President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to work together to meet the needs of citizens, stating that he is willing to provide the needed support to ensure that Nigerians are relieved of hardship. President Tinubu also ordered the deployment of N155 billion for the purchase and sale of...
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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has said the Senate would consider a request for a new presidential jet if there is a necessity for that but dismissed claims that the lawmakers are set to approve the purchase of the same at the moment. Senator Akpabio said this during...
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday met with governors of the 36 states of the Federation and ministers to deliberate on a new minimum wage for workers in the country, as well as other economic matters. The President and the governors met at the...
The Senate, on Thursday, said there was no request from the Presidency to approve the purchase of a Presidential aircraft. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during plenary, dismissed speculations that the Upper Chamber was debating approval of a Presidential aircraft in the 2024 supplementary budget. Opeyemi said: “Senate is...
The House of Representatives on Thursday engaged in a heated debate over President Bola Tinubu’s request to extend the implementation period of the N21.83 trillion capital component of the 2023 budget. Also debated was the extension of the N2.17trillion 2023 supplementary budget to Dec. 2024. The Speaker of...
One of the promises of President Bola Tinubu as he pursues his Renewed Hope agenda is to scale up productive activities in agriculture. Many experts are with the President on this. They argue that one of the most effective ways to boost food security and tame consumer...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged more support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The President made the pledge as Special Guest of Honour, at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, otherwise...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu is not working against the interests of Northern Nigeria. Shettima spoke on Wednesday in Kano while receiving a Federal Government’s delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Bajabiamila, on a condolence visit over the death of...
President Bola Tinubu would consult further before arriving at a final decision on the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has categorically denied reports that the Senate proposed purchasing new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. “I want to dispel the rumor that you are hearing that the Senate President said he...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending confirmation by the Senate. The presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement issued...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia of Benue, has attributed all his achievements in office in the last one year to President Bola Tinubu. Governor Alia disclosed this on Friday during his thank you tour to Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency held in Makurdi the state capital. He said every achievement...
ASUU begs FG to save public varsities from total collapse, threatens another strike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to sign and implement the renegotiated 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement in line with the collective bargaining principles as enshrined in the International Labour Organization...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, held a private meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said before the closed meeting, which was...
President Bola Tinubu has said it is imperative for Nigerians to have a change of value system for the nation to make progress. The President said this in Lagos when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on the occasion...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday departed Lagos at 11.06 a.m. for Pretoria. The president was transported in a Dassault Falcon 8X aircraft with registration number 9H-GRC. He is to attend inauguration of re-elected South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa. The president will return to Nigeria after the ceremony....
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria needed sacrificing citizens to fulfill the dreams of its founding fathers. Tinubu made the remark while addressing newsmen after observing the 2024 Eid-el Adha prayers at Dodan Barracks, Lagos. The President emphasised the need for the people to follow the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated fathers, including paternal figures, who have contributed to shaping the destiny of the nation with their sacrifices. Tinubu also congratulated fathers for their forbearance, provision, protection and guidance of the young ones, to the noble and true path....
Contrary to the narrative of John Grisham’s fictional thriller, The Racketeer, this was a real-life, long-overdue gesture of genuine friendship and partnership, a testament to the shared interest in combating trans-border crimes that pose a significant global threat. The visit of one of the longest-serving Federal Bureau of...