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Tinubu’s Chicago Scandals: El-Rufai Sulking, Traumatised Over Failed Appointment Says APC

Tinubu’s Chicago Scandals: El-Rufai Sulking, Traumatised Over Failed Appointment Says APC
Tinubu’s Chicago scandals: El-Rufai sulking, traumatised over failed appointment says APC . Mr El-Rufai fell out with Mr Tinubu after he was nominated for a ministerial appointment but was blocked by the Senate.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, said Nasir El-Rufai is sulking and traumatised because he was not appointed minister by President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Felix Morka, the APC dismissed Mr El-Rufai’s recent criticisms of Mr Tinubu but ignored his reference to president’s involvement in cocaine trafficking and certificate forgery in Chicago.
“El-Rufai appears traumatised by his failure to land a ministerial position. Nursing a bruised ego, he now lashes out at the platform on which he rode to political prominence,” the statement said. “He should quit sulking, get a grip, and salvage some respectability.”
It added, “Today, El-Rufai stands diminished as the epitome of a self-interested politician, blinded by ego, driven by untamed emotion, and brimming with a vengeful desire to ‘collapse the system.’”
The APC dismissed Mr El-Rufai’s call on opposition figures—Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Rauf Aregbesola, and Rotimi Amaechi—to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to challenge the ruling party, saying the APC is “unfazed by El-Rufai’s grudge-laden tirade.”
“El-Rufai’s call for opposition members to join him under the SDP banner is nothing short of an invitation to drink from a chalice poisoned by selfishness, vengefulness, and delusion of grandeur.
Nigerians are far more savvy than El-Rufai thinks, and they know that he is driven by raw self-interest rather than a genuine concern for the country,” the statement said.
The APC listed the achievements of the Tinubu-led government, ignoring Mr El-Rufai’s scathing remarks about Mr Tinubu’s past.
Mr El-Rufai said he supported Mr Tinubu despite knowing his sordid antecedents because he wanted Mr Tinubu to replicate what he did as Lagos governor on a national scale.

El-Rufai Blows Hot
Referring to Mr Tinubu’s involvement in cocaine trafficking and certificate forgery scandals, Mr El-Rufai said, “We all know about his issues in Chicago, but we thought if he could replicate his work in Lagos for Nigeria, let’s support him. However, he failed.”
The former Kaduna governor fell out with Mr Tinubu after he was nominated for a ministerial appointment but was blocked by the Senate.
Economy
Reps Donate N705m From Their Salaries To Tinubu, Pledge Continues Supports

Reps Donate N705m From Their Salaries To Tinubu, Pledge Continues Supports
Reps donate N705m from their salaries to Tinubu, pledge continues supports. According to him, the money is a six-month 50 per cent deduction from their salaries to support Mr Tinubu.
Abbas Tajudeen, the speaker of the House, presented the cheque on behalf of the federal lawmakers.
The donation was made on Monday when Mr Tinubu hosted the leadership and members of the House of Representatives to Iftar at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to him, the money is a six-month 50 per cent deduction from their salaries to augment the humanitarian engagements of Mr Tinubu and to support vulnerable people in the country.
Mr Abbas thanked the president for the invitation to break fast with him and for always showing respect and concern for the House of Representatives.
“As we all know, the month of Ramadan entails many things, one of them is reflection: where were you before, where are you now, and where do you want to be?
“I believe Nigeria, more than ever before, needs this type of reflection,” Mr Abbas said.
He implored both Christians and Muslims to dedicate the fasting period to pray for the country.
The speaker said Nigerians knew what the Tinubu administration had achieved within just two years and the period offered a moment for every Nigerian to reflect and pray for the country.

Reps Donate N705m
“Prayers for the economy; prayers for improved security, prayers for the leaders and prayers for the citizens,” added Mr Abbas.
He pledged that every member of the House of Representatives was in support of the president.
Mr Abbas noted that the policies of the government were for the betterment of the people and Nigeria as a country.
Economy
Alex Otti To Revamp National War Museum, Ojukwu Bunker For Tourism

Alex Otti To Revamp National War Museum, Ojukwu Bunker For Tourism
Alex Otti to revamp National War Museum, Ojukwu Bunker for tourism. “By revamping these sites, we will not only preserve history but also create economic opportunities through tourism,” he said.
The Abia government says it will collaborate with the federal government to upgrade the National War Museum and Ojukwu Bunker, both in Umuahia, into world-class tourism destinations.
Information commissioner Okey Kanu disclosed this at the Government House, Umuahi while briefing journalists on the outcome of Monday’s State Executive Council meeting.
Mr Kanu said the initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, aims to preserve the state’s rich historical heritage while boosting tourism.
He expressed the Abia government’s commitment to making Abia a key destination for historical and cultural tourism.
“By revamping these sites, we will not only preserve history but also create economic opportunities through tourism,” he said.
According to him, the government has made broader efforts to identify and develop tourism sites across the state.
Mr Kanu also said the ministry recently discovered over 55 unique heritage sites across the state. He listed the sites to include Ulochukwu Cave in Alayi in Bende, the Mazi Okoro Orji’s Compound in Arochukwu, and Ntubugwo Oloko in Ikwuano, where participants in the Aba Women’s Riot of 1929 were tried, among others.
The commissioner also affirmed the government’s commitment to building a five-star hotel in Umuahia to support the growing tourism sector.
“These projects are part of a comprehensive strategy to make Abia a leading tourism hub, attract visitors, and boost the state’s economy,” Mr Kanu said.
Also, the commissioner for arts, culture, and creative economy, Matthew Ekwuribe, said Abia has numerous historical and natural attractions.
“Abia is blessed with waterfalls in at least three LGAs, caves in places like Alayi, Isuikwuato, and Umunneochi, as well as the Azumini Blue River, a unique natural attraction.

Alex Otti
We also have Akwaete Beach, which remains an untapped coastal treasure,” Mr Ekwuribe said.
He also said if the sites got properly developed, they could position the state as a top tourism destination in Nigeria and beyond.
The commissioner also spoke about the uniqueness of the National War Museum, the only one of its kind in West Africa, and the Ojukwu Bunker, which played a significant role during the Nigerian Civil War.
He said, “These historical sites, if properly rehabilitated, would attract visitors from across the country and beyond.”
Education
Tinubu Appoints Bishop Kukah As pro-Chancellor Of Federal University Of Applied Science, Kachia

Tinubu Appoints Bishop Kukah As pro-Chancellor Of Federal University Of Applied Science, Kachia
Tinubu appoints Bishop Kukah as pro-chancellor of Federal University of Applied Science, Kachia. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.
Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
The president also appointed Qurix Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and Daniel Abubakar as university librarian.
Mr Tinubu also approved the appointment of Thomas Etuh, representing the North Central, Fabian Nwaora (South East), Femi Taiwo (South West) and Zarah Bukar (North East). as members of the university’s Governing Council.
“All the appointees were carefully selected based on their careers, leadership experience, and dedication to advancing education in Nigeria.
“President Tinubu implored them to use their collective expertise to position the university as a hub for academic excellence and research, aligning with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” said the statement.

Tinubu Appoints Bishop Kukah
Mr Tinubu urged the newly appointed officers to provide visionary leadership and lay a solid foundation for the university’s growth as it prepared to admit its first set of students in September.
The Federal University of Applied Sciences was formerly known as Nok University.
It was renamed following the federal government’s takeover of its assets.
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