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Jun
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado Ibrahim

Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado Ibrahim

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado-Ibrahim The Young Progressives Party, YPP, presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Malik Ado-Ibrahim, has faulted the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, asking the Nigerian leader to reshuffle his team. Ado-Ibrahim made this statement on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. The YPP chieftain said that President Tinubu has not been able to translate his vision into reality because of the calibre of persons working with him. “Now, in my own opinion, most of what the president has, as far as his cabinet is concerned, should be refreshed. They’re done. “There is…
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Jun
02
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Sends A Message Of Congratulations To Mr. President On His 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Ikenna Ukwa Sends A Message Of Congratulations To Mr. President On His 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Presidency
A MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO MR PRESIDENT ON HIS 2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION I join well meaning Nigerians all over the world to celebrate a significant milestone in the leadership journey of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, as he celebrates his second anniversary in office. As the President of Nigeria, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the nation's progress and development which has been characterized by bold decisions, innovative policies, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His administration has made significant strides in various sectors, including economic reforms, infrastructural development, and social welfare programs. He has worked tirelessly to promote…
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Jun
01
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Be Patient With Me – President Tinubu Begs Nigerians

Be Patient With Me – President Tinubu Begs Nigerians

Abia State, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Be Patient With Me – President Tinubu Begs Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with him. The president made the appeal at the inauguration of the completed Phase 1, Section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Saturday. He said, “I know at this stage, your expectation is still very high and our people are still going through difficult times. I take this opportunity to appeal to all Nigerians that the hope is here and it is realisable. “You would be proud of the benefits, there is light at the…
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May
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said Nigerians are raising their voices against the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because they are used to making easy money. Kalu made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex. Asked to appraise the economy under the present administration, the Chief Whip of the Senate, who acknowledged that Nigerians are suffering due to the economic reforms, claimed that the positive effects of the reforms would…
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May
28
2025
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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two other Federal Varsities Two months after sacking the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the latest development in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new governing council members for three federal universities.’ The…
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May
28
2025
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Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn – FGN The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that looted funds totalling $ 967.5 billion and N277 billion have been recovered in cash and assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the recovery was made in 2024 alone. According to him, whereas the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, reclaimed over N248 billion, $105 million, and 753 duplexes in its asset recovery efforts, on the other hand, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, recovered N29.685 billion in cash and $966,900…
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May
27
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval for three major financial proposals involving external and domestic borrowings amounting to billions of dollars, euros, and naira. In a set of letters read on Tuesday during plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, the president requested legislative backing for the federal government’s external borrowing rolling plan for 2025–2026, a $2 billion foreign currency bond issuance in the domestic market, and the issuance of bonds to clear outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). – $2bn Foreign Currency…
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May
27
2025
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My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu

My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu Amid security concerns in the country, President Bola Tinubu has unfolded his administration’s plans to protect the Nigerian child from bullying, violence and neglect. Tinubu also says his administration has plans to ensure that no Nigerian child goes hungry. Tinubu, in his message on Tuesday marking the 2025 Children’s Day, said he was launching the “See Something, Say Something, Do Something” campaign to encourage every Nigerian to become a child protection champion. He said, “My dear Children, the pride and future of our great nation, I…
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May
23
2025
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Mrs. Tinubu Commences Distribution Of Food Items As Part Of RHI In Abia State, As Gov. Otti Lauds Initiative

Mrs. Tinubu Commences Distribution Of Food Items As Part Of RHI In Abia State, As Gov. Otti Lauds Initiative

Abia State, Economy, Empowerment, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
MRS. TINUBU COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD ITEMS AS PART OF RHI IN ABIA STATE, AS GOV. OTTI LAUDS INITIATIVE. The Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has commenced the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups in Abia State as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Social Investment Food Outreach Programme. Speaking at the event held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti commended Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu for appreciating the pains many individuals and families are passing through in the face of economic challenges and…
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May
19
2025
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Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City

Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City

FGN, News Flash, Presidency, Religion
Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City President Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass on Sunday in Rome. Fayemi sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed. On getting to the President, Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu. He said: “Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.”…
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