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The Makinde‑Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has urged President Bola Tinubu to publish receipts, FAAC decisions and official communications confirming whether the N250 billion Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas dividend owed to the states has been paid.
Today's newspaper roundup shows the federal government rejecting Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde's claim that the centre is withholding a N250 billion NLNG dividend for each state. It also covers Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso's decision to stay in the 2027 presidential race and a sharp rise in electricity distributors' revenues.
While receiving the Christian Icon of the Year award from the Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja, Oyo State governor and APM presidential hopeful Seyi Makinde warned that poverty, not religion, is the nation’s foremost problem and called on Christians to take an active role in politics.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde warned that grinding poverty, not religious division, is the nation's foremost problem. Speaking in Abuja, he called on Christians to abandon political apathy and help reshape Nigeria.
Governor Seyi Makinde claimed the federal government spent Nigeria LNG dividend payments, which should have been shared with the states, alleging each state is owed over ₦250 billion and questioning the decision to delay the payout until after the election.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said his 2023 alliance with President Bola Tinubu did not bring the national cohesion, fairness and capable government he expected, and he now regrets supporting the president.
Oyo State Governor and APM presidential aspirant Seyi Makinde convened with EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot and ambassadors from sixteen EU member states in Abuja, discussing development cooperation, current affairs and Nigeria’s future.