Ahmed Bola Tinubu
14 hours ago
Two days ago, that is, on Wednesday, 1st of January, we entered a New Year – this year 2025. Indeed, in the mid-night of Tuesday, 31st December, 2024 that rolled to join the mid-morning of 1st January, 2025 we entered another year
20 Dec
Allocations for the President and Vice President's refreshments and meals gulps N618,346,469 in the proposed budget for 2025, findings by The Guardian have revealed. The Guardian also found that the sum of N1,732,106,427 and N7,014,596,511 was allocated for international and local trips for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, respectively, in the budget.…
23 Nov
In a remarkable display of leadership, innovation, and commitment to the future of Nigeria’s educational sector, Prof. Akpofure Rim Rukeh, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Effurun
7 Oct
After his Independence Day anniversary speech last week, President Tinubu proceeded on a two-week vacation to the United Kingdom. The trip was tersely announced as usual, to be part of Mr. President’s yearly leave
2 Oct
The economic straits in the country notwithstanding, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome its challenges. He assured of his administration’s commitment to sustaining good governance
1 Oct
• Cost of living crisis, high energy cost remind citizens of institutional failure • Country still in search of unity, development • Ethnic groups demand restructuring, new constitution • Greed, corruption, bane of modern Nigeria, says Afenifere Nigerians are often admired and mocked as among the most resilient people. However, the persistent increase in…
7 Sep
Permit me to reintroduce myself to those who may not understand why I have decided to write on detected ‘tactical errors’ the presidency needs to clear for the majesty of democracy to emerge in Africa’s most populous country.
7 Sep
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has advised the Federal Government to start treating the supply of premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol
26 Aug
During the protests to end hunger and bad governance, there were desperate and poorly coordinated attempts by the federal information managers to deflect citizens’ anger at state governors.
16 Aug
In continuation of efforts to provide affordable and comfortable transport solutions for Nigerians, the Federal Government has received over 60 hybrid buses from Jet Motor Company, an indigenous car manufacturing company. The hybrid Jet Mover runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) and premium motor spirit (PMS) commonly called petrol. The vehicles were handed over to…
7 Aug
• Keyamo slams Tinubu’s broadcast critics • Sani: Violence that trailed protests in North an attempt to overthrow govt The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged protesters in Nigeria to heed President Tinubu’s call for dialogue. In a statement, the Commission “deeply regrets reports of violence in the course of the protests…
28 May 2024
Lagos-based lawyer and rights activist, Ebun Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), has berated President Bola Tinubu for abandoning the yearning of Nigerians, which he once championed during his days as the opposition leader.
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King Jaja of Opobo in Rivers, Dr Dandeson Douglas Jaja, has encouraged the people of Opobo to come home and invest to enhance its development. Jaja called during the 2025 Opobo International Charity Day, on Thursday in Opobo. According to the King who is also marking his 45 years on the throne, our ecology is…
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The Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s budget presentation, saying it violates the legal processes of the state. Fubara signed the ₦1.188 trillion 2025 budget into law, following its passage by a controversial three-member legislative assembly led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo. The presentation, according to the APC, violates court rulings…
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President Bola Tinubu will undertake a state visit to Enugu State on Saturday, during which he will commission some of the numerous projects executed by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration. This was made known in a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. Onyia said, “The Enugu State…
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The Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) has urged Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 President Candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) to stop attacking the reputation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The Director of Communications of NYFA (Nigeria & Diaspora), Mr Dare Dada, made the call in a statement on Friday in Lagos.…
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Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs is to visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning disclosed this at a virtual news conference organised by the ministry on Friday in Beijing. According to her, the…
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Friday he was unhappy about potentially losing key midfielder Dani Olmo because of the club's dire financial state, but optimistic the situation would be resolved successfully. The Catalan giants said Tuesday they had asked the Spanish football federation to grant Spanish international Olmo a new license to play, after his…
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Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo Friday announced visa-free travel for all African passport holders from the start of this year, marking a step towards continental economic integration. The announcement came during his final state of the nation address as he prepares to step down on January 6 after two terms in office. "I am proud…
42 mins ago
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City have to "think" about the future of injury-hit midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who is out of contract at the end of the season.The 33-year-old has been frustrated by injuries over the past two seasons and has made just eight Premier League starts in the current campaign. De Bruyne, who joined…
56 mins ago
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has called on Nigerians to pray for her so that she can have children. The actress emotionally expressed her desire to become a mother during a recent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach in Lagos. “Please continue to pray for me. Always mention me, Eniola Badmus, in your prayers. I am waiting…
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The divestment of onshore and shallow water assets by International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria could enable indigenous oil producers to control up to 70 per cent of the country’s oil production. Oluseye Ekun, Chairman of the Management Session Committee at the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), disclosed this, noting that IOCs, including Shell,…