Returning home for the first time since he became President of the country, the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Lagos was not only significant but resounding. The former Governor of Lagos State received a warm welcome with grand celebrations at the airport, followed by a dinner hosted by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwoolu. President Tinubu attended a dinner in his honor, where he was joined by present and former governors, as well as leaders of the National Assembly. The event, held at Marina, was a significant gathering that included all of Tinubu’s successors as Lagos…
Author: Victor Fola
UN women country representative to Nigeria, Beatrice Eyong, has expressed her strong belief in President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fulfilling his campaign promise of women’s inclusion in his administration. Speaking at an award night organized by Women of Worth, alongside former Minister of Women Affairs Pauline Tallen, Eyong referred to the Tinubu’s achievement as governor in Lagos and his public statements that highlighted the integral role women would play in his government. Eyong affirmed that based on her careful observations and information gathered, Tinubu had unequivocally emphasized the importance of women’s participation in his administration. “From some of the things…
The Presidency, on Saturday, said President Bola Tinubu is prepared to steer the affairs of Nigeria in the direction that will position the country as the leader on the African continent. Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, while speaking to journalists in Lagos, said President Tinubu recognised that Nigeria is being looked upon for leadership, and he is prepared to step up to the challenge. The President had earlier in the day hosted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau, who paid him a private visit at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence. According to…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has tasked the Super Falcons to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals holding in Australia and New Zealand. She gave the charge in Abuja on Saturday while hosting the team to a dinner ahead of its departure on Sunday for the tournament which starts July 20 and ends August 20. Sen. Tinubu, who was represented by Dr Betta Edu, the APC National Women Leader, said that Nigeria’s appearance at the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup must be for the noble purpose of bringing the coveted cup home. Drumming support for the Super Falcons,…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday paid a visit to the Oba of Lagos, HRM, Alayeluwa Oba Rilwan Aremu Akiolu at his Palace.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu has expressed delight at the election of Godswill Akpabio as the Senate president of the 10th National Assembly. According to Adamu, Akpabio’s election is a great relief for the country as the former Akwa-Ibom governor has the capacity to foster harmony between the executive and the legislative arm of government. He said, “I congratulate you and your deputy on your emergence as the president of the senate and deputy president of the senate respectively,” Adamu said. “Your emergence was a great relief to the party. Contests for offices are…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed unflinching support for President Bola Tinubu in his efforts to reposition Nigeria as the giant of Africa. During a private visit to Lagos, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau, Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government conveyed ECOWAS’ admiration for Tinubu’s economic strides, emphasizing their far-reaching impact throughout West Africa. Following the visit, Mr. Dele Alake, Special Adviser for Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy to the President, addressed the media, stating that the encounter was a private meeting between two African presidents. He said the meeting…
Nigerian singer and popular Peter Obi supporter, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has come under fire after calling on ‘exceptional’ Nigerian youths to revolt against the country. The popular ‘Obidient’ took to Twitter on Saturday to instigate the revolt off the unrest in France, where there have been some days of riot following the killing of a 17-year-old boy by a policeman. Charly Boy, in his logic, wanted the youths in the country to toe similar path with no explicit justification for such action. His tweet has since left Nigerians livid as many rejected such violent line…
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has denied the alleged plan by the association to increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N700 per litre nationwide. NAN reported that the Chairman of IPMAN Southwest Zone, Dele Tajudeen, made the clarification in an interview in Ibadan on Friday. He urged Nigerians to disregard the speculation and not engage in panic buying. Tajudeen stressed that the product’s price would not be more than what is being sold presently. He commended President Bola Tinubu for removing the subsidy on petrol, adding that it was long…
India has extended invitation to President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria to participate in the forthcoming G20 summit. The summit is billed to take place in India between September 9 and 10, 2023. Facilitating discussions among the world’s leading economies, the G20 comprises member states responsible for 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and representing two-thirds of the world’s population. The G20’s membership roster boasts prominent nations, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European…