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Jun

2024

Tinubu Directs Finance Minister, Wale Edun To Present New Minimum Wage Template In 2 Days

Tinubu Directs Finance Minister, Wale Edun To Present New Minimum Wage Template In 2 Days President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present the cost implications for a new minimum wage within two days. Tinubu gave the order at a meeting with the government negotiation team led by the Secretary to Government of the Federation, George Akume, at the presidential villa in Abuja. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in an interview with correspondents after the closed-door meeting on Tuesday. Idris said the President had a meeting with the representatives…

Jun

2024

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Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Whole Soyinka

Abuja, Environment, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Wole Soyinka President Bola Tinubu has named the just inaugurated arterial road N20 from the northern parkway to the outer northern expressway (ONEX) in the federal capital territory (FCT) as the Wole Soyinka Highway. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said in a post shared on X on Tuesday that the naming of the road after the Nobel Laureate was recommended by the FCT administration. “In naming the road after the distinguished playwright, poet and novelist who clocks 90 on 13 July, President Tinubu said Soyinka was the first African…

Jun

2024

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‘It’s My Priority’ – Tinubu Speaks Over Reintroduction Of Old National Anthem

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

‘It’s My Priority’ – Tinubu Speaks Over Reintroduction Of Old National Anthem President Bola Tinubu says returning the old national anthem was always a priority for him. Tinubu spoke on Thursday during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the presidential villa in Abuja On May 29, Tinubu enacted the legislation that returned the old national anthem themed: ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’. The return of the old anthem had divided opinions, with some commentators criticising the move as yet another case of “misplaced priority” given the plethora of challenges confronting Nigerians. “Let me allude to…

May

2024

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Minimum Wage: NLC Declares Nationwide Strike

Labour, News Flash, Presidency

(Minimum Wage): Labour Declares Nationwide Strike Members of the organised labour, on Friday, declared a nationwide indefinite strike over the Federal Government’s refusal to raise the proposed minimum wage from N60,000. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this at an ongoing press conference in Labour House, Abuja. Ajaero said the strike would begin by midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Earlier on Friday, talks on minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour hit a brick wall when the government failed to shift grounds on the N60,000 it proposed during the last meeting. Recall that…

May

2024

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Tinubu To Sack Poor Performing Ministers

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu To Sack Non-Performing Ministers President Bola Tinubu has vowed to drop any member of his cabinet whom he feels falls short of the expectations of Nigerians. Speaking at a meeting with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, the President said he would continue to do his best for the country. “I thank the cabinet members for their efforts, but I will relieve any of them of their duties anytime I feel that they are failing Nigerians,” he said. He also appealed to state governments to prioritize the needs of local communities…

May

2024

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FG Begins Distribution Of Cooking Gas To One Million Homes

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

FG Begins Distribution Of Cooking Gas To One Million Homes The Bola Tinubu-led federal government has commenced the free distribution of filled cooking gas cylinders to rural women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, flagged off the distribution exercise in Abuja on Tuesday, May 28. The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources is carrying the initiative under the Decade of Gas outreach programme. The project, Politics Nigeria understands, has a target of 250,000 households across the country annually over the next four years. The ministry distributed the cylinders to over…

May

2024

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President Tinubu Set To Inaugurate Projects To Mark One Year In Office

FGN, Lagos, News Flash, Presidency

PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO INAUGURATE PROJECTS TO MARK ONE YEAR IN OFFICE Ahead of the first anniversary of his administration on 29 May, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today departed Abuja for Lagos to begin a commissioning spree of projects completed under his administration. In Lagos on Sunday, the President will inaugurate the concrete-paved road to the nation’s major ports in Apapa and Tin Can Island. The reconstructed road which began under the Muhammadu Buhari Administration was financed by the Dangote Group, using its tax credits. On the same day, President Tinubu will formally inaugurate, by virtual means, the refurbished Third…

May

2024

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Nigeria Is No Longer Bleeding, Last 12 Months Fulfilling – President Tinubu

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

Nigeria Is No Longer Bleeding, Last 12 Months Fulfilling – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday said Nigeria is no longer bleeding as his administration has stopped the bleeding amidst some challenges. He said despite the presence of some challenges that are being addressed frontally, the 12 months of his administration has been fulfilling. The president also called for a more effective local government system that fostered community development and delivers the essentials of governance within a strengthened federal structure. Speaking when he received a delegation of the Yoruba Leaders of Thought at the State House on Friday, President Tinubu…

May

2024

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NSA Nuhu Ribadu Reportedly Orders Return Of Emir Bayero

News Flash, Presidency, Security

NSA Nuhu Ribadu Reportedly Orders Return Of Emir Bayero The traditional leadership crisis in Kano State has taken a new twist as the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has reportedly ordered the reinstatement of HRH Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano. Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam, revealed this in an interview with journalists in Kano The National Security Adviser’s directive to return Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir directly contradicts the actions taken by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who recently signed a law reinstating Muhammadu Sanusi II and abolishing the five additional emirate councils. Deputy Governor…

May

2024

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Protest Hits Presidential Villa, National Assembly Over Reinstatement Of Sanusi As Emir Of Kano

Kano, Culture, News Flash, Presidency

Protest Hits Presidential Villa National Assembly Over Reinstatement Of Sanusi As Kano Emir Protesters on Friday stormed the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly Abuja, calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing crisis over Kano Emirate. The protesters, who marched peacefully, carried banners expressing concerns about the escalating situation in Kano. They urged President Tinubu to use his good offices to resolve the crisis and ensure the restoration of peace and stability in the State. Kano Governor Abba Yusuf dissolved the five Emirates Council and reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. This came after…