Tag: Bola Ahmed Tinubu

‘For Six Months,’ Tinubu Suspends Fubara, Deputy, Assembly Members

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared the suspension of the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. Tinubu, during the national broadcast, noted that the suspension was part of efforts to safeguard the interests of the state. “By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period…

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Corps Member In Trouble For Calling Tinubu ‘Terrible President’

ADEOLA YUSUF

. As video where the Lagos corper, Ushie Uguamaye, also described Lagos as a “smelling state,” goes viral   A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member currently serving in Lagos State has publicly expressed her distress after receiving a threat from the NYSC authorities. The threat came in response to a social media post where she voiced her frustration about the escalating prices of goods across the country. In an emotional video posted on TikTok under the username @talktoraye , the Corps member broke down in tears as she described…

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Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, Seven Things To Know About New Accountant General

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. Here are seven things hitherto not generally known about him. 1. Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi is 57 years old 2. He hails from Ikorodu in Lagos 3. Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. 4. He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. 5. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered…

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Again, Dangote Reduces Petrol Price

ADEOLA YUSUF

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has slashed the price of petrol for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890, bringing it down to N825 per litre at the gantry (ex-depot). This follows a N60 reduction on February 1. The ex-depot price has thus decreased from N950 per litre in January to the current price of N825 per litre, representing a reduction of N125 per litre within 26 days. This recent price reduction will also ensure that Nigerians pay between N860 and N865…

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Tinubu Unveils Strategic Reforms, Mulls Nigeria’s Emergence As Global Energy PowerHouse

ADEOLA YUSUF

At the opening ceremony of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) on February 25, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, delivered a compelling address outlining Nigeria’s ambitious plans to transform its energy sector. President Tinubu expressed unwavering confidence in Nigeria’s potential to become a global powerhouse in the energy industry. He attributed this potential to strategic reforms, innovative policies, and a steadfast commitment to sustainable development. “I stand before you with ongoing confidence in Nigeria’s potential to be a global…

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I Remain Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa

ADEOLA YUSUF

The immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said that his removal as Speaker was not constitutional, stating that due process was not followed. Obasa was removed by 35 out of the 40 members of the assembly on January 13, 2025, over allegations of misconduct and mismanagement of funds, and replaced with his former Deputy, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lawal-Meranda. He spoke on Saturday amidst cheers from members of the Mandate Movement and politicians from some local governments in the state at the…

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’48 Hrs After Explosion Killed 98,’ Residents Scoop Oil As Another Tanker Falls

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Poverty or Greed,’ what Tinubu, other Nigerians said about the attitude to tanker fall, scooping and explosion   Barely two days after 98 people were burnt to death or injured when a fallen petrol tanker exploded in Niger State, another tanker fell in Bida town of Niger State on Monday. In a widely circulated video online, young persons were seen milling around the broken down truck. While some managed to scoop, others fled in different directions, apparently to prevent being caught up in an unfortunate situation. Premium Times quoted a…

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Ekpo Launches Ride Share CNG Conversion Incentive Scheme

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Says Tinubu’ll leave Nigeria better than he met it Amid ongoing protests fuelled by socio-economic challenges, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo on Friday assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is poised to leave Nigeria better than he met it on assumption of office. Platforms Africa reports that Ekpo stated this during his address at the launch of the Ride Share Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion Incentive Programme and PI-CNG’s My CNG App, noting that the initiative reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to providing accessible…

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Obi-Oyedepo Leaked Audio: A Dangerous Slope, By Senator Iroegbu

ADEOLA YUSUF

Over the weekend, a carefully choreographed propaganda war machine was unleashed, leading to supporters of the All Progressives Congress candidate and President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, finding their voices again on social media. For a long time, APC knew that its choice of Muslim-Muslim ticket had riled up average Christians in Nigeria though some may not publicly admit it. While most Christians who look at people based on shared humanity, competence, principles and ideologies, may not deeply have any issue with the controversial M-M ticket, but will find the optics of…

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Election Tinubu Won ‘Failed to Meet’ Citizens’ Expectations: US Envoy

ADEOLA YUSUF

Why Atiku, Obi deserve commendations, Tinubu deserves kudos – US ambassador to Abuja urges Nigerians to not let their differences divide them   The United States (US) has said the February 25 election in Nigeria ‘failed to meet’ the expectations of Nigerians. ‘The people of Nigeria demonstrated their dedication to democracy on February 25, but there are many angry and frustrated Nigerians as well as many who are celebrating victories they believe were hard-fought and well-earned,’ US Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard said in a statement on Sunday. READ…

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