Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu approves N155bn food package, N50,000 grant for  households

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Tinubu approves

President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, strengthening the economy, and providing immediate economic relief for Nigerian households. According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President disclosed this during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, in Abuja. Ngelale added that the programme, which was supported by the NEC, includes financial allocations and infrastructure projects across all geo-political zones in the country. He added that a key component of the programme is the approval…

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Insecurity: “We’re winning war against criminals” – Tinubu

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Asiwaju on insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has said that the nation’s security forces are winning the war against insecurity in the North-West region. The President made this statement at the ‘North-West Peace and Security Summit’, organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in Katsina, yesterday. Tinubu, who was represented by his vice, Kashim Shettima, assured Nigerians that the progress made so far is just the beginning as the Government is making more effort to provide a better secure environment for all citizens. “Our military forces, through various operations such as ‘Operation Ha?in Kai’ and…

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FG launches National Gold Purchase Programme to boost Naira’s value

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The Federal Government yesterday announced the official launch of the National Gold Purchase programme, (NGPP), which aims to increase the country’s reserves and boost the value of the Naira. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, revealed this information through his official X account, when he presented the gold bars to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He explained that the bars were sourced from artisanal and small-scale gold miners and refined by an agency of the Ministry, the Solid Minerals Development Fund. The Minister also disclosed that…

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Tinubu joins Muslim faithful to mark Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos

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Tinubu Eid

President Bola Tinubu yesterday, joined Muslim faithful to observe Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Eid-el-Kabir festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide on the 10th day of the month of Dhual-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. Accompanied by top government functionaries, the President arrived at the Eid praying ground at 8:55 am yesterday. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat; former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola; businessman Aliko Dangote, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, and other…

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Eid-el-Kabir: ‘Nigerians’ sacrifices won’t be in vain’ – Tinubu

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Tinubu on Eid

…Charges Muslims on occasion’s significance President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Muslims on celebrating the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir, saying it denotes sacrifice, faith and obedience to the will of the Almighty. This was contained in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. In his message to mark this year’s celebrations,  the President said he shares the joy of the moment with the Muslim Ummah on this auspicious occasion, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty. He also…

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Minimum Wage: “We’ll pay what we can, not what Labour demands” – Tinubu

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Asiwaju on mininum wage

President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government will not create problems for itself by trying to pay unrealistic and unsustainable minimum wage. Speaking on Wednesday night at the State House, Abuja, during a meeting with some governors and members of the National Assembly, Tinubu said the Federal Government will pay a minimum wage it can afford. Recall that PresidentTinubu, in a nationwide broadcast on the occasion of the nation’s 25th Democracy Day anniversary earlier on Wednesday, had disclosed that the Federal Government has negotiated with Organised Labour “in good faith…

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Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group urges Tinubu to strengthen Local Government autonomy?

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RKRG meeting

The Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group (RKRG), a non-partisan association advocating for democracy and good governance, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to leverage his constitutional powers to protect the autonomy of local government councils from the overreach of state governors. In an open letter, the group emphasized that the Presidency can remedy these issues without needing constitutional amendments or Supreme Court interventions. In an issued open letter yesterday, signed by Chairman of RKRG, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan and  the group’s Secretary, Yahaya Ibrahim Shinko, which was copied to…

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“Hold Govs. responsible for underdevelopment in States” – Tinubu urges Nigerians

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President urges

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, said State Governors were not doing enough to strengthen development at the grassroots and urged traditional rulers to hold Governors accountable. The President  who made these remarks, when he met with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said State governments must prioritise the needs of local communities by ensuring accountability and effectiveness in the administration of local governments. President Tinubu, who expressed disappointments with the ways states resources are deployed, met with the Arewa Leaders against the backdrop of…

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‘Nigeria in worst situation apart from civil war years’ – Tinubu

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Tinubu and Service Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu says the country will prevail against the adversaries undermining its peace and security, saying Nigerians are living in the worst situation apart from the civil war years. Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, gave the assurance while inaugurating the Headquarters of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), yesterday, in Abuja. The President said his confidence was anchored on the unwavering commitment of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the intelligence agencies, including the DSS, NIA and the DIA. He said, “You have all led me in…

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Tinubu signs Bill returning Nigeria to old National Anthem

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Tinubu signs

President Bola Tinubu has signed  the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law, returning Nigeria back to the old National Anthem: “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The president signed the Bill into law yesterday. Recall that on May 23, the House of Representatives passed a Bill to revert from the current anthem to Nigeria, We Hail Thee. Both the Senate and the House had passed the Bill within a week. With the signing, the National Anthem: ‘Arise O Compatriot’ will no longer be sung. “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” is the former national…

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