Politics
The twists and turns in the 15.6 trillion Naira road contract and the sale of 550 NNPC petrol stations to OVH, shows that President Tinubu has pledged Nigeria to those he only wants. -Atiku
Former Vice President, and presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has gone too far on the path of saving Nigeria, by dividing its wealth between him, his family and his close associates.
In a statement issued by Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe on Wednesday, Atiku asserted that even after Tinubu’s removal from power in the future, it will be very difficult before Nigeria can rid itself of the corruption committed by Tinubu and his family and close associates. to the country’s economy.
Atiku said that the same way Tinubu has done well in the economy of Lagos State, the same is now the way to do it in the economy of the Federal Government.
“While Tinubu’s tax collection company Alpha Beta and others are working to collect taxes for the Lagos Government and his family, Tinubu has started doing the same to the Nigerian economy,” said Atiku.
He expressed surprise and disappointment at how Nigerians reacted to his good idea of reforming the NNPC, when he said he would sell the company if he became president. But now it seems that NNPC has sold more than 550 petrol stations to OVH, owned by Oando, the company owned by Wale Tinubu, Tinubu’s brother, who owns 49 percent of the company’s capital.
Atiku went on to say that he wanted to reform the NNPC with good intentions, but now that the Bumburu districts surrounding the President have accepted the leadership of the NNPC, they are doing what they want.”
“In October, 2023, five months before the election, NNPC lied that it had bought OVH oil company together with all its petrol stations. At that time NNPC had 550 petrol stations across the country.
“When PREMIUM TIMES asked to know the details and a copy of the agreement, it was denied.”
Later, PREMIUM TIMES found out that Nigerians were deceived, 550 NNPC gas stations were sold to OVH.
“After Tinubu became president, he appointed his former boss at Mobil, Pius Akinuelure as the Chairman of the NNPC, while Tinubu held the position of Minister of Petroleum.
“Another point of concern is how OVH, which was said to be NNPC, bought it all, and now it is said that OVH has bought all the NNPC petrol stations in the country.”
“Now what this deal means is that Wale Tinubu’s Oando company has 49 percent of the capital and assets of NNPC petrol stations,” said Atiku.
Atiku alleged that Nigeria paid Wale Tinubu a lot of money to be the iron bridge that Tinubu’s family stepped on and owned 49 percent of the capital and assets of NNPC Retail.
PREMIUM TIMES has published the full story of the sale of NNPC petrol stations, which has never been done before in the history of the oil industry in Nigeria.
Atiku went on to say that the investigation that was said to be done by the Senate on the alleged collusion of the transaction, was just a waste of time and insulting the minds of Nigerians. “Because Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who is the chairman of the investigation committee, is Tinubu’s son, he was a commissioner in Lagos State when Tinubu was the governor of Lagos. And everywhere he calls Tinubu his great friend,” said Atiku.
Atiku then moved on to the contract for the construction of a 700 kilometer road worth 15.6 trillion Naira and the Apapa to Sokoto road, whose cost is 24 billion dollars.
Atiku went on to say that now the International Association of Journalists who Report on Russians and Fraud have filed a court case against the contract from Lagos road to Cslsbsr. Because they discovered that the company that was given the contract belonged to Seyi, Tinubu’s son and Chagoury’s son.
Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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