Professor Wale Adeniran, the former deputy leader of Ilana Omo Oduduwa, has returned to Nigeria after a period of exile. Adeniran and Professor Banji Akintoye left the country in May 2021 amidst the Yoruba Nation’s struggle for self-determination and took up residence in the Republic of Benin. In a recent statement issued in Ile-Ife, Osun … Read more
Dave Umahi, the former governor of Ebonyi State, has provided an explanation as to why President Bola Tinubu will maintain close ties with him and former governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State. Umahi stated that Tinubu cannot distance himself from them because they played instrumental roles in his ascension to the presidency. Umahi emphasized his … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has designated Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi as the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This appointment comes in the wake of the suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the CBN Governor on Friday. Prior to assuming this new role, Shonubi had been serving as the Deputy Governor of the Operations … Read more
Deji Adeyanju, the Convener of Concerned Nigerians, shared his response to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to suspend the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, with immediate effect. As previously reported that, the suspension was announced in a concise statement by Willie Bassey, the Director of the Information Office of … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly taken the decision to suspend Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with immediate effect. This action is said to be in response to an ongoing investigation into the affairs of the CBN and the planned reforms within the country’s financial sector. A concise … Read more
Currently, President Bola Tinubu is engaged in a private meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence, has been a longstanding ally of Tinubu, who has often referred to the incumbent President as a strategic thinker. It is worth noting that Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently shared the details of his meeting with traditional leaders, where he discussed various important topics. Speaking at an interactive session with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), Tinubu informed the royal fathers about his government’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, enhance security, create jobs, and preserve the … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has urged the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu to prevent Nigeria from descending into anarchy in light of the ongoing killings in certain states. Obi expressed deep concern and sadness over the recent wave of terrorist attacks and killings in Plateau, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Benue states. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), a division of the Nigeria Labour Congress, to end their strike and resume work. The call was made during a meeting between the President and union leaders at the presidential office. During the meeting, President Tinubu emphasized the significance of the health … Read more
Senator Ayo Arise, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, stating that it was long overdue. Arise, who served as a senator from Ekiti North Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011, commended Tinubu for taking the right … Read more
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize transparency over party loyalty and reveal the truth about the state of affairs inherited from the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Sani argued that it is unjust to demand sacrifices from the impoverished Nigerian masses without providing them with details about what … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Friday accepted exhibits presented by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, in six additional states. These exhibits were submitted to support his claim of electoral malpractices and rigging that allegedly led to his loss in the February 25 presidential election. On Thursday, Obi and … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, stating that it does not bode well for his administration. NEF’s spokesperson, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, expressed concern over the sharp increase in fuel prices following Tinubu’s announcement during his inauguration on Monday. Tinubu had stated that funds previously allocated for fuel … Read more
The House of Representatives in Nigeria has urged the new administration to implement palliative measures to alleviate the impact of the removal of petroleum subsidy on Nigerians. This resolution was included in a report submitted by a committee that was formed last year to investigate the subsidy. The committee’s report was deliberated and approved on … Read more
Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, a renowned broadcaster and socialite, has expressed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the removal of subsidies on petroleum products. During his inaugural speech at the Eagles Square on Monday, Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy, stating that “fuel subsidy is gone.” The decision has … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed his unwavering belief that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will elevate Nigeria to a higher level. Speaking to State House correspondents upon resuming work at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized Tinubu’s ability to lead the nation. In a statement by Olusola Abiola, the Director of Information in the Office of the … Read more
Charly Boy, a prominent Nigerian singer and socio-political activist, has expressed concern over President Bola Tinubu’s plan to remove fuel subsidies. In a tweet, Charly Boy stated that the newly inaugurated president has broken a record by making this decision. President Tinubu announced during his inaugural speech that fuel subsidies would no longer be sustained. … Read more
Yul Edochie, a controversial Nollywood actor, recently expressed his prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, as they take on their leadership roles in Nigeria. In a tweet from his official Twitter account on Monday, Edochie congratulated Tinubu and Shettima on their inauguration. He specifically prayed to God to grant … Read more
The former governor Alao Akala left All Progressives Congress (APC) in October 2018, after the governorship primaries that didn’t go his way. Newsmen had reported that Alao-Akala visited the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in the company of his wife, Oluwakemi Alao-Akala; his son, Olamiju and the Director General of his campaign, … Read more
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Tinubu spoke with journalists after voting at Polling Unit 047, Ward 3, Ikeja at 11:20am. He said that the will of the electorate must be respected, adding that as a true democrat, free and fair elections must be protected. Tinubu was, however, upbeat about his party’s chances of … Read more