Tag: Tinubu

Tinubu demands fairness in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi polls

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to all candidates participating in the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States, as well as the electorate to ensure free and fair elections. The President made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja, during the presentation of the All-Progressives Congress (APC)’ flags to the standard-bearers in the upcoming elections. According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu presented the party flags to Timipre Sylva for Bayelsa State; Governor Hope Uzodimma, of Imo State, who…

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Supplementary Budget: “Tinubu didn’t ask for presidential yacht”, Says aide

Aminu Imam

…Lawmakers remove item President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that he did not request for the N5 billion presidential yacht proposed by the Nigerian Navy. Tinubu stated this while speaking through his spokesperson, Tope Ajayi, yesterday. Recall that there has been outrage since details of the N2.1 trillion supplementary budget Tinubu submitted to the National Assembly were published. According to a report, Ajayi said he doubted if his principal needed one to perform the functions of his office. “It is important to state clearly that President Bola Tinubu didn’t ask…

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NIPOST staff protest Tinubu’s choice of new Postmaster General

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) staff on Monday shut down their head office as they rejected the appointment of the new Postmaster General (PMG), Tola Odeyemi by President Bola Tinubu. Odeyemi’s appointment was announced last week by Ajuri Ngelale,  Presidential spokesman, but NIPOST in a separate statement disclosed the reinstatement of Mr Sunday Adepoju to continue as PMG  NIPOST workers on Monday staged a protest in Abuja over the new appointment and shut down its head office. Some of the protesting workers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity said Odeyemi…

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U.S. judge denies Bola Tinubu’s emergency appeal, orders CSU to turn over records to Atiku

Aminu Imam

…Testify under oath Monday Senior U.S. judge denies Bola Tinubu’s emergency appeal, orders CSU to turn over records to Atiku, testify under oath today afternoon. President Bola Tinubu has lost his emergency application to block Chicago State University (CSU) from releasing his academic records to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. The ruling marks a major blow to Tinubu and a huge victory for Atiku Abubakar, who has been seeking the records to establish that the President presented a forged certificate to the Independent National…

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Tinubu task the military on vigilane against insecurity, as NDA graduates 707 Cadets

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Bola Tinubu has urged the military to be more vigilant and committed to safeguarding the country. The president said this on Saturday in Kaduna during the Passing Out Parade of 707 cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy. The cadets commissioned into the armed forces were of the 70 Regular Course, and Direct Short Service Course 27 (Army) and 31 (Air Force). Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said his administration remained committed to addressing all security challenges and will support the military in that respect. He reminded the military…

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Nationwide Strike: NLC, TUC begin action October 3rd

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Organised labour says it will embark on an indefinite strike from October 3, over the prevailing hardship due to the removal of oil subsidy. Festus Osifo, President Trade Union Congress (TUC), said this in a communiqué, he jointly signed with Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday in Abuja. The communiqué was issued at the end of a joint National Executive Council meeting of the two unions. According to Osifo, “the strike is to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria; to take our destinies…

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Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu urges prayers for Nigeria, congratulates Muslims

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Muslims to use the period of Eid-el-Maulud celebration for deep introspection and fervent prayers for the country. The President made the call in a statement on Tuesday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in Abuja.  The President, while congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urged them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). “Adherents should make deliberate efforts to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. “There are great lessons of devotion, perseverance,…

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Illicit Drugs: Tinubu urges NDLEA, partners to crush syndicate

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Vice President Kashim Shettima, retired Brgadier general Buba Marwa NDLES boss and others at the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa (HONLAF), in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu has implored the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa to renew the fight against substance abuse. Tinubu made the call, while declaring open the 31st meeting of the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa (HONLAF), on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the president also enjoined the continent’s anti-drugs agencies to fight against illicit drug trafficking in their respective countries. He warned vehemently that the African continent would remain in chains till it breaks free from the shackles…

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Indefinite Strike: House of Reps. Speaker Abbas pleads with Labour to suspend action

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas,  has appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on its planned strike action. In his welcome remarks at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, Abbas pledged that the house would engage and support the Executive to resolve the current economic hardship in the country. The parliamentarian explained that embarking on strike will only make the situation worse for all Nigerians urging the union to consider ongoing efforts to improve the economy. Following the removal of fuel…

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Nigeria @63: FG says national interest sacrosanct, a priority

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Government on Monday assured Nigerians that the country and the citizens’ interest remain paramount and a top priority of the President Bola Tinubu’s led administration. Senator Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), gave the assurance at the World Press Conference to unveil programmes of event to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. According to him, inspite of the nation’s diversity, the unity and the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians is paramount in the eyes of the leaders. “We all agreed as Nigerians to live in a united,…

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