{"id":617,"date":"2025-07-29T18:49:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T18:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=617"},"modified":"2025-07-29T18:49:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T18:49:50","slug":"presidency-defends-tinubus-150k-falcons-gift-cites-bbnaijas-%e2%82%a6150m-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=617","title":{"rendered":"Presidency defends Tinubu\u2019s $150k Falcons gift, cites BBNaija\u2019s \u20a6150m prize"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu\u2019s $150,000 reward to the Super Falcons, arguing that the gesture is well-deserved, especially when compared to the \u20a6150 million prize money awarded to winners of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said Tinubu\u2019s generous reward to the Super Falcons following backlash from some Nigerians about the gifts splashed on Nigeria\u2019s women\u2019s national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Olamide, Wizkid - Kai! 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President Tinubu has rewarded excellence, creativity, hard work, soccer artistry and the undying Nigerian spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comment comes amid debate over Tinubu\u2019s lavish package for the national women\u2019s football team after they clinched their 10th Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Monday, the President hosted the victorious Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and announced national honours and substantial financial rewards for the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each player received a national award of Order of the Niger (OON), a three-bedroom apartment, and&nbsp;<strong>$100,000<\/strong>&nbsp;(approx. \u20a6153 million) in cash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 11-member technical team was also gifted $50,000 (\u20a675.6 million) each in recognition of their contribution to the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Tinubu praised the team\u2019s resilience, calling their comeback from two goals down against host nation Morocco \u201ca testament to the Nigerian fighting spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite widespread celebration of the win, some critics questioned the size of the reward amid Nigeria\u2019s economic challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Super Falcons\u2019 latest WAFCON triumph marks their 10th title, further cementing their status as Africa\u2019s most successful women\u2019s national team. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2025\/07\/onanuga-compares-bbnaija-prize-money-to-tinubus-cash-reward-for-super-falcons\/\">(Vanguard)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu\u2019s $150,000 reward to the Super Falcons, arguing that the gesture is well-deserved, especially when compared to the \u20a6150 million prize money awarded to winners of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija. 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