Written by We have just read a statement credited to former vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in which he tried to discredit President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform programmes while pushing his untested agenda as a better alternative. First, Alhaji Atiku’s ideas, which lacked details, were rejected by Nigerians in the 2023 poll. If he had … Continue reading “Presidency to Atiku: Tinubu succeeding where you failed”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will swear in seven new Ministers on Monday, marking a significant development in his administration’s restructuring efforts. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on his verified X handle on Sunday. The new Ministers, who were cleared by the Senate last week, will … Continue reading “Tinubu swears in seven new Ministers Monday – Presidency”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Dr Adesola Adeduntan, the retired Group Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Limited, for his exceptional service at Nigeria’s oldest bank. In celebration of Adeduntan’s remarkable tenure, the 130-year-old First Bank will host a special send-off ceremony this weekend, expressing gratitude for his contributions over the past nine … Continue reading “Tinubu Lauds Adetuntan, As First Bank Celebrates Ex-Group CEO “
Justice Obiora Egwuatu has granted bail to about 67 minors to the tune of N10m each out of the 76 that were arraigned for participating in the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests. Those granted bail, who are below 15 years, are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant. Meanwhile, … Continue reading “#EndBadGovernance Protest: Court Grants N10m Bail Each To 67 Minors”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Thursday in Abuja said the cordial relations enjoyed between Nigeria, Republic of France, People’s Republic of China, and Kingdom of Denmark over many years should translate into mutual economic benefits for citizens, particularly in key areas of education, health and infrastructure. The President gave an assurance of expanding economic diplomacy … Continue reading “Tinubu To Ambassdors: Let’s Translate Our Friendship Into Economic Gains For Citizens”
Written by Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has warned the judiciary not to engage in acts capable of setting Rivers State on fire. His caution comes in the wake of Wednesdays order by a Federal High Court in Abuja, telling the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt all payments to the state. In a statement signed … Continue reading “Dont set Rivers on fire – Atiku warns Judiciary over court ruling halting LGA allocation”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the … Continue reading “Tinubu Appoints General Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking Tuesday in Abuja, commended the Implementation Committee on the Naira-based sales of crude oil and refined products and asked the members to resolve any teething problems. In a review meeting at the State House, the President said that using the Naira was conceived to remove the exchange rate hurdle. … Continue reading ” Naira For Crude Transaction: Tinubu Assures Of More Stability In The Oil Sector”
The phrase “much ado about nothing” is used to describe a situation in which there has been a lot of hullaballoo about something that isn’t really important. Taken literally, it implies that a lot of time and effort (much ado) has been put into something insignificant (nothing). Regarding President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, the … Continue reading “Cabinet Reshuffle: Much Ado About Nothing?”
When Nigeria’s civil war leader, General Yakubu Gowon celebrated his 90th birthday recently, one of his theatre commanders, General Olusegun Obasanjo, came and stood beside him – perhaps for the first time since Gowon’s ouster from power in July 1975. I call them “puppets” because they were pawns on the chessboard of the United Kingdom … Continue reading “A tale of two puppets (2): Obasanjo, by Ochereome Nnanna”