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TINUBU CHALLENGES ATIKU OVER FUNDING OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA: NIGERIANS DESERVE TO KNOW THE TRUTH BEHIND THE FORMER VICE-PRESIDENT'S BUSINESS EMPIRE By Comrade Mark Anthony (Hon. Senator) Political Analyst and Media Strategist The political atmosphere is once again heating up following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's challenge to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over the source of funding for the American University of Nigeria (AUN), located in Yola, Adamawa State. Speaking during the APC campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, President Tinubu questioned how Atiku financed the establishment of a major private university while serving as Vice-President under former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Personally, I consider this a legitimate question that deserves a clear, honest and convincing response. Nigerians are entitled to know the truth about the financing of such a major investment, particularly when questions concern a project associated with someone w...

  RIVERS STATE ROARS FOR ASIWAJU! A HISTORIC RAINBOW COALITION RALLY SIGNALS MASSIVE SUPPORT FOR TINUBU’S 2027 RE-ELECTION! PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE | NOVEMBER 7, 2026 Today, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, witnessed a remarkable political gathering as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, joined APC leaders, governors, political stakeholders and thousands of enthusiastic supporters at the Rainbow Coalition Presidential Campaign Rally held at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. The rally, spearheaded by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, witnessed an impressive show of solidarity, political unity and renewed commitment to President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election ambition. In a defining moment, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, pledged to mobilise three million votes for President Tinubu, while reaffirming the commitment of the Rainbow Coalition to the President’s second-term bid. President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the people of Rivers State...

PHOTO NEWS! GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO JOINS GOVERNOR UMO ENO TO WELCOME PRESIDENT TINUBU TO AKWA IBOM Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, today joined his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, to warmly receive the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , during his working visit to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The occasion underscores the spirit of unity, solidarity and strategic collaboration among APC leaders and progressive stakeholders across the South-South region in advancing the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthening the collective commitment to national development. Governor Okpebholo’s presence further reflects his unwavering support for the leadership of President Tinubu and his determination to contribute meaningfully to the success of the Renewed Hope vision for a greater, stronger and more prosperous Nigeria. Edo St...

NASARAWA MAKES A STRONG STATEMENT AS RENEWED HOPE 2.0 CAMPAIGN RALLY RECORDS MASSIVE TURNOUT The atmosphere in Lafia, Nasarawa State, was electrifying as party leaders, stakeholders and supporters gathered in large numbers for the APC Presidential Campaign Rally, marking another major moment in the Renewed Hope 2.0 campaign activities. The rally was led by His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima , representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside an impressive gathering of prominent APC leaders, including: Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General, APC Presidential Campaign Council. His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Secretary of the Presidential Campaign Council. Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, APC National Chairman. Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives. His Excellency, Senator Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State. Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, APC governorship candidate. Senator Abdullahi Adamu, former Governor of Nasara...

Governor Okpebholo Signs MoU With China Express Airline and KDN Aero as Edo Moves to Launch State-Owned Airline Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, moved a step closer to establishing a state-owned airline on Wednesday by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Express Airline Co. Ltd and KDN Aero. The governor signed the agreement at Government House, Benin City, with representatives of the Chinese airline led by its President, Shansheng Li, following a presentation on the company's operational capacity.  He said the carrier would be operating "very soon." Expressing satisfaction with the proposed partnership and describing the MoU as the beginning of a longer relationship, Okpebholo said, "We have signed the MoU, and this is the first part of it. We will continue to build on it.  "A presentation was made, which was very beautiful and wonderful. We have seen your capability, and we are ready to do business with you. By the grace of God,...

OKPEBHOLO: DRUG ABUSE FUELS CULTISM, KIDNAPPING IN EDO Okpebholo Pledges Government’s Full Support to NDLEA as Marwa Names Governor Grand Patron of War Against Drug Abuse Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has identified drug abuse as a major driver of cultism, kidnapping and other violent crimes, pledging his administration’s unwavering support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in combating illicit drugs and substance abuse across the state. The governor made this commitment on Wednesday at Government House, Benin City, while receiving a delegation of the NDLEA led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier-General Mohammed Marwa. Okpebholo stressed that the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse requires collective responsibility, noting that government, security agencies and citizens must work together to tackle the menace. “Drugs are totally our enemies, and we have to fight them,” the governor declared. He recalled that E...

 PRESS RELEASE  Okpebholo Backs Plan for Edo Computer Village, Promises Partnership with Telecom, Laptop Dealers Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration will work with telecom and laptop dealers in the state to set up a modern market for their trade, including a proposed Edo Computer Village. The governor made the commitment on Tuesday at Government House, Benin City, while receiving members of the Telecom and Laptop Dealers Union, Edo State, led by their Chairman, Akhile Ighalo Rodney. Okpebholo told the delegation he understood the sector well, having started out in business himself. He praised the union for seeking a structured relationship with government and urged members to stay focused as they build their enterprises. "I am part of you because I started the way you are today. One thing is to have something doing; another thing is to be focused," he said. He recalled watching Computer Village in Lagos grow from a small association into ...