost Nigeria over ₦8 trillion across three years, mounting debts, energy shortfalls, and a crisis of public confidence.

He maintained that doing nothing would have pushed the country toward fiscal collapse, and that the painful reforms were both necessary and unavoidable.

On the economy, he pointed to a recovering stock market, growing investor confidence, and improving public finances as signs that the reforms are bearing fruit.

He also highlighted ongoing infrastructure work, including over 2,700 kilometres of roads under various stages of construction, rail modernisation efforts, and progress in the oil and gas sector including the near-completion of the $5 billion NLNG Train 7 project.

He credited domestic refining with reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel.

In the social sector, Tinubu cited the disbursement of over ₦282 billion in student loans to more than 1.5 million beneficiaries, the delivery of over 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the FCT, agricultural support for millions of farmers, and the revitalisation of primary healthcare centres nationwide.

On security, he acknowledged that challenges persist but insisted that progress is being made, with security forces intensifying operations against terrorist groups, bandits, and criminal networks across the country.

Tinubu closed with a call for national unity, urging Nigerians to set aside cynicism and division, and reassuring citizens particularly young people that their sacrifices would not be wasted.

He also reached out to international investors, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to democratic governance and economic reform, and expressed optimism that the country is on a path toward a more secure and prosperous future.

According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu has done a remarkable job of transforming Nigeria and giving Nigerians something to be proud of.

In order to confirm what the administration has documented thus far, Onanuga briefed journalists prior to a scheduled tour of project locations. He noted that the projects span all of the federation’s states and encompass crucial areas such as infrastructure, human capital, and economic development.

“The purpose of this tour is to showcase in full what the administration has been able to do so far in order to show its seriousness and commitment to the transformation of the whole country,” Onanuga stated, accompanied by other presidential media aides. These projects cut across all sectors of the economy and are in all the states of the federation.

“By the time these projects are presented to Nigerians, it will be evident to everyone that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transformed Nigeria and has, in fact, given Nigerians new hope.”

In a same vein, Mr. Tunde Rahman, the SSA on Media to the President, stated that the media will soon start keeping an eye on the initiatives carried out by the Tinubu government throughout Nigeria in an effort to revitalize the nation and provide value to its citizens.

Top officials from the ministries of health, transportation, and information presented the administration’s accomplishments thus far at the briefing, noting that the nation has been reoriented to meet Nigerians’ needs in those areas.

Speaking about the health sector’s accomplishments, Nasiru Mohammed emphasized the Presidential Initiative for unlocking the sector, which had led to local manufacturers producing drugs at lower costs. He also mentioned that more multinational manufacturers were on their way to invest in the sector as a result of the Executive Order signed by Mr. President.

Rabiu Musa, an Information Ministry official, cited the establishment of the National Education Loans Fund, or NELFUND, which has made money accessible to Nigerian students so they may easily pursue their academic goals.

and praised the presidential initiative as a first in Nigerian history.

The Defense Headquarters stated on Thursday that a concerted attack by insurgents on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, resulted in the deaths of both terrorists and military personnel.

The military, however, did not confirm or debunk reports that the Commander of the 29 Brigade, Brig Gen Oseni Braimah, was among those killed in the incident. The Chairman of Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, Zanna Ajimi, however, claimed that the brigade commander was among those killed in the attack.

“Yes, we just left the military base now, and I can confirm to you that the brigade commander is among the casualties,” Ajimi told the press.

A resident, Musa Aji, said, “They didn’t just burn military vehicles; shops that are by the roadside were also set on fire. As of this time, we have yet to hear about the death of any civilian. But we heard soldiers were killed.” Efforts to reach the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Sanni Uba, were unsuccessful as calls were not answered.

Maj Gen Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that the incident began about 12:30 a.m. on April 9, 2026, when rebels attempted to breach the military installation’s defensive perimeter.

He said troops of Operation Hadin Kai, led by the Commander 29 Brigade, Brig Gen Oseni Braimah, responded with “exceptional courage, professionalism, and superior firepower,” forcing the attackers to retreat.

“Continuing the Nigerian Armed Forces’ counter-terrorism efforts, troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Operation Hadin Kai came under a coordinated terrorist attack on their location at the Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State.

“However, the troops, led by the Commander 29 Brigade, Brig Gen Oseni Braimah, responded with exceptional courage, professionalism, and superior firepower. “In a well-coordinated counteraction, the insurgents were decisively engaged and forced to retreat in disarray, abandoning their mission,” the statement read.

The Defense Headquarters regarded the strike as a sign of desperation by insurgents who had suffered significant losses in recent operations, adding that the encounter resulted in the loss of some soldiers.

Unfortunately, the encounter resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.

“The statement said, “The Chief of Defence Staff honors their heroism, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the defense of the nation.” The military also disclosed that clearance operations were ongoing to track fleeing insurgents and prevent them from regrouping.

He described the fallen troops as “unforgettable and irreplaceable” heroes. In a statement issued Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the courage of the soldiers who, he said, fought valiantly to prevent Boko Haram from overrunning the communities under their protection.

“I extend my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers, led by Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our country today in Borno State.

The President said, “The government will never forget their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will not be in vain.”

Tinubu framed the attack as an act of desperation by a weakened insurgency, saying the military had been conducting sustained land and air offensives that had neutralised many fighters and commanders.

He said, “From the reports I have received, our armed forces have been conducting sustained, intense land and air offensives against the insurgents, neutralising many of their fighters and commanders.

“The insurgents’ counterattack is a sign of desperation.” The President urged the military high command and frontline troops not to be discouraged, promising continued government support in equipment and welfare. “Do not lose heart, do not be weary, do not be discouraged. Our officers and men should continue to serve with honour, courage, and patriotism.

He declared, “The government will always stand by the Armed Forces, provide more of the equipment needed, and ensure the welfare of all who risk their lives for our safety.”

Additionally, Tinubu urged Nigerians and the media to support the armed forces while warning against any actions that glorified or approved of assaults on soldiers.

“I urge Nigerians and the media to continue to support our military in their relentless battle against insurgency and banditry. “We should desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops. These soldiers are our heroes; unforgettable and irreplaceable,” He uttered those words.

The President expressed his sympathies to the government and people of Borno State, stressing the federal government’s commitment to collaborating with the state to achieve “total victory and lasting peace.”