Written by The Presidency has responded sharply to recent criticism by Senator Ali Ndume over alleged lopsided appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the lawmakers remarks as hypocritical and divisive. Ndume, representing Borno South, had accused President Tinubu of violating the constitution through appointments that he claimed were unbalanced and unfairly distributed across regions. His comments sparked … Continue reading “He is a rabble rouser stoking divisive narratives – Presidency slams Ndume over comment on Tinubu’s appointments”
By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to end his frequent foreign trips, advising the president to tackle local issues driving investors away from Nigeria’s struggling economy. CUPP’s National Secretary, Peter Ameh, shared this in a statement to the media in Abuja. The group said Tinubu’s … Continue reading “Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu”
Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare ll, broke with three known major traditions for Governor Okpebholo at his palace three days ago, when the governor visited him after his victory at the election tribunal. First, Oba of Benin never prays personally for anybody – subjects or non-subjects alike. He delegates a senior palace chief … Continue reading “Claims Oba OF Benin Defied Tradition for Edo Governor ?”
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has defended the value of the naira locally despite its weakness against the dollar, saying that $1, equivalent to over N1,500, can still buy a meal in Nigeria. Fasua, who spoke on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, also … Continue reading “$1 can buy you a meal in Nigeria, unlike in US – Tinubu’s aide”
A prominent member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abdullahi Hashim, has lauded President Bola Tibubu’s appointments of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari and the Non-Executive Chairman of the company’s Board, Ahmadu Kida. He added that Tinubu’s appointment of Ojulari, Kida and other members … Continue reading “Hashim lauds Tinubu’s appointments of Ojulari, Kida”
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop his incessant foreign trips and focus on fixing domestic realities that would revitalise Nigeria’s struggling economy, which has been repelling investors. CUPP, in a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, lamented that since assumption of … Continue reading “Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu”
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has slammed ex-presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, over an impending coalition of opposition political parties to retire President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Naija News reports that Akindele made this known while reacting to … Continue reading “‘Shame On Peter Obi, Atiku, They Are Politically Homeless’ – APC Chieftain Reacts To Coalition Talks To Retire Tinubu”
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed social media reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Naija News reports that a viral WhatsApp message indicated that Tinubu had sacked Mahmood and replaced him with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan. The message read, “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with … Continue reading “INEC’s Spokesman Confirms Tinubu Did Not Sack Mahmood”
The US-based Institute of Law Research & Development (ILAWDUN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that failure to do so could irreparably damage his legacy. The institute emphasized that the suspension and subsequent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State undermine democratic … Continue reading “US Law Institute Urges Tinubu To Reverse Fubara’s Suspension”
At the 150th World Parliament in Uzbekistan, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Inter-Parliamentary Committee, emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s respect for national sovereignty significantly influences the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy, particularly during these challenging times. He cited Niger as a unique example where President Tinubu prioritised national interest above all else … Continue reading “In Uzbekistan: Tinubu respect sovereignty, Says Jimoh Ibrahim”