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LG Autonomy:� “PresidentTinubu�s litigation against Govs. appropriate”�-�Chairman RKRG, Ramalan

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Aminu Imam

Chairman, Renewed Kaduna Group (RKRG) and Executive Chairman, Liberty TV & Radio FM broadcast stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has commended President Bola Tinubu for dragging State Governors to the Supreme Court over local government councils autonomy, saying it was the appropriate steps to take and best one year anniversary gift to Nigerians. According to the RKRG Chairman, “State governors� selfish resistance to the autonomy of local councils undermines the functionality of the 774 the third-tier of government”. President Tinubu had through the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef…

1st Year in Office: ‘Tinubu worse than Buhari’ – CUPP

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Coalition of United Political Parties, (CUPP), has come down heavily on President Bola Tinubu�s administration. The Coalition�s spokesperson, Comrade Mark Adebayo, while briefing newsmen yesterday in Abuja on the state of the nation under Tinubu after one year, said Nigerians are going through tough times. Adebayo said many Nigerians had assumed that Tinubu would perform a little better than his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, in the areas of economy, security, education, health, infrastructure and so forth. He said judging by the last one year of another APC government, the CUPP…

Tinubu pledges support to help Nigerian children realise their dreams

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will spare no effort in ensuring Nigeria�s children have a solid foundation for realising their dreams. In an issued statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, to mark the 2024 Children�s Day celebration yesterday, President Tinubu emphasised that society mirrors the collective family units. Children�s Day, celebrated annually in Nigeria on May 27, is a day to honour children worldwide, and for adults to reminisce about their own childhood experiences. The President urged the preservation of principles that…

?”Why Tinubu�s first anniversary �ll be low key” � Info. Minister

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Aminu Imam

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu�s administration will be low-key. Idris, who made the disclosure at the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja yesterday, said the move is in line with President Tinubu�s desire to serve the country and efficiently use resources for the good of all Nigerians. According to him, �The first anniversary will be low key, there will be no celebration, it will be a sectorial presentation by ministries. This is in line with Tinubu�s administration to ensure…

Tinubu directs MDAs to procure CNG vehicles

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has directed all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, (MDAs) to purchase compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said this in a statement issued on Monday. �In line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs, President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies�, Ngelale said. According to him, the move is part of the country�s efforts to transition to cleaner energy as CNG-enabled vehicles have been adjudged to produce lower emissions,…

?Cybersecurity Levy: Amidst�public outcry, Tinubu suspends implementation, orders review

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a review of the controversial cybersecurity levy and suspended its implementation. The decision to suspend the implementation of the cybersecurity levy was taken on Thursday following the outrage that greeted the decision to implement it. According to an official of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), “This week, banks will be asked to �ignore the implementation directive�. A source close to the Government disclosed that the president had called the CBN governor on the matter and that the CBN is likely going to issue a…

‘Nigeria on track to attain food security’ � Tinubu

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, expressed his determination to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production before leaving office. The President stated this in Niger State, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 84km, N169.7bn Bida-Minna Road construction in the Kakakpagi, Katch local government area of the State. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, promised that the Federal Government would continue to partner with States that bring development to their people. He said, �For governments at all levels to grow, there must be cordial…

‘Tinubu to return today’ � Presidency

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to return to Nigeria today, Wednesday, after a two-leg foreign trip. Recall that on April 23, the President left Nigeria to The Netherlands, then proceeded to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum, (WEF), which held from April 28 to 29, 2024. However, six days after the event, the President didn�t return to the country, and his whereabouts were shrouded in secrecy. His continued absence as well as silence from the Presidency has raised speculation that the President may…

Tinubu pledges to consider national living wage over minimum wage

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the Organised Labour that their understanding, patience, commitment and support in the course of implementing his administration’s policies and programmes are not taken for granted. The President, who gave the assurance yesterday, during a colourful ceremony to mark the 2024 May Day celebration at the Eagle Square, Abuja, said it is a fundamental truth that the workers are Nigeria’s backbone, even as he acknowledged and appreciated their hard work, sacrifices, and contributions to the nation’s stability and prosperity. Speaking through Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who…

World Economic Forum: “Fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from going bankrupt” – Tinubu

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has said that despite the economic difficulties a greater number of Nigerians are facing, the removal of fuel subsidy by his government was a necessary action, as it has saved the country from going bankrupt. Tinubu said this yesterday, during a panel session at the on-going World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. President Tinubu, who announced the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, in his inauguration speech on May 29, 2023, said at the Forum that the fuel subsidy removal had…