Tag: President Tinubu

NMDPRA, NUPRC chiefs quit, as Tinubu names new regulators

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NMDPRA, NUPRC chiefs quit

President Bola Tinubu has initiated a major shake-up in Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory landscape following the resignation of the chief executives of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (NMDPRA), and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, (NUPRC). The President has formally asked the Senate to confirm new heads for both agencies, according to separate letters transmitted yesterday, and disclosed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Engr. Farouk Ahmed resigned as Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, while Gbenga Komolafe stepped-down as…

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Promotion of Tinubu’s ADC shelved as retired generals intervene

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Tinubu’s ADC

The controversial plan to decorate aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, Nurudeen Yusuf, as a one-star general on Monday evening was shelved at the last minute after an intervention by two former Chiefs of Army Staff.  Yusuf, who was only decorated as a Colonel last January, was to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General through “special presidential promotion”. Under normal process, an officer has to be a colonel for at least four years, after which he or she will attend the National Defence College (NDC) before they are considered…

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“Tinubu never won 2023 election; he will lose in 2027” – Sen. Abaribe

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Sen. Abaribe on 2027

The lawmaker representing Abia-South senatorial district, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has said it would be impossible for President Bola Tinubu to win re-election in the 2027 presidential election. Abaribe, who claimed that the President never won the 2023 election, said the level of hardship Nigerians are currently facing has made them more determined to ensure that Tinubu does not return as president after 2027. Reacting to suggestions that Tinubu has never lost an election, Abaribe, who stated this during a television programme on Monday, said: “I do not think so. Everybody…

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‘President has power to declare emergency rule in any state’ – S’Court

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S'Court on emergency rule

In a significant ruling yesterday, the Supreme Court affirmed the President’s constitutional powers to declare a state of emergency in any state, emphasising the authority’s role in preventing a breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos and anarchy. The apex court, in a split decision of 6-to-1, held that the President, during a state of emergency, can suspend elected officials, but that such suspensions must be for a limited period. In the lead majority judgment, the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, held that Section 305 of the…

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Ambassadorial List: “Senate to forward observations to Tinubu after screening” – Ndume

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Ndume on Amb. list

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has said the 10th Senate will formally communicate its observations on the ongoing ambassadorial screening to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly concerns over the “lopsided” composition of the nominees. Ndume explained why he eventually joined his colleagues on the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs to screen the list of ambassadorial nominees forwarded to the Senate by the President penultimate week, despite earlier calling for the withdrawal of the list. Speaking with newsmen yesterday in Abuja, Ndume disclosed that he was persuaded…

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Tinubu hails Wike at 58 as ‘shining star’

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Tinubu hails Wike

…As FCT Minister defends support for President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as an “audacious top performer” and a “shining star” in his cabinet, as the former Rivers State governor marked his 58th birthday yesterday. In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu thanked God for Wike’s life, which he said has been defined by purpose, courage and service to the nation. The President praised the Minister’s resilience, “can-do attitude”…

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“No going back on directive to withdraw police officers from VIPs” – Tinubu

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Tinubu on police escorts

President Bola Tinubu has said the directive to redeploy police officers working with Very Important Personalities (VIPs), Very, Very Important Personalities (VVIPs) and Ministers was not negotiable, admonishing all ministers to ensure immediate compliance. Speaking at the opening of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting yesterday in the State House Council Chamber, the President warned against non-compliance. He said: “If you have any problem because of the nature of your assignments, please contact theInspector-General of Police, (IGP), and get my clearance”. President Tinubu directed the National Security Adviser, (NSA) Nuhu…

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Ndume demands withdrawal of Tinubu’s ambassadorial list

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Ndume demands

Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the newly submitted list of 65 ambassadorial nominees, arguing that the selection breaches the federal character principle. Ndume, who represents Borno-South, said the distribution of nominees across geo-political zones was uneven and risked fuelling ethnic grievances.  He pointed out that some states received multiple nominees while others were excluded entirely, and raised concern over the inclusion of a former senator from Yobe who reportedly passed away earlier in the year. He warned that approving the list in its current form…

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Tinubu nominates Dambazau, ex-Rivers Sole Admin. Ibas, others as ambassadors

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Tinubu nominates ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded 65 additional nominees for ambassadorial positions to the 10th Senate for screening and confirmation, as contained in a letter conveyed to the NASS leadership. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter at yesterday’s plenary, while the nominees include career and non-career ambassadors and high commissioners. The President, in his latest letter, explained that 34 persons were nominated as career Ambassadors and High Commissioners, while 31 others were nominated as non-career Ambassadors and High Commissioners. This development comes a week after Tinubu transmitted the names…

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Nigerians react, as Tinubu 2027 campaign vehicles arrive

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Tinubu 2027 campaign vehicles

Backlash has trailed the appearance of newly branded Tinubu 2027 campaign vehicles after a viral video surfaced online showing customised Hilux vans and a Hummer bus being test-run and displayed. According to a video shared on social media, which has been widely shared across X and Instagram, shows the vehicles neatly parked as a group of men inspected and moved them around.  According to the clip, the vehicles were allegedly distributed to different states ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the development has set the social media abuzz, especially…

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