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May

2024

FG Begins Distribution Of Cooking Gas To One Million Homes

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…

May

2024

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President Tinubu To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu To Jets Out Of Nigeria Thursday (Details Emerged) President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, May 23, depart Abuja for N’Djamena, the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration of President Mahamat Déby. This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday. The inauguration of President Déby follows his declaration as the winner of the country’s presidential election earlier this month and subsequent affirmation by the Constitutional Court of Chad. Ngelale said President Tinubu would be accompanied on the trip by senior government officials and would return after the ceremony. Born 4 April, 1984,…

May

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints Shehu Muhammed New FRSC Marshal

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu Appoints Shehu Muhammed New FRSC Marshal President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps. Mohammed, an Assistant Corps Marshal, would replace Dauda Biu, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, said Mohammed’s appointment took effect from May 20, 2024. He noted that Mohammed’s appointment was for an initial period of four years. The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of…

May

2024

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President Tinubu Receives Senegalese President, Faye, At Villa

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Receives Senegalese President, Faye, At Villa President Bola Tinubu has received the Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Faye, who arrived at 3:09 p.m. was received at the forecourt of the Villa on Thursday, marking his first visit to Nigeria since assuming office last month. Faye, 44, the youngest president in Senegalese history, secured victory in a delayed presidential election in April, garnering over 54 per cent of the votes. Details later…

May

2024

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Tinubu, Shettima Now To Pay Tollgate Fees At Airports

FGN, IGR, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu, Shettima Now To Pay Tollgate Fees At Airports President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will now henceforth pay the required fees at tollgates whenever they use the nation’s airports. This came as the the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting he presided over at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday approved that there should be no more exemption granted to users of the airports from paying tollgate fees. The approval was made following a memorandum presented to the council by the minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, who argued that the government was losing over 82% of the revenue…

May

2024

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Its Official: Tinubu Suspends Cybersecurity Levy

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash, Presidency

IT’S OFFICIAL: Tinubu Suspends 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy The federal government confirmed on Tuesday the suspension of the implementation of the cybersecurity levy, the imposition of which was recently announced. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris told correspondents after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja that the 0.5% levy on electronic transactions has been put on hold to enable the government to review it. He affirmed that the federal government did not want Nigerians to be overburdened at a time when things are already difficult.…