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Tinubu Declares End To Domestic Borrowing After Nigeria Hits Revenue Target Early

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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday bragged that his administration has met its revenue target for the year, primarily from the non-oil sector.

The President also stated that the country is stabilized and the government no longer borrows money from domestic banks, adding that what the administration needs is to create jobs for the people.

Speaking when he hosted The Buhari Organization, TBO, made up of the defunct Congress for Progress Change, CPC, led by the former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Umaru Tanks Al-Makura, who was on a solidarity visit to the seat of power, President Tinubu told his supporters not to allow anybody to threaten them over the 2027 elections.

He said that the economy is stabilized, and nobody trades a piece of paper for the exchange rate anymore.

President Tinubu said the visit brought back the memory of the beginning of the alliance of the legacy political parties when they sat down to fashion out the way to follow, adding, “We disagreed to agree. We even argued on a symbol. When I see people like you, my determination is to work harder.”

He said he was building on the legacies of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and promised to do more through hard work and thoughtful consideration.

He commended members of the defunct CPC, who were not given any political appointment but still remained with the APC, and promised to accommodate them with an ambassadorial position.

He said, “I couldn’t appoint everybody at once, and thank you for your patience. I still have some slots available for ambassadorial positions that many people are craving for.

“First of all, we are fixing the economy. Bringing hope to the people. That is what we are looking for. And that is who is here. Thank you for believing in me. The economy is stabilised; nobody is trading a piece of paper for an exchange rate anymore

“What we need now is building the ship, bedrooms for export and import to buy goods and create jobs for the people.

“There is a guarantee that I know, many of you have to suffer the initial abuse and the fear, where are we going? We know the direction we are heading, and we are moving upward.

“Those who may not know, now know, as I am standing before you, I can brag that Nigeria is no longer borrowing a dime from local banks.

“We have met our targets of revenue for the whole year, and we met it in August. I received it this morning. If non-oil revenue is doing well, then I have no fear of whatever Trump is doing on the other side.

“I have just signed up for a huge mechanization program that every region will have a mechanized center for agricultural mechanization and have trainees and all of that. I believe that is our path to food sovereignty and food security.

“If we remove hunger, we have defeated poverty. All I can promise you is where we started and where we are going. The path to Nigeria’s recovery, we are on it. Don’t let anybody threaten you with any uncertainty. We are confident that we will succeed. Part of what we inherited from Buhari was his honesty, transparency, and justice; that’s all.

“You won’t have anything less than that. You will have joy at the end of this journey and we will definitely put something together to build a Buhari House that house will be a house of joy and prosperity.”

Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation and former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, assured the President that the CPC bloc within the APC remained firmly behind his administration and would mobilise nationwide to ensure the party’s victory in the next election.

Al-Makura, speaking for the delegation, also assured Tinubu of unwavering loyalty: “We are with you in loyalty, in person, and in purpose.

While commending Tinubu for steering the country through challenging economic times and for sustaining peace and stability, the former Nasarawa state Governor also lauded the President for honouring the memory of their late leader and mentor, former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Recalling the CPC years preceding the historic merger that gave birth to the APC in 2013, Al-Makura described Tinubu and Buhari as two visionaries whose political partnership laid the foundation for justice, equity, and national renewal.

“Mr. President, you and President Muhammadu Buhari shared more than a political alliance; you shared a vision of a Nigeria built on justice, economic sovereignty, and good governance. Together, you conceptualised and built a platform that remains our pride and our cause,” Al-Makura said.

He pledged that the CPC family, comprising former governors, ministers, lawmakers, women leaders, and party executives, would work tirelessly to consolidate Tinubu’s reforms and sustain the APC legacy ahead of the 2027 elections.

Additionally, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, stated that the CPC bloc remains intact and is solidly behind the President.

“Indeed, today is the very first time that former members of the CPC have gathered in such large numbers to visit our President, to show support and appreciation for what he has been doing. I want to seize this opportunity, Mr. President, to assure you of the unconditional support of all former members of the CPC,” Abbas said.

Dismissing suggestions that the bloc was fragmented or estranged, the Speaker insisted that over 90 percent of CPC’s pioneer leaders remained active and loyal.

He also praised President Tinubu’s partnership with Buhari in 2010, which eventually paved the way for Buhari’s presidency.

Abbas further commended Tinubu for the unprecedented respect shown to Buhari during his passing, noting the state support accorded his family and the President’s personal involvement.

“CPC in every state will go back home and mobilise support for Asiwaju. That movement will cascade down to local government areas, wards, and units. Insha Allah, CPC members will be at the forefront of ensuring your re-election in 2027 so you can continue the good work you are doing,” Abbas assured.

The high-powered delegation included: Barr. Abdulraheem Adebayo Shittu, former Minister of Communications, Architect Waziri Bulama, former APC National Secretary, Prof. Haruna Hima, former House of Representatives member, Hon. Garba Datti Mohammed, former Deputy Minority Whip, House of Representatives, Ibrahim Baba, former CPC governorship candidate and Federal Commissioner, RMAFC,and Mary Ekere, former CPC governorship candidate.

Others were Okoi Obono-Obla, Secretary of CPC merger committee, Osita Okechukwu, Chris Bukuma, Adamawa politician and CPC stalwart, Farouk Adamu Aliyu, former governorship candidate, Comrade Richard, pioneer CPC National Organising Secretary, Raza Zakari, former CPC National Vice Chairman, Lucy Ibe, former CPC National Organising Committee member, Oyama, former Deputy National Secretary and APC merger negotiator, Ayuba Baba, former CPC protocol officer (2003-2015), Edwemba, CPC leader from Edo State, and Hon. Jawa, former House of Representatives member.

They were joined by other former commissioners, advisers, national officers, and women leaders of the Buhari Support Organisation, as well as ex-members of the CPC National Executive Council.

 

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Couple Kidnapped, One Shot In Ondo Estate Attack

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a couple from their residence in the Iluabo area of Akure North Local Government, Ondo State.

During the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, February 21, 2026, the assailants shot one person before seizing the victims.

The gunmen had stormed Olaribigba Estate in the community when they whisked Mr Jamiu Olawale and his wife into the bush.

Following the development, which has created tension in the agrarian community, residents protested and barricaded the road leading to the community over the incessant kidnappings and insecurity in the community.

According to sources, the couple had arrived at their residence in an ash-coloured Toyota Camry when they were attacked by the gunmen, who lay in ambush for them.

During the incident, a neighbour of the abducted couple, Patrick Ilumaro, who was seated in front of his residence, was shot by the gunmen while fleeing from the community.

A neighbour of the victims revealed that Ilumaro was swiftly rushed to an undisclosed medical facility where he is currently receiving medical treatment.

While confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command disclosed that tactical teams as well as conventional operatives have been deployed to the community.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, the operatives are already combing the axis in an effort to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.

“Concerted efforts are ongoing to ensure the safe return of the abducted persons and bring those responsible to justice.

“Members of the public are urged to remain calm and go about their lawful activities. Meanwhile, the Command urges them to provide credible and actionable information that may assist in the investigation to the nearest police station.”

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Brake Failure Leaves One Dead, Four Rescued At Abule-Egba

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One person died and four others were rescued following a road accident at Ekoro Junction, Abule-Egba, on Friday evening, according to a statement from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.

The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, made this known in a statement issued on the agency’s X handle on Saturday.

According to the agency, the crash occurred at about 7:30 p.m. when an empty MACK tanker suffered a sudden brake failure, lost control and rammed into a Toyota Corolla before crashing into a roadside shop.

LASTMA said the tanker, with registration number EKY 900 XY, collided with a Toyota Corolla marked AAA 823 AY.

The impact caused extensive structural damage to the shop and triggered panic among traders and pedestrians in the area.

“The magnitude of the collision led to the immediate confirmation of one fatality at the scene, while four other trapped persons were extricated from the wreckage through coordinated emergency rescue efforts,” the agency stated.

The authority said it immediately activated its Rescue and Recovery Protocol, deploying specialised operatives to manage the situation.

“Personnel implemented strategic traffic diversion, vehicular evacuation procedures and crowd management in synergy with other emergency responders to forestall secondary incidents and guarantee unobstructed access for rescue operations,” LASTMA added.

It stated that emergency teams carried out rescue operations and provided medical attention to the injured victims.

According to the agency, a heavy-duty tow truck was later deployed to evacuate the damaged tanker and clear debris from the road to restore normal traffic flow.

The agency disclosed that the tanker driver fled the scene shortly after the crash and security operatives have since launched efforts to apprehend the driver and initiate legal proceedings.

“Security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Ekoro Division, responded expeditiously, maintaining public order, securing the accident perimeter and assisting in investigative processes aimed at establishing the precise sequence of events that culminated in the mechanical failure and subsequent collision.

“The incident precipitated considerable traffic congestion extending across adjoining routes toward Abule-Egba, necessitating robust traffic management interventions by LASTMA officials who remained on ground directing vehicular movement and implementing diversion strategies to alleviate the backlog,” it said.

According to the agency, its General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and urged transport operators, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, to prioritise routine vehicle maintenance.

“Preventable mechanical deficiencies remain a significant contributory factor in severe road traffic crashes,” Bakare-Oki said.

He also advised motorists to exercise vigilance, obey traffic regulations and maintain responsible driving practices, especially within densely populated commercial corridors.

Bakare-Oki assured the public that security agencies would conduct a thorough investigation to determine the immediate and remote causes of the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with extant laws.

The agency said other emergency responders at the scene included the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Ambulance Service, the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit and officers of the Nigeria Police Force, collaborated to coordinate rescue, medical response and environmental safety measures.

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Court Sets Feb 25 For El-Rufai’s Arraignment In DSS Cybercrime Case

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The Department of State Services (DSS) will arraign former Governnor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25 over alleged cybercrime and breach of national security.

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court has fixed the date for the arraignment of the former Governor on a three-count criminal charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) after the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho assigned the case to her.

NAN earlier reported that the DSS, on Monday, filed a three-count criminal charge against El-Rufai following his alleged involvement in wiretapping the telephone lines of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

The charge, instituted by the Nigerian secret police, is marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026.

The service accused El-Rufai of breaching the Cybercrimes Prohibition Act (2024) and the Nigerian Communications Act (2003.)

In court, El-Rufai was alleged to have, on Feb. 13, while appearing as a guest on Arise TV station’s Prime Time Programme in Abuja, admitted during the interview that he and his cohorts unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the NSA, Mr Ribadu.

The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.

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