Written by I AM excited. After about two months in police cells and the Kuje Maximum Prison, three #EndBadGovernance protesters: Michael Lenin Adaramoye, Mosiu Sodiq and Opaluwa Eleojo, are back home. They are on bail. They join the trio of Loveth Angel, Nuradeen Khamis and Abayomi Adeyemi, earlier let out on bail. Incredibly, they face treason … Continue reading “Abiola, Tinubu and I on a derailed train, by Owei Lakemfa”
When President Ahmed Bola Tinubu departed for London on Wednesday last week, to spend two weeks out of his annual leave, there was hardly a whimper of disapproval. I guess this could be because in recent years, we have become accustomed to our leaders jetting out to spend time away from the country, and London … Continue reading “Where Else Should President Tinubu Spend His Vacation?”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. In his 64th Independence Anniversary Speech on 1 October, President Tinubu conferred the Commander of the Federal Republic( CFR) on the speaker and … Continue reading “Tinubu Confers GCON On House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave. He will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. He will return to the country after the leave expires.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said the 64th Independent Day Speech of President Bola Tinubu further confirmed the “insensitivity of his administration towards the plight and demands by Nigerians”. In a statement, PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba said the President’s speech showed no hope in sight under the “clueless, insensitive and unresponsive … Continue reading “Tinubu’s Speech Insensitive, Shows No Hope In Sight — PDP”
Without equivocation, the ridiculous promise by President Bola Tinubu not to abuse the executive-judiciary relationship is disingenuous and a farce, and should be taken with a pinch of salt. Tinubu’s pledge rings hollow, because his storied history of undermining democracy, manipulating the legal system, and abusing state power to crush dissent is well-documented. To believe … Continue reading “Editorial: Tinubu Hollow Pledge to Respect Judiciary”
He also announced the intention of the Federal Government to include the Nigerian youths in his administration, by introducing a President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday addressed the nation during the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, saying his reforms are yielding results. He also announced the intention of the … Continue reading “Full Text: President Tinubu’s 64th Independence Anniversary Speech”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. The broadcast is part of activities to commemorate the 64th Independence Anniversary of the nation. Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television … Continue reading “Tinubu To Address The Nation On October 1st.”
Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirming his administration’s commitment to upholding the judiciary’s independence and sanctity. Justice Kekere-Ekun, the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, was sworn in following her confirmation by the Senate. … Continue reading “Tinubu Swears In Justice Kekere-Ekun As Chief Justice Of Nigeria”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in early September. Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, will report directly to the President. He is a … Continue reading “Tinubu Appoints Czar For China-Nigeria Strategic Partnership”