President Tinubu Archives - Page 41 of 44

Tinubu�s ministers to take oath next week

August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 Aminu Imam

�As Senate rushes to complete screening on Monday Barring last minute changes, ministers recently screened by the Senate are expected to assume office next week, as they gear up for swearing-in. It was gathered that the Senate, in an effort to beat the swearing in deadline which has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, had scheduled screening of the remaining nominees for yesterday. According to a source, �Ordinarily, the Senate will not sit on Saturday; but because of the need to complete their screenings by Tuesday; they are now going to…

Tinubu replaces ministerial nominee, picks Keyamo, one other

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo as minister. The President, who announced this in a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, which was read on the floor of the Senate at yesterday�s plenary session, also revoked the ministerial nomination of Maryam Shetty, from Kano State, and replacing her with Dr. Mariya Mahmud Bunkure. Tinubu said his decision is in line with the provisions of section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution as Amended. Recall that the President, through his Chief…

Abuja Indigenous Group commends Tinubu for ending 53-year agitation for Ministerial slot

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organisation, (AOIYEO), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating one of its own, Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo, for ministerial appointment. The President of the Association, Commandant Isaac David, in an issued statement, described the President�s action as novel, remarkable but also symbolic. The leader of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) indigenous group said this was the first time the group would be enjoying such a privilege stressing that it would not take it for granted. He, therefore, thanked President Tinubu and the All Progressives…

Tinubu approves buses, lifts restrictions on students� loans to support higher education

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Aminu Imam

In a bid to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on students in higher institutions of learning, President Bola Tinubu has taken significant steps to ease their financial burdens. A State House press statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake, outlined the measures aimed at supporting Nigerian students across the country. One of the major initiatives announced in the press statement is the provision of buses to students� bodies in all universities, Polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. This…

Presidential Election Tribunal: APC lawyers agree any rerun poll should be between Atiku, Tinubu

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 Aminu Imam

…Insists Peter Obi has no right to it The lawyers to President Tinubu and the All-Progressives Congress (APC) have agreed that only Abubakar Atiku and President Tinubu have the right to go into rerun if the court so decides to order for a rerun at the Presidential Tribunal, thereby knocking-off Peter Obi of any right to participate in such. The APC lawyers, who made this statement in their final written address, however pointed out that a decision for rerun is a very unlikely situation from the tribunal. The APC lawyers…

Alleged N32bn Court Cases: �Don�t consider el-Rufa’i for ministerial position�, Group urges Tinubu

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 Aminu Imam

A group, under the aegis of Forum for Transparency and Accountability inGovernance, on Friday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, not to succumb topressures by any politician with pending allegation of fraud related cases incourt or at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to beappointed into his cabinet under the guise of being a loyal party member. The call on the President was at the backdrop of the much-expected list of ministerial nominees to be sent to the Senate by President Tinubu. The President has a statutory period of 60 days…

N617 per litre fuel: “Declare state of emergency” � IPMAN tells Tinubu

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, (IPMAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergence on the country�s refineries. IPMAN Chairman in Rivers State, Dr. Joseph Obele, made the call against the backdrop of the hike of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol. Recall that the pump price of fuel on Tuesday skyrocketed to N612 per litre. However, Obele said the ex-depot price increased from N487.7 per litre to N567.7 per litre. A statement by Obele said: �We saw a…

�Stop DisCos� plans to increase electricity tariffs� – OPC urges Tinubu

July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Oodua People�s Congress (OPC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to stop the proposed increase in electricity tariffs by the Distribution Companies (DISCOs). The OPC President, Wasiu Afolabi, made the call in an issued statement signed by its General-Secretary, Bunmi Fasehun, in Lagos, yesterday. Recall that the Federal Government last Friday disclosed that 11 successor electricity companies have applied for a review of their respective electricity tariffs. According to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), the rate review is to incorporate changes in macroeconomic parameters and other factors affecting the…

�Buhari failed woefully; Tinubu cannot afford to disappoint Nigerians� � Baba-Ahmed

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum, (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said the immediate-past President, Muhammadu Buhari was a woeful disappointment. Speaking in a published interview yesterday, Baba-Ahmed said, “Buhari failed the nation; he failed the North. He failed the electorates that trooped out to give him the kind of votes that no other President has ever had. He raised a lot of expectations but left the country a lot worse than he met it”. The NEF spokesman, however, expressed hope that Tinubu will be able to bring in some…

“Respect democracy, rule of law”, Tinubu tells African leaders in Nairobi

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, called on African leaders to respect democracy and rule of law, and ensure political stability. He said this at a high-level event organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on the margins of Fifth Mid-Year African Union (AU) Coordination Meeting. The President urged African military institutions and States to recognise and respect the need for democratic renewal. Tinubu, who is also the Chairperson of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, said coup d��tat should be discouraged in the continent, especially…