Ahmed Bola Tinubu
19 Jan
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu administration will set new records in 2025 based on current trends in the economy. The Chairman of IMPI, Dr. Niyi Akinsiju, in a policy statement released on Sunday, said the group reached the conclusion after an analysis of the economy…
3 Jan
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 2024
• 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…
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The Oyo State Government is set to organise the first-ever Ibadan Valentine Cruise on Eleyele Lake on Friday. The state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, disclosed this on Monday during a news conference held at the Eleyele Waterfront, Ibadan. The news conference was held ahead of the Valentine’s Day celebration, tagged “Valentine…
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Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings who was accused of money laundering and currency speculation by the federal government, has opened up about his eight-month detention in Nigeria. Gambaryan, in an interview with Wired, detailed his experience in Kuje Prison’s VIP wing and how former Deputy Police Commissioner Abba Kyari played a key role…
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The Police command in Adamawa has arrested three suspects for allegedly vandalising and stealing transformer cables at Wuro Dole in Girei Local Government Area. Command spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Yola. He said the arrest followed credible information from a reliable source, leading to the apprehension of…
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The Anambra Police Command has vowed to fish out the suspected killer(s) of three siblings in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of the state. The new Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Mr Ikioye Orutugu, made the vow, when he paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family and also had an on-the-spot…
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Police operatives in Imo have arrested a suspected child trafficker, Onyinyechi Emeka, 40, during a stop-and-search operation in the Okigwe area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said officers also rescued a five-year-old boy during the operation. Okoye said Emeka, from…
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The Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Israel Iboroma, SAN, has decried what he described as the serial misrepresentation in social and electronic media of what transpired at the Supreme Court on Monday. The Rivers Attorney General said the apex court did not reinstall Martins Amaewhule and 26 others as members of…
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The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has announced an initiative known as Motherland 2025, in collaboration with Discover Motherland Africa. This innovative project, according to her, aims to establish Nigeria as a premier destination for African culture, investment opportunities, and tourism. Motherland 2025 seeks to showcase the rich cultural heritage…
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The autobiography of the late High Chief Gabriel Akin-Deko, titled "I Drink to the Future," will be launched on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Queen's Park Event Center in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, organized by the Akin-Deko family and the Government College Ibadan Old Boys' Association (GCIOBA), will celebrate the life and times…
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Benue Good Governance Crusaders have opposed alleged moves by Governor Hyacinth Alia to take over the shares of Benue State domiciled in Dangote Cement. Jointly led by Felix Atetan and Peter Ameh, the Crusaders claimed that the governor had perfected arrangements to sell off the only viable state-owned transport company, Benue Links Limited, to a…
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Avila Naturalle, Africa’s leading manufacturer of genuine natural body care products, has launched its campaign against skin bleaching with the 2025 edition of the Be-you-tiful campaign titled "Glow with Confidence, Say No to Bleaching." This initiative was in response to the World Health Organization (WHO) report stating that 77 percent of Nigerians use skin-whitening…