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The presidency dismissed the court’s ruling, which ordered the announcement of details of its investigation and findings in the United States of America.
President Tinob’s special adviser said Sunday that nothing new in the report.
Onanuga insists that the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reports have been in public space for more than 30 years and have not sued Tinubu in any way.
He added that attorneys are reviewing the U.S. court ruling.
Naija News recalls that the U.S. District Court had ordered the release of confidential information about Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is related to the so-called federal investigation in the 1990s.
The order was issued Tuesday by Judge Beryl Howell, who is the top U.S. law enforcement agency, requires documents related to their investigation into Tinubu.
Special adviser to policy communication with President Bola Tinubu Daniel Bwala dismissed rumors circulating on social media that the president went to France for medical treatment.
According to Bwala, President Tinub made a working visit in Paris, not for any health-related issues.
“Sometimes, on social media, someone tweets and you don’t even know who the person is; it could be someone who has mental health somewhere. You just see that information coming out,” Bwala said during a political appearance on the channel’s TV station on Sunday.
Naija News reported that Bwala further clarified: “The president did not go to the doctor; he was at work and we were posting his activities.”
Special adviser to policy communication with Daniel Bwala President Bola Tinubu has warned all Progressive Assembly (APC) to be cautious about Senator Ali Ndume.
Naija News reported that Bwala suggested that the Borno South legislator’s “spirit and soul” had been consistent with the opposition, even if his body was still in the ruling party.
Bwala made his claim during her Sunday political appearance on the channel TV festival, saying: “Let me tell you, I want everyone to hear it, especially Abdullahi Ganduje, president of Congress of all progressives.
Bwala further criticized Ndume’s position, which showed that the senator should be more transparent about his intentions and compared him to former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who publicly announced his departure from the APC.
President Bola Tinubu announced that he did not support billboards that emerged in various cities, but promoted his eligibility to participate in the 2027 Nigerian presidential election.
The president said the billboards have noticeably observed photos of himself in Abuja and Kano and other cities, his wife, Oluremi Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
However, Tinubu called on the sponsors of the billboard and any form of movement in the 2027 election in a statement Sunday, in a statement on Sunday’s media and strategy, to stop immediately.
The statement noted that while the president appreciates what his supporters have done, these actions are beyond the time of the constitutionally ratified election campaign, which is regulated by the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) through the election law.
President Tinob believes that he and his representatives are currently committed to governance and national building tasks, and his plans will be revealed when there is a 2027 campaign.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was awarded a State Department representative to President Donald J. Trump, senior adviser to Africa, in Paris on Thursday.
The president announced this in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to information and strategy on Sunday.
According to Tinubu’s assistant, the meeting focused on building a strategic economic and security partnership between Nigeria, Africa and the United States, based on mutual respect, prosperity and regional stability.
The U.S. State Department representative conveyed President Trump’s strong interest in deepening direct participation with Nigeria, a cornerstone of U.S.-Africa relations.
He said the U.S. hopes to work closely with President Tinubu to expand U.S. investment in Nigeria and Africa, support energy and infrastructure development, and align trade and creative efforts.
Onanuga revealed that both sides discussed viable support and shared their views on regional peace, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Sahel as a whole.
The Kano State Government strongly defended its blasphemy law following the decision of the Economic Circle of West African States (ECOWAS) court, which declared that certain aspects of the law were inconsistent with international human rights standards.
The state insists that it has the constitutional right to uphold the sanctity of its religious values within its jurisdiction, sparking ongoing debate on the issue.
In a statement to Punch, the state’s Information and Internal Affairs Commissioner said external pressures would not affect Kano and would continue to uphold its religious and moral beliefs.
He stressed that the law is in line with the state’s values that are primarily Muslim population.
The House will formally form an interim committee on Tuesday to undertake the legislative functions of the Rivers State Capitol.
The move comes after the deterioration of relations between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the governor of the state assembly on March 18, 2025, after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich country.
Tinubu declared emergency rules cited by Article 305 of the 1999 Constitution (Amendment), which resulted in the moratorium on Governor Fobara and the state legislature for the first six months.
The House of Representatives of the Plenary decided to establish an interim committee to oversee the legislative responsibilities previously fulfilled by the River State Capitol. This decision complies with Article 11 of the Constitution.
House spokesman Akin Rotimi pointed out in a statement issued Sunday that the president, who has submitted to the National Assembly, has announced that it has undergone a strict legislative review.
He stressed that the declaration was intended to strengthen democratic safeguards and to uphold the principle of checks and balances.
One of the key amendments made during the legislative review is the oversight of all regulations enacted by the National Assembly, rather than the Federal Executive Committee, as designated as the “Urgent Rules.”
Senior Nigerian rapper and singer Eedris Abdulkareem clarified that his controversial song “Tell Your Papa” was not a personal attack on President Seyi Tinubu’s son.
Abdulkareem explained that the song was a reply to the statement made by Seyi Tinubu during her visit to Yola Yola, the capital of Adamawa State in March 2025.
Speaking on Sunday in an interview with TV station’s “Garbage Thought,” the rapper explained that the young Tinubu inspired him to write the song after Yola’s speech, which was just a suggestion to tell his father that his father was facing challenges facing Nigerians.
The rapper added that if Seyi had not made a claim about his father being the best president, he might not have recorded the song.
Further, Abdulkareem insists that President Tinub cannot be said to be the best leader when young Nigerians lack basic convenience and do not have jobs.
He added that the president and his son need to feel the pain of Nigerians.
Nigerian music sensation Adedamola Adefolahan, widely regarded as Fireboy DML, opened up the challenging stages of his life before fame, admitting he was once on the verge of an eagle-style rechargeable light under the bridge of Lagos.
A heartfelt conversation at London’s “90s Baby Show” showed Peru’s record guys on Saturday via Instagram, which made it rare for fans to see the hardships he had before he went through with rapper and entrepreneur Olamide-owned record company YBNL Nation.
Fireboy tells the time he seriously considers opening a small business just to make ends meet.
“Thank God (Olamide signed me). I’m considering selling rechargeable lights. I met a guy under Ajah Bridge; he was telling me about the business and I told him I was interested,” he revealed in the interview.
Newcastle United beat Manchester United 4-1 in the Premier League clash, highlighting the major defensive flaws of the Red Devils, especially without first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Newcastle United came out of the gate with intensity and their efforts paid off when Sandro Tonali opened the score in a 24th minute against Manchester United.
Tonali found herself in the right position at the right time and transformed a placed cross with clever touch, making Manchester United’s defensive battle.
Although Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho briefly reignited hope for tourists with an equalizer in the 37th minute, his strike was quickly overshadowed by Newcastle’s command performance in the second half.
Harvey Barnes became a great performer in the game, targeting goals in the 49th and 64th minute matches.
His first goal showed his bubbling speed as he surpassed Manchester United’s defense and then found the back of the net with a low and powerful shot.
Just 15 minutes later, he hit again, taking advantage of the defensive error to further expand Newcastle’s lead. Relentless pressure from the home team kept coming, leaving coach Ruben Amorim’s side to struggle to restore their calm.
To achieve an impressive team performance, Bruno Guimarães added his fourth goal in the 77th minute.
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