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Tinubu had to deal with the cancer of public finance, Presidency reacts to New York Times report
Kunle Sanni Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, stated on Sunday that President Tinubu is not responsible for the economic issues currently faced by Nigeria. He mentioned that the president took immediate action on his first day by addressing public finance concerns, specifically by ending the subsidy regime and reducing excessive generosity extended to…
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Eid-el-Kabir celebrations : Show more care for your neighbours, Tinubu urges Nigerians
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to show more care for their neighbours and extend charity to all in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir. Speaking with journalists after Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Sunday, the President said some level of sacrifice will be required to move the nation forward. “We have been told by the Chief Imam how…
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In Sallah message, Buhari calls for population control, increase agricultural production
Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said he is pleased that more Nigerians have taken to the farm to grow more food so as to bring prices down and feed the nation. In a statement signed by Special Adviser to the former President on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, the immediate-past President warned, however, that uncontrolled population growth was…
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President Tinubu attends Eid prayers in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday attended Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Dodan Barracks Praying Ground in Lagos. The President left Abuja for Lagos, on Friday to celebrate this year’s Eid Ul Adhan Islamic festival. Speaking with reporters after observing the prayers, President Tinubu urged Nigerians to love one another and share what they have with their neighbours in the spirit of…
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Tinubu congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on re-election as president of South Africa
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, on his re-election. The President also congratulates the people of South Africa on the peaceful and successful conduct of the general election. This was contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President, (Media and Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday. While wishing President Ramaphosa a…
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UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Ayodeji Gbeleyi as new DG BPE
Kunle SanniPresident Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayodeji Gbeleyi as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Gbeleyi is a renowned financial expert and award-winning chartered accountant. He is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). This was contained in a statement on Saturday issued…
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BREAKING: Tinubu orders BPP DG, Mamman Ahmadu to resign
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed the resignation of Mamman Ahmadu from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, the directive came as part of a larger reorganization effort in the public procurement system to reposition the agency for greater efficiency and…
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Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana return
Nigerian girls who were rescued from a trafficking ring in Ghana have returned to the country. Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa gave the update in a post on her X handle. ”Update on rescued girls from Ghana The girls arrived Lagos accompanied by the reps of the Imo State Governor ( the Deputy Speaker and the…
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Eid-El-Kabir: Tinubu celebrates with Nigerians, calls for reflection on sacrifice, unity
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his greetings to the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that signifies sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty. The President congratulates the Muslim faithful and prays that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience. Tinubu said this in a statement issued on Saturday by…
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PHOTO NEWS: Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu in Bahamas for Afrexim Bank AGM
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined other leaders from across the world from the public and private sector at the ongoing Annual General Meeting of Afrexim Bank in Bahamas. Writing about the meeting on his social media pages, Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “Yesterday, During my time at the AAM and…
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