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Tony Elumelu Urges Tinubu to Prioritize Security for Food Security and Investment

Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), has called on President Bola Tinubu to make national security a top priority to combat the ongoing food scarcity and attract foreign and local investments to Nigeria.
Elumelu made this statement during the Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) held in Abuja.
In his remarks, Elumelu emphasized the direct link between security and the well-being of the country, stressing that without a safe environment, essential activities such as farming, business operations, and trade are severely compromised.
“To protect our people, feed them, attract investment, and foster trade, we must prioritise security,” Elumelu said.
He further pointed out that insecurity has reached a crisis level in the country, which calls for urgent and decisive action.
“Insecurity has become a national crisis, which must be dealt with decisively and urgently.
Our people deserve to go to their farms unhindered, live peacefully and conduct their lives and businesses without fear; it is the fundamental right of every citizen,” he added.
Elumelu also highlighted the crucial role that the banking sector plays in Nigeria’s economy.
He described it as a cornerstone of national development, acknowledging how the sector has evolved into one of the country’s success stories over the past few decades.
According to him, the banking industry not only provides employment for millions of people but also offers vital financial support to countless businesses, contributing significantly to the nation’s growth.
Moreover, the sector generates income for millions of shareholders, further strengthening its position as a key economic driver.
On the other hand, President Tinubu, in a message delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the same conference, echoed the need for security while also urging the business and banking communities to focus on capacity building, talent development, and youth empowerment.
These, according to the President, are essential pillars for driving Nigeria’s economic growth and fostering innovation.
Tinubu’s administration, as he revealed, has placed significant emphasis on empowering the youth and enhancing the nation’s digital capabilities.
In line with this, the government is currently training three million Nigerian youths in digital technology and other essential skills, with plans to integrate them into innovative firms across the country.
“We are committed to achieving a 70 per cent digital literacy level by 2027 through collaboration and innovation,” Tinubu noted.
He further stressed that investing in the nation’s youth is vital for ensuring future prosperity.
“We must focus on capacity building, talent development, and youth empowerment.
These are the hands of our youth, and we must equip them with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to drive our nation forward,” he concluded.
Both Elumelu and Tinubu’s messages underscore the importance of security and capacity building in addressing Nigeria’s immediate challenges and paving the way for long-term growth.
While Elumelu’s focus on security reflects the urgent need to restore peace and stability, Tinubu’s emphasis on empowering young people highlights the administration’s commitment to preparing the next generation to lead the nation’s future innovation and economic success.
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Omokri Urges Tinubu to Focus on Nigeria’s Progress not Peter Obi’s Negativity

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has shared his advice on how President Bola Tinubu should handle Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement. Omokri suggests that instead of engaging with their negativity, Tinubu’s government should focus on highlighting its achievements and ongoing projects to outshine the critics.
Writing on X, Omokri emphasized the visible progress happening across Nigeria, especially in Abuja and Lagos. He pointed to major infrastructure projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which is being built simultaneously from both ends, as well as the reconstruction of the Ile-Ife to Sokoto-Badagry Expressway and the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
“There’s development happening everywhere,” Omokri said. “The government should use every platform—TV, radio, print, social media—to showcase these efforts.” He also took a swipe at Obi’s supporters, saying, “While they praise leaders like Traoré, who hasn’t even reached the level of a local council chairman in Lagos, they criticize Nigeria harshly. Just the Third Mainland Bridge alone is worth half of Burkina Faso’s GDP.”
Omokri concluded by suggesting that if Obidients have nothing positive to say about Nigeria, perhaps they should consider moving to Burkina Faso.
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Atiku says 2027 Election Will Show if Nigerians Approve Tinubu’s Leadership

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 elections will be a clear judgment on President Bola Tinubu’s time in office, calling it a referendum on his leadership. Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, made this known on Monday while reacting to claims from the ruling APC, which accused Atiku of trying to rebuild the opposition for selfish reasons and to access public funds.
Ibe dismissed the accusations, saying Atiku’s mission is rooted in the hopes of everyday Nigerians who want a better future. “These people clearly weren’t ready to govern. All they do is play politics,” Ibe said. “They’ve worked hard, not to move Nigeria forward, but to stall any real progress. Their actions go against everything democracy stands for.”
He also criticized the Tinubu administration’s performance, pointing to a major road project where only 30 kilometres have been completed out of a planned 700 in two years. “They threw a party to celebrate just 4% of the project. Can you imagine? The money wasted on that celebration could’ve done more for the road itself,” he said.
Ibe went on to highlight the worsening conditions in Nigeria, noting the country now ranks as the poverty capital of the world and leads Africa in child malnutrition. He defended Atiku’s record, saying the former VP’s work is inspired by the people, not personal ambition.
“Atiku built his name and businesses long before 1999. He has created jobs, invested his own money in his political journey, and never relied on state funds,” he added. He urged the APC to focus on fixing the country rather than constantly watching Atiku, adding that in 2027, it will be Tinubu against the rest of the nation.
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Pastor Kumuyi Says His Wife’s Death Motivated His Global Fight Against the Devil

Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has opened up about how the death of his wife, Abiodun, in 2009 pushed him into what he describes as a mission of revenge against the devil. Speaking during the Global Workers’ Conference, Kumuyi revealed that he received the heartbreaking news just after preaching at Faith Clinic.
He believes the devil struck while he was away from home. Since then, he said his response has been to take the gospel even further, using his ministry to fight back. In his words, the next chapter of his calling has been all about “revenge.”
Since her passing, Kumuyi has intensified his efforts, traveling across nearly every local government in Nigeria, reaching all African nations, and visiting continents around the world. He remarried in 2010, but says his wife’s death marked a turning point in how far and wide he spreads the gospel.
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