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Aug

17

2023

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Suspended CBN Governor, Emefiele Broke Down In Tears Over His (N6.9bn Procurement Fraud) Arraignment At The Federal High Court Abuja

Presidency, Economy

Suspended CBN Governor, Emefiele Broke Down In Tears Over His (N6.9bn Procurement Fraud) Arraignment At The Federal High Court Abuja The arraignment of suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja over N6.9 billion alleged procurement fraud has been stalled due to the absence of the first and second defendants who are said to be indisposed. Emefiele was, however, present in court today and at point broke down in tears when Pressmen were trying to take his picture (Thursday). Following an application for adjournment, the Presiding Judge, Justice Hamza…

Aug

17

2023

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Tinubu Drops El-Rufai From Cabinet, Set To Appoint Self As Petroleum Minister

Presidency, Oil & Gas

Tinubu Drops El-Rufai From Cabinet, Set To Appoint Self As Petroleum Minister President Bola Ahmed Tinubu might likely assign the Petroleum Ministry portfolio to himself as he dropped former Kaduna state governor, Mal. Nasiru El-Rufai from his cabinet. On Wednesday evening, Tinubu through a statement signed by Willie Bassey, the Director, Information in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced the portfolios of the 45 ministerial nominees confirmed by the senate. Former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike emerged as Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Festus Keyamo as head of the Aviation Ministry, while…

Aug

17

2023

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You Can’t Wait For Government To Do Everything For Our People – Remi Tinubu Tells Nigerians

Presidency, Politics

You Can’t Wait For Government To Do Everything For Our People – Remi Tinubu Tells Nigerians First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigerians cannot wait for government to do everything. She said this yesterday while hosting the National Executive of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) in her office at the State House, Abuja. “We cannot wait for government to do everything. We must lend a helping hand to everyone around us,” she said. She urged all women to ensure youths are guided to follow the path of good values and morals. She underscored the need for all women to…

Aug

17

2023

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President Tinubu Assigns Portfolios To Ministers-Designate(See Updated List)

Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Assigns Portfolios To Ministers-Designate (See List) President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Festus Keyamo, Aviation Minister. Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, confirmed the portfolios at Aso Rock on Wednesday. Below are the ministers and portfolios: Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – Bosun Tijani, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management – Ishak Salako Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy – Wale Edun Minister of Marine and Blue Economy – Bunmi Tunji Minister of Power – Adedayo Adelabu Minister of State,…

Aug

15

2023

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Press Release From Office Of The Secretary To The Government Of The Federation: Re-FG Sets Up Panel To Reconstitute Boards Of Parastatals – A Rebuttal

Presidency

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION PRESS RELEASE RE: FG SETS UP PANEL TO RECONSTITUTE BOARDS OF PARASTATALS - A REBUTTAL The attention of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), has been drawn to the publication in the Sunday Punch on Page 6 which reads: 'FG sets up Panel to Reconstitute Boards of Parastatals'. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, wishes to state clearly that there is no truth in the story as published in the Sunday Punch neither has government set up any…

Aug

15

2023

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News Breaking: FG Files 20 Fresh Charges Against Emefiele In Abuja, Seeks To Withdraw Lagos Firearms Case

Judiciary, Presidency

NEWSBREAKING: FG Files 20 Charges Against Emefiele In Abuja, Seeks To Withdraw Lagos Firearms Case The Federal Government Tuesday applied to withdraw the “illegal possession of firearms” case it filed against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice Mohammed Bakodo Abubakar told Justice Nicholas Oweibo that the application followed the result of further investigations. He made his application orally.But defence counsel Joseph Daudu (SAN) opposed him, arguing that because the government was in disobedience of the court’s order…

Aug

08

2023

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Ministerial List: Tinubu Complied With 35 Percent Affirmative Action – Senator Nkechi Nwaogu

Presidency

Ministerial list: Tinubu complied with 35 per cent affirmative action – Nwaogu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu has described the nomination of Rt Hon Nkiruka Onyejiocha, Hon Dr Betta Edu, Hannatu Musawa, Betta Edu, Doris Uzoka, Stella Okotette, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Lola Adejo and Mrs Imam Suleiman Ibrahim for ministerial positions by President Bola Tinubu, as entrenchment of 35 per cent affirmative action for women. Nwaogu, who stated this on Sunday while reacting to the list of ministerial nominees released by the President, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for upholding the principles…

Aug

04

2023

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“I Remain Grateful For Tinubu’s Unrelenting Support And Thankful For Any Decision From Him” – Maryam Shetty Reacts To Her Ministerial Nomination Withdrawal

Presidency

Maryam Shetty reacts to her nomination withdrawal Dr. Maryam Shetty has reacted to the withdrawal of her ministerial nomination by President Bola Tinubu. Shetty said she remains grateful for Tinubu’s unrelenting support and thankful for any decision from him. Shetty also thanked the Vice President, Kashim Shettima for his support. In a series of posts on her X social media platform on Friday, she said grateful and thankful for any decision from the President. She wrote, “I was just informed now at today’s plenary session that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has withdrawn my ministerial nomination and replaced me with Dr…

Jul

31

2023

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After Darkness Comes The Glorious Dawn: Text Of The National Broadcast By President Bola Tinubu To Nigerians On Current Economic Challenges

Presidency

TEXT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO NIGERIANS ON CURRENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my…

Jul

24

2023

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SGF George Akume Releases 20 Nuggets On How Tinubu Intends To Transform Nigeria

Presidency

Breaking: SGF Akume releases 20 Nuggets on how Tinubu intends to transform Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume has released 20 nuggets on how President Bola Tinubu intended to transform Nigeria. He said Tinubu came prepared and came with a plan, saying that he knew what to do and he is doing it. Nugget 1: As a Government, we have heard your cries about fuel price increases, and be rest assured, we are working round the clock to normalize and bring solutions that ease the pain. Our job is to give you the quality of…