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Senator Commends President Tinubu on Oko-Olowo Flyover
The lawmaker representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has commended President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for approving the construction of the Oko-Olowo Junction Flyover in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria. The project, valued at N21 billion, is among the 27 road projects approved by President Tinubu across 15 states as part of the [] The post Senator Commends President Tinubu on Oko-Olowo Flyover appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
Gowon Urges Support for President Tinubu’s Security Drive
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu in its efforts to tackle security challenges. Gowon appealed on Saturday in Makurdi, during the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Benue State, where he served as the Special Guest [] The post Gowon Urges Support for President Tinubu’s Security Drive appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Vanguard News
· Jun 25, 2026
Tinubu greets Sanwo-Olu at 61, Gbajabiamila at 64
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on the occasion of his 61st birthday. The post Tinubu greets Sanwo-Olu at 61, Gbajabiamila at 64 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Yen.com.gh
· Jul 3, 2026
“Iya Alakara”: President Tinubu playfully teases First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at public event
President Tinubu's humorous remarks about First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during the Presidential Press Corps Dinner delighted attendees, sparking laughter.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
‘Mama akara seller’ – Tinubu addresses First Lady amid controversial remark
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday made a slight remark where he referred to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as Iya Alakara in Yoruba which means mama akara seller. He made this remark while acknowledging her at the inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. Addressing guests at the [] ‘Mama akara seller’ – Tinubu addresses First Lady amid controversial remark
Legit.ng
· Jun 22, 2026
Breaking: Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe appointed NUC chairman by Tinubu, see full details
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, June 22, 2026, appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as the new chairman of the NUC. Legit.ng has the details.
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Related coverage for "Senator Commends President Tinubu on Oko-Olowo Flyover": Voice of Nigeria — Gowon Urges Support for President Tinubu’s Security Drive. Vanguard News — Tinubu greets Sanwo-Olu at 61, Gbajabiamila at 64. Yen.com.gh — “Iya Alakara”: President Tinubu playfully teases First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at public event. Daily Post Nigeria — ‘Mama akara seller’ – Tinubu addresses First Lady amid controversial remark. Legit.ng — Breaking: Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe appointed NUC chairman by Tinubu, see full details