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Declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers Illegal – Makinde
By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has criticised the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of its executive and legislative arms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the move as an illegality. He made his position known in a newsletter released on Thursday night. Governor Makinde who…
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Quality Education Healthcare Remain Our Priority – FG
By Mojisola Oladele The administration of Senator Bola Tinubu will not relent in ensuring that every citizen of the nation has access to quality Education, Healthcare, and economic opportunities. The Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Alhaja Khadijat Kareem gave the assurance during a Town hall meeting organized by the Presidency in partnership…
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Present new minimum wage template by Wednesday – Tinubu Directs Finance Minister
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, to calculate the cost implications of the proposed new national minimum wage. The President gave the directive in Abuja when he met with members of the Federal Government’s Negotiation Team, which briefed him on the outcome of…
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ICYMI: Full Text of Inaugural Address by President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023
So far, how well… My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of…
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Tinubu in Netherlands for Three-Day Official Visit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the Netherlands on a state visit. President Tinubu, during his visit, is expected to engage in high-level meetings with Dutch government officials, and business leaders. The president will also engage in discussions around trade, investment, security cooperation, and cultural exchange. “While in the Netherlands, the President will participate in…
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Tinubu, Buhari, Govs Mourn Ogbonnaya Onu
President Bola Tinubu, former President, Muhammadu Buhari and other prominent Nigerians have expressed sadness over the passage of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and the first civilian Governor of Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu. Onu, who served as minister in the immediate past administration of President Buhari, before he resigned to contest…
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Tinubu, N’Assembly, Remember Fallen Heroes
President Bola Tinubu, alongside Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, were among those who laid wreaths at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in honour of the Nigerian military personnel who died in the line of duty. For the first time since assuming office, the President presided over the…
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Tinubu Extols Bisi Akande @ 85
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, celebrated former Osun State governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, at 85. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. It was titled “President Tinubu Celebrates His Longstanding Ally, Chief Bisi Akande, At 85.”…
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Reactions Trail Tinubu’s New Year Message
By Lilian Ibomor / Olawale Asake Following the nationwide broadcast of President Bola Tinubu to Nigerians marking the first day of the year 2024, residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital have reacted to the address. The respondents described the address as a great relief capable of dousing the tension being experienced by the citizens. They…
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Flood : FG Assures Residents of Isheri on Permanent Solution
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Federal Government has assured residents of Isheri in Ifo north Local Government Area of Ogun State, of its readiness to address the challenge of perennial flooding confronting the community The assurance was given on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by the Ministers of State for Environment and Water Resources and Sanitation,…
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3rd BRI Forum : Shettima Leaves for China
Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Nigeria to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing, China, holding from Oct. 16 to 18. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, disclosed this in a statement in…
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Ola Olukoyede is New EFCC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation. This comes nearly four months after he suspended the erstwhile anti-graft agency chief, Mr Abdulrasheed…
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Tinubu Eulogises Wife @ 63
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, eulogised his wife, First Lady, Remi Tinubu, as she turns 63 Thursday. Tinubu, who is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, described the First Lady as a trusted partner whose sacrifices remain the foundation of where he stands. In the letter he signed personally, the President said,…
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Tinubu Condoles Moroccan King as Earthquake Claims 1,305 lives
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday offered his condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, following an earthquake that struck the village of Amizmiz, near Marrakech, Morocco. The incident, which occurred around 11pm on Friday, claimed the lives of 1,305 persons and left 1,832 persons injured.A United States Geological survey revealed that the earthquake had a…
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Tinubu Redeploys Oyetola, Tunji-Ojo, Renames Environment Ministry
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday redeployed ex-Governor of Osun State and minister-designate, Adegboyega Oyetola, from the Ministry of Transportation to the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The President also redeployed another minister-designate, Abubakar Momoh, from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. “The Federal Ministry of Youth is…
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Tinubu Pledges to Tackle Security Challenges
President Bola Tinubu says his administration would make adequate provision for the enhancement of the operational capability of security and law enforcement agencies and improved welfare of personnel in its renewed drive to address security and related concerns across the country. The President, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance at the Passing Out…
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Customs ACG Decorates New Mgt Members
The acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has decorated the newly appointed management team of the service. In a statement on Tuesday Adeniyi charged the decorated management team members to redouble their commitment and dedication to the success of the service. The President, Bola Tinubu, had last week approved the appointment…
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Tinubu Makes Broadcast to Nigerians Monday
The President, Bola Tinubu, will address Nigerians on Monday at 7pm. The President’s Special Adviser on Strategy, Communication and Special Duties, Dele Alake, announced this in a statement on Monday morning. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 7 pm. “Television, radio stations and other…
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Lanlate Homes First Agritourism Village in Nigeria
By Jeffery Ahonmisi Nigeria has inaugurated its first Agritourism village in Lanlate, Ibarapa East local government area of Oyo state. The ground breaking and foundation laying ceremony was attended by representatives of security agencies. In an address of welcome Chairman, Nigerian Agritourism village project initiative, who is also the President, World Agritourism Organisation, Mr Trust…
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Oba of Benin Visits President Tinubu in Aso Rock
By Wale Asake Presidents of Benin, Niger, and Guinea-Bissau Have arrived at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to visit their counterpart, President Bola Tinubu. President Patrice Talon of Benin, Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, and Umaro Embaló of Guinea-Bissau were received on Tuesday by the President at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Soon…
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President Tinubu Leaves Nairobi After AU Meeting
President Bola Tinubu has departed Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, after participating in the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). The Nigerian leader left Abuja on Saturday for the meeting with other leaders in the continent and is expected back in the country on Monday. At the AU meeting, the President, on Sunday,…
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FG on Course to Tackle Insurgency with ‘Pulaku Solution – Shettima
The Federal Government is set to unveil “Pulaku solution” to address the root causes of banditry and insurgency in Nigeria, Vice President, Kashim Shettima has said. He said both kinetic and non-kinetic solution must be embraced to ending the decade-long security menace. The Vice President spoke on Sunday in chat with journalists while on a…
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Respect Democracy, Tinubu Tells African Leaders
President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, called on African leaders to respect democracy, rule of law, and ensure political stability. He also called on the United Nations to take firm stance against military coups. The President spoke in Nairobi, Kenya at a high-level event organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on the margins of…
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AU Meeting : Tinubu Departs Abuja for Nairobi
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Nairobi, Kenya, where he will join other African leaders for the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union. He was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Dele Alake, his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy. Tinubu will attend the meeting in his…
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Tinubu Suspends 5% Excise Tax on Telecoms, Others
President Bola Tinubu has signed four Executive Orders one of which is the suspension of the five per cent Excise Tax on telecommunication services and the Excise Duties escalation on locally manufactured products. Among them is the The Finance Act (Effective Date Variation) Order, 2023, which defers the commencement date of the changes contained in…
