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Why Tinubu Renames 15Airports After Buhari, Akintola, Okadigbo, Awolowo And Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed some federal government-owned airports after some prominent Nigerians. This was contained in a memo by the Federal Ministry of Aviation dated June 1, 2023, and signed by Director of Airport Operations, Joke Olatunji. The statement noted that the President renamed the airports as part of reforms of the Aviation […]
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Tinubu Wouldn’t Have Become President If Buhari Removed Fuel Subsidy – Garba Shehu Says
Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant to the immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, June 26, has said President Tinubu wouldn’t have won the 2023 presidential election if Buhari had removed the subsidy on petrol. In a statement titled, “Why did it take the new Tinubu/ Shettima presidency weeks to remove the petrol […]
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“I mistakenly overcharged a naval officer and he slapped me” – President Tinubu shares his unforgettable experience as a cab driver
President Bola Tinubu has recounted a moment as a young cab driver in the United States that he will never forget. This came to light as he described his lowly beginnings in a biography that was printed on the back page of a national newspaper where he mentioned how a Navy officer had slapped him […]
Read MoreGanduje Is Not Worried About Dollar Video Investigation -Former Commissioner
Former Governor of Kano Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration is reportedly not worried with the decision of the current state government to reopen the investigation of the dollar video that purportedly depicts him receiving bribes. Reacting to Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magajin Rimin-Gado, pledging to reopen the […]
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Omituntun 2.0: Why Makinde must check Seye Famojuro’s excesses and compensate Ibadan People’s 50% Votes, Says Akerele
A group; Ibadan Mandate Forum (IMF) on Thursday revisited the recent electoral victory of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and demanded for commensurate political patronage from his government for the sons and daughters of the city. This development is not unconnected with the impending cabinet formation by the State Governor. The group through one […]
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Tinubu Receives Briefing Ahead Of Paris Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, received briefings from members of the Nigerian delegation ahead of his participation at the Paris Summit For New Global Financial Pact. Tinubu arrived in Paris on Tuesday to join his counterparts from across the world to participate in the summit.
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Nigeria President Departs For France To ‘Attend Financial Pact Summit’
President Bola Tinubu has departed for Paris to join world leaders in Paris, France, to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on a priority list for support and investment, following the devastating impact of climate change, the energy crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He took a helicopter from the […]
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President Tinubu Appoints Bala Usman, Hannatu Musawa As Special Advisers
The appointment of Adeniyi Bashir Adewale as the Acting Comptroller General of Customs was also approved by the President. President Bola Tinubu has appointed the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, as the Special Adviser on Policy Coordination. Also appointed by the President is Hannatu Musa Musawa as the […]
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Tinubu Dissolves Boards Of Federal Government Workers, Agencies, Institutions, And Government-Owned Companies
In the exercise of his Constitutional Powers and in the interest of the public, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has given his approval for the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned Companies. It is important to note that this dissolution does not apply to Boards, Commissions, and […]
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Speaker, Deputy Visit Tinubu’s Wife
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, and his Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, on Sunday, paid a visit to Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Abbas, in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, said the overwhelming mandate […]
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I Was Poison At PDP Secretariat Wike Says
Wike said he was flown to Beirut, the capital of Lebanon and the doctors said his liver and kidney had been damaged. The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says he was poisoned at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign secretariat in 2018 but in spite of the political gang-up against him, God […]
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Newly-Elected Kaduna Assembly Member Dies Four Days After Inauguration
The member representing the Chikun constituency died on Saturday just four days after he and other members of the Assembly were inaugurated. A member of the 10th Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honorable Garba Madami has died. The member representing the Chikun constituency died on Saturday just four days after he and other members of […]
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NASS Leadership: Shettima Apologizes To Muslims Over His Comments
His comments stirred up controversy and outrage, especially on social media and among the Muslim community. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday apologised to Nigerian Muslims over his comments on the leadership contest in the National Assembly. In the build-up to Tuesday’s election of the 10th Assembly, Shettima has said the most incompetent Southern Christian […]
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I Will Do Everything To Make Sure My Father Succeeds – Asari Dokubo Speaks After Meeting Tinubu
A former leading agitator in the oil-rich South-South region, Alhaji Asari Dokubo has pledged his support to the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The agitator vowed that he would do everything within his power to ensure that Tinubu’s government succeeds. Dokubo stated this on Friday shortly after his meeting with the president at the State House, […]
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NACJ felicitates Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin, deputy, Fadeyi
…Calls for mutual executive-legislative relations The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, NACJ, Oyo State Chapter, has felicitated Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin as the Speaker of the state House of Assembly and his deputy, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi. The association, in a statements issued on behalf of the acting chairman in the state, Comrade ‘Lekan Sobowale, by […]
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I’m Not On The Run – Malami
Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has debunked claims of being on the run. It was alleged that Malami left the country in a bid to evade arrest and investigation following the suspension of Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, over his conduct while […]
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Photostory: Sanwo-Olu, Others Attend 10th Year Remembrance Of Tinubu’s Mother
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; and other dignitaries on Thursday, attended the 10th year remembrance Fidau of President Bola Tinubu’s mother, late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji. The event took place at De Blue Roof, LTV, Agidingbi area of Ikeja, Lagos. This was revealed in a post on the […]
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How Tinubu can turn Nigeria around
By Adeolu Arisekola. NIGERIA is the most populous country on the African continent. With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa, with an estimated GDP of $514.05 billion as of 2021. The country has a diverse cultural and religious population, with over 250 ethnic groups and […]
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Oyo NUJ lauds Tinubu’s appointment of Zacch
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing “a great ambassador for young, forward-looking” people and ex-Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Zacch Adedeji, as Special Adviser on Revenue. A statement by Comrade Demola Babalola, chairman of the union, on Thursday described the […]
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Sanwo-Olu Felicitates With Ambode At 60
He said Ambode had contributed immensely as a former Accountant-General as well as ex-Governor to the growth and development of Lagos State in different capacities, especially in the finance sector. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with his predecessor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a […]
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