Tinubu’s Falcons Rewards Spark Debate as Aide Cites BBNaija Prize Money

₦150M: Presidency reacts as Nigerians condemn Tinubu’s ‘lavish gift’ to Super Falcons

The presidency has responded to growing public criticism over the cash and housing rewards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave to the Super Falcons for winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). President Tinubu hosted the triumphant team and their technical crew at the State House on Monday, days after their dramatic 3-2 comeback win against hosts Morocco, securing Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title. As earlier reported by Pulse, the player…

Tinubu’s Falcons rewards spark debate as aide cites BBNaija prize money

The presidency has defended the national honours and financial rewards recently conferred on Nigeria’s Super Falcons by President Bola Tinubu

Super Falcons, Super Reward Without Super Future, By Martins Oloja - Thepodiummedia

Nigeria’s Super Falcons were on Monday this week hosted to a grand state reception at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in celebration of their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The elated president lavished praises, national honours, and significant rewards on the team for clinching a record-extending 10th continental title, which came via a dramatic 3–2 come-back win o…

Tinubu Presidency Defends Super Falcons Rewards, Cites BBNaija N150million Prize Money

The Nigerian presidency spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the national honours and ₦152million cash rewards given by President Bola Tinubu to each player in Nigeria’s Super Falcons after their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory.   Taking to his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Onanuga slammed critics who argued that the rewards were either too much or not enough, questioning their sense of value.

“Tinubu Rewarded Excellence” — Onanuga Defends Falcons’ Gifts, Compares BBNaija ₦150m Prize To Presidential Gesture - TheNigeriaLawyer

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has defended the national honours and financial rewards granted by President Bola Tinubu to Nigeria’s Super Falcons, following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Onanuga responded to critics who had described the rewards as […]

Presidency defends Tinubu’s N150m reward, honours for Super Falcons

The Presidency has come out in strong defence of the cash gifts, national honours, and housing awards bestowed on Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, amid growing public debate over the lavish rewards. On Monday, July 28, 2025, President Tinubu hosted the Super Falcons and their technical crew at a special reception at the State House in Abuja, following their historic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nati…