Tag: Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission, while reappointing Bala Bila as the North-East representative. The nominees will undergo Senate scrutiny ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

Presidential aide Fredrick Nwabufo has outlined five key takeaways from the APC Presidential Campaign Council inauguration, focusing on political consensus, campaign discipline, governance, women and youth.

President Tinubu’s media adviser, Sunday Dare, has defended the administration’s 30-day petrol discount and price modulation framework, arguing that Atiku Abubakar’s proposed production subsidy raises concerns about crude oil availability, fiscal sustainability and the future of Nigeria’s economic reforms.

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s October 2026 report, citing improved economic growth, stronger public revenues and stabilising poverty levels as signs that Nigeria’s economic reforms are yielding results, while pledging further action to improve living conditions.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned the reported appointment of two Yoruba officials to key INEC departments, urging the electoral commission to disclose its appointment criteria and provide details of companies involved in producing election materials ahead of the 2027 polls.