Tag: Nigerians

“The worst is over; Nigeria now on the path of prosperity” – Tinubu

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Tinubu assures

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his government is committed to providing good governance to end the economic woes of the country, placing it on the path of prosperity. Speaking when he received a delegation of the Yoruba Leaders of Thought at the State House on Friday, Tinubu emphasised that governance must be transformative capable enough to meet the needs of citizens. He said the past 12 months have been fulfilling for his administration despite the presence of some challenges that are being addressed frontally. “It has been challenging.…

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Lingering ?Power Outages: Nigerians express frustration, demand speedy resolution

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Power Outages

?Small business operators and residents in parts of the country have continued to decry the almost total power outage in their area, which has almost paralysed business activities. The development, they said, had impacted negatively on both their economic and social lives. According to them, they can no longer make ends meet as it has become difficult for them to cater to their families’ needs. The power outage, which cuts across almost all of the country, has lingered for over two months. The story is the same from Kaduna, Jigawa,…

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“Defend Nigeria, support leaders, Tinubu”, Buhari urge citizens

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Tinubu, Buhari

President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, at their separate praying grounds on Wednesday in Lagos and Katsina States respectively, rejoiced with the Muslim faithful on the celebration of the Eid-il-Fitri. Tinubu and his predecessor called on Nigerians to love the country and support leaders. Tinubu, who was present at the Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos, to observe the Eid prayer, urged Nigerians to defend the integrity of the country. “The kind of resilience, sacrifice, endurance that we have, we should preserve that for the country. Be a kind…

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“We’ve tackled challenges head-on; soon we’ll begin to reap rewards” – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has said his administration has tackled Nigeria’s key challenges head-on, and soon Nigerians will begin to reap rewards of his policies. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 29th edition of the annual Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESGP), the President stated that in addition to the removal of the subsidy the regime, he directed the unification of foreign exchange rates to stimulate economic growth. According to him, “To stimulate economic growth, we announced the end of a crippling fuel subsidy regime and the unification of foreign exchange…

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Population Census without majority of Nigerians?

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir & Abubakar Ahmed Nigeria’s census history spans over a hundred years. The first census was conducted in 1866, followed by the Censuses of 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901. But all these censuses were restricted to Lagos Colony and environs. The 1871 census marked the beginning of decennial census taking in Nigeria in line with the British decennial tradition. Following the amalgamation of the Lagos Colony and the Southern Protectorate in 1906, the 1911 census extended to some parts of the Southern Protectorate; but marred by incomplete enumeration due to non-recognition of the legitimacy of the Colonial Government…

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Living Conditions: Akpabio tasks Senators on Nigerians

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has urged senators to set aside their differences and focus on legislations that will enhance the living conditions of Nigerians. Akpabio, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, shortly after the commencement of plenary. “I encourage us all to put the interests of our great nation first, by upholding the principles of democracy in all engagements, processes and procedures. “And work diligently toward a more secure, prosperous and united Nigeria. “I encourage open and constructive dialogue, cooperation and a spirit of unity on all matters of national…

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“The challenges you face are for a better tomorrow” – Tinubu to Nigerians

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President Bola Tinubu says the challenges Nigerians are facing due to the removal of the petrol subsidy are for a better tomorrow. Tinubu stated this on Thursday at the public presentation of “Brutally Frank,” an autobiography of Edwin Clark, convener of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, (PANDEF). Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, Tinubu compared the challenges caused by the removal of the petrol subsidy to the pains of childbirth, noting that the pains are necessary for the birth of a new nation. The…

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“Expect more tough policy measures”, Tinubu tells Nigerians

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President Bola Tinubu has informed Nigerians to expect many more tough policy measures to be introduced by his administration to reposition governance for efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. Recall that Tinubu, on May 29, had announced removal of fuel subsidy and alongside the new forex regime. This, according to him, are already yielding positive results. The President, whose speech was read by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume during the weekend at the Gala/Award Nite, the concluding part of the 2023 Federal Civil Service Week celebration,…

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“There’s hardship, but don’t lose hope”, Buhari to Nigerians

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President Muhammadu Buhari has again appealed for patience as the government takes appropriate measures to ease hardship created by some policies “which are meant to bring overall improvement to the country”. The President made the pledge yesterday, in a video recording sent home from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to shore-up support for Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming elections, which is taking place a few days ahead. Buhari said he was fully aware of the hardship of some policies of the government.…

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Peter Obi tells Nigerians to join build a better Nigeria they will be proud of

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) on Thursday tasked Nigerians to join him in building a nation they will be proud of.Obi said this at the LP Mega Rally in Abuja urging Nigerians to hold them responsible for a better and new Nigeria.He said that the party would not give excuses as it would create employment, end insecurity and establish a better Nigeria.He promised to revolutionise governance and run an all-inclusive regime carrying women, youths and persons with disabilities along.“Nigeria in the past 20 years have produced…

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