Tinubu directs immediate release of minors facing prosecution

President Bola Tinubu has directed that all the minors arrested and facing prosecution in court over their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest should immediately be released without prejudice to the law.     President Tinubu also directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to see the welfare of the minors.   I … Continue reading “Tinubu directs immediate release of minors facing prosecution”

Tinubu Swears in New  Minister

President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic recovery plan was on the right path to realizing the nation’s dreams and aspirations.   The President stated this at the State House while inaugurating seven new Ministers after their confirmation by the Senate.   President Tinubu noted that his administration had steered the … Continue reading “Tinubu Swears in New  Minister”

Presidency to  Atiku: Tinubu succeeding where you failed

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”

Tinubu swears in seven new Ministers Monday – Presidency

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”

Tinubu Lauds Adetuntan, As First Bank Celebrates Ex-Group CEO 

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 “

#EndBadGovernance Protest: Court Grants N10m Bail Each To 67 Minors

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”

Tinubu To Ambassdors: Let’s Translate Our Friendship Into Economic Gains For Citizens

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”

Tinubu Appoints General Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff

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”

 Naira For Crude Transaction:  Tinubu Assures Of More Stability  In The Oil Sector

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”

Cabinet Reshuffle: Much Ado About Nothing?

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?”