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Christmas: Archbishop Martins advocates improved quality of lives for Nigerians 

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, has enjoined all Nigerian leaders to be more sensitive to the yearnings of the people for a better life. The Archbishop stressed an urgent need for a better enabling environment to allow businesses thrive in a bid to reduce the high rate of unemployment and the grinding poverty in the…

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Tinubu urges support for military, mourns stampede victims in Christmas message

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to support the nation’s armed forces, emphasizing their sacrifices in safeguarding the country. He urged citizens to honor their dedication and bravery. In his 2024 Christmas message, signed on Tuesday, the President also expressed profound sorrow over the recent tragic stampedes in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja, which claimed several…

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Corruption can’t be eradicated, but it can be minimized – Tinubu

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that while corruption cannot be entirely eradicated, it can be significantly reduced through systemic reforms and proactive measures. Speaking during his inaugural presidential media chat, Tinubu outlined his administration’s commitment to tackling corruption by addressing structural flaws and promoting transparency. “Block all the loopholes where anybody can just gain in the system.…

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I’ve no interest in downsizing my cabinet, says Tinubu

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has categorically stated that he has no plans to reduce the size of his cabinet, emphasizing its necessity for achieving his administration’s objectives. Speaking during his first presidential media chat on Monday, Tinubu defended the structure and composition of his cabinet, which has faced criticism in some quarters for being too large. “I’m not…

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Tax reform bill is pro-poor, says Tinubu

.. says ‘It has come to stay’ President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s tax reforms have come to stay. The President stated this on Monday night while speaking during his first presidential media chat in Lagos State. The tax reform bills, which are before the National Assembly, have generated controversies and met push back especially from the Northern…

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BREAKING: I don’t believe in price control- Tinubu

Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu says he does not support the idea of price control, emphasizing the importance of market forces in determining prices. Speaking during his first presidential media chat on Monday in Lagos, Tinubu described the matter as a “question of supply and demand,” underscoring the need for a free-market approach to economic management. “I do not believe…

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Tinubu laments stampede tragedies, calls for better organization in palliative distribution

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his condolences over the recent stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory that claimed several lives during the sharing of palliatives by different organised groups. Speaking during his first presidential media chat on Monday in Lagos, the President offered condolences to the families of the victims while emphasizing the importance…

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BREAKING: I have no regret removing fuel subsidy – Tinubu

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to the removal of fuel subsidies, stating that the decision was necessary for the country’s long-term economic health. The president said this in Lagos during his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday night, addressing various issues, including economic reforms and social challenges. Speaking about the removal of fuel subsidies, Tinubu…

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JUST IN: President Tinubu to hold first presidential media chat tonight

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will host his first presidential media chat tonight at 9:00 PM, the presidency has announced. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the media chat will be broadcast live on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). The presidency also…

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Lagos pilgrims arrive safely in Amman for 2024 pilgrimage

By Adeola Ogunrinde A total of 354 pilgrims from Lagos, along with others from Abuja, and officials from the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board and the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), have arrived safely in Amman, Jordan, to begin the 2024 pilgrimage. The theme for this year’s pilgrimage is “Pilgrimage of Renewed Hope for Total Restoration” (Joel 2:25). The…

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