Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Fuel Subsidy Removal: Do something, Nigerians are suffering, CAN urges Tinubu, Govs.

Aminu Imam

The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the FCT, yesterday, lamented the harsh economic situation in the country following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. The organisation declared that Nigerians are suffering due to the action subsidy, noting that life in the country today, is becoming a living hell as prices of food, transportation and other essential commodities have gone up beyond the reach of the poor masses. Specifically, the Northern CAN called on President Bola Tinubu and…

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Tribunal Verdict: Now I can focus on my vision Tinubu

Aminu Imam

Following the decision of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians of his renewed and energised focus on delivering his vision of a unified, peaceful, and prosperous nation. Tinubu, through his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, welcomed the tribunals decision, saying he did so with an intense sense of solemn responsibility and readiness to serve all Nigerians, regardless of political persuasions, faiths, or tribal identities. The statement said, “The President affirmed that his commitment to the rule of law, and the unhindered discharge of duties by…

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Obis petition against Tinubu incompetent, defective beyond repair Tribunal

Aminu Imam

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal yesterday in Abuja ruled that the petition of the Labour Partys presidential candidate, Peter Obi was greatly incompetent and defective beyond repair. The Tribunal, in a ruling on several objections against the petition delivered by Justice Abba Mohammed, struck out several paragraphs of the petition for being vague, incompetent, inconsistent, nebulous and self-contradictory. In the ruling, Obis petition was said to have raised several general allegations of malpractices, irregularities and corruption without being specific as required by law. The Tribunal held that while Obi claimed to have scored…

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Tinubus Chicago drug-dealing forfeiture baseless because he wasnt banned from entering U.S. – Appeal Court rules

Aminu Imam

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal yesterday said President Bola Tinubu cannot be disqualified on the basis of his forfeiture of drug money in the United States. The court said Tinubu was previously cleared by the Nigeria Police Force of any criminal issues in the U.S., which came through an inquiry the police had made to the U.S. law enforcement. The court further said Tinubu has been able to enter and exit the U.S., and therefore it means he has no criminal case. The court also said the forfeiture order against…

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President Tinubu off to India today on official visit

Aminu Imam

To chair Roundtable conference of Nigerian private sector President Bola Tinubu will on September 3 travel to New Delhi, India, on an official visit. Tinubu will be having an interactive session with some top echelons of the Nigerian private sector at a Roundtable and Conference at Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi. Among the captains of industry selected for the Presidential Roundtable are Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, AbdulSamad Rabiu, Femi Otedola, Sir Emeka Offor, Kola Karim, Hajiya Bola Shagaya, Prince Arthur Eze, Chief Razaq Okoya and Cosmos Maduka. Voice of Liberty…

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N1.1tr Anchor Borrowers loan default: Tinubu orders security agencies to recover cash before Sept 18

Aminu Imam

The Presidency has given marching orders to relevant security agencies in the country to recover loans from the Federal Government Anchor BorrowersN1.1 trillionprogramme, amounting to over N500 billion. The security agencies, it was gathered, have up till September 18, 2023, to recover all the monies said to be owed by mostly bankers, farmers, individuals, State governments and other financial institutions among others. Apart from recovering the monies, the agencies have also been directed to probe the borrowers.  According to security sources, the recovery of the huge amount has become necessary…

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Tinubu to meet President Biden at UNGA 2023

Aminu Imam

Hes the only African leader Biden wants to me – US envoy President Bola Tinubu will be speaking with the United States (US) President, Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September. This follows Tinubus acceptance of an invitation extended to him by his American counterpart. The development is sequel to a meeting between Tinubu and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee. Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, quoted Phee as saying this on Saturday when Tinubu hosted her at the…

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ECOWAS/Niger junta: I am managing a very serious situation Tinubu

Aminu Imam

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has disclosed that there is increasing pressure on him to deploy military force in Niger Republic. He stressed that as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), his commitment to peaceful resolution guides his approach to the matter. Tinubu stated this while hosting top Islamic clerics (Ulama), led by Sheikh Bala Lau at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. It was the second time the clerics were visiting the President. The first time they visited was August 9, when they were…

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Cabinet Inauguration: Tinubu charges sworn-in Ministers to collectively display trust, transparency, accountability in new roles

Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated 45 members of his cabinet, cautioning them that they owe Nigerians accountability, trust and transparency in the discharge of their duties. At the inauguration, which took place at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Monday, Tinubu described himself being the President at this point in time as the driver of the renewed hope agenda, hence Nigerians will be queuing behind and expecting to receive the dividends of democracy. He congratulated the ministerial appointees, saying he personally picked them to help him run the affairs of…

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Just In! Tinubu reshuffles cabinet hours before inauguration

Aminu Imam

Hours before its scheduled inauguration, President Bola Tinubu yesterday evening, Sunday, August 20, 2023, tinkered with his incoming cabinet. A statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), said: President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger-Delta Development. The Federal Ministry of Youth is to be re-assigned to a Minister-Designate soon. The statement further announced that Ministers-Designate allocated to the Federal Ministries of Transportation, Interior, and Marine & Blue Economy…

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