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Remi Tinubu: Trauma of living in US exile made me born-again
Oluremi Tinubu, senator representing Lagos central, says she became a born-again Christian while she was in exile with her family in the United States.
She stated this in an interview she granted Television Continental, as the senator celebrated her 60th birthday on September 21.
According to her, the trauma of being alone in the US, with little kids and without her husband made her to become born-again.
She said when she became the first lady of Lagos at a young age, adding that she had to seek God’s guidance to handle the responsibilities that came with the position.
“Like I said, if you get into a position you never envisage in your life time that you will ever occupy, you believe it is a privilege and God must have made you to become that. So you have to go back to God and ask ‘how do I do this,” she said.
“Thank God before I became the first lady, we were in self exile for almost five years and when you have problem, the only person you run to is God. So while I was in the US, I went to church, that was when I became born-again.
“I went into exile as an Anglican, came out as a Pentecostal. I remember I was looking for God from one church to another, it was very difficult. When I came back, l had amnesia, I lost my memory, it was traumatic for me and that’s why I don’t like attending social gatherings because people walk up to me and I don’t recognise them anymore.
“It was traumatic for me because I was around 34, first time of being separated from your husband, and then you are stuck with two children with a lot of responsibilities.
“My husband couldn’t come see us until 18 months after. They locked them up for a while during the Abacha period and to see us, they have to go through neighbouring borders and the only passport he had was a diplomatic passport that couldn’t get him to UK because there were sanctions on diplomats because of June 12.
“He had to get to a neighbouring country to get their passport to come see us. Through that passport, he came to see us once every six months. But for me to raise the children to go to school, they were very young, it was traumatic for me. So to come back and become a first lady, it was something else.”
Tinubu also said she had never experienced any conflict with her husband as regards their different faith.
“When I met my husband, I didn’t know it was a big deal. We’re from the Anglican Church. Then, a lot of Christians married Muslims. It was my sister that introduced us,” she said.
“One of the things that was profound for me, when we both went to see my dad, my dad asked him ‘are you a Muslim?, that was the first time I heard that. You’re a Muslim, I hope you won’t prevent my daughter from going to church and he promised not to.
“The point is he is quite respectful of my faith and if someone respects you it is quite right you show the same respect. He respects my faith, I respect his so there is no conflict.
“He doesn’t stop me from praying even if some pastors come around. He also has a lot of pastor friends that I met through him.
“My husband is very liberal when it comes to faith, being married to a Muslim I never had any problem. But when it is time for me to put on Hijab during his events, I’ll do that but that doesn’t change my faith.”
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ADC, Obidient Movement Unite with Ex‑APC Leader to Challenge APC in 2027
ADC, Obidient Movement Unite with Ex‑APC Leader to Challenge APC in 2027
In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally joined forces with the Obidient Movement and former APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie‑Oyegun, to strengthen opposition efforts against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The alliance was announced during a high-profile event in Benin City, Edo State, where leaders of the Obidient Movement officially merged with the ADC, committing to joint mobilisation and grassroots engagement.
Chief Odigie‑Oyegun described the coalition as a timely strategy to consolidate opposition forces and address public dissatisfaction with APC governance. The Obidient Movement — the youth-led network that supported Peter Obi in 2023 — pledged to leverage its national structure to expand ADC’s reach across Edo State and other key regions.
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Political analysts note that the coalition marks a significant opposition realignment in Nigeria, bringing together figures from different parties, including former Labour Party (LP) and APC members, under a single platform aimed at unseating the ruling party in 2027. The coalition has already attracted prominent figures like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, positioning the ADC as a credible vehicle for national political influence.
Despite growing momentum, observers caution that internal leadership disputes and competing presidential ambitions within the coalition could pose challenges ahead of the elections. Nonetheless, the alliance signals a concerted effort to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape and present a formidable challenge to APC dominance.
ADC, Obidient Movement Unite with Ex‑APC Leader to Challenge APC in 2027
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Tinubu, Kano Governor Hold Private Talks Amid APC Defection Rumours
Tinubu, Kano Governor Hold Private Talks Amid APC Defection Rumours
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, fuelling fresh speculation over possible defection moves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The high-level meeting comes amid growing reports that the governor, elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is weighing a potential switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Political observers say the talks signal intensified negotiations as major parties reposition for the next electoral cycle.
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Sources familiar with the development suggest the meeting may have touched on Kano’s political future, federal-state relations, and ongoing realignments within the opposition. The discussions are also believed to be linked to internal tensions within the NNPP and widening influence struggles in Kano State.
The meeting follows recent security build-ups around the Kano Government House, which had earlier sparked rumours of imminent political changes. It also comes amid reports of behind-the-scenes consultations involving APC leaders, as the ruling party seeks to consolidate its foothold in the North-West.
Neither the Presidency nor the Kano State Government has issued an official statement on the outcome of the meeting. However, the development has continued to generate strong reactions across the political space, with NNPP leaders warning against defection, while APC stakeholders remain largely cautious.
As political alignments evolve, analysts say the outcome of Yusuf’s engagement with President Tinubu could have far-reaching implications for Kano politics, party strength in the region, and the broader 2027 electoral landscape.
Tinubu, Kano Governor Hold Private Talks Amid APC Defection Rumours
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2027 Elections: APC Uneasy as Talks of Atiku–Obi–Kwankwaso Opposition Alliance Gain Momentum
2027 Elections: APC Uneasy as Talks of Atiku–Obi–Kwankwaso Opposition Alliance Gain Momentum
There is growing unease within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over renewed discussions aimed at forming a possible Atiku Abubakar–Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sources within the ruling party say strategists are closely monitoring the development, amid concerns that a united opposition front could significantly strengthen the electoral challenge against President Bola Tinubu and the APC in 2027.
The three opposition heavyweights command strong and distinct political bases across the country. Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President, retains influence in the North and parts of the South; Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, continues to enjoy massive support among youths and urban voters; while Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, remains a dominant force in Kano and parts of the North-West.
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Recent political moves have further fueled speculation. Reports suggest that Obi and Kwankwaso are exploring common ground within alternative political platforms, while allies of Atiku have also hinted at the need for broader opposition cooperation to challenge the ruling party. However, Obi has publicly stated that no final agreement has been reached, underscoring the fluid nature of the talks.
Within the APC, official reactions have been measured, with party leaders insisting they are focused on governance rather than opposition maneuvers. Privately, however, some party insiders admit that a successful opposition coalition could alter voting patterns in key battleground states if internal rivalries among the opposition figures are resolved.
Political analysts say the APC’s concern reflects a broader trend in Nigerian politics, where alliances and strategic partnerships are becoming increasingly important as the country edges closer to another election cycle.
As consultations and negotiations continue across party lines, the possibility of an Atiku–Obi–Kwankwaso alliance is expected to remain a major talking point in Nigeria’s political space ahead of 2027.
2027 Elections: APC Uneasy as Talks of Atiku–Obi–Kwankwaso Opposition Alliance Gain Momentum
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