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Sep

2024

President Tinubu Orders Crackdown On ‘Yahoo Boys’, Other Cyber Criminals

Tinubu Orders Crackdown On ‘Yahoo Boys’, Other Cyber Criminals President Bola Tinubu has issued a fresh directive to security agencies to go after cyber criminals and other organized crime groups in the country. This was made known by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, President Tinubu said security and law enforcement agencies — including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), must intensify efforts in cracking down on individuals…

Sep

2024

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President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After China, UK Trip

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President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After China, UK Trip President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Nigeria after a successful working visit to China and the United Kingdom. The announcement was made known by the special adviser to the president on Social media, Dada Olusegun, on Sunday night. Recall that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to the president revealed on Saturday that Mr President will return to Abuja on Sunday after a two-week official trip to China and the United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu left Abuja for China on August 29 but stopped in Dubai before arriving…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu Reappoints Chief Medical Director Of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU REAPPOINTS CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, for a second and final term of four years, with effect from December 5, 2023. Professor Sheshe was first appointed as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital on December 6, 2019. The President expects that with the renewal of Professor Sheshe's appointment, he will re-dedicate himself to improving the standards of the hospital and ensuring the efficient delivery…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu’s New N150Billion Airbus A330 Presidential Jet Lands At Abuja Airport

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu’s New N150Billion Airbus A330 Presidential Jet Lands At Abuja Airport President Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the nation’s capital. The President will return to the country after his brief work stay in France, a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity said on Sunday. The President will travel on the newly acquired luxury Airbus A330 aircraft, which landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 8.29 pm on Sunday. SaharaReporters reported earlier on Sunday that the aircraft touched…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu Commissions CNG Buses Produced By Innoson Motors

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Tinubu Sets To Commission CNG Buses Produced By Innoson Motors President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to commission a fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses produced by Innoson Motors yesterday. The commissioning ceremony will took place shortly at the State House in Abuja. The CNG buses, manufactured by the indigenous company Innoson Motors, are expected to enhance public transportation while contributing to environmental conservation by reducing carbon emissions. The commissioning of the buses is anticipated to boost local manufacturing and support the growth of Nigeria’s automotive industry. Officials say it also aligns with the Tinubu-led government’s efforts to modernize…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints New Governing Councils For Federal Universities, Institutions

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Tinubu Appoints New Governing Councils For Federal Universities, Institutions President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new governing councils for several federal universities and tertiary institutions. The appointments were announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngalale on Wednesday. The appointed chairmen and members of the governing councils are: NIGERIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO, DELTA STATE (1) Temi Harriman — Chairman (2) Adeola Adeogun — Member (3) Benedict Aguele — Member (4) Freeman Kasa — Member (5) Babangida Alhassan Abdullahi — Member NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ABUJA (1) Rabe Mudi Bala — Chairman (2) Mr. Akinola Fagbemi…

Aug

2024

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Look Beyond Present ‘Temporary’ Pains – President Tinubu Addresses Nigerians Again

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Look Beyond Present ‘Temporary’ Pains – Again, President Tinubu Addresses Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration, assuring them that the country is transitioning from darkness to dawn. In an official video released by the State House on Wednesday, Tinubu acknowledged the ongoing hardships orchestrated by the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira. He noted that Nigerians’ pain was compounded by what he described as an “avoidable lag” between the subsidy removal and his helpful plans for the country. He said, “Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard…

Aug

2024

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Broadcast By President Tinubu On The Nationwide Protest

Abuja, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMEDFORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIAON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My fellow Nigerians, I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and other states, the…

Jul

2024

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Presidency Replies To More Key Demands From Nationwide Protesters

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Presidency Replies To More Key Demands From Nationwide Protesters The Presidency has continued to address the demands from nationwide protesters. Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, provided answers through an infographic on Twitter. Recall that on Monday, the Presidency provided explanations for why the detained leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu cannot be released and why the minimum wage cannot be increased to N250,000. The protesters are also demanding the reinstatement of a corruption-free subsidy regime to reduce hunger, starvation, and multidimensional poverty. The Presidency responded that ongoing reforms in the petroleum sector and subsidy regime cannot be…

Jul

2024

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‘We Made Our Voices Heard’ – President Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era

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“We Made Our Voices Heard” – Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era President Bola Tinubu has admitted to his involvement in peaceful protests during the military era. He made the admission while receiving a Letter of Credence from the new US Ambassador, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Thursday. Tinubu recalled participating in peaceful protests against dictatorship. The President said, “Our relationship with America is rich. We believe in democracy and freedom. Some of your predecessors worked hard during our transition to democracy, and we remember the likes of Ambassador Howard Jeter.…