Presidency Breaks Silence On Tinubu’s Alleged Plan To Rename Nigeria, Abolish Sharia Law

Politicsnigeria | 22-05-2026 08:06pm |

The presidency has officially refuted claims regarding President Bola Tinubu's alleged intentions to rename Nigeria as the "United States of Nigeria" and to abolish Sharia law in the northern region via a constitutional amendment. In a statement released on Wednesday, the presidency characterized these reports as false and part of a broader disinformation campaign. The statement emphasized the importance of accurate information and urged the public to disregard the misleading narratives circulating in the media.

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