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Tinubu and African Leaders Witness Mahama’s Return to Power

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday led a high-profile Nigerian delegation, including former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, to the inauguration of Ghana’s new President, John Mahama, in Accra. Other attendees included Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, several other state governors, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and […]

Obi Alleges Death Threats Over Criticism of Government in New Year Address

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has alleged that his life is under threat following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in his New Year’s message. Obi’s claims came after remarks attributed to Felix Morka, the national spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), during a recent interview. Morka […]

Collaboration, Not Conflict: Tinubu Clarifies Local Government Autonomy

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors to lead the charge in grassroots development, emphasising that the financial autonomy granted to local governments is not intended to undermine their authority over the third tier of government. Speaking on Wednesday during a New Year courtesy visit by members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), […]

NNPCL Refutes Claims of Presidential Interference in Operations

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has stated that President Bola Tinubu does not interfere in its operations or influence personnel movements within the organisation. In a statement issued yesterday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, emphasised that “employment, promotions, appointments, and movements of business leaders at the NNPCL are […]

Tax Reform Is Non-Negotiable, Tinubu Declares in Media Chat

President Bola Tinubu has firmly stated that his administration will not reverse the controversial tax reforms recently introduced, despite significant public opposition. Speaking during his first presidential media chat, broadcast on Monday evening, Tinubu argued that the economy could not be revived using outdated approaches. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue to […]

No Regrets: Tinubu Justifies Subsidy Cut Despite Economic Woes

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that he has no regrets about the removal of the petrol subsidy in May 2023, stressing that Nigeria could no longer act as a “Father Christmas” to neighbouring countries. “I have absolutely no regrets about removing the petrol subsidy. We were squandering our future and deceiving ourselves. That reform was […]

Stampede Death Toll Prompts Tinubu to Push for Stricter Event Safety Measures

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed state governments and relevant authorities to implement strict crowd control measures following stampedes that claimed 39 lives in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In honour of the victims, President Tinubu cancelled all official engagements in Lagos, including attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta. The Labour […]

2025 Budget Proposal: Tinubu Commits N49.7trn to Security, Infrastructure, and Growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2025 budget proposal of ₦49.7 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, targeting an ambitious reduction in inflation from 34.6% to 15%. The proposed budget, themed the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” allocates the largest share of ₦4.91 trillion to defence and security, […]

Shekarau Urges Tinubu to Reassess Policies After #EndBadGovernance Protests

Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has urged the Federal Government to reassess its policies, describing the recent #EndBadGovernance protests as a significant message to President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, Shekarau noted that the protests reflected widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians over the country’s economic and political direction. “The […]

Tinubu Names New Heads for Key Educational and Development Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). In a statement released on Friday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed the appointments, highlighting the president’s confidence in the appointees’ capabilities. […]

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