Category: The Nation – Nigeria

Actress Eniola Badmus has attributed the criticism she receives on social media to her open support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Speaking on comedian Isbae U’s podcast, Curiosity Made Me Ask, the actress said she has remained steadfast despite negative reactions to her political stance.

Badmus noted that while some Nigerians attack her for her choice, she respects every individual’s democratic right to support any candidate they prefer.

‘The only reason they come at me is just that I support the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And whether you like it or not, on that mandate, me, Eniola Badmus, I am still standing,’ she said.

‘Everybody has the right to do whatever they want. It’s called democracy. Follow whoever you want to follow; I don’t criticise anyone for following whoever,’ she added.

The actress was among Tinubu’s prominent celebrity supporters in the build-up to the 2023 general elections and has continued to declare her loyalty publicly.

The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has commissioned four power transformers at four transmission substations in Kano State to boost electricity supply in the state.

The facilities are the Kumbotso, Dan’Agundi, Dakata and the newly constructed Walalambe transmission substations.

The projects, executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and financed by the World Bank, include the installation of a 300MVA 330/132/33kV and a 100MVA 132/33kV transformer at Kumbotso, a 100MVA 132/33kV transformer each at Dan’Agundi and Dakata, and a new 2x40MVA 132/33kV substation at Walalambe.

Speaking at the various commissioning ceremonies, where he represented Governor Abba Yusuf, Tegbe conveyed the warm greetings of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the projects underscore the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the national grid under the Renewed Hope agenda.

At Walalambe, the first substation commissioned, the Minister said the new facility will open a new route for bulk power to industrial corridors.

‘Kano’s capacity for enterprise has never been in doubt. The task before us is to provide infrastructure that allows that enterprise to flourish. Here at Walalambe, we are opening a new route for bulk electricity to reach the industrial and commercial corridors where investment, production and employment depend on it,’ he said.

He explained that the substation will benefit Tokarawa Industrial Area, Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and adjoining communities, and provide alternative supply arrangements for Mariri, Jogana, Farm Centre and Zaria Road injection substations.

Highlighting the dedicated 33kV feeder to Lee Group of Companies which had operated off-grid for more than 30 years, the Minister noted that ‘Providing a route to grid supply for an established industrial enterprise demonstrates the economic purpose of transmission investment.

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has assured women in Northern Nigeria that they will enjoy greater dividends of democracy and economic prosperity if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secures a second term in office in 2027.

The Minister acknowledged the economic hardship Nigerians are currently experiencing but expressed optimism that the difficulties arising from the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms would soon give way to improved living conditions and prosperity.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim gave the assurance while addressing a stakeholders’ engagement with women at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna, on the sidelines of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off.

The engagement, organised by the Women Mobilisation Committee of the Presidential Campaign Council, drew women leaders, party supporters, and other stakeholders, including former Minister Dr Betta Edu.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister said the current economic challenges confronting Nigerians were a consequence of the reforms the Federal Government is implementing to reposition the nation’s economy, assuring that the pains associated with the reforms were gradually coming to an end.

She urged women, particularly those in the northern part of the country, not to let the prevailing economic difficulties discourage them from supporting the President’s re-election bid, saying the administration had laid the foundation for economic recovery and sustainable development.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim also dismissed allegations that President Tinubu was pursuing policies and programmes unfavourable to Northern Nigeria, calling the claims false and misleading.

According to her, the President has shown his commitment to the North’s development through various infrastructure projects, educational and healthcare interventions, and efforts to address the security challenges confronting the region.

She cited road construction and rehabilitation, and the establishment of universities and Federal Medical Centres, among other development initiatives, as evidence of the administration’s commitment to Northern Nigeria, assuring the region would receive greater attention under a second-term Tinubu presidency.

The Minister further argued that opposition presidential candidates had not presented better alternatives to the economic policies and development programmes the Tinubu administration is pursuing, urging Northern women to disregard what she described as misinformation about the President’s disposition towards the region.

She consequently called on women to mobilise their families and communities, particularly eligible voters, to participate actively in the January 16, 2027 presidential election and support the President’s re-election ambition.

Emphasising women’s role in electoral outcomes, Sulaiman-Ibrahim claimed that women made up about 70 per cent of Nigeria’s voting population, describing them as a formidable political force whose collective decision could influence election results.

The Minister expressed optimism that women across Nigeria, particularly those in the northern states, would remain committed to supporting President Tinubu’s re-election bid, assuring them that they would not regret giving him another mandate to consolidate his administration’s economic reforms and development programmes.

The Amanyanabo of The Source, Elem Kalabari, Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, has visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as part of efforts to strengthen cultural, historical and economic relations between the Kalabari Kingdom and Ile-Ife.

The visit also provided an opportunity for Dokubo-Asari to formally invite the Ooni to his final coronation rites, known as SE DIYE, scheduled for December 19, 2026, in Buguma, Rivers State.

Speaking during the visit to the Ooni’s palace, Dokubo-Asari said his decision to personally extend the invitation reflected the cordial relationship between the two traditional institutions.

‘It is based on the cordial relationship that we have built that I am here today to invite His Imperial Majesty and his council to my SE DIYE, the final rites of coronation on December 19, 2026, in Buguma,’ he said.

Responding, the Ooni welcomed Dokubo-Asari and his entourage to the Palace of Oduduwa, describing the Kalabari monarch as a fearless leader.

He commended Dokubo-Asari for what he described as the wisdom with which he had conducted his affairs since ascending the throne.

The Ooni also acknowledged his relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and expressed appreciation for his visit to Ile-Ife, which he described as a homecoming.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has insisted that his support for Accord Party candidates in the 2027 legislative elections remains unchanged despite joining forces with the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

Adeleke said the alliance was strictly for the January 2027 presidential election and would not extend to contests for the Senate, House of Representatives and Osun State House of Assembly.

The governor stated this on Friday in a post on his X account following the inauguration of the Osun State Presidential Campaign Council for Tinubu’s re-election.

‘My support for all Accord candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly remains unshaken,’ he said.

Adeleke explained that the coalition involving Accord, APC and PDP was formed specifically to support Tinubu’s second-term bid, maintaining that the parties would retain separate positions in the legislative elections.

‘Our rainbow coalition of Accord, APC and PDP is united solely for President Tinubu’s re-election in the January 2027 presidential election. This partnership does not extend to the legislative elections,’ he said.

The governor also reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to securing more than the 1.5 million votes previously pledged for Tinubu in Osun State.

The arrangement means Adeleke will support Tinubu at the presidential level while backing candidates of his own party in the legislative contests, despite the participation of APC and PDP stakeholders in the presidential coalition.

Meanwhile, the governor said negotiations to resolve the lingering local government crisis in Osun State had reached an advanced stage.

He disclosed that he had received assurances from the Federal Government that there would be positive developments soon.

‘On the Osun local government crisis, negotiations are at an advanced stage. I have received the assurance of the Federal Government, and there will be positive developments soon,’ Adeleke said.

He urged political stakeholders to cooperate despite their differences, describing the period as critical for the country’s future.

‘These are critical times that demand unity beyond political differences. From the pain of the past, we must unite for the prosperity of the future,’ he added.

It was all bustling in Kaduna metropolis yesterday as the city revved up preparation to host the formal take off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign today.

State governors, party leaders including the APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and the Director General of the Presidential Campaign Council Abdulaziz Yari, thousands of party supporters and members of support groups from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) trooped into the city ahead of President Bola Tinubu and his entourage who are expected in town today.

All hotels in and around the city are fully booked by delegates to the event.

The Ranchers Bees Stadium, venue of the event, is wearing a new look with APC flags, billboards and banners hoisted all over it.

Security has been tightened. Police and other security operatives are deployed across the metropolis especially along the roads leading to the stadium.

In what appeared to be a warm up, support groups backing President Tinubu yesterday staged a solidarity road march in Kaduna.

They declared their readiness to mobilise Nigerians for his re-election in 2027.

The march, organised under the auspices of the Support Groups Mobilisation Directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council, attracted members of various pro-Tinubu groups, who marched through major streets to demonstrate their support for the President.

Speaking during the exercise, Director of the Support Groups Mobilisation Directorate, Silas Ali Agara, said it was to welcome President Tinubu to Kaduna and demonstrate the commitment of support groups to his second-term ambition.

Agara said about 10,000 support groups had been mobilised nationwide.

‘We want to show Mr President that Nigerians love him, the people of Kaduna State love him, and the youth of this country love him,’ he said.

According to him, the directorate has put structures in place across the country to ensure effective mobilisation of supporters at the grassroots ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He explained that similar solidarity marches would be organised in every state visited by the President during the campaign, with local support groups expected to demonstrate their strength and readiness to mobilise voters.

Agara commended members of the various support groups, particularly the Northwest zonal coordinators, for their commitment and impressive turnout despite the short notice.

He also acknowledged the contributions of the Minister of State for Works and other stakeholders towards the successful organisation of the exercise.

The director assured that the mobilisation would not be restricted to campaign rallies, stressing that the groups would maintain a strong presence in communities across the country to sustain support for Tinubu’s re-election.

Also speaking, the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo, described the solidarity march as a demonstration of the growing support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Goronyo, who doubles as Secretary of the Northwest support group structure, said supporters of the President were determined to ensure his re-election to enable him to consolidate the achievements of his administration.

He cited ongoing interventions in road infrastructure, water supply, education, healthcare and other critical sectors as reasons Nigerians should support the President for another term.

‘We thank Mr President for his unwavering commitment to the welfare and well-being of Nigerians,’ the minister said.

He urged the support groups to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilisation, assuring that the campaign structures would continue to work together to deliver victory for the APC in 2027.

Goronyo also called for sustained support for Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, other APC governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives and state lawmakers, saying the party needed collective efforts to consolidate its electoral fortunes.

The minister expressed confidence that the solidarity march would further strengthen coordination among political leaders, campaign officials and grassroots support groups as the presidential campaign moved to other parts of the country.

Similarly, the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre and Northwest Coordinator of the Tinubu Support Group under the Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, commended the organisers and participants for their commitment to the President’s re-election project.

Dan’Agundi said the road march was designed to demonstrate the preparedness of support groups ahead of the campaign flag-off and subsequent presidential campaign engagements across the federation.

He explained that the mobilisation strategy would enable the campaign leadership to assess the strength, presence and readiness of support groups in states scheduled to host the President.

The coordinator particularly acknowledged the contributions of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke and other campaign stakeholders towards the coordination and success of the exercise.

He assured that the groups would continue to work together to strengthen grassroots participation and sustain mobilisation for Tinubu throughout the electioneering period.

Another campaign official commended participants for responding to the mobilisation at short notice, describing the march as a rallying point for supporters ahead of today’s presidential campaign flag-off.

He also expressed optimism that the solidarity demonstrated by the groups would be sustained throughout the campaign.

We’re expecting massive turnout, says APC

The North West APC Publicity Secretary Mailafiya Mada ,speaking yesterday ahead of the rally said the party was expecting a massive turnout of supporters.

He said concerns about public safety, venue capacity, logistics, and crowd management had been considered, with measures being put in place to address them.

He acknowledged concerns that Ranchers Bees Stadium might be too small to accommodate the anticipated crowd but explained that Ahmadu Bello Stadium, the alternative venue, is undergoing renovation.

Mr Mada said the campaign leadership was also mindful of the possibility of a turnout exceeding the capacity of the selected venue.

‘We have a certain number of people that can be accommodated inside, while arrangements will be made to manage the others around the venue,’ he said.

Mr Mada stressed that the objective was not merely to accommodate everyone within the venue but also to demonstrate the level of support and goodwill for the president and the party.

He explained that state party chairmen leading delegations from across the country were aware of the venue constraints and expected to work within the arrangements made by the campaign leadership.

Mr Mada said organisers were conscious of the need to manage the expected crowd and ensure that the event proceeded smoothly.

Asked about the estimated number of people expected at the rally, Mr Mada said it was difficult to give a definite figure because of the different groups and individuals expected to attend.

He explained that delegations would arrive from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), alongside supporters mobilised through party structures and individual politicians.

‘I cannot project the number because this is the kind of event that brings together delegations from the 36 states and the FCT.

‘There are those coming through the party, those being sponsored, as well as individual politicians who will mobilise their supporters.

‘But I assure you that the turnout is going to be massive. We expect a massive turnout,’ he said.

Tinubu to inaugurate 81km Abuja-Kaduna highway at APC campaign flag-off

On the sideline of the campaign launch today, President Tinubu will inaugurate an 81-kilometre stretch of the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The road, constructed with reinforced concrete pavement and equipped with streetlights, forms part of the administration’s infrastructure development programme in the Northwest, where the Federal Government is targeting a total of 4,084 kilometres of roads.

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said on his verified X handle, @aonanuga, that the state of the road would make nighttime travel along the corridor easier.

The X post highlighted major road and railway projects being by the Tinubu administration across the geopolitical zone.

According to Onanuga, the Federal Government has completed 348 kilometres of inherited and newly initiated road projects in the Northwest, while another 1,811 kilometres of road projects are partially completed.

Previewing today’s event,he said:’Kaduna is getting set to host the first rally of the APC Presidential campaign on Saturday.’

On the road,Onanuga said: ‘Those travelling by road from Abuja to Kaduna in the night, will notice the road lighting for 81 kilometre stretch on a solid, concrete highway, built by the Tinubu administration.’

According to him, substantial work has been completed on the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, one of the country’s major transportation corridors linking the Federal Capital Territory with the Northwest.

One hundred and eighteen kilometres of Lot 1 of the highway has been completed, including 81 kilometres constructed using continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP), which would be inaugurated by the President during the Kaduna rally.

Similarly, another 164 kilometres of Lot 2 of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway has been completed using reinforced concrete pavement.

Onanuga he said the 77-kilometre Kaduna-Pambeguwa road would be formally inaugurated by the President during the APC presidential campaign rally in Jos, Plateau State.

Beyond the completed projects, the presidential aide outlined several ongoing road developments, including sections of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, designated as the second legacy infrastructure project of the Renewed Hope administration.

He said that work on the Sokoto section, covering 120 kilometres of dual carriageway, equivalent to 240 kilometres of road, had reached 60 per cent completion.

The Kebbi section of the same highway, covering 254 kilometres of dual carriageway, equivalent to 508 kilometres of road, had attained 40 per cent completion, according to the presidential spokesman.

Onanuga also highlighted the 350-kilometre Sokoto-Zamfara-Zaria dual carriageway, equivalent to 700 kilometres of road, which is being executed in four sections.

He said the project had attained an average completion level of 30 per cent across the four sections.

Other ongoing projects listed by the presidential aide include the 153-kilometre Kano-Kongolam road, the 132-kilometre Zaria-Hunkuyi road and the 123-kilometre Mando-Birnin Gwari road.

Onanuga also disclosed that the administration had completed 149 emergency road projects across the Northwest, although he did not provide their individual locations or financial details.

Turning to railway infrastructure, the presidential spokesman identified two major metropolitan rail projects involving substantial investments in Kaduna and Kano states.

He listed the Kaduna Metropolitan Rail Line, valued at $865 million, among the administration’s railway infrastructure interventions in the region.

Similarly, he highlighted a light rail project within the Kano metropolitan area, valued at more than ?1 trillion, as another major component of the Federal Government’s transportation development programme.

The presidential aide, however, did not specify the implementation stages or expected completion dates of the two metropolitan railway projects.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Vanguard has commended the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, and his reconciliation committee for facilitating the return of eight suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly to the party.

The group made this known in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Danladi Musa, following the lawmakers’ recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu and the subsequent donation of vehicles to them.

According to the statement, Matawalle’s intervention prevented the APC from losing legislative and grassroots support in Zamfara State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The group described the development as a significant step towards restoring unity within the party and strengthening its political structure in the state.

It added that the reconciliation had reinforced the APC’s support base in the North-West region.

‘We salute the courage, wisdom and political foresight of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, and the members of his reconciliation committee for ensuring that these eight lawmakers returned home to the APC,’ Comrade Danladi Musa said.

‘Their action has saved the party from unnecessary distraction and sent a clear message that internal grievances can be resolved through dialogue rather than division.

‘The gift of vehicles to the returning lawmakers is a practical demonstration of care and empowerment. It will enable them to return to their constituencies, engage the people and mobilise effectively for the success of President Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates in 2027,’ the statement added.

The APC Vanguard noted that the eight lawmakers-Aliyu Ango Kagara, Ibrahim Tukur Bakura, Faruk Musa Dosara, Bashir Abubakar Masama, Muktaru Nasiru Kaura, Nasiru Abdullahi, Bashar Bello and Bashar Aliyu-had earlier resigned from the party over prolonged suspension and concerns about insecurity.

Their decision to reverse course after meeting the President was described as a victory for party discipline and leadership.

The group further emphasised that the legislators’ return has closed a potential gap opposition parties had hoped to exploit in Zamfara.

It insisted that the move has reinforced the APC’s dominance in the state and across the North.

‘Northern votes for President Bola Tinubu in 2027 are not negotiable. The people of the North know where their interests lie, and they will not be distracted by temporary disagreements or opposition propaganda,’ Comrade Musa declared.

‘What Matawalle has done is to protect those votes by keeping the party intact and focused on the bigger picture.

‘We call on all APC stakeholders in Zamfara and the entire North-West to emulate this spirit of reconciliation.

‘No personal ambition or past grievance should be allowed to endanger the collective interest of the party and the President’s re-election,’ he continued.

The statement also praised President Tinubu for personally receiving the lawmakers and assuring them of security and their welfare.

The APC Vanguard said the President’s direct involvement demonstrated his commitment to party unity and inclusive leadership.

It added that the Tinubu Again Movement, which Matawalle is promoting, now has additional committed hands in the Zamfara Assembly to drive grassroots mobilisation.

‘With these eight lawmakers back in the fold and empowered with vehicles, the APC in Zamfara is better positioned to deliver a resounding victory for President Tinubu in 2027,’ the group stated.

‘Their return is proof that when leadership acts with sincerity, results follow. We urge the Zamfara State House of Assembly leadership to urgently resolve the remaining issues surrounding the suspension so that these honourable members can fully resume their legislative duties and represent their people without hindrance,’ Comrade Musa concluded.

The APC Vanguard expressed confidence that similar reconciliation efforts across other states would further solidify the party’s hold and guarantee success at the polls.

It called on party members nationwide to remain united and focused on the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Two suspected political thugs have been killed following an attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ezza South Constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Mr Rollins Offia Nwali.

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when Nwali’s convoy was returning from Amazekewe community in Ebonyi State.

Security sources said the attackers, who were allegedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pump-action guns, opened fire on the candidate’s convoy.

The security operatives attached to Nwali reportedly engaged the assailants in a gun battle after ensuring the safety of the candidate and his team.

One of the suspected attackers was reportedly killed at the scene, while another was said to have died later in hospital.

A source identified the man killed at the scene as Jude Nwamgbada.

However, the identities of the deceased and their alleged political affiliations could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report.

Nwali confirmed the attack in a statement on Thursday saying his Toyota Hilux was set ablaze during the incident.

He said: ‘My motorcade was attacked today by armed hoodlums who opened fire on our vehicles while we were returning from Amazekewe. My Toyota Hilux was set ablaze and completely burnt in the attack.

‘Thankfully, we are all safe, and I sincerely appreciate the professionalism and gallantry of the security agencies who ensure our safety.’

The NDC candidate expressed sympathy to the families of those reportedly killed in the incident, describing the loss of human life as regrettable.

He also appealed to youths in the state not to allow themselves to be used by politicians pursuing personal ambitions.

‘No political ambition is worth the life of any young person, and no young person should have to lose their life in pursuit of another person’s political ambition,’ he said.

Nwali added that the attack would not deter him from his determination to serve the people of his constituency.

Efforts to obtain the reaction of the Ebonyi State Police Command were unsuccessful.

The command’s spokesman, Joshua Ukandu, did not answer calls to his telephone or respond to a message sent to him as of the time of filing this report.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Francis Duru, who passed away at the age of 57, describing his demise as a painful loss to Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

The President extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, his colleagues, admirers and the entire Nigerian film industry, acknowledging his contributions to the growth and development of Nollywood.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Duru belonged to a generation of actors whose dedication, talent and commitment helped establish Nollywood as a major platform for storytelling and cultural expression.

He noted that veteran actors such as Duru played significant roles in shaping the artistic identity of Nigeria’s film industry, nurturing emerging talents and projecting the country’s rich cultural heritage to audiences within and outside Nigeria.

According to the President, the contributions of Nollywood’s pioneers have been instrumental in transforming the industry into an important vehicle for promoting Nigerian stories, traditions and values on the global stage.

Tinubu observed that the influence of accomplished entertainers transcended their lifetimes, stressing that artists who devoted their careers to entertaining, educating and inspiring society would continue to be remembered for their contributions to national development.

He maintained that Duru’s artistic accomplishments and contributions to the evolution of Nollywood would remain an enduring part of the industry’s history and Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

The President also reaffirmed his administration’s recognition of the strategic importance of the arts and entertainment industry to economic development, cultural preservation and the promotion of Nigeria’s image internationally.

He assured members of the creative community that the Federal Government appreciated their invaluable contributions to the nation’s development and their role in projecting Nigeria’s identity across the world.

Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of Duru’s soul and asked God to grant his family, friends, professional colleagues and admirers the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.

The Grant Community Decide Movement (GCDM) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the alleged non-payment of grants said to have remained unresolved for about 11 years, citing financial hardship and uncertainty among affected members.

In a letter signed by its President, Prof. Greg Stephens, the group urged the Federal Government to clarify the status of the grants and provide a timeline for verification and payment.

The movement comprises grant advocates, pressure groups, handlers, coordinators, non-governmental organisations and cooperative heads across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

It said the prolonged delay had heightened anxiety among members, urging the government to address the matter transparently and provide clarity on the outstanding claims.

The group also requested a meeting with relevant government authorities to resolve outstanding issues, expressing its readiness to engage constructively with the administration.

The GCDM had previously called on the Federal Government to release the alleged grants, which it said were intended to support citizens and ease economic hardship.

Its leaders have claimed that the funds are being held by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), but the claim has not been verified.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Presidency nor the CBN had publicly clarified the status of the alleged grants.