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Onanuga Responds to Atiku and Criticizes His Economic Plans and Politics
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has sharply criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of promoting unrealistic economic ideas and engaging in petty political manoeuvring.
Onanuga’s comments come during an exchange of words between the presidency and Atiku, following his proposals for addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges.
In recent weeks, Atiku has offered his thoughts on how to improve the country’s economy, including his claims that he cannot feel envious of President Tinubu, who he believes is responsible for causing significant hardship among Nigerians. The former vice president’s remarks, however, have drawn the ire of Onanuga, who argues that Atiku’s critiques are nothing more than ill-conceived and impractical ideas.
Onanuga pointed out that the Nigerian people rejected Atiku and his approach to governance during the 2023 presidential election, underscoring the fact that he failed to convince the electorate of his ability to lead the country.
In a statement released on Sunday, Onanuga further stated that Atiku’s economic suggestions lacked any substance, offering no realistic alternatives to the reforms Tinubu’s administration is pursuing.
The Special Adviser went on to remind Atiku that the current government inherited a deeply mismanaged economy, plagued by decades of poor policy decisions, including a massive subsidy burden that far outstrips Nigeria’s crude oil earnings.
He emphasized that while Atiku criticizes the president, his economic proposals fail to present a credible solution to the nation’s challenges.
Onanuga called for Atiku to take responsibility for his past mistakes and focus on restoring his reputation as a statesman, rather than continuing to peddle what he described as “fantastical” and “counterproductive” ideas.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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