President Tinubu Archives - Page 26 of 44

Coastal highway: Protesters�appeal�to�Tinubu, Umahi�to stop planned diversion

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Aminu Imam

Some residents of Okun Ajah, in the Eti Osa local government area of Lagos State have cried out over an alleged ethnic bias and favouritism in the planned re-routing of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway in the community, urging the Government not to spare law breakers at their expense. The residents, who spoke on the issue, expressed serious concerns that some rich property owners from a certain region of the country who had clearly encroached on the coastal road masterplan have induced some top government officials to ensure that the…

“I hope all is well” – Atiku sympathises with Tinubu, after falling during Democracy Day�celebration

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Aminu Imam

Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu after the President slipped at the Eagles Square during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. Recall that Tinubu, early yesterday, slipped at the Eagles Square while boarding the parade vehicle. The President momentarily lost his footing but quickly regained his balance with support from his aide-de-camp (ADC). The event at Eagles Square was part of a series of events to mark the country�s Democracy Day celebration. Reacting, Atiku expressed his empathy over the incident, hoping that all is well with the…

June 12 address: “I risked my life for democracy” – Tinubu

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Aminu Imam

�No agreement on new minimum wage yet” – NLC President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he was among those who took the risk to midwife the birth of democracy in the country. Tinubu, who stated this while addressing Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast yesterday, as part of programmes to mark the 2024 Democracy Day, added that he is now a direct and obvious beneficiary of the fruits of those historic efforts. The President noted that the Federal Government and Organised Labour engaged in constructive negotiation on the new minimum wage.…

Katsina massacre: ?”Go after assailants” – Tinubu orders security agencies

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu yesterday ordered security agencies to go after terrorists who killed about 26 villagers in Katsina State on Sunday. Terrorists had reportedly raided Dutsin-Ma and Kankara local government areas of the State and reportedly killed 26 people after an attack occurred on Sunday, in Gidan Boka village. The Police had said bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Gidan-Boka village, killing 20 villagers and injuring two others. The bandits reportedly killed five more people while escaping through ?an Nakwabo village. But reacting in a statement issued by his spokesman…

SERAP sues Tinubu�s Govt. over failure to account for loans by ex-presidents

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Aminu Imam

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of President Bola Tinubu �over the failure to publish spending details of the loans obtained by the governments of former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar�Adua, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari�. The suit was filed against the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Debt Management Office, (DMO). In the suit, filed on behalf of SERAP by its lawyers Kolawole Oluwadare and Andrew Nwankwo, last Friday at the Federal High Court,…

Tinubu to receive Bill on regional government next week

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024 Aminu Imam

A Bill proposing a shift to a regional governance structure in Nigeria is set for submission to President Bola Tinubu next week. This development follows the House of Representatives� denial of the draft Bill, which recently circulated online in the past week. The Bill, titled: �A Bill for an Act to substitute the annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with new governance model for the Federal Republic of Nigeria�, aims to introduce laws to be known as �The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria New Governance Model for Nigeria…

“I was told not to appoint you as minister, that you won�t deliver” – Tinubu to Wike

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he went against the wish of many people to appoint Nyesom Wike as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister. Speaking during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N-20, which he named Wole Soyinka Way, Tinubu said some persons advised him against appointing Wike into his cabinet. The inaugurated road is from the Northern Parkway to the Outer Northern Expressway within the federal capital city. Tinubu said Wike has proved his detractors wrong, and has also rewarded the confidence he resposed in him, noting that…

Anniversary: Miyetti-Allah hails Tinubu

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024 Aminu Imam

…Demands nomadic education Commission Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN), has commended President Bola Tinubu�s commitment to developing Nigeria�s infrastructure, agricultural development, and enhanced security since his assumption of office. Its National President, Othman-Ngelzarma, made the commendation in a congratulatory letter to Tinubu yesterday, in Abuja. He said, �Your one year in office, though tumultuous stands you as a man of courage, conviction, and vision with Renewed Hope to make Nigeria great. �Your commitment to developing Nigeria�s infrastructure, Agricultural development, and enhanced security is a testimony that you are…

Tinubu approves extension of free ride on Abuja Metro Rail till December

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

…Inaugurates scheme President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also called the Metro Rail, in tge Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the next six months until the end of the year. The President gave the approval during his address at the inauguration of the commencement of operations of the Abuja Metro Rail in Abuja, yesterday. Recall that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had earlier announced free train rides for two months, to ease the burden of commuting for residents of…

Emirship Tussle: Kano Govt. seeks Tinubu�s intervention

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Aminu Imam

…Insists it followed due process in Sanusi’s reinstatement The Kano State Government has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the on-going tussle over the throne of the Emir of Kano. The State Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, made the call during a press conference at the Government House, yesterday. According to him, Tinubu�s intervention would save the state from descending into chaos. Gwarzo said the State is renowned for its peace and stability, in spite of its political complexities. The Deputy Governor urged the president to take necessary steps…