Today’s Headlines: You Can’t Hide Tinubu’s Failures With Lies — ADC; Obasanjo on Tinubu’s Reforms

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has lashed out at the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, saying it cannot hide the failures of President Bola Tinubu.

This is contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Monday.

The ADC was replying to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake over his attack on the party.

According to the ADC, the irresponsible falsehood of the ruling party cannot hide Tinubu’s failures in government.

The 13th edition of the Financial Times Africa Summit brought together African and international leaders, policymakers, business executives, investors and other influential stakeholders to discuss the continent’s economic prospects, investment opportunities, political leadership and development challenges. This year’s high-profile gathering featured such eminent personalities as Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama; Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote; Kirsty McNeill, the UK minister for international development; Taiwo Oyedele, Nigeria’s minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, among other distinguished participants.

I also attended the event as a senior media professional, where, before a distinguished international audience, I witnessed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo lay bare Nigeria’s economic predicament under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. What struck me was not merely the bluntness of his remarks but also the agreement they attracted from many of the dignitaries present. Obasanjo had articulated what millions of Nigerians have been saying at home: the country is in distress, and the Tinubu administration has yet to convince them that its economic reforms are delivering meaningful relief.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has decided to publish the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders over its accessibility.

The commission announced the decision on Monday, saying the register, which was displayed physically at registration areas nationwide from October 9 to 15.

In a statement, the Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the move was aimed at promoting transparency, accessibility and public confidence in the electoral process.

“Accordingly, and in furtherance of its commitment to transparency, accessibility and public confidence in the electoral process, the Commission has decided to make available on its online platform https://display.inecnigeria.org the same Preliminary Register of Voters earlier displayed at the Registration Areas,” the statement read.

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday received the National Peace and Humanitarian Award in recognition of his contributions to the promotion of peace and security.

The National Peace and Humanitarian Award was presented to Governor Sanwo-Olu during the South-West Peace Summit and Humanitarian Awards 2026, organised by The Nigeria Peace Summit Group at NECA Building, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday.

Speaking at the event, which was attended by top public office holders, security personnel, religious and community leaders, among others, Governor Sanwo-Olu said he received the award with “gratitude and with renewed determination to continue the work of building a safer, more peaceful and more compassionate society.”

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