Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu finally reshuffles cabinet, sacks some ministers, scraps 2 ministries

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President Tinubu

The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle of President Bola Tinubu has taken-off, with the sacking of six ministers and scrapping of the Niger-Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. VoL News  had reported on Monday, that new ministers will emerge this week. The newly appointed ministers include Nentawe Yilwatda, who is coming as Minister of Humanitarian, Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Jumoke Oduwole, former Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business is coming as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. Others are Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Labour &…

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Rivers Crisis: “Go to court” – Tinubu advises aggrieved parties

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Tinubu on Rivers crisis

…Directs police to restore law, order President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. The President was reacting to the recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election and subsequent reports of arson and explosions in the State. He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions. President Tinubu directed the Police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order…

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H’Reps: Tinubu bows to pressure, confers GCON on Speaker Abbas 

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Tinubu on H'Reps

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. This follows a protest by members of the lower chamber of the National Assembly. Recall that in his 64th Independence Anniversary Speech on  October 1, Tinubu had conferred the Commander of the Federal Republic( CFR) on the Speaker and the deputy Senate President. However, this development led to a debate in the 10th House of Representatives on Wednesday, who called…

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Tinubu proceeds on 2-week annual leave in UK

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Tinunu on leave

…To return after leave expires President Bola Tinubu departed  Abuja yesterday for the United Kingdom (UK) to begin two-week vacation as part of his yearly leave. In a statement issued yesterday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, said the President will utilize a two-week break for work and introspection on economic policies. Onanuga added that Tinubu will return to the country at the end of the vacation. The statement reads.“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week…

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“I Inherited Nigeria with damaged security from Buhari” -Tinubu

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Sixteen months into his administration, President Bola Tinubu says he inherited a country with damaged security from his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari. In his Independence Day speech, Tinubu said he took over the leadership of Africa’s most populous country at a “critical juncture”, saying: “My administration took over the leadership of our country 16 months ago at a critical juncture. The economy faced many headwinds, and our physical security was highly impaired”. The President also said Nigeria was imbalanced when he assumed office on May 29, 2023, noting that…

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“I didn’t come to look for money, I came to work” – Tinubu tells former NASS Presiding Officers Forum

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Tinubu NASS Presiding Officers

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability. At a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani, the President emphasised that he is not in office for personal gain but to serve the country. ”I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work. I asked for the…

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Coca-cola announces $1bn investment in Nigeria

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…As Tinubu assures on economy President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a robust financial system and a business-friendly economy that will attract more foreign direct investments. The President made the commitment yesterday in Abuja, as the Coca-Cola Company announced plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years. The announcement was made at a meeting between the President and the global leadership team of Coca-Cola Company, led by its president and Chief Financial Officer (CEO), John Murphy and the Chairman of Nigerian Bottling…

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President Tinubu visits Maiduguri, commiserate with flood-hit victims

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to offer condolences to the residents, in the aftermath of the devastating flood that resulted in loss of lives and extensive damage to properties. The President, who returned to the country last night after trips to UAE, China and UK, arrived at the Air component of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, Air Force Base Maiduguri at 03:18 pm. On arrival, the President was received by the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Air component…

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President Tinubu meets King Charles III in London

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Tinubu meets King Charles

…To explore new strategies for climate financing In a significant diplomatic engagement, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. The meeting, which marked their first direct encounter since the COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai last year, underscored the strong and enduring relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. According to President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting was initiated at King Charles III’s request. “The two leaders focused on global and regional issues, particularly the pressing challenge…

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“Fuel price hike crucial for Nigeria’s growth” – Tinubu

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Tinubu on subsidy

President Bola Tinubu had said the rise in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, is a very crucial decision in order to foster Nigeria’s growth. The President, who made this known on Friday, during his meeting with Nigerians in Beijing, China, after rounding-off his official engagements in the country, stated this through a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. While stating the hike in the petrol price hike and other adjustments by the current administration are part of the agenda to place Nigeria on economic…

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