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Continue to keep faith with APC — Tinubu urges Nigerians
National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has hailed the incumbent Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for laudable achievements and putting the state on the path to progress.
He, therefore, urged citizens to continue to keep faith in the APC. Tinubu made the remarks on Friday during the flag-off of the long-awaited 1.4 km dual carriageway flyover at Pen Cinema junction, Agege Local Government Area of the state.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Dr Femi Hamzat, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, led other dignitaries at the flag-off ceremony.
The construction of the Agege-Pen Cinema bridge commenced in 2017, during the administration of the former governor Akinwumi Ambode. The flyover connects Agege to Iju-Ishaga and Lagos-Ota road.
The dignitaries at the ceremony, include Members Lagos State Executive Council, members of the state House of Assembly, the Chairman, the Caretaker Committee, the APC Lagos Chapter, the Chief Tunde Balogun, the Whitecap chiefs, traditional rulers, local government chairmen, APC chieftains, market leaders, among others.
Tinubu, addressing the mammoth crowd on the occasion, urged the youths to allow peace to reign in the country, saying no nation can develop in an atmosphere devoid of peace and harmony.
Also read: Sanwo-Olu inspects work on Third Mainland Bridge, urges motorists on patience Tinubu expressed appreciation for the honour bestowed on him.
Also responding to Obasa description of him as a talent hunter, Tinubu said, “We are fishers of talents.
“We don’t destroy talents; we develop talents; we fish for them; we find them and give them the responsibility.
That’s what you find in Obasa, Sanwo-Olu, and Hamzat.” Tinubu also celebrated the emergence of Sanwo-Olu and his deputy Obafemi Hamzat.
He described Sanwo-Olu as the Captain of the “Ship of Our State”, adding that he has steered the ship in the right direction for progress, development, and good leadership.
He also commended Sanwo-Olu for being focused and for keeping the ship steady in stormy weathers. Tinubu said that Sanwo-Olu’s team had demonstrated unequalled determination to redevelop and rebuild the state which “has become one great construction site.”
“We thank this administration for not letting us down, we thank you for being who you are and who we think you are even before the election. “Ever since Babajide Sanwo-Olu became the captain of the ship of our state, he has turned it right for the progress and development of the state.
“Those of you at the cabinet has developed an equal determination to develop and rebuild for the people of Lagos state.” Tinubu stressed that the current administration is a team of” “great performers and doers”, who are capable of building Lagos back to progress.
According to him, “Every vote has a quality which should translate into passion, interest and conscience for development in the community.
Your vote has brought great development to your community and I urge you to continue to keep faith with the APC.’
He thanked all traditional rulers, white cap chiefs, party leaders, and market leaders, describing Hitech the contractor of the project as a very reliable company and a partner in the development of Lagos State and one that the state could always depend on.
Tinubu commended the youths in Agege for cooperating with the contractors and urged them to shun all act of restiveness and appreciate what the government is doing and not to be like vagabonds who destroy public utilities.
He said, “Don’t emulate those who are destroying public properties. There’s no development if there’s no peace. You must embrace peace to have development.” Speaking, Sanwo-Olu, said the commissioning of the bridge coincided with his 648 days in office, saying it is a big achievement for his administration.
The governor said the completion of the bridge was a promise fulfilled to residents as it would bring more economic benefits and faster travel time for the Agege environment and the state at large.
“We stand here with a lot of positive memories because we are here to deliver a landmark project.
The Agege Pen cinema bridge will bring growth to businesses and activities in the area will lead to progress and development of the state,” he said.
The governor described the project as a strong message of his administration’s determination to achieve pre-conceived targets of reducing travel time, save important man-hours, provide better riding surface leading to reduced maintenance cost; boost interconnectivity and generally make life more meaningful for Lagosians’.
Sanwo-Olu, who urged residents to take ownership of the project, said the bridge was conceived to transmit vehicular traffic across the intersections at Agege.
He said the bridge would resolve the perennial gridlocks experienced in the area, with a positive impact on businesses.
Sanwo-Olu appreciated the contractors that handled the project, the Lagos State House of Assembly for cooperating with the government and other parties that saw to the completion of the bridge.
“When the bridge was under construction, it provided employment for 350 engineers, and thousands of artisans and a high number of unskilled labourers,” he said.
The state governor said the flyover bridge would bring more opportunities to Agege and environs and enhance further growth of the state. “Agege deserves more, we will go back and see how all of the infrastructures from Ojodu Berger, the road brings relief and bring positive development to this neighbourhood,” Sanwo-Olu added.
While thanking all stakeholders in the project, Sanwo-Olu said that: “We’ll make sure that Agege becomes a little London.” Obasa, told the gathering that he moved the motion in 2017 and it was supported by all lawmakers, and when he later became the Speaker, he championed the cause and pushed for the project to become a reality.
He also revealed that the APC government has tarred 50 streets in Agege. Obasa said the budget for the construction of the bridge was introduced and approved under his leadership, adding that they are ready to support the executive for the progress of Lagos state. Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Mrs Aramide Adeyoye, described the project as another infrastructure investment effort of Sanwo-Olu’s administration, in line with the THEMES agenda, to support businesses, promote economic development and ultimately improve the socio-economic well-being of residents.
Adeyoye said the project, which includes the rehabilitation of five adjoining roads, would resolve the traffic and transportation problem in the area.
She added that it would also change the skyline of the area.
She said, “The Pen Cinema intersection is one of the busiest in Lagos given its conflicts around the six major routes – Abule-Egba, Ogba, Agege, Oja, Iyana Ipaja and Iju.
This remained for a long time, being perennially clogged in gridlocks. The solution to this problem was conceived in September 2017 in the construction of a flyover across the Pen Cinema intersection, in addition to the spur linking Old Abeokuta Road.”
In appreciation of the flyover built by Hitech Construction Company, Agege Local Government Chairman, Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, announced that his council has renamed the Old Ipaja Road as Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Road and Dopemu Road as Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road.
He commended Tinubu for laying the foundation for the project and hailed Sanwo-Olu for completing it.
Features of the flyover
The project consists of a 1.4km dual carriageway, flyover bridge component with two lanes of 3.65m width each in either direction with ramps, and rehabilitation of five adjoining roads.
The road component consists of service lanes on either side of the bridge with median, kerbs and walkways, complete with signalised traffic system, junction improvements with low emission diode (LED ) street lights.
The bridge spans across the intersections of Old Abeokuta Road, Railway Corridor and Iju-Isaga Road, and terminates near the entrance gate of Ijaiye Low-Cost Housing Estate on the Oba-Ogunji Road.
It is designed to convey traffic from Oba-Ogunji Road into Old Abeokuta Road, and towards Abule Egba through the ramp across the railway corridor. urges-nigerians/
In the now-controversial post shared on his social media page, Osborne wrote: “In a sane clime president Bola Ahmed Tinubu would’ve respectfully and honourably resigned. I’m of APC but truth be told.”
The comment quickly generated reactions online before the Akwa Ibom State Government moved to terminate his appointment.
In a letter dated June 2, 2026, the Office of the Political Adviser to the Governor announced his immediate disengagement.
The termination letter, signed by the Political Adviser to the Governor, Prince Godwin Ntuk Udeh, stated that Osborne Ubong Okon had been relieved of his duties with immediate effect.Politics
According to the letter, the decision was taken over actions the office described as disloyal.
“You are hereby relieved of your engagement as a Media Aide to the Political Adviser to His Excellency the Governor, with immediate effect and from today, 2nd June 2026,” the memo read.
The letter further cited “actions bordering on disloyalty” and the need to keep the office “purified” as reasons for the dismissal.
The office also issued a warning to members of the public and government officials regarding future dealings with the former aide.
“Any person having dealings with the above-mentioned former Media Aide in relation to this office of his former engagement does so on his/her own peril,” the statement added.
The development has sparked fresh conversations about the limits of political expression for government appointees and the expectations of loyalty within public service, particularly when comments are directed at the presidency.
Neither Osborne nor the Presidency had publicly responded to the development as of the time of filing this report.
The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday at the Assembly complex in Dutse, the state capital, as the party continues to deal with the fallout from recent primaries.
The action comes amid a wave of suspensions across Jigawa APC following the recently conducted primary election.
Several special advisers and special assistants have already been suspended statewide over alleged anti-party activities from state level down to local government level.
Maigari, who doubles as the councillor representing Auyo Ward, was suspended after the House considered a motion by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dansure.
The motion sought disciplinary action against the lawmaker for conduct deemed harmful to party cohesion.
Moving the motion during the Assembly’s plenary session on Tuesday, Dansure urged members to support the suspension.
He said the House must act to protect the integrity of the ruling party ahead of 2027.
According to him, the actions of the Speaker of Auyo Legislative Council are detrimental to the unity, stability, and progress of the All Progressives Congress in the state.
“His actions are detrimental to the unity, stability, and progress of the All Progressives Congress,” Dansure told the House.
He argued that anti-party conduct at the grassroots level could undermine APC’s performance in future elections.
He said the House could not fold its arms while party discipline was being tested.
“Hon. Haruna Maigari is hereby suspended as Speaker of Auyo Legislative Council over alleged anti-party activities,” Dangyatin announced during plenary.
The Speaker also said the House remains committed to party discipline at all levels of governance in the state.
Dangyatin then constituted an investigative committee to look into the matter and report back within two weeks.
“The committee is expected to establish facts and recommend further action based on its findings,” he said.
The Speaker also directed the suspended lawmaker to hand over all official documents in his possession to the Deputy Speaker of Auyo Legislative Council.
He said the handover must be done immediately to ensure continuity of council business.
Meanwhile, the House also received a formal notification from Governor Umar Namadi regarding an official trip.
“The governor is billed to attend a two-day West African Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra, Ghana,” the Speaker said during the plenary session of the Assembly.
Dangyatin, who explained that the governor’s foreign engagement will hold between June 2 and June 3, 2026, added that “the governor’s participation is aimed at attracting investment to Jigawa’s rice value chain.”
By Chinedu Sabastine
Mr. Samson Chukwu Nnamani has declared that he remains the authentic governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 election.
Nnamani made this known on Friday during a press briefing held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Enugu.
Reacting to allegations that he was suspended from the party before the PDP governorship primary election, Nnamani dismissed the claim, questioning how a supposedly suspended aspirant could participate in the exercise and secure votes.
“The purported claim that I was suspended is very funny. If I was suspended as they claim, how can they attribute votes for me during their kangaroo primary,” Nnamani questioned.
Represented by his Media Director, Dr. Buchi Nnaji, the PDP chieftain said his authenticity derives from the present recognition of the Abdulrahman-led faction of the PDP by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of which he is a member.
The clarification followed the emergence of multiple claimants to the PDP governorship ticket in Enugu State.
Nnamani insisted that the party was no longer factionalised following INEC’s recognition of the Abdulrahman-led PDP leadership, noting that the panel which declared him winner where sent from their headquaters, Abuja.
Nnamani expressed gratitude to PDP leaders and supporters whom he said turned out massively on Sunday, May 24, 2026, to elect him as the party’s governorship candidate.
He pledged to reposition Enugu State through infrastructure development, job creation and people-oriented policies.
“As the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, I remain committed to the ideals of good governance, inclusive leadership, economic development, youth empowerment, quality education, improved healthcare and enhanced security for all residents,” he said.
He added that his aspiration was to build “a greater Enugu State where opportunities abound for every citizen, irrespective of political affiliation, religion or social status.”
According to him, his administration would prioritise infrastructure development, industrialisation, support for small businesses and welfare programmes aimed at improving the lives of the people.
“We shall also review and remove policies and practices that are truncating the wellbeing, economic survival and social advancement of the citizens,” he stated.
Nnamani further called on stakeholders, party faithful, youths, women, traditional rulers and the people of Enugu State to join hands in building “a united, peaceful and progressive state.”
“Together, we can achieve the Enugu of our dreams,” he added.
The Presidency has reacted following the circulation of an alleged WhatsApp voice note in which President Bola Tinubu reportedly claims he begged opposition figure Peter Obi to step down ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The reaction came on Wednesday from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President.
Onanuga condemned the audio file, labeling it a fabrication and called for legal action against popular social media critic VeryDarkMan who shared it.
“This VDM needs to face the weight of the law for being the conveyor and disseminator of a fake audio of President Tinubu. This is a clear case of an egregious abuse of the social media platform.,” Onanuga tweeted.
In the viral video, VeryDarkMan used the alleged leaked audio to urge Nigerians to vote against President Tinubu’s reelection bid in the upcoming 2027 polls.
Recall that just days ago, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, President Tinubu secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a landslide nationwide direct primary election.
During that contest, Tinubu faced a lone challenger, Edo State businessman and APC chieftain Stanley Osifo. The President won with 10,999,162 votes from the 12,643,306 registered party members, while Osifo secured 16,503 votes.
Meanwhile, Peter Obi, who finished third in the 2023 election, is widely expected to fly the flag for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Both Obi and Tinubu hail from the southern region of Nigeria and are set to face last year’s runner-up, Atiku Abubakar, who is expected to lead the ticket for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has accused Governor Francis Nwifuru of running the state like a personal family business.
Odii made the remark shortly after emerging as the PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election following the party’s primary election conducted across the 13 local government areas of the state.
Speaking to party supporters in Abakaliki, Odii said the 2027 election would be about rescuing Ebonyi from poor governance and restoring economic growth and public welfare.
“Ebonyi can never be consumed. Ebonyi can never be conquered. Ebonyi can never become a personal family business, and we are here for the rescue of our dear state,” he stated.
The PDP flag bearer pledged to improve the welfare of civil servants and teachers while promising policies aimed at reviving the state’s economy.
Odii also dismissed fears over political opposition ahead of the election, insisting that his focus remained the development and progress of Ebonyi State.
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