Tag: President Bola Tinubu
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President Tinubu appoints special investigator to probe CBN, other related entities
In a move to strengthen the anti-corruption fight, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Obazee as a Special Investigator to conduct a thorough probe into the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other related Government Business Entities (GBEs). The appointment, based on the constitutional mandate outlined in Section 15(5) of the Constitution…
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President Tinubu holds ECOWAS summit to address Niger coup
Following the coup in Republic of Niger that has upended the constitutional political leadership in the West Africa country, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has called for a special summit of regional leaders. The meeting will hold on Sunday, July 30th, in the Nigerian capital,…
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Tinubu engages global leaders after Niger coup
In the aftermath of the successful coup in the Republic of Niger, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has engaged in a series of high-level phone conversations with the United States and the United Nations. According to a statement by presidential adviser on special duties, communications and strategy, Dele Alake, both US Vice President Kamala Harris…
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Bayelsa APC elders kick against Jonathan’s alleged attempt to nominate minister
Some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Bayelsa state chapter, have condemned alleged attempts by former President, Goodluck Jonathan to nominate the state’s ministerial slot in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s incoming cabinet.
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Presidency unveils 20 nuggets of Tinubu’s transformative vision for Nigeria
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, has unveiled 20 key points outlining President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious vision for transforming Nigeria. Akume praised Tinubu’s preparedness and determination to bring about positive change in the nation, noting that he had “a well-prepared plan to transform Nigeria”. The SGF emphasized that the government…
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Analysis: Tinubu’s poverty plan underestimated, inadequate
Recent figures released by the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) further raise doubts about the adequacy of the social welfare plan proposed by the Tinubu-led administration. According to NASSCO’s report, there are 15.7 million economically insecure households registered in the National Social Registry, which translates to over 60 million individuals facing economic hardship and…
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Subsidy removal: Tinubu approves infrastructure fund to aid states
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for all 36 States in Nigeria as a measure to cushion the impact of petrol subsidy removal on citizens. This announcement was made during the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held on Thursday in Abuja. President Tinubu’s approval…
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Fact Check: Did President Tinubu threaten anarchy if election results were upturned?
It has been claimed that President Bola Tinubu threatened there would be anarchy if election results were upturned. According to our investigation, the claim originated from the lawyers representing President Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima during the Presidential Election Petition Court proceedings. The lawyers, led by Wole Olanipekun, made final arguments defending the validity of…
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Woes, tears as Nigerians put Tinubu’s economic performance on a scale
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is undergoing significant economic reforms under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. With the aim of revitalizing the nation’s economy and creating a prosperous future, these reforms have brought about both opportunities and challenges for ordinary Nigerians. One of the key reforms implemented by the government was the removal of fuel…
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Expectations and urgent security action for Tinubu as ECOWAS Chair
The election of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu as new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), during the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS held in Guinea-Bissau, has led to high expectations on the potential implications it may have on regional dynamics. Tinubu’s appointment…