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Jun

2024

Nigeria Need True Democracy – Peter Obi Speaks On June 12

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Nigeria Need True Democracy – Peter Obi Speaks On June 12 Peter Obi has voiced strong concerns about Nigeria’s democratic progress, claiming that the country has deteriorated into a state of “classical state capture.” The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, stated this in a statement to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day Celebration Reflecting on the nation’s 25-year journey towards democracy, Obi questioned whether Nigeria has truly upheld democratic principles. According to him, while the transition in 1999 seemed promising, the country has since shifted into a system where governance benefits a select few, leading to widespread deprivation.…

Jun

2024

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10 Takeaways From Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

10 Takeaways From Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech President Bola Tinubu marked the 25th Anniversary of Unbroken Democracy in Nigeria with a compelling address on Democracy Day, June 12, 2024. In his speech, he reflected on the nation’s journey from the struggles of military rule to becoming Africa’s most populous democracy. Paying tribute to the heroes of the democratic movement and emphasizing the importance of sustaining democratic values, Tinubu outlined his commitment to protecting citizens’ rights and pushing forward with vital economic reforms. His call for unity and perseverance underscores the ongoing efforts to secure a brighter, more democratic future for…

Jun

2024

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New National Minimum Wage Ready, Awaiting Legislative Action – President Tinubu

FGN, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash

New National Minimum Wage Ready, Awaiting Legislative Action – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has revealed that a consensus has been reached on the long-debated new minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour. In his national broadcast to mark the 2024 Democracy Day in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu revealed that an executive bill will soon be sent to the National Assembly to formalise the new minimum wage Agreement He stated, “In this spirit, we have negotiated in good faith and with open arms with organised labour on a new national minimum wage. “We shall soon send an executive bill…

Jun

2024

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World Largest Canvass Painting Portrait Of Tinubu Unveiled

Culture, Arts, Arts And Culture

World Largest Canvass Painting Portrait Of Tinubu Unveiled The National Troupe on Wednesday unveiled a large picture portrait of President Bola Tinubu. The portrait was unveiled at the Eagles Square during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration parade. It was announced at the 2024 Democracy Day event that the project was initiated by the Artefact Gallery, Best Theatre Company and the National Council for Arts and Culture The portrait of the president is said to be the world’s largest painting portrait on canvas.

Jun

2024

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NLC Denies Reaching Minimum Wage Agreement With Tinubu

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, News Flash

NLC Denies Reaching Minimum Wage Agreement With Tinubu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied reaching any agreement with President Bola Tinubu on a new national minimum wage. During his Democracy Day address, President Tinubu alleged that a consensus had been reached on the long-debated new minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour. Tinubu revealed that an executive bill will soon be sent to the National Assembly to formalise the new minimum wage agreement. But, in a swift response, the acting NLC President Prince Adewale Adeyanju, said there was no agreement reached by the Tripartite Committee on the…

Jun

2024

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Tinubu, Biden, Other World Leaders Who Have Slipped On Occasions

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, News Flash

Tinubu, Biden, Other World Leaders Who Have Slipped On Occasions President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. The President had approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the Eagle Square, Abuja venue of the programme. It was observed that the President lost his footing momentarily as he was about to step into the vehicle and slipped while he was quickly attended to by his security personnel. The highlights below shows other world leaders aside from Tinubu, who had had clumsy moments and were caught on camera…

Jun

2024

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Yahaya Bello To Appear In Court On Thursday

Crime, News Flash, Security

Yahaya Bello To Appear In Court On Thursday The immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello is expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, June 13. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Bello alongside his Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N80.2 billion. The former governor evaded arrest by EFCC officers in April over alleged threat to his life. The former governor finally agreed to submit himself to the court at the last adjourned date. Bello’s lead counsel, Abdulwahab Mohammed…

Jun

2024

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I Did My ‘Idobale’ For Democracy – President Tinubu Shrugs Off Slip

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Gossips, News Flash, Presidency

I Did My ‘Idobale’ For Democracy – President Tinubu Shrugs Off Slip President Bola Tinubu has responded to the viral video of him slipping while boarding the presidential vehicle at Eagles Square in Abuja. Tinubu jokingly referred to the fall as a “swagger” and explained that as a traditional Yoruba boy, he was performing a customary greeting called “dobale” to mark Democracy Day Tinubu made this known during the state Banquet Dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark this year’s Democracy Day. With a dash of humour, Tinubu said, “Early this morning, I had a swagger and it’s on…

Jun

2024

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Benefits Of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Will Be Felt Soon; Food Distribution Underway- Wale Edun

FGN, Economy, News Flash, Presidency

Benefits Of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Will Be Felt Soon; Food distribution Underway – Wale Edun Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the country’s economy has been revamped and Nigerians will soon feel the benefits. Edun spoke in an interview with Arise on Wednesday during the celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day at the Eagle’s Square, Abuja. He said better days are ahead under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership as the country is set to witness substantial economic progress. “There is hope for better days to come. We are on the right track. We have turned the…

Jun

2024

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Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Fall At Eagles Square Parade Ground

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Presidency

Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Fall At Eagles Square Parade Ground A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s slip while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day on Wednesday. President lost his footing momentarily as he was about to step into the vehicle and was quickly held by his aides. Reacting to this on is X handle on Wednesday, Obi said he was saddened to learn about the unfortunate incident and wished him well. “I was saddened to learn of President Tinubu’s unfortunate fall today. I wish him well. We…