Politics

2023: We Need Tinubu To Rescue Nigeria — Senator Adeyeye

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5 years ago

December 27, 2020

Former Minister of State for Works, Senator Dayo Adeyeye says National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu deserves to become president in 2023 as he is “dynamic, forward-looking, and experienced”.

He said that Nigeria was currently at a “crossroads” and only Tinubu could provide the needed “right leadership at this time”.

Adeyeye is the Chairman, Planning Committee, South West Agenda for Asiwaju Tinubu 2023 (SWAGA ’23), a movement recently launched in Ibadan, Oyo State, which endorsed the former Lagos governor for the next presidential election.

Explaining the choice of Tinubu, Adeyeye, who is a former Senate spokesman said, “Nigeria at this present time needs very dynamic, forward looking, and experienced leader. Nigeria is at a crossroads and we have looked and searched and discovered that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu towers above every other politician in this country to offer the right leadership at this present time.

“This is why we are so much interested in the interest of Nigeria. It is not a selfish South West Agenda. It is actually in the national interest of Nigeria that we are making this effort to project him, to market him, and to sell him to other Nigerians.

“We believe that he is a fantastic product that we can market and sell, and that other Nigerians will embrace what we have seen, and also join the mass movement to support and ensure his victory at the poll.”
Adeyeye explained that Tinubu did not instigate them to state SWAGA ’23.
“Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not commissioned us to embark on this mission. It is not even his idea, it is not his problem.

“It is we who believe in his leadership and that he is going to make a tremendous impact in the life of this country if he is at the helm of affairs.

“We believe that he will offer an unequalled leadership, especially at a time like this in Nigeria. This is why we have started sensitising people to the idea, and that is what we are doing and we will continue. It is not too early to do that.”
Adeyeye said that SWAGA ’23 was not a political rally but a sensitisation campaign ahead of the fast-approaching general election.

Politics

Nigeria on the Brink of Historic Expansion: New States to be Created

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2 days ago

July 16, 2025

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A major development is underway in Nigeria, as the Senatorial Committee’s nationwide tour on state creation has reached its conclusion. The committee’s efforts are expected to lead to the establishment of new states across the country’s six geopolitical zones.

Here are the proposed new states:

South West:

Ijebu State (from Ogun State)
Ibadan State (from Oyo State)

South East:

Anim State (from parts of Anambra and Imo States)
Adada State (from Enugu State)

South South:

Toru-Ibe State (from parts of Ondo, Edo, and Delta States)
Obolo State (from Akwa Ibom State)

North East:

Savanna State (from Borno State)
Amana State (from Adamawa State)

North West:

Tiga State (from Kano State)
Gurara State (from Southern Kaduna)

North Central:

Okura State (from Kogi State)
Apa State (from Benue State)

This historic expansion is poised to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape and usher in a new era of development and growth.

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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82

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5 days ago

July 13, 2025

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Nigeria is in mourning as news breaks of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The elder statesman reportedly passed away in the early hours of today at the age of 82.

Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023, was known for his anti-corruption stance, military background, and strong influence on Nigeria’s political landscape for over four decades. Before his civilian presidency, he also ruled as military head of state from 1983 to 1985.

Sources close to the family confirmed his peaceful passing at his Daura residence in Katsina State, surrounded by loved ones. Official statements from the presidency and his family are expected soon.

Tributes have started pouring in from across the nation and beyond, recognizing Buhari’s role in shaping Nigeria’s democratic journey and his dedication to national security and infrastructural development.

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Akpabio Removes Natasha Akpoti as Chairman of The Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs

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1 week ago

July 10, 2025

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made a major change in the leadership of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been removed as the Chair of the committee, and a new replacement has been named immediately.

Although no official explanation was given at the time of the announcement, the development has sparked conversations in political circles. Senator Natasha, known for her passion in representing diaspora-related matters, has not yet reacted publicly.