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Tinubu Spends 261 Days Abroad As Presidency’s Travel Bill Hits ₦37.64 Billion 0

August 31, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spent approximately 261 days outside Nigeria since assuming office on May 29, 2023, while expenditure records show that the Presidency spent ₦37.64 billion on presidential travels, logistics, foreign exchange and related expenses between June 2023 and April 2026. The figures, contained in an analysis of GovSpend records, come as Tinubu

Group Demands Probe Into ₦700.7m Public Funds Spent on First Lady’s Foreign Trips 0

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August 31, 2026

The Transparency and Accountability Group has called for an investigation into the use of public funds to finance the foreign travels of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, following records indicating that $553,884 was released for five overseas trips between 2023 and 2024. The group’s convener, Comrade Ayo Ologun, raised the demand after records obtained from GovSpend

Where Are The Benefits? – Falana Tackles FG Over Subsidy Savings Account 0

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August 31, 2026

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has challenged the Federal Government to explain how Nigerians are benefiting from the funds saved following the removal of the petrol subsidy. Falana made the call during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, arguing that despite increased revenue available to the Federal, state

‘That’s Not Me’ – Adeleke Speaks On Delivering Osun For Tinubu In 2027 Elections 0
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- August 31, 2026
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering the state’s votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming election, saying his fear of God prevents him from making promises he does not intend to keep. Adeleke spoke on Sunday while receiving the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola
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US Resumes Strikes On Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz 1
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- August 31, 2026
The United States has carried out air strikes against two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first US attacks on Iran since late July. US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for US Central Command (CENTCOM), said the strikes were conducted on Sunday after American forces observed members
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Tinubu Escalates Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa To AU, Seeks Collective Action 0
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- August 31, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally raised Nigeria’s concerns over recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa before the African Union (AU), urging continental leaders to take decisive action. Tinubu’s position was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African
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