TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events
FCT, Abuja – Senator, who represented Kogi West in the 8th Nigeria National Assembly, Dino Melaye, said he wrote “Renewed Hope” on a cheque when a supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu begged him for money.
The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this amidst the ongoing economic hardship in the country.
Melaye said he wrote “Renewed Hope” on his cheque after Tinubu’s supporter begged him for money
Photo credit: @_dinomelayeSource: Twitter
In a post shared via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @_dinomelaye, Melaye shared a clever response he gave to a Tinubu supporter who asked for financial assistance.
“Tinubu supporter beg me for money, I brought out my cheque and wrote on it… ” Renewed Hope.”
Nigerians react as Tinubu’s supporter begs Melaye for money
TheTalk.NG compiled some reactions from Nigerians.
@Mrlekan213
😂😂😂😂
Shebi na them dey power and them still dey beg for money 😂
@Gooner4romOrua
Why are you still using cheque booklets?
Do transfer.
@Honey4rmDErock
This man you never stop to amaze me
@anuforo
The shege never start.. “Morning yet on creation day”. …Essays : Achebe, Chinua…
@okaforndubest
But in 2015 you and tinubu were on the same page politically. This is politics
@Alexandaaahh
You for write T-pain boldly on the cheque
@Olaabrahamfemi
I go do this one day to Peter Obi supporters begging me for money too
@Imeeeokon
You were no dey give before
@AdamawaLas79384
Stop mocking the poor sir😎😉
@PureStanley1
They should take their Renewed Hope “APC card” to the ATM and withdraw free money with it.
Dino Melaye Cries Out over fuel price
Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG reported that Senator Melaye bemoaned fuel price in Nigeria soaring to between N1,030 and N1,300.
According to a recent statistics from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), importation of cars dropped by an alarming 45%.
Many people, including Melaye, have linked the drop in purchasing power to the disturbing economic hardship plaguing the country
Source: TheTalk.NG
BREAKING: Governor Diri Hands Over Power to Deputy, Reason EmergesGovernor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa state has disclosed his intention to embark on annual leav The governor’s intention was disclosed in a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday morning, November 25 According to the release sighted by TheTalk.NG, Diri noted that he had delegated power to govern the state to ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Presidency Fumes As Bishop Kukah Mentions Tinubu, 1 Other Nigerian in Power by AccidentBishop Matthew Kukah, recently criticized Nigerian leaders, including President Tinubu, calling them unprepared and describing their rise to power as accidental Reacting swiftly, the presidency rejected the claims by Bishop Matthew Kukah and asserted President Tinubu is well-prepared for the nation’s highest office and is actively working to drive reforms in Nigeria Presidential aide, Bayo ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Aide Speaks on What Happened to Those Who Burnt Houses During #EndSARSWale Ajetunmobi, an aide to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the majority of those who set fire to Television Continental (TVC) during the 2020 #EndSARS protest have been “hunted and executed” He shared this shocking information in a post on X, indicating he possesses more details yet to be disclosed The #EndSARS movement ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Seyi Tinubu: PDP Chieftain Likens Lagos 2027 Agenda to Bush’s Family Strategy in AmericaThe possibility of Seyi Tinubu running for Governor of Lagos state in the 2027 elections and succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sparked debate As the son of President Bola Tinubu, his candidacy is seen as a continuation of the political influence wielded by the Tinubu family in Lagos Speaking exclusively with TheTalk.NG on Sunday, PDP ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Your Govt is Directionless, Ebonyi Indigenes Advise Governor Nwifuru on What to DoThe Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has advised Governor Francis Nwifuru’s administration to change its direction The group urged the government to address issues with factual and evidence-based details rather than resorting to name-calling and abuse, The AEISCID also advised the Nwifuru-led administration to prioritise impactful projects that positively impact the ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶