Tag: President Bola Tinubu

‘Minimum wage need review to reflect realities’ ? Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the national minimum wage needs a review to reflect realities, assuring that improved livelihood for Nigerians remains a top priority of his administration, with more people-focused economic policies. He, therefore, advised that the national and sub-national governments should work together on the issue, which, according to him, already requires “soul searching.’’ The President made these declarations yesterday, when he received members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) led by the Chairman, Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Imo State, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu…

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‘Senate, House of Reps. expensive to keep’, Shekarau tells Tinubu

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The Senator representing Kano-Central, Ibrahim Shekarau, has advised President Bola Tinubu on steps to take to reduce the cost of governance. He told the president to simply reduce the number of members in the Senate and House of Representatives. Recall that while speaking on a television’s programme on Wednesday night, Shekarau said Nigeria does not need both chambers under Tinubu. He stated, “Left to me, we don’t need to have the two chambers, the two houses; it is costing the country. I agree, a democracy means getting as many involved…

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“I won’t tolerate oil theft” – Tinubu tells Security Chiefs

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President Bola Tinubu has instructed the nation’s Security Chiefs to deal with oil theft, saying he won’t tolerate the menace. He gave the charge to the Security Chiefs yesterday, in his first official engagement with the Heads of the nation’s security and intelligence agencies since he assumed office on Monday. National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, disclosed this to State House correspondents after a meeting between the President and Security Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Monguno said the President emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to combat terrorism, insurgency,…

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Fuel Subsidy: Tinubu holding ‘gun to head of Nigerians’ – NLC

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The Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), yesterday, described the release of a new pump price for Premium Motor Spirit by the Nigerian National Population Company Limited as “an ambush”. The Congress said through the act, President Bola Tinubu has put a “gun to the head of the Nigerian people.” The NNPCL yesterday afternoon confirmed it adjusted pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, better known as petrol, across the country. In a statement issued yesterday, signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Garba Deen Muhammad, the national oil company explained that the…

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Reps. back Tinubu on subsidy removal, Seek Nigerians’ patience

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The House of Representatives yesterday commended the decision of President Bola Tinubu on fuel subsidy removal. This followed a Motion of Urgent Public Importance by a member, Jimoh Olajide. The House further appealed to Nigerians to be patient and prayerful to allow the President deliver on his promises. On Monday during his inaugural speech at Eagle Square in Abuja, Tinubu said the era of subsidy payment on fuel has ended, adding that the 2023 Budget made no provision for fuel subsidy and more so, subsidy payment is no longer justifiable.…

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Tinubu orders DSS to vacate EFCC Lagos office immediately

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos, immediately. Tinubu has said if there were issues between the “two important agencies of government”, they would be resolved amicably. The President said this yesterday, according to a statement by the State House. Yesterday morning, the DSS had reportedly laid siege on the premises of the EFCC in Lagos. Its High Command, however, said it did not barricade the entrance leading to EFCC zonal office…

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Bola Tinubu: Kingmaker becomes Nigeria’s 16th President, Leader

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By Hassan Umar Farouk, State House correspondent Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect, and Kashim Shettima, the vice president-elect, yesterday officially assumed their positions as president and vice president of Nigeria, respectively. Chief Justice of the Federation, Olukayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office to the President, shortly after the Vice-President took his oath of office a few minutes after ten, yesterday morning, at Eagle Square, Abuja.  Tinubu became one of the 16 Nigerians privileged to occupy the nation’s highest political office since its independence in 1960, and also its seventh civilian to…

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US President Biden to Tinubu: “I’ll work with you”

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US President, Joe Biden has promised to work with President Bola Tinubu to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for our world. Biden, in an issued statement yesterday, extended warm wishes to the government and people of Nigeria. His administration, he said, has worked to strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria. “I look forward to continuing this work with President Tinubu to support economic growth, advance security, and promote respect for human rights. “The people-to-people connections between our two countries run particularly deep, nurtured by a vibrant…

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Nigeria needs a decisive President like Tinubu – CAN

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday said the country needs a decisive President like Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  CAN stated this while congratulating the new President.  A statement by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said: “On behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the new President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he assumes office today.  “This is a momentous occasion for Nigeria, and we wish President Tinubu well as he takes on the responsibilities of leading our…

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Tinubu sworn-in as Nigeria’s 16th President

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Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, and Kashim Shettima, the vice president-elect, have officially assumed their positions as president and vice president of Nigeria, respectively. Today, Monday, Chief Justice of the Federation, Olukayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office to the President, shortly after the Vice-President the Vice President took his oath of office. Tinubu, had assured to live up expectations and deliver on his pledges. Tinubu, who spoke at the Inauguration Dinner/Gala Night, organized by the Presidential Transition Council, PTC, at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, also promised to…

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