Tag: President Bola Tinubu

ECOWAS in solidarity with Tinubu, says Guinea-Bissau President

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The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) says it is in support of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts aimed at repositioning the giant of Africa. President of Guinea- Bissau and Chairman Authority ECOWAS Head of State and Government, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, said this during a private visit to Tinubu on Saturday in Lagos. He said that the economic steps so far taken would not only be for the good of Nigeria but the entire West Africa. Addressing newsmen after the visit, Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy to the…

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‘Tinubu will take Nigeria to the Promised Land’, says Awujale

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The paramount ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has expressed confidence that the administration of President Bola Tinubu would take the country to the Promised Land. Oba Adetona stated this was when he hosted  Tinubu  at his palace in Ogun State for the President’s first official state visit after being sworn-in. Addressing the President, the monarch said, “I believe you (Tinubu) will take us to the Promised Land. You will prosper. I will have to thank you. We are happy because you are our President. Our security has improved and I…

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“Cashless policy or not, my election was sure”, says Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, said he remained hopeful and optimistic about achieving victory in the last presidential election, despite the ineffective cashless policy implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN). The President spoke in separate remarks at the palaces of the paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, in Ijebu-Ode and Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, in Abeokuta, during a thank-you visit to the Royal Fathers. According to a statement by his Special Adviser, Dele Alake, the President thanked them for their loyalty and…

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“I invoked spirit of Freedom ‘Emi Lokan’ from Awujale” – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu said he invoked the spirit of Emi Lokan – It’s my turn – from the Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. President Tinubu stated this while speaking at the palace of the Awujale in Ijebu-Ode yesterday. He said, “I invoked the spirit of Emi Lokan from Baba (the Awujale). That’s the spirit of freedom; and that’s who we are as a people. “I came to Ogun state to invoke the spirit of freedom from which we are noted for. I invoked that…

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Eid: Nigeria will prosper under my presidency, Tinubu assures

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Lagos encouraged Nigerians to have faith in God that the country will experience peace, stability and prosperity. Speaking to newsmen after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks prayer ground, the President stressed the need for unity and cooperation, appealing to Nigerians to eschew ethnic and religious rivalries. While noting that Allah would not burden the country with what it cannot bear, the President said: “I thank Almighty Allah for keeping us in good health till today and pray to Him to grant us robust…

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President Tinubu returns from trip, set to reveal ministerial list after Sallah

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Following flights to Paris, where he attended the Financial Pact Summit, and London, President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria, via Lagos, in time for the Eid-el Kabir, also known as Sallah, festivities. The President’s return comes at a time of uncertainty regarding his ministerial list, which is nearly complete and is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly after Sallah. According to insiders, Tinubu has personally selected a group of ministers heavily influenced by his close circle of Special Advisers. A source in the presidency, who spoke with newsmen, said, “I…

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“How I was slapped by a naval officer in US” – President Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given an insight into his life before his achievement in the political field. He revealed that he once worked as a taxi driver in the United States and even experienced being slapped by a naval officer for unintentionally overcharging him. The President’s experiences were published in a biography titled: Tinubu: My life as gypsy cab driver in the US’, written by seasoned journalist, Mike Awoyinfa and featured on the back page of a national daily. According to the story, Tinubu worked as an unlicensed taxi…

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‘Africa remains centrepiece of Nigeria’s economic, foreign policy’ – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will sustain its spotlight on African countries as the fulcrum of its economic and foreign policies. He spoke on Friday while receiving the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, after the Summit on New Global Financing Pact in Paris, France. A statement by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, quoted Tinubu as stating that trade issues, security and border controls would be mutually implemented. The President added that bilateral relations with African countries, particularly at the sub-regional level, would be…

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Tinubu departs Paris, heads to London for private visit

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President Bola Tinubu has left Paris, France, after his attendance of the economic summit in the European nation, but will be heading to London for a “private visit”. Tinubu’s itinerary is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, yesterday. “Tinubu, who was initially scheduled to be back in Abuja on Saturday, will now proceed to London, United Kingdom, for a short private visit”, the statement reads. The statement is titled: ‘After successful Paris outing, President Tinubu off to London on…

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U.S. Govt reiterates support for Tinubu’s administration

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The U.S Government has reiterated its support to the new Nigerian government being led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Charge d’Affaires ad interim for the U.S. Mission, David Greene, reiterated the support for Tinubu administration while speaking at the commemoration of the 247th Independence of America in Abuja on Thursday. He noted that the U.S. government had always supported Nigeria with many positive impacts across several sectors; agriculture, health, security, economy, information technology, and renewable energy, among others. “We look forward to partnering with President Tinubu’s Administration to ensure that…

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