Tag: Tinubu

Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. Tinubu announced this in a tribute he wrote to celebrate Soyinka in commemoration of his 90th birthday. The tribute dated “Professor Wole Soyinka at 90: Tribute to a national treasure and global icon,” was personally signed by the President and made available to journalists on Friday. Tinubu expressed his delight to join admirers around the world in celebrating Soyinka, adding that July 13 would be the climax of the series of local…

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CRD Lugbe Demolition: Again, Distressed Residents Cry Out To Tinubu, FCT Minister Against River Park

ADEOLA YUSUF

Distressed residents and property owners in Committee on Resettlement and Development (CRD) Layout, in Lugbe, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have sent a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to save them from the continued harassment and demolition of their homes and properties by the developer of the River Park Estate, Paul Odili. Odili, a well known land grabber in the FCT, who is also known as Paulo, has been working in connivance with some officials of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to…

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Tinubu, On Wike’s Recommendation, Names Abuja Expressway After Wole Soyinka

ADEOLA YUSUF

In celebration of his first year in office, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, approved the naming of the full-scope Arterial road N20 from Northern Parkway to the Outer Northern Expressway (otherwise called the Murtala Mohammed Expressway), as the Wole Soyinka Way. Prof Soyinka, a Nobel Laureate, is one of the staunchest supporters of President Tinubu and his administration. However, Tinubu said the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, recommended Soyinka for the honour. The president made the disclosure during his address at the inauguration of the road in Abuja on…

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Bridging the Investment Gap: The Tinubu Model, By Emeka Nwankpa

ADEOLA YUSUF

Notwithstanding that one year is too short to assess a four-year tenure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shocked bookmakers with the huge and remarkable ground his solutionist administration has covered, showing unwavering commitment to fostering a conducive environment to long-term local and foreign investments. This vision is evidenced by a raft of bold reforms to make Nigeria a more attractive destination for business notably major improvement in ease-of-doing-business, tax and fiscal policy reforms, and significant changes in the Central Bank’s monetary policies. These efforts have not gone unnoticed. The Central…

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Minister Jittery As Tinubu Hints Of Cabinet Reshuffle

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘Those who will go, those who will survive,’ the President highlights his next moves   President Bola Tinubu has pledged to remove any member of his cabinet who does not meet the standards expected by the Nigerian people. While addressing the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, the President assured that he remains committed to striving for the betterment of the nation. READ ALSO Erisco: Court Grants Tomato Paste Reviewer N5m Bail Abuja Electricity Sets 72 Hrs…

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Obasanjo Bombs Tinubu, Says Fuel Subsidy Removal Wrongly Implemented

Ganiyu Amodu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described President Bola Tinubu’s policies on fuel subsidy removal and exchange rates as necessary but “wrongly implemented.” Obasanjo’s position is coming as Tinubu’s government rolled out activities marking his one year anniversary. The Ota-farmer zeroed in on three decisions of the administration which include fuel subsidy, exchange rates and the dealing with military coup in Niger Republic. His media adie, Kehinde Akinyemi, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, quoted Obasanjo to have spoken at a Colloquium: “Nigeria’s Development: Navigating the Way Out of…

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Tinubu Appoints Shehu Mohammed New FRSC Boss

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu as the Corps Marshal/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). This was disclosed in a statement Director of Information & Public Relations for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen on Wednesday. According to Imohiosen, the appointment is for an initial period of four years with effect from 20th May 2024 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act establishing the Commission. READ ALSO Budapest To Host 2026 Champions League Final…

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Tinubu’s Intervention Made 2024 Hajj Possible, Says NAHCON Chairman

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Malam Jalal Arabi, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s timely intervention made this year’s Hajj possible for Nigerian pilgrims. Arabi made this known during an inaugural flight for Lagos State pilgrims at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja. The NAHCON boss urged the pilgrims to make special prayers for the President. He said: “We know no human can do anything unless Allah wishes that it happens. But we would be very unfair to ourselves and to history if we don’t mention the…

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Nigerian Govt Suspends Cybersecurity Levy

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has suspended the controversial 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic banking transactions. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris said President Bola Tinubu ordered the suspension following deliberations by members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). READ ALSO Jailed For Life, Court Imprisons Nigerian Man Who Killed Wife In UK How Senior Nigerian Customs Officer Committed Suicide How Enugu Govt Awarded N100bn Contract To 4 Day-Old Company Wife Loses Eye, Son Dies, Tragedy Hits Football Star Babangida’s Family The minister spoke at the State House in…

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Tinubu Directs Mandatory Procurement Of CNG-powered Vehicles

ADEOLA YUSUF

In line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs, President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. President Tinubu’s directive is also in furtherance of Nigeria’s effort to transition to cleaner energy. CNG-enabled vehicles have been adjudged to produce lower emissions, even as they present a more affordable alternative for Nigerian energy consumers. Addressing members of the Federal Executive Council at the State House on Monday, President Tinubu affirmed that there is no…

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