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Tinubu Mourns Ex-Oyo Governor Olunloyo, Hails His Legacy

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Oyo State over the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of the old Oyo State and a renowned academic. In a statement released on Saturday, President Tinubu, on behalf of the Federal

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President Tinubu Mourns Senator Solomon Otegbola, Asiwaju of Aworiland, at 91

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Senator Solomon Ayodeji Otegbola, the Asiwaju of Aworiland and one of Nigeria’s most revered elder statesmen. In a condolence message to the Otegbola family and the people of Aworiland, the President hailed the late Senator as “a man of immense dignity, principle, and […]

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Just In: Tinubu sacks Mele Kyari, NNPCL’s GMD, appoints Bayo Ojulari

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BY PATRICK WEMAMBU    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mele Kyari and appointed Bayo Ojulari to replace him.   Also sacked is the top echelon of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPCL.   A statement by the […]

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Group commends Tinubu for appointing Olofin As NSITF B/chairman

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By Tom Okpe A Group, BAT Vanguard has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Shola Olofin As Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Board Chairman. The group in a press statement in Abuja on Friday, signed by its National Secretary, Bar Onyoche Lawani and National Publicity Secretary, Michael Balogun said: “with profound gratitude and […]

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President Tinubu Flags Off Construction of State-of-the-Art Defence Complex in Abuja

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art Armed Forces Complex in Abuja. The event marks a historic step in strengthening Nigeria’s military infrastructure and reaffirming the nation’s commitment to the welfare and professionalism of its armed forces. Addressing attendees, President Tinubu expressed his

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President Tinubu celebrates Chief Bisi Akande at 86

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Chief Bisi Akande, elder statesman, accomplished administrator, and the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in celebration of his 86th birthday. Describing Chief Akande as a steadfast progressive and a true disciple of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s ideals, President Tinubu praised his

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Tinubu advocates African unity and progress at Mahama’s Inauguration

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In a powerful and impassioned address, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria reaffirmed his commitment to African solidarity and progress during the swearing-in ceremony of President John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025. Speaking as a special guest of honour at the historic event, Tinubu celebrated Ghana’s democratic transition as a significant milestone for West

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Tinubu presents N47.9trn Budget of Restoration before joint section of NASS

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..as Abbas says 2025 budget, Nigeria’s fiscal realities warrant critical reflection By Tom Okpe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has laid before joint session of the National Assembly, N47.9 trillion budget for the 2024 financial year. The budget christened; ‘Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,’ at presentation on Wednesday at the National

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Tinubu swears in Didi Esther Walson Jack as Head of Service of Federation

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President Bola Tinubu has just sworn in the new Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack into office. The swearing-in took place prior to the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday at the State House Abuja. Recall that President Tinubu approved the appointment of Walson-Jack as the Head of […]

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President Tinubu celebrates the birthday of veteran journalist Eniola Bello

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President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Mr. Eniola Bello, Managing Director of THISDAY Newspapers, who turns 60 today, July 21, 2024. Mr. Bello is a seasoned editor, columnist, and media leader. The President joins the Nigerian media community to celebrate the respected journalist whose columns continue to provoke thought and stir minds and […]

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President Tinubu greets THISDAY publisher Nduka Obaigbena on his birthday

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President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Prince Nduka Obaigbena, CON, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. President Tinubu notes the enterprising spirit of the former President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), who founded ThisWeek Magazine, and later, THISDAY Newspapers, Arise Magazine, and The Arise News Channel. READ ALSO:

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Herders/Farmers Clash: Tinubu creates Ministry of Livestock Development

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A Ministry of Livestock Development is in the offing as President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms to address obstacles to agricultural productivity and open up new opportunities which benefit farmers, herders, processors, and distributors in the livestock-farming value chain. The President

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President Tinubu to observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos

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President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital, for Lagos State on Friday ahead of Eid-el-Kabir. The President will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays. READ ALSO: PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo, New Album.. The President will mark the occasion in prayers and reflection on advancing […]

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President Tinubu Congratulates Sam Amuka-Pemu on birthday

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Chairman and Publisher of Vanguard Media Limited, Mr. Sam Amuka-Pemu, on the occasion of his birthday. President Tinubu joins family, friends, and the Nigerian media community to celebrate a pacesetter, an inimitable man of letters, and a bastion of journalism. The President salutes Pa Amuka-Pemu for his service to the […]

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Food crisis: Tinubu orders release of 102, 000 metric tons of grains

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…Governors join rescue efforts By Ukpono Ukpong In response to the escalating food crisis and soaring commodity prices, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of more than 102,000 metric tons of various grain types from the National Food Reserve and the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria. The measure was announced at the close […]

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Tinubu’s Finance team in NASS, defends high cost of living, resolves to address inflation

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· We’re much better than we were on May 29, 2023 – Wale Edun By Mathew Brangyet The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Wale Edun and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, on Tuesday, led the Federal Government’s team to the National Assembly to defend the current high […]

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Tinubu canvases equitable access to financing mechanism for developing countries

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By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Tinubu has advocated for equitable access to capital for developing countries. This, he said will help to provide the much-needed resources for development, thus solving some of the most pressing challenges in the world today. Speaking at the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement […]

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Wale Edun leads Special Presidential Panel on NSIP

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By Ukpono Ukpong Sequel to President Bola Tinubu’s six-week suspension of the four (4) programmes under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA), President Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel, which will be led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun. This Special

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Tinubu to Edu: Cooperate with EFCC investigators

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By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Tinubu has ordered the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu to fully cooperate with Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as she undergoes investigation by the agency. The President issued the order in a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale conveying the suspension […]

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President Tinubu suspends minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation from office

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In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the