Is Baba Obasanjo practicing Yoruba parapoism? He has yet to write Tinubu a letter, and there are strong reasons to do so now – Dino Melaye asks. Dino Melaye, a former Kogi senator, has questioned whether former President Olusegun Obasanjo is engaging in “Yoruba parapoism” by remaining silent on recent events in the country. Dino,…
President Bola Tinubu expressed shock and great grief over the deaths of Herbert Wigwe, a leading banker and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, as well as Wigwe family members. The President’s sympathy statement came after formal confirmation from appropriate agencies. Herbert Wigwe was the founder of…
The bill was passed by the House of Representatives on July 27, 2023, and the Senate on November 14, 2023, and was sponsored by Honourable Babajimi Benson, who represents the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in Lagos State. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stated that “the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeks to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to head a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Vice President had also represented the President in the semi-finals, when the Super Eagles overcame South Africa in a thrilling match last Wednesday, February 7. The…
The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has urged opposition leaders Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to utilize their money to help Nigerians overcome poverty and unemployment. Prof. Mohammed Kailani, the group’s Director-General, declared during a news conference in Abuja on Saturday, February 10, that President Bola Tinubu has good intentions for the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the National Assembly to investigate President Bola Tinubu’s administration in light of the leaked one billion memo. Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, purportedly wrote the document. On Friday, the opposition party issued a statement signed by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, making the…
Patrice Motsepe, head of the Confederation of African Football Federations (CAF), has announced that Nigerian head Bola Ahmed Tinubu would attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final. Nigeria and hosts Cote d’Ivoire will face off in the competition’s final on Sunday at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan. During his news conference on…
President Bola Tinubu voiced optimism on Thursday that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will win the 2023 All African Cup of Nations, or AFCON, in Ivory Coast. According to Tinubu: “Congratulations once again on the attainment of victory just last night. It was a moment of joy for every one of us united as a nation and…
President Bola Tinubu has inducted two freshly purchased T-129 ATAK helicopters and a King Air 360ER Beechcraft into the Nigerian Air Force’s Order of Battle (ORBAT). AVM Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja. Tinubu, who was represented at NAF Base Makurdi by Vice President…
The Labour Party (LP) has encouraged President Bola Tinubu to seek assistance with the rising cost of living and challenges in the country before they become uncontrollable. The party expressed serious worry over how millions of Nigerians have been dealing with the situation of food shortages since the turn of the year. This comes as…