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Tinubu Launches Emergency Measures After Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 265

President Bola Tinubu has established a high-powered committee to address the spate of tanker explosions that have claimed 265 lives across Nigeria since September 2024. The move follows the tragic death of 88 people in a tanker explosion at Dikko Junction, Niger State, on Saturday night. Expressing deep sorrow, the president instructed security agencies and […]

Tinubu Praises NGF’s Bold Endorsement of Tax Reform Proposals

President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigerian governors for their endorsement of the Tax Reform Bills, describing their support as a “bold and commendable step.” The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Thursday endorsed the contentious bills, a decision welcomed by advocates of tax reform. Following the development, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga expressed the President’s appreciation for […]

National Assembly Criticises Tinubu Administration Over 2024 Budget Failures

The National Assembly has expressed dissatisfaction with the Tinubu administration’s implementation of the 2024 national budget. Lawmakers criticised the disparity between recurrent and capital expenditure, highlighting the low release of funds for capital projects. Senator Solomon Adeola and Hon. Abubakar Birchi, chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Appropriation, made their concerns known during […]

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 […]

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