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Jun

2024

Eid-El-Kabir: Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash, Presidency, Religion

[Eid-El-Kabir] – Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Saturday, felicitated with President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of Sallah festivities.Bayero announced that the durbar ceremonies earlier scheduled were halted following recommendations for security and peace to continue to reign in the state. The Emir made the remarks while delivering a broadcast at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday. He said, “On this day when all Muslim faithful are observing the day of Arafat, we felicitate with all during this important…

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

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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…

Jun

2024

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

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

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…