Tag: Tinubu

Hardship: “Nigeria needs solutions, not comparisons” – Peter Obi tackles Tinubu

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Obi Tinubu

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent comment downplaying Nigeria’s struggles by comparing them to other countries. Recall that while receiving a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, President Tinubu had on Monday said Nigeria is not the only nation in the world grappling with poverty. The President who spoke in Lagos said, “Yes, there is poverty; there is suffering in the land. We are not the only people facing such,…

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“Be mindful of Kano politics, it’ll destroy your Presidency” — Buba Galadima tells Tinubu

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Buba Galadima

…Says anybody supporting State Police, Regional Govt. is an enemy of Nigeria’ A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has urged President Bola Tinubu to be mindful of Kano State politics. Galadima, who stated this in an interview on a television programme on Monday, said, “The Federal Government and President Bola Tinubu need to be cautious with Kano politics. It will destroy his presidency.” The NNPP chieftain berated federal support for one group over another in Kano’s politics, saying that chieftaincy titles should not be influenced…

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‘Nigeria must tackle banditry, terrorism to reduce food price hike’– Tinubu

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Asiwaju on foodstuff

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria must find a way to tackle banditry, terrorism and bad roads to address food price hikes. The presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, in an issued statement yesterday, said President Tinubu made this known when he met with the delegation of the National Assembly in Lagos. Tinubu stressed that 60-70 percent of food is damaged in Nigeria due to bad roads, banditry and terrorism. He said, “We must find a way to eliminate banditry and terrorism so that farmers can bring out food from…

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‘Minimum wage Bill must uphold workers’ right to living wage’ – SERAP to Tinubu

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SERAP Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to ensure that his government’s proposed Bill on a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers is entirely consistent and compatible with Nigeria’s international obligations to promote and advance the right of workers to an adequate living wage. The call was made by rights group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), through a statement issued by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. Recall that President Tinubu had in his Democracy Day Speech on June 12 stated, “We shall soon send an Executive Bill to…

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Edwin Clark writes Tinubu, demands implementation of 2014 Confab Report

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Clark writes

The Southern and Middle-Belt Forum leader, Edwin Clark, has written to President Bola Tinubu, demanding the implementation of the 2014 National Conference (Confab) report. Clark, in the letter dated 13th June and made available to newsmen yesterday, also urged the President to carry out an immediate restructuring of Nigeria if the nation must remain one. The elder statesman said, “Now that the elections are over, we must face the restructuring of this country. I repeat again, the immediate restructuring of Nigeria must be carried out if this country is to…

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“How I saved Tinubu’s political career” – Atiku

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Atiku Tinubu

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has claimed that without his support, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political career could have ended with his tenure as the governor of Lagos State. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku made this assertion in response to the common belief that President Tinubu aided him during his conflict with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, which led to Atiku running for the presidency on the Action Congress (AC) platform in 2007. It said Atiku countered Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s remarks that Atiku benefited from Tinubu’s…

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President commissions N21bn VP’s residence in Abuja

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President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the N21 billion residence of Vice-President, Kashim Shettima. The President stated that the provision of suitable residence for the Vice-President was not merely a matter of convenience, but a symbol of respect for the office and the individuals who occupy it. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke on Friday while commissioning the VP’s official residence, reportedly built at the cost of N21 billion, after 14 years since the contract for the building was awarded. Tinubu reaffirmed the unwavering dedication of his administration to the…

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“Stop running away from Buhari’s failure, do the needful to secure Nigeria” – Tambuwal tells Tinubu

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Tambuwal Tinubu

Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto-South senatorial zone, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has cautioned President Bola Tinubu to stop using some unsolicited and negative remarks against erstwhile president Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. According to the Senator, “From day one, the All-Progressives Congress (APC), as a Party, has no plans for securing our country, rather than grabbing power to rule the country. “The same Tinubu government that has failed woefully to secure Nigerians and execute meaningful development is lamenting and disassociating itself from Buhari’s administrative failure. “There is no reason…

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Tinubu threatens to sack non-performing Ministers

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Tinubu's ministers

President Bola Tinubu, says he would not hesitate to sack any of his ministers that are performing below expectations. Tinubu issued the Riots Act on Thursday, during a meeting with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the State House, Abuja. The President, who addressed the issue of the growing number of out-of-school children in the northern part of the country, said it was “unacceptable”. Tinubu also commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on the improving security situation in the country, and appealed to State governments to…

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“Tinubu has demonstrated courageous leadership” – H/Speaker,Abbas

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H'Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, says President Bola Tinubu has in the last one year demonstrated courageous leadership and taken bold decisions in the best interest of Nigeria and Nigerians. Abbas said this in a congratulatory message to the President by the House of Representatives issued on Tuesday. In the message signed by the spokesman and chairman of House Committee on Media & Public Affairs,  Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., members of the Green Chamber noted that having assumed office at a very difficult time…

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