Tag: President Tinubu

PENGASSAN faults Executive Order on oil revenue

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PENGASSAN faults Tinubu

…Says Tinubu ill-advised The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has faulted the Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu, targeted at promoting gas production in Nigeria.  Recall that Tinubu signed the Executive Order, titled: ‘The Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost-Efficiency Incentives Order (2025)’, on Thursday.  However, at a press conference in Abuja, PENGASSAN president, Festus Osifo, argued that the tax incentives granted to oil companies by the President may not help in the reduction of cost if insecurity is not addressed. “The Executive Order signed by…

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“We’ll mobilize Nigerians to defend democracy” – ADC tells Tinubu

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ADC tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, declaring that the party will mobilise Nigerians to defend the country’s democracy through lawful and constitutional means. In a statement issued yyesterday, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party accused the President of undermining electoral credibility by hastily signing amendments that, it said, introduce ambiguity into the collation and transmission of election results. The ADC argued that the speed with which the amendment was passed by…

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Tinubu orders NNPCL to remit oil taxes, royalties directly

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Tinubu orders NNPCL

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the collection of management and frontier exploration fees by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as part of a sweeping Executive Order aimed at safeguarding oil and gas revenues due to the Federation. The directive, announced in a statement yesterday by the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Uloma Amadi, also orders the direct remittance of taxes, royalties, and profit oil under Production Sharing Contracts to the appropriate fiscal authorities, effectively blocking deductions at source. According to…

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Tinubu to embark on one-day official visit to Kebbi State today

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Tinubu to visit Kebbi

President Bola Tinubu will undertake a one-day official visit to Kebbi State today Saturday,  to inaugurate projects executed by the state governor, Nasir Idris. According to a post on X, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy stated that the President will also headline the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as the Special Guest of Honour. The festival, one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural events, is staged along the riverside of the historic Matan-Fada, which has been recognised by UNESCO…

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2027: “We don’t need Govs. to mobilise support for Tinubu” – Wike

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FCT Police urge NLC2

…Launches pro-Tinubu radio station in Rivers Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said supporters of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State do not require the involvement of state governors to mobilise political support ahead of the 2027 general election. Wike stated this  yesterday, at the inauguration of the Port-Harcourt office of the ‘Renewed Hope Ambassadors’, a political support group. According to him, existing political structures in the state are sufficient to organise independently. He said, “We don’t need a governor to mobilise us. We have senators,…

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Presidency’s forex bill hits ₦34bn in 2yrs, as travel costs draw scrutiny

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Presidency’s forex bill

At least ₦34.39bn was spent by the Presidency on foreign exchange purchases for international travel and related official obligations between 2024 and 2025, according to data compiled from GovSpend, the public expenditure tracking platform managed by BudgIT. The records, covering transactions by the State House, the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF), the Office of the Chief of Staff, and activities linked to the President, Vice-President, First Lady and their aides, show that the bulk of the spending occurred in 2024, with a significant drop recorded the following year. An analysis of…

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“I won’t file my taxes until Tinubu does” — Lawyer dares FG

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Lawyer dares FG

A human rights lawyer, John Chinedu, has vowed not to file his tax returns by March 31, 2026, unless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu publicly does the same. In a Facebook post yesterday, Chinedu said leaders must first show transparency before demanding compliance from citizens. He wrote: “The era where followers pay taxes while leaders loot public funds is over. If the President wants Nigerians to comply with tax laws, he should lead by example and show proof of his own tax returns”. He accused political leaders of misusing public funds…

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“Stop globetrotting; stay at home to tackle Nigeria’s challenges” – Obi tells Tinubu

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Obi Asiwaju

…Says President failed to fix country’s power sector Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has advised President Bola Tinubu to reduce his foreign trips and fix Nigeria. According to him, the President had failed to fix the country’s power sector and deliver uninterrupted electricity to Nigerians. In a statement yesterday, Obi said: “President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise in 2022 was clear: “If I do not provide steady electricity in my first four years, do not vote for me for a second term”. Despite Tinubu’s campaign promise to fix the country’s epileptic…

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Alarm, as President Tinubu stumbles during official welcome in Turkey

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Tinubu stumbles in Turkey

There was apprehension yesterday, as President Bola Tinubu briefly stumbled during an official welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey. The incident happened as the Nigerian leader walked alongside Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, at the ceremony marking the start of Tinubu’s visit.  Witnesses said the President appeared to miss a step, causing him to lose his balance. Tinubu was however  quickly supported by aides and protocol officials, allowing him to regain his balance. He continued with the programme shortly afterward without further incident. The President, who arrived in Ankara on a…

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APC denies plan to drop Shettima ahead of 2027

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APC denies plan

…Dismisses running-mate rumours The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculation that Vice-President Kashim Shettima may be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting the Tinubu–Shettima ticket remains intact. The ruling party described reports of a planned replacement — including claims of a shift to a Christian running mate — as baseless and misleading, stressing that it is not engaged in any 2027 ticket discussions and remains focused on governance. In a statement issued yesterday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka described the…

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