Amid rising petrol prices and the resulting economic strain, leaders from the Nigerian Baptist Conference, ex-Senator Shehu Sani, and former Kaduna State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the interest of the masses. Speaking at the 64th Baptist Ministers Conference in Kaduna yesterday, the leaders highlighted the severe impact of fuel price hikes on Nigerians’ daily lives. Senator Sani, who represented Kaduna-Central in the 8th Assembly, acknowledged the widespread suffering caused by economic reforms. He stressed that…
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‘Tinubu’s claim on N30tr debt misleading; merely restructured, not cleared’ – Report
President Bola Tinubu’s claim during his October 1 speech, that his administration has cleared the N30 trillion Ways and Means debt inherited from the previous government has been revealed as misleading. Recall that in his Independence Day speech, President Bola Tinubu claimed that his administration cleared the N30 trillion Ways and Means debt inherited from the previous government. stating that the debt was eliminated, and the debt-service ratio reduced from 97% to 68%, while maintaining foreign reserves at $37 billion. However, a report by the Joint Senate Committee on Banking,…
Read More“PDP will die before 2027 with Damagum as chairman”, Prophet Ayodele predicts
Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, had prophesied that the People Democratic Party (PDP) will soon lose one of its governors to another party. In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele stated that the current chairman, Umar Damagum, is leading the party toward failure, predicting that the PDP could perish before the 2027 elections. Describing the PDP’s current status as a “mortuary,” Ayodele stated that only David Mark or Gabriel Suswam have the potential to rescue the party from its dire situation.
Read MoreCabinet Reshuffle: ’11 Ministers may lose their jobs’ – Source
The Presidency has confirmed that a cabinet reshuffle is on the horizon, indicating that up to 11 Ministers could soon be relieved of their positions. This development was disclosed during a media briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, O’tega Ogra, joining Onanuga at the briefing, did not provide a specific timeline for the reshuffle, but hinted that an announcement could be made later this…
Read More“President Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet soon” – Presidency
The Presidency has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is considering a reshuffle of his 47-man cabinet. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this yesterday, while briefing newsmen at the State House in Abuja. Responding to a question about potential changes in the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Onanuga confirmed that the President is “tinkering with the idea” of reorganising the cabinet. However, he did not specify the exact timeline for the reshuffle, stating that: “I can’t say specifically whether that will be done before the Independence celebration…
Read MoreReactions, as bandit solicits support to kidnap President Tinubu
A video of a bandit calling on Nigerians to support him to kidnap, President Bola Tinubu has generated reactions from Nigerians on social media. According to reports that the activities of bandits on social media have increased recently. The bandits are now using social media, especially TikTok, to display collected ransoms and mock the government. The bandit spoke in Hausa language in the video. Reacting to the video, an X user, Pharaoh, @Ugochukwu_96, wrote,“The government will tag what they said as a joke, but if an ordinary citizen should make…
Read MoreFirst Lady@64: ‘You’re my greatest supporter’ – Tinubu
..Writes emotional message for wife President Bola Tinubu has publicly praised the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on her 64th birthday anniversary, hailing her as his “greatest supporter” and a pillar of strength in both his personal and political life. President Tinubu yesterday, wrote: “Since we began this journey together, you have been my rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of my life”. Highlighting his unwavering support, the President credited Oluremi with being a source of strength and guidance through challenging times. “Your love sustains me, wisdom guides me, and…
Read More“Tinubu too rich to loot Nigeria’s resources” – Minister
…As First Lady raise awareness on food productivity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is an “epitome of wealth” with no interest to loot the country’s resources, according to the Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. Olawande was quoted to have said this at the Joint Union Negotiating Council’s week of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development branch, themed: “The Working People In A Volatile, Uncertain and Complex Economy”, in Abuja. The Minister urged Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu’s administration, noting that in no distant time there will be…
Read MoreTinubu names Amachree as Director, Energy Security
President Tinubu appoints Wike’s ally, Ojukaye Amachree, as the new Director of Energy Security Directorate within the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). According to a statement by ONSA’s Head of Strategic Communications, Zakari Mijinyawa, Amachree’s appointment was part of the government’s commitment to ensuring a stable, sustainable, and secure energy supply for all Nigerians. The Energy Security Directorate, a newly created unit in ONSA, is tasked with coordinating policies, protecting critical infrastructure, managing data, providing security coordination, offering risk advisory services, and building strategic alliances within Nigeria’s energy…
Read MoreUncertainty grows over President Tinubu’s unknown travels abroad
President Bola Tinubu’s overseas travels have once again led to growing speculation and concern among Nigerians. The President’s exact whereabouts have been unknown for several days, and this has led to questions about his accountability to the citizens. Some have pointedly queried why, after the recent devastating flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, the President is still out of the country in spite of a disaster of such magnitude happening on his primary area of responsibility. Recall that Tinubu embarked on a trip to China on August 29, with a planned…
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