The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has warned organisers of the planned national protest scheduled for August 1 to 10, due to current hardship in the country, to ensure that miscreants do not hijack it. WWW.ADNG.NG reports that Ooni, while speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the meeting between President … Continue reading “‘It Is Your Civic Right’ – Ooni Sends Message To Protest Organisers After Meeting With Tinubu”
A violent assault in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of around 20 individuals. Local reports received by AFP on Thursday suggest that the attack was carried out by militants associated with the Islamic State group. Residents have identified the perpetrators as members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant … Continue reading “20 Dead In Eastern DR Congo As Militants Strike Village”
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, held a meeting with traditional rulers in the country as part of efforts to avert a planned nationwide protest. The meeting, which held in the State House, Abuja, had in attendance prominent monarchs, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, His … Continue reading “‘We Are Not Afraid Of Protest, Our Concern Is The Ordinary People’ – Full Details Of President Tinubu’s Discussion With Traditional Rulers Emerge”
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20 percent increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel. Vice Adm. Ogalla made this disclosure during the 2024 Accounts and Budget Seminar, themed “Optimising Nigerian Navy Non-Public Fund Opportunities In A Dynamic Economic Environment The … Continue reading “Tinubu Raises Armed Forces Pension By 20%”
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the death of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday, July 25. The President, in a condolence message issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the late Iwuanyanwu would always be remembered for his remarkable legacy. President Tinubu also … Continue reading “Iwuanyanwu Would Be Remembered For His Remarkable Legacy – President Tinubu”
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is ranked among the top 10 globally in the rating of countries with the most travelled citizens. Tinubu, who quoted the United Nations for the figure, acknowledged the complexity and the scale of migration among Nigerians. He stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of the … Continue reading “Japa: Nigeria Ranked Among Top 10 With Most International Migrants – Tinubu”
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged his participation in various protests throughout his career, emphasizing that these demonstrations were always conducted without violence. The President made these remarks while receiving the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Highlighting the significance of democracy … Continue reading “I engaged in peaceful protests without resorting to the destruction of property – Tinubu”
Market women in Edo State have staged a protest against what they describe as an attempt by Folasade Tinubu, the Iyaloja of Lagos, to impose a leader on their community. During the protest, the leader of the Edo State market women addressed journalists, expressing frustration over the perceived interference. She emphasized that Edo market women have … Continue reading “Edo market women protest against alleged plans by Iyaloja of Lagos, Folasade Tinubu, to impose a leader on them”
President Bola Tinubu has weighed in on the planned nationwide protests, saying that sponsors of the demonstrations do not love the country. The President stated this on Thursday at the Presidential Villa while receiving a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau. Though he did not identify any sponsor, he said those … Continue reading “Sponsors Of Planned Protests Don’t Love Nigeria, Have Alternative Passports – Tinubu”