The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of impulsivity – almost always saying something without thinking or considering the vracity of such statements. The TMSG, which is burdened by the impulsive tendency of the former president of rushing to the press to make grave accusations against President Bola Tinubu, cautioned that he should always process his thoughts before lashing out on the president This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of TMSG, Messers Emeka Nwankpa and Dapo Okubanjo, respectively, while reacting to Atiku’s ‘claims that the government is spending…
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The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has justified the new tariff for Nigeria’s top end electricity consumers but does not think the authorities are doing enough to communicate with Nigerians. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju, the Policy Think tank noted that there is a need for Nigerians to know that years of little or no investment in the power value chain had created a major challenge for the sector. IMPI said: “The crux of the matter is bridging the historically huge gap between demand and supply of electric power to the people. This necessitates…
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism, and other related crimes. The FBI is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States of America, and its principal federal law enforcement agency. The President spoke during a meeting with FBI Director, Christopher Asher Wray, at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu described the presence of the FBI Director alongside his team in Nigeria as a recognition of the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the United States in…
As parts of its efforts to combat illegal mining in Nigeria, the Federal Government has deployed an additional 350 operatives to the Mining Marshals to bolster their ranks. These additional operatives, according to a press release signed by Segun Tomori, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, were inducted into the Mining Marshals yesterday following a Passing out parade for the new operatives at the headquarters of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Abuja. Speaking at the Passing Out Parade for the new operatives, the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, represented by…
The Member representing Isialangwa North and South federal constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, has reportedly empowered some of his Constituents with cassava stems, yam seedlings, maize and cucumber to mark his one year in the national assembly. Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, who was elected on the platform of the Labour Party, distributed these seeda/seedlings to the beneficiaries during a ceremony held at Isialangwa. The lawmaker gave each beneficiary approximately 10 pieces of cassava cuttings, two yam seedlings in addition to other seeds such as maize seeds contained in small nylon bags. The empowerment programme…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, following the expiration of the tenure of Mr. Ben Akabueze. The appointment was announced in a state house press release signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. According to the press release, Mr. Tanimu Yabuku is an accomplished economist and was Chief Economic Adviser to a former President from 2007 to 2010; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria from 2003 to 2007, and Commissioner of Finance,…
AWKA – The 2025 governorship ambition of APC frontline governorship aspirant, Sir Paul Chukwuma got a massive boost following the launch of a political structure called Knights of Sir Paul Chukwuma (KSP) in Anambra State to serve as a vehicle to push and mobilise grassroot support for the governorship contender across the 21 Local Government Areas and 326 electoral wards of Anambra State. At the inauguration of the State Executive Committee of the group in Awka, Hon. Rapuluchukwu Ikedinobi (Onyeozioma Oseburuwa) speaking on behalf of the group, noted that the birth of this unique grassroot-oriented structure was necessitated by the…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said he believes in full autonomy for local government areas. He clarified that the position of the state in the ongoing legal proceedings on local government is that the state does not violate any section of the law regarding autonomy. “It is my personal belief that each local government should manage its resources and be responsible for its obligations, including wages that are first line charges. I also believe that the State Governor should not be held liable if any local government is unable to pay salaries since we do not touch a…
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S NATIONAL BROADCAST ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, DEMOCRACY DAY 12TH JUNE 2024 ABUJA My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today, the 12th day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. On this day, 31 years ago, we entered our rites of passage to becoming a true and enduring democratic society. Going through this passage was hard and dangerous. During the fateful six years that followed, we fought and struggled for…
The Federal Government and Cross-River State are enhancing their collaboration to sanitise the mining sector and address the issue of illegal mining operations in the state. Speaking while receiving the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, in his office, the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, highlighted that the visit exemplifies the renewed spirit of cooperation between the federal government and states in harnessing the nation’s mineral resources towards fostering economic development. “The governor’s visit is a clear example of the collaboration we are aiming for between the federal government and subnational authorities. Our goal is to sanitise the…