Tag: Tinubu
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Nigerians to Tinubu: Shrinking civic space threatening democracy
As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy since the transition from military rule, citizens and activists have continued to raise the alarm over shrinking civic space and its negative impact on democratic governance. Concerns over the clampdown on dissenting voices, protests, and protesters, among others, during President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s two years were raised…
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2nd Anniversary: Under Tinubu, Nigeria is on the cusp of greatness again, says Omo-Agege
Deputy President in the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has applauded the turn around of the country carried out by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since he came into office two years ago. In a message to mark the mid-term of his Presidency, the former deputy president of the Senate said Nigeria is on the cusp…
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Tinubu intervenes, grants 14-day grace to defaulters over FCT ground rent
President Bola Tinubu has given defaulters of ground rent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) a 14-day grace period to pay outstanding ground rent and associated penalties. Mr Chijoke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land, FCTA, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Monday.
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Can the President collude with the NASS to dupe Nigerians? – By Godwin Etakibuebu
My dearly most cherished President Bola Tinubu, I beg of you to consider above question, with absolute sincerity, and try your very best in responding to it, please. Your response, in whichever way, shall remain one befitting legacy you shall be leaving behind for posterity, knowing fully that, just like every other mortal, you have…
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The Abiola-Tinubu-Aregbesola triumvirate in politics – By Owei Lakemfa
Nigeria, this Thursday, May 29, 2025, marks its 26th anniversary ending brutal military rule, and embarking on the road to democracy. I am reminded, on this occasion, of three political figures who contributed to this situation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerged into national consciousness in 1992 when he was elected the Senator representing the Lagos West Constituency. …
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Tinubu, God’s gift to Nigeria – Arthur Eze
Prince Arthur Eze, the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, has described President Bola Tinubu as “God’s gift to Nigeria” and praised his leadership
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A referendum on nothing – By Chidi Amuta
The APC as the ruling party has developed a rather curious sense of comedy. It is in a way futuristic and steps ahead of the country over which it rules. From the utterances of its chief priests and prime pontiffs, it has already held the next presidential elections a clear two years ahead of 2027.…
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Democracy: Tinubu playing god as his worshippers applaud – By Ikeddy Isiguzo
BOLA Ahmed Tinubu is said to be a democrat. He flaunts his self-exile as the certificate for that sacrifice and the sacrifices of those who stayed home and faced General Sani Abacha’s bullets do not matter. Many died. Others were thrown into irrecoverable circumstances. There is no memory in their names.
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Ndume hails Tinubu’s appointments of Northerners into key Federal positions
Ex- Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his appointments of Nigerians from the three geo- political zones in the North to key Federal government parastatals and agencies. In the announcement made on Friday, about 12 individuals from the North were placed into strategic national positions.…
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Tinubu appoints Yazid Danfulani as MD of Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). The appointment was formally conveyed in a letter dated May 22, 2025, and signed by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). According…