Tinubu’s Chicago Classmate Saga Deepens as Alex Zingman’s Identity Sparks Fresh Scrutiny

Atiku challenges Tinubu over identity of CSU classmate, Alex Sigman - Daily Trust

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to clarify the identity of Alex Sigman, an international businessman and purported classmate of the president at Chicago State University (CSU), United States of America. The call came after President Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, launched the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, where he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment. The launch to…

Tinubu’s Chicago classmate saga deepens as Alex Zingman’s identity sparks fresh scrutiny

Fresh controversy has erupted over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic records after he introduced a Belarusian businessman, Alex Zingman, as his former classmate at Chicago State University during a public event in Abuja on Monday, June 23.

Tinubu’s Chicago Classmate Claim Sparks Controversy Over Alex Zingman’s Identity

President Bola Tinubu’s recent claim that Belarusian businessman Alex Zingman was his classmate at Chicago State University (CSU) has ignited fresh scrutiny over his academic history. During the launch of the Renewed Hope Agriculture Mechanisation Programme in Abuja on June 23, Tinubu described Zingman as a “very good friend” and “neighbour” from his time at CSU, where he graduated in 1979 with a degree in business administration, accounting, an…

Alex Zingman: Again, Atiku Punchures Tinubu’s Academic Profile

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has enjoined the presidency to clarify the recent statement of President Bola Tinubu, who stated that Belarusian businessman, Alex Zingman, was a former classmate at Chicago State University (CSU). As there are inconsistencies in the timeline and the background of the businessman. The request was contained in […] The post Alex Zingman: Again, Atiku Punchures Tinubu’s Academic Profile  f…

Atiku demands further explanation from Tinubu on ‘Chicago Classmate’

By, Joke Thomas Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over Tinubu’s casual connection with an individual whose global reputation is reportedly tainted by controversy. The former Vice President stated, “A basic review of publicly available information immediately calls the President’s claim into question. Mr. Alex Zingman, a Belarusian businessman whose name features prominently ...

Tinubu Showcases with Former Chicago 'Neighbour and Schoolmate' at Abuja Event

ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu on Monday, June 23, 2025, publicly reconnected with a former schoolmate and neighbour from his days in Chicago, introducing a Belarusian businessman simply identified as Alex during the launch of the Federal Government’s Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The event, held in Abuja, marked the official commissioning of 2,000 tractors and assorted equipment aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s agricultural produ…