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10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by SamuelOamen: 11:43am On Mar 29, 2021 |
By Samuel Oamen National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu stands tall among leaders in Nigeria. He is regarded as a patriotic elder statesman and Pan-Africanist who remains a great inspiration to African youths. Here are 10 facts you may not know about Tinubu, who clocks 69 today. 1. He was born and christened Adekunle Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 29, 1952 in Lagos, Nigeria. 2. He attended St. John's Primary School, Aroloya Lagos and Children's Home School in Ibadan. Tinubu then went to the United States in 1975 where he studied first at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago, Illinois, and then at Chicago State University. 3. He is a degree holder in Accounting from Chicago State University. 4. For his academic prowess, he was awarded the prestigious Sumna cum laude (a latin phrase meaning "with highest honor." for scoring 3.54 out of possible 4.0 GP. 5. With his successful academic profile, young Tinubu contested and won his first political election as President of the Accounting Society of the institution in his final year at the University. 6. He worked with Arthur Anderson, Deloitte and Sells and GTE Services Corporation. He joined Mobil Oil, Nigeria in 1983 after returning to Nigeria. 7. He holds the titles of Asiwaju of Lagos and the Jagaban of the Borgu Kingdom in Niger State, Nigeria. 8. During his eight-year rule as Lagos Governor, he made large investments in education and also returned many schools to the original owners. 9. He is blessed with three children: Oluwaseyi Tinubu, Abibat Tinubu and Folashade Tinubu (Iyaloja General). 10. On March 28, 2021, Tinubu visited Emir of Kano, in his advocacy towards national integration for growth and development. https://thenationonlineng.net/10-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-tinubu-at-69/
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Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by IgweOfNnewi: 11:45am On Mar 29, 2021 |
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Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by LMS1(m): 11:45am On Mar 29, 2021 |
11 : Two Bullion Van Entered His Compound Less Than 3 Years Ago. 12 : He Is A Close Friend To Gandollar. 13 : He Is Currently Campaigning For President Of Nigeria From That Bullion Van Money. i nor well abeg, my stomach dey ache me 1 Like |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Soolmus: 11:47am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Jagaban!!! Happy birthday to an Enigma |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Nobody: 11:47am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Knowing those things what will it add to my life.. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Nobody: 11:48am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Op this thing's wey you right wetting e go add to my life... |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Soolmus: 11:49am On Mar 29, 2021 |
lucky999: Perhaps to motivate you |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Vaughanlanrewaj: 11:56am On Mar 29, 2021 |
SamuelOamen:He is book smart, street smart & rugged. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Nobody: 11:58am On Mar 29, 2021 |
Soolmus: I better pass that man na money e take pass me. I no dey kill but him dey kill, what's so special about him and he is an old man but me na fresh guy... |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Soolmus: 11:59am On Mar 29, 2021 |
lucky999: Who him kill |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Nobody: 12:09pm On Mar 29, 2021 |
Soolmus: The masses, he was among the people who order the military to shoot people in lekki tole gate.. And the people he have killed in secret. |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Soolmus: 12:11pm On Mar 29, 2021 |
lucky999: Heen heen tell me more How did a former Governor of 13 years have the power to summon Military but couldn't use such power to win Edo State 1 Like |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by Nobody: 12:30pm On Mar 29, 2021 |
LMS1: Coming from someone whose region prefer school cert holder to a graduate. Igbo never hate corruption, they are just angry they were not the one doing and benefiting from it. The most corrupt government officials are from South East |
Re: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tinubu At 69 by LMS1(m): 12:48pm On Mar 29, 2021 |
SuperBold:Ok I Will Show An Igbo Man This Post You Are Noted |
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