Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour - Politics - NigeriaWelcome, Guest: Register / Login / With Google / Trending / Recent / New Stats: 3,279,938 members, 8,232,477 topics. Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 at 01:20 AM Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour - Politics - Nairaland Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour (11031 Views) Bayo Onanuga: Obasanjo's Endorsement Of Mr. Peter Obi Is Worthless / Fake Photo Alert: Tinubu In Abuja Not In The United States - Bayo Onanuga / Tinubu Did Not Disrespect Buhari - Bayo Onanuga (Media Director) (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (Reply) (Go Down) Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Ofunaofu: 9:02pm On Aug 11 The Presidency yesterday dispelled the rumour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s illness. The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) had quoted sources as saying that preparations were underway by the president’s medical team to potentially fly him abroad for urgent medical attention. According to information gathered by The ICIR, the President had reportedly been bedridden for several days, resulting in his absence from key state functions. In his stead, Vice President Kashim Shettima has represented the Presidency at some official engagements. The medium also quoted an Aso Rock insider as saying that several of Tinubu’s scheduled activities had been cancelled since the beginning of the week. According to the ICIR, it is also believed that the remainder of his weekly agenda has been cleared to allow his medical team to monitor his condition closely. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had told The ICIR that “people just tell you all kinds of rumours that have no basis at all.” He insisted that the president was working. “He was in his office yesterday (August 5). I was with him. I went to see him. He came to work.” Last night, Daily Trust independently contacted Onanuga who dismissed the rumour of the president’s illness. On why the president did not attend any public function since last week, Onanuga replied that the president could choose to work from home. “There is nothing wrong with the president, he is okay. He can choose to work from home. He can choose to work from anywhere. I tell you nothing is wrong with the president,” the presidential spokesman told Daily Trust. According to the ICIR, Tinubu was last seen publicly on Friday, August 1, where he attended the opening of the Progressive Media Summit, themed ‘Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development.’ He appeared healthy during the event where he encouraged young Nigerians in the digital media space to leverage their platforms for national progress. Days earlier, on July 29, the president led the reception for the Super Falcons upon their return to Nigeria after a remarkable victory at the WAFCON Championship in Morocco. The president stood for an extended period, personally congratulating the team before announcing generous rewards for both players and their coaches. The rewards stirred public debate and criticism from some quarters. His absence at a similar reception for the victorious D’Tigress team on August 3 raised questions, especially as Vice President Shettima stood in for him at the event. According to the ICIR, despite the president’s absence, the presidency has continued issuing official statements. One such release on August 6 announced Tinubu’s directive for the rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees and an increase in pensions. The release included a photograph of the President with the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, though it did not specify when the meeting occurred. The ICIR investigation revealed that the meeting had taken place days earlier before it was sent out as a press release at the President’s private residence, not his office. Onanuga later confirmed this. On the same day, another press release conveyed Tinubu’s condolences to Ghana following a tragic air crash that claimed the lives of the Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and several others. Weekly FEC meeting fails to hold The ICIR investigation also revealed that the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting failed to hold last week. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, had told reporters last Thursday that the next FEC meeting would hold on August 6. The ICIR gathered that the ministers and members of council had been reached to inform them of the postponement as none of them came around the villa around the usual hours of the meeting. Onanuga had clarified that no FEC was scheduled for Monday, while Wednesday’s session was postponed by the President. “Yes, he postponed it. It’s not an issue,” he said. He explained that, “There is no certain time for FEC. The FEC meeting can be held on Monday, it can be held on Wednesday. It can be held on a Thursday.” The ICIR investigations revealed that several high-level meetings were quietly shelved. Among them was a scheduled engagement with close associates of former President Muhammadu Buhari within the All Progressives Congress (APC), originally set for the afternoon of Tuesday, August 5. The meeting was abruptly cancelled. When asked why Tinubu skipped the D’Tigress event, Onanuga had told the ICIR: “Why must he be at all functions? Is it compulsory he must be at all functions? He has a deputy. He can delegate.” On his lack of public appearances, he said: “I said he was in the office yesterday (August 5). I was with him. Do you want him to be doing public parade or something?” Some of Tinubu’s foreign trips Since taking office in 2023, President Tinubu has made frequent trips to France, sparking ongoing concerns about the transparency surrounding his health. He had reportedly spent over 50 days in France across several visits, often described as private or working trips. June 2023: Attended the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris, spending around 4–5 days January 2024: Tinubu took a 14-day private trip to France, returning to Nigeria in early February. August 2024: He took another brief trip to France, returning after four days. October 2024: In early October, Tinubu travelled to the UK for a two-week working vacation as part of his annual leave. Reports indicate that during this time, he also traveled to France. November 2024: Three‑day state visit at Macron’s invitation, during which business and infrastructure agreements were signed; total stay about 5 days February 2025: Officially described as a private visit en route to Addis Ababa for AU meetings; stayed around 7–8 days April 2025: Two‑week working visit with time also spent in London; stay around 14 -19 days. https://dailytrust.com/presidency-dispels-tinubus-illness-rumour/#google_vignette 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Mrfixitt(m): 9:24pm On Aug 11 Time will tell. God abeg Nigerians need your help urgently 39 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by TimeManager(m): 9:25pm On Aug 11 Poor opposition, they are running low on propaganda, Lol. Maybe Abdulmumin Jibrin who visited Tinubu yesterday was received on the bed. I urge the coalition of confusion to be more creative and stop being mentally lazy. -Kiss the truth! 18 Likes 3 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Nelord1: 9:29pm On Aug 11 Anything they say is confusing. In advance country, things like this will be open for common people to see. Nigeria is a democracy country not otherwise 8 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by MaziObinnaokija: 9:33pm On Aug 11 confused 😕 🫤 😐 🤔 people with their confused reportage. Wetin consign KWARA STATE with Gaza ? 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by LagosOrigin: 9:51pm On Aug 11 We want him hale and hearty to witness the biggest defeat of his political career in the hands of his Excellency and next president of Nigeria, Mr Peter Obi. 52 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Nonexisting1: 9:56pm On Aug 11 This 'he can choose to work from home or work from anywhere' sounds familiar. Meanwhile enjoy this quote and join me in saying rip to the legend Pa Adebayo. 35 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by franchasofficia: 10:09pm On Aug 11 Tinubu needs to be alive, healthy to witness his defeat in 2027. We wish him quick recovery if he is ill, he should take care of his health so that he can be alive to hand over to a better President and also stay alive to see that person correct the numerous mistakes he has made, including his nepotism and divisive leadership that have changed most Yorubas from their former good people to what I can't even explain in words 33 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by dollytino4real(f): 11:05pm On Aug 11 If rumor. Know say e don dey show sign of kpaing like him predecessor 10 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by obi4eze(m): 12:02am On Aug 12 Hmm... 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Shawarmagirl: 12:25am On Aug 12 Anything this government rush to debunked, check well is true. Saint Mary's Hospital, France here we come. Nothing must happen to Mr President. He must be alive to witness his defeat in 2027 again. I wish him quick recovery 🙏 23 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Validated: 3:21am On Aug 12 With the level of postponements, it is obvious Tinubu is seriously ill. They should quickly fly him abroad, because at his age, it is not easy ooo! 10 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by papyjaypaul: 4:45am On Aug 12 Those who don't learn from history often repeat it. 17 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by helinues: 7:01am On Aug 12 Hahaha, hope the opposition is not starting another Jubril story 36 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by SisterAnn(f): 7:24am On Aug 12 Tpain, if you are sick, go and take care of yourself because Nigerians need you alive come 2027 to use your hands to pack your load to iragbiji. Urban bandits. 8 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by bigpicture001: 8:37am On Aug 12 .y ow is that I like. Tinubu... In fact for the economy sake .. he is the best after OBJ... I dnt want him to have any health issues.. he should continue, He is only corupt, but his policies are so so on point 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by AAEye: 9:34am On Aug 12 On why the president did not attend any public function since last week, Onanuga replied that the president could choose to work from home. (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by airsaylongcome: 9:34am On Aug 12 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by OgaSeun: 9:38am On Aug 12 franchasofficia: Tinubu needs to be alive, healthy to witness his defeat in 2027. We wish him quick recovery if he is ill, he should take care of his health so that he can be alive to hand over to a better President and also stay alive to see that person correct the numerous mistakes he has made, including his nepotism and divisive leadership that have changed most Yorubas from their former good people to what I can't even explain in words You want a Yoruba you can attack and not attack you back. Well.. That's only happening in your dream. 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Iran2025: 9:38am On Aug 12 They will always deny it... na their way of life. STOP THIS Not enough original content Please take a moment to write a quality post with at least 40 characters 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by iwaeda: 9:41am On Aug 12 We are all humane and to be vulnerable is not a crime, physically and mentally Tinubu looked drained. Let God judge the rest. 2 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by shadrach77: 9:42am On Aug 12 We didn't even hear that he was ill so if you are trying to dispell a rumour we didn't hear it means the rumour is true 11 Likes 3 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Gabrielshow24: 9:43am On Aug 12 Nonexisting1: This 'he can choose to work from home or work from anywhere' sounds familiar. Meanwhile enjoy this quote and join me in saying rip to the legend Pa Adebayo. Something that was visible to the blind yet "educated" savvies chose to suffer. In this life, many are the architects of their prob... Cipolla was right, education or whatever qualification doesn't determine wisdom👀. A lot of people are just naturally insip...😔 but when they are more than you; you self go suffer with them🤕. I told them in buahri's time and likewise before the election of this baron but "dog wey go lost no go hear word" 😂. Baba, just build your ark when the deluge begin hammer them nobody will tell them not to vote for him. 😅 3 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Maxymilliano(m): 9:43am On Aug 12 This was how Yar'adua started ... At a point, the attorney general, Mike Aandoaka also joined the fray by saying Yar'adua can rule from anywhere in the world. We know how it ended 3 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Dannyset(m): 9:43am On Aug 12 Person that met with Jibrin, a House of Representative Member yesterday? Lolz! All these Atiku bloggers sef 🤣🤣🤣🤣 (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Putindbutt(m): 9:43am On Aug 12 President that's busy receiving guests and making appointments. These opposition people are jobless and amebo. The last time he travelled, they say he went for medical but we saw him at St Lucia in parliamentary session. Election losers are still in pains , more pains await them in 2027. 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by grandsuccess: 9:44am On Aug 12 God plssss He should not kpai! We need him alive to handover cause if him kpai, that demon vice of his will be terrible and hard to remove! GOD PLS KEEP TINUBU ALIVE TILL 2027! 1 Like 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Elvis2kay: 9:45am On Aug 12 NIGERIA very horrible country with horrible people. Why do they find joy in president sickness? If a president is sick and so fuckiing what?? 1 Like 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by NAC1666: 9:47am On Aug 12 Ofunaofu: https://dailytrust.com/presidency-dispels-tinubus-illness-rumour/#google_vignette 🤔 🤔 Who do we believe. Make I know talk, Time will tell o 1 Like 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Heffalump(m): 9:48am On Aug 12 Forget Bayo. When you hear government officials debunking news like this, just know that the story line is real and correct. What God cannot do does not exist. Man proposes 2027 and God disposes. (Homo proponit, sed Deus disponit) 1 Like 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Bayo Onanuga Dispels Tinubu’s Illness Rumour by Vadese1: 9:49am On Aug 12 Lol; the man really need to be alive to see his defeat. He is the worst president in Nigeria history SisterAnn: Tpain, if you are sick, go and take care of yourself because Nigerians need you alive come 2027 to use your hands to pack your load to iragbiji. Urban bandits. 7 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) The Presidency yesterday dispelled the rumour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s illness. The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) had quoted...