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  • State House Travel Vote Sparks Debate as 2026 Estimate Hits N12.2bn

    State House Travel Vote Sparks Debate as 2026 Estimate Hits N12.2bn

    In an update published by Vanguard, the 2026 State House estimates indicate President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and aides could spend N12.2bn on foreign and local travel in 2026.

    The report has revived questions about austerity optics amid inflation and cost-of-living pressures, as lawmakers review spending lines.

    Supporters argue official travel can yield diplomatic and investment gains, while critics demand clearer justification and outcome reporting.

    SaharaReporters also highlighted foreign travel plans, noting “plan to spend N7.4 billion on foreign trips,” while GazetteNGR summarized the same theme with “about N9 billion” in its highlight.

    Echotitbits take: Watch for outcome-based accountability—investment commitments and measurable diplomacy gains that justify the travel vote.

    Source: Vanguard – https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/2026-budget-tinubu-shettima-aides-to-spend-n12-2bn-on-trips/ January 10, 2026

    Vanguard 2026-01-10

    Photo Credit: Vanguard

  • Tinubu Reaches Anthony Joshua After Ogun Crash, Extends Condolences

    Tinubu Reaches Anthony Joshua After Ogun Crash, Extends Condolences

    2025-12-30 06:30:00

    In a report by The Nation, President Bola Tinubu said he phoned Anthony Joshua after the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway crash that killed two members of the boxer’s team and left him injured, offering condolences and prayers.

    The paper said Joshua assured the President he was receiving medical care, while Tinubu also called Joshua’s mother to console her and pray with her.

    The incident has again put the spotlight on safety risks along the Lagos–Ibadan corridor during peak holiday travel, with renewed calls for stricter enforcement and faster emergency response.

    Premium Times also reported the State House release, quoting that Tinubu “has spoken by telephone” with Joshua and his mother. The Nation’s own report quoted Tinubu saying, “I spoke with AJ on the phone…” as it described the calls and condolences.

    Echotitbits take: Beyond the celebrity angle, the tragedy underlines persistent highway safety gaps. Watch for targeted FRSC enforcement on the Lagos–Ibadan axis and any new state-backed emergency-response upgrades in 2026.

    Source: The Nation — December 29, 2025 (https://thenationonlineng.net/tinubu-speaks-with-anthony-joshua-mother-after-tragic-ogun-crash/)

    The Nation 2025-12-29

    Photo Credit: The Nation

  • Tinubu arrives Lagos for holidays as end-of-year engagements begin

    Tinubu arrives Lagos for holidays as end-of-year engagements begin

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-20 18:00:00

    According to Punch, President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays after official visits to Borno and Bauchi.

    The report says the President was received at the Murtala Muhammed Airport by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other state officials, marking the start of his end-of-year engagements in the state.

    Beyond the holiday optics, the visit doubles as a political homecoming for a former Lagos governor and a chance to hold quiet consultations as 2025 wraps up.

    The Punch account also notes that Tinubu is expected to attend select social and cultural events during the period, including the Eyo Festival later in the week.

    Channels Television wrote, “President Bola Tinubu is in Lagos for the Yuletide,” while TheCable noted the President would “begin a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos.”

    Echotitbits take:
    Lagos trips at year-end are rarely “just holidays.” Watch for who gets seen, who gets meetings, and whether any policy or political signals drop quietly—especially as blocs position for 2026.

    Source: Punch — December 20, 2025 (https://punchng.com/tinubu-arrives-lagos-for-end-of-year-holidays/?amp=)
    Punch 2025-12-20

  • Tinubu Meets Fubara, Nwifuru Behind Closed Doors

    President Bola Tinubu held separate closed-door meetings with Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru at the State House. No official details were disclosed publicly at the time of reporting.

    The Fubara meeting drew heightened attention given ongoing political tension and shifting alignments in Rivers State.

    2025-12-08

    The Nation

    2025-12-08