BREAKING: Tinubu Meets With Fubara, Wike, Others, Details Emerge
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently hosting state governors, ministers, cabinet members, and others at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his estranged godfather and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike are among those present
- Tinubu is breaking fast with governors, Ministers, heads of MDAs, and Security Chiefs as part of his annual rituals
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently breaking fast with the Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and other governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Tinubu is also hosting Ministers and heads of ministries, departments, and agencies on Monday, March 10, 2025.
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Also present at the Iftar dinner are Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and Minister and cabinet members.
As reported by Vanguard, breaking of fast with governors, Ministers, heads of MDAs and Security Chiefs is part of the annual rituals of the President.
Some of the governors in attendance include Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Babagana Zulum of Borno, Muhammad Yahaya of Gombe State, Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, and Uba Sani of Kaduna State.
Others are Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, and Mohammed Bago of Niger State.
Governors, who are Christians but joined President Tinubu in breaking fast are Dr. Alex Otti of Abia State, Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State , Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Monday Okpebholo of Edo state, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State and Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State.
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu on Friday, February 28, extended his best wishes to Nigerian Muslims and the global Islamic community as they commence the 2025 Ramadan fasting season.
President Tinubu urged citizens to embrace the spiritual and communal values of the holy month.
In a statement issued on Friday, February 28, Tinubu described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, self-discipline, and renewed devotion to Almighty Allah (God).
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Legit.ng also reported that President Tinubu explained that Nigeria would not have survived it if his administration failed to remove fuel subsidy.
Tinubu, who spoke at the maiden APC national caucus meeting in Abuja on Tuesday night, February 25, noted that the governors can testify that their state allocations have been tripled.
The president also revealed that the removal of the fuel subsidy has helped the country provide more funds for local government administrations and student loans.
Tinubu speaks on relationship with Osinbajo
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu celebrated former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he clocked 68 on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
The president described Osinbajo as an ally, friend and brother who served as vice president to former President Muhammadu Buhari for eight years without any rancour.
Tinubu praised Osinbajo for his contribution to Lagos when he served as commissioner and he was governor of the state, stating that he only exercised his democratic right when he contested the APC presidential ticket against him.
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