President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday sent another batch of ministerial list to the Senate. The Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajamiabila, presented the new list. The Rules of the chamber were suspended at 3:15 pm to allow for the Chief of Staff to enter the hallowed Red Chamber. Gbajamiabila had last Thursday presented the
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Ministerial list: Big disappointment, El-Rufai a tragedy – Shehu Sani
A human rights activist and former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described as a big disappointment the ministerial list of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The former lawmaker during an ARISE TV interview, criticised the inclusion of the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, in the ministerial list recently released to the Senate. President
Read moreKanu’s release: Rise above parochialism – Groups urge Tinubu
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) in South East and Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders’ Foundation (HURIDE) have called on Federal Government to releas leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to restore peace in South East. The groups also urged President Bola Tinubu to rise above parochialism by releasing Kanu
Read moreNationwide Strike: Give me more time, Tinubu begs NLC
Following the announcement of a nationwide strike notice by the organized labour, President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, in Abuja appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, to avail him more time to consider their grievances before embarking on any strike. This is just as indication emerged that the Federal Government may enforce the court order
Read moreBREAKING: NLC sets for nationwide strike over fuel price hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has issued notice of a nationwide strike to seek reversal of fuel pump price and other policies by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government. This was confirmed on Wednesday by the NLC spokesperson, Mr. Ben Upah. According to him, the strike would commence on 2nd August, 2023. “Yes, the nationwide-strike will commence on
Read moreZone Chairmanship to S’east – Chidoka tells Tinubu, APC
Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka has called on All Progressive Congress APC to zone the position of National Chairman to the Southeast, following resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu earlier today. He also urged President Bola Tinubu to rise above petty politics and renew the idea of Nigeria. In a statement tagged, “APC
Read moreSenate approves $800m World Bank loan for President Tinubu
The Senate also approved the $800m World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu. The sum will be extracted from the N819bn Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2022. N500bn was earmarked for palliatives and other capital expenditures to cushion the effect of the recent fuel subsidy removal. N70bn was budgeted to support the working conditions of the
Read moreMinisterial Slots: Don’t consider Amechi, Abe – Rivers APC tells Tinubu
The leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has said President Bola Tinubu has no reason or justification to give the state’s ministerial slot to either former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, or Senator Magnus Abe, stressing that both men undermined his election in Rivers State. Rather, Okocha asked Tinubu
Read more2023 Presidential Election: Prepare for a rerun – LP charges members
…says those in government are already planning for rerun The National Chairman of the Labour Party(LP), Mr Julius Abure on Monday said he got information that the All Progressives Congress was already preparing for a possible rerun of the 2023 presidential election urging members of the party to be alert. Abure said this during an
Read moreI have no regret supporting Tinubu against Atiku – Ex-PDP governor
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has disclosed that he has no regret working ‘one hundred percent’ against the presidential ambition of Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the build-up to the February 25 election. While defending his action, Fayose stated that he was not afraid of being kicked out of the party for anti-party
Read more40 Days In Office: PDP blasts Tinubu for pauperising Nigerians
Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), presidential candidate, has claimed that poverty has deepened, while inflation skyrocketed within the first 40 days of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He stressed that Tinubu’s administration had made Nigerians “susceptible to manipulation. In a statement he signed, Shaibu insisted that the
Read moreGroup tasks Tinubu, Akpabio on inclusive leadership
By: Azeez Sheriff Group known as Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) Grassroots Movement has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to ensure inclusive leadership that accords all stakeholders including those at the grassroots level a sense of belonging to the system of things in the country. The Convener and national leader
Read moreGive us ministers, board members that’ll improve party fortunes – S’east APC youths beg Tinubu
Southeast youths in the All Progressive Congress (APC) have called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint party members capable of improving the fortunes of the party in the zone as Ministers, Special Advisers, Chairmen and Members of various Boards. The group under the agies of Southeast APC Young Progressives Forum, also urged the President to
Read moreDokubo outburst: Beware of Cabal of Evil Forces Distabilizing Nigeria’s Unity – NYCN tells Tinubu
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has chided Niger Delta leader and former agitator, Asari Dokubo for kicking against call for release of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Vice President South East, Amb. Smart Uwakwe in a statement said Dokubo, a militant who had killed, maimed, destroyed government facilities and
Read moreBAT cannot be trusted, IGA boss declares
The President of the Nnewi branch of Imo General Assembly(IGA) Hon Chinedu Igwe on Sunday said nothing good can come out of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Hon Igwe during an interactive session with journalists said as a matter of fact that the new president cannot be trusted because of the manner of emergence. “President
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