Tag: President Tinubu

“Tinubu at risk of losing re-election in 2027 poll” – Former DG Progressive Govs Forum, Lukman

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A former Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is at risk of losing re-election in the 2027 poll. In an interactive session with reporters in Abuja, he dropped the hint of an impending rebellion among the ranks of the party in no distant time from now. Lukman, who resigned his position as the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice-Chairman North-West, argued that the APC-led administration is not living up to the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. “And I think we must…

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Rivers: “Caution Wike on Fubara” - Ijaw National Congress urges Tinubu

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The apex pan-Ijaw socio-cultural organisation, the Ijaw National Congress, (INC), has asked President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike and his loyalists to stop their moves aimed at sacking the Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara. The INC condemned what it said is an open support by security agencies for the Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the State lawmakers loyal to Wike, whom they gave protection to hold a sitting against a subsisting court order requiring all parties to maintain the status quo and…

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FG seeks media partnership on soon-to-be launched ‘charter on citizen’s code’ 

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has sought the support of the media in creating awareness for the “Charter on citizen code” which the federal government will unveil soon. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday night, at the second Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria, Idris said the charter is designed to uphold values that unite Nigerians, taking into account the nation’s socio-cultural diversities. According to the Minister, the charter will contain the rights and responsibilities of Nigerians “as citizens of the greatest…

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Kaduna: Tinubu breaks silence on military airstrike mischap, issues fresh directive

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President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and the people of Kaduna State in the aftermath of the unfortunate bombing tragedy in Tundun-Biri, Igabi local government area, on Sunday. President Tinubu called the occurrence as “very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful” in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The President said: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the injuries sustained in this tragic incident. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the…

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‘Ndigbo may support Tinubu in 2027 if Nnamdi Kanu is released’ – Ohanaeze

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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural  group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has stated that Ndigbo may vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027 if he frees the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said this in a statement issued yesterday. According to him, the unconditional release of the IPOB leader would completely bury the widely-held view that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, hates the Igbo ethnic-nationality. The ex-Ohanaeze youth leader admonished the government to initiate a genuine and all-inclusive truce involving…

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MURIC urges Tinubu not to sign agreement on LGBTQ

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The Islamic organisation, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the “LGBT accord that will legalise lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) in Nigeria”. The recommendation was issued by MURIC yesterday, as stated in a statement endorsed by the organisation’s Executive Director, Professor Is’haq Akintola. The statement said: “Western countries, under the aegis of the EU-ACP, have been putting Nigeria under pressure to join countries that legalise lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) relationship. “This has always been the goal of globalisation from the onset. We reject…

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“Fulfil your stance on federalism”, Afenifere tells Tinubu

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Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has expressed concern over the lack of commitment of President Bola Tinubu to ensuring true federalism in the country amid his stance on the issue as former Governor of Lagos State. The Yoruba group said that Tinubu, as the President of the country, who is regarded as a prominent figure in national politics, should use his influence to ensure the implementation of the recommendations made during the 2014 National Conference. The group, in a communiqué after the end of its monthly meeting held at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun…

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U.S. court grants Tinubu’s request opposing release of FBI, CIA, others’ confidential records

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The U.S. Court for the District of Columbia in Washington D.C. has granted President Bola Tinubu’s Motion to intervene and oppose the release of his records held by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other top U.S. security agencies, based on court filings. Judge Beryl A. Howell, on November 27, granted Tinubu’s Motion to intervene after deeming him to have met the four qualifying factors, which include timeliness of the Motion, and the applicant’s interest in the property which forms subject of action. Adjudging Tinubu…

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Senate grants Tinubu’s request for joint Budget Session today  

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The Senate has granted the request by President Bola Tinubu to hold a joint session today, for the presentation of the 2024 Budget. This is coming a day after the National Assembly, through its Secretary of Research and Information, Dr. Ali Barde Umoru, announced that the President will address the parliament today, Wednesday, November 29. Tinubu, three weeks ago, forwarded to both chambers of the National Assembly the 20224-2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper, (MTEF), where the sum of N26.1 trillion was proposed as the total expenditure profile…

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Tinubu appoints NNPCL Board members, management team

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…Re-appoints Mele Kyari as GCEO President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, approved the appointment of board and management team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, while announcing this in a statement, said the Tinubu approved the re-appointment of Malam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer. He said the President also appointed the management team of the corporation, with Chief Pius Akinyelure as Non-Executive Board Chairman. The statement said, “In compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry…

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