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‘So This Kind Money Dey This Country’ – Nigerians React To Tinubu’s $100,000 Gift To D’Tigress
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their mind after President Bola Tinubu rewarded D’Tigress for winning the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket in Cote d’Ivoire.
Recall that Nigeria on Sunday defeated Mali 78-64 in the final held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan.
DAILY POST reports that the victory makes Nigeria the only country ever to win the women’s Afrobasket title five times in a row.
In an event at the Presidential Villa on Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented Tinubu, announced the rewards while receiving D’Tigress.
The President pledged $100,000 to each of the players, while members of the technical crew are to get $50,000 each.
In addition, each player and official in the team will also be getting an apartment in the Federal Capital Territory, as well as a national honour.
However, some Nigerians have expressed mixed feelings about Tinubu’s reward package to the D’Tigress.
Prisca Thomas in a Facebook comment, said, “So this kind money dey this country? Chim oo.”
Another Facebook user identified as Etimbuk Benson said: “He will go and borrow money and come and share it in dollars.. good economic policy.. una do well o.”
Odugala Joseph wrote: “It has been confirmed that we share borrowed money. Asiwaju, money na water.”
Tunde Royalte added, “National cake must go round.”
The Kano State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf congratulated Muslims in Kano State and across the country on witnessing the new Islamic year, which begins with Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
The statement was signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on Monday, with a copy made available to the press in Kano.
The governor urged residents of the state and the Muslim Ummah to use the occasion as a period of reflection, assessing their actions over the past year and renewing their commitment to righteousness and community development.
He also called on citizens to offer special prayers for peace, unity and prosperity in Kano State and Nigeria as a whole.
Governor Yusuf further reassured the people of Kano of his administration’s commitment to improving their living standards through people-centred policies and dedicated governance.
The state government expressed hope that the new Islamic year would usher in greater progress, stability and blessings for the people of Kano and the nation at large
The Niger State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a work-free day across the state to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH.
The declaration, approved by Mohammed Umaru Bago, is intended to enable Muslims and other residents to reflect on the spiritual significance of the Hijrah—the historic migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah.
The Secretary to the Government of Niger State, Abubakar Usman, described the Hijrah as a symbol of sacrifice, perseverance, faith, discipline, resilience, and commitment to righteousness.
Residents have been urged to use the occasion to pray for lasting peace, security, unity, and prosperity in Niger State and Nigeria, while religious leaders are encouraged to promote patriotism, tolerance, moral values, and peaceful coexistence.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to the New Niger Agenda, aimed at improving the welfare of citizens through transformative policies and programmes.
The government congratulates the Muslim Ummah and all residents on the beginning of 1448 AH and prays for a year filled with peace, progress, good health, abundant opportunities, and renewed hope.
Preliminary results from the local government elections held in Adamawa State on Saturday show that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has gained an early lead in 18 out of the 21 local government areas.
However, the elections experienced a notable degree of voter apathy across many polling units.
Notably, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who recently switched from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), was not present in the state during the voting. State officials have stated that he was engaged in a significant commitment outside of Adamawa State at that time.
In light of the initial results, State Commissioner for Information, Leader Leneke, credited the PDP’s early success to effective grassroots campaigning, while indicating that the ruling APC had not engaged in campaigning to the same extent.
“The PDP governorship candidate and the chairmanship candidates were going out every day for campaigns, but the ruling APC was not doing the same. So, if the PDP wins the election today, it is due to its hard work,” The Punch quoted Leneke.
Leneke noted that the low voter turnout was partly driven by a historic perception among rural populations that local government polls automatically favor the party in power. He also stated that heavy rainfall after 1:00 p.m. further disrupted voter participation.
Meanwhile, Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta expressed satisfaction with the exercise after visiting the Karewa Primary School polling unit and other centers. Farauta described the turnout as impressive and orderly, praising the electorates for their peaceful conduct and urging the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) to maintain professional standards.
Some voters also reported that material distribution and simultaneous accreditation began smoothly around 8:00 a.m. at locations like Jambitu unit 002.
Conversely, opposition candidates have alleged widespread irregularities. At Girei I Ward, observers noted that seven polling units were without election officials and voters by 11:00 a.m. In Song Local Government Area, officials were present in only three township units but recorded no voter turnout.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for Demsa Local Government Area, Dennis Kakaba, strongly criticized the process, alleging that voting occurred in only eight out of the 172 polling units in his council.
“There is no local government election in Adamawa State. They wrote the results last week and are pretending that an election has taken place. It is a shame for democracy,” Kakaba stated.
Despite the criticism and low turnout, APC Publicity Secretary Dogo Victor expressed confidence that the ruling party would emerge victorious once the final results are officially computed and released by ADSIEC.
The electoral commission had earlier confirmed that 11 political parties, including the APC, PDP, ADC, SDP, YPP, and the Labour Party, participated in the local government contests.
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