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VIDEO: Tinubu returns to Abuja after Christmas holiday
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja after spending his Christmas holidays on Lagos. The president was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja by Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, after which he inspected the guard…
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First Lady celebrates FCT’s first baby, says FG committed to transforming healthcare delivery
Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu says expectant mothers must prioritize their health and seek to know their HIV/AIDS status. She said this will enable them prevent mother to child transmission of the disease and help they themselves stay healthy. The First Lady was speaking at the National Hospital, Abuja where she welcomed the First baby of the year 2024…
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We’ll work hard to ensure every Nigerian enjoys impact of good governance, Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that all Nigerians benefit from excellent government in the coming years. He made this statement on Monday during his live New Year’s address on the national network television, NTA. This is the president’s first New Year speech since he assumed office last year on May 29. He said his government…
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Speaker Tajudeen Abbas visits Tinubu, says Nigeria set for profound change in budget implementation
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday said Nigerians should expect a notable difference in budget implementation, once President Bola Tinubu signs the 2024 appropriation bill into law. Speaking to journalists after a Christmas homage to President Bola Tinubu in his residence in Lagos, the Speaker said the N28.78 trillion harmonised budget passed by the National…
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New Year: Tinubu to address nation on Monday
President Bola Tinubu will make a New Year’s Day broadcast to the nation on Monday, the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale has said. According to his press statement he signed on Sunday, President Tinubu’s address would be aired live at 7 am. He also called on television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets to hook up to the network services…
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PDP blasts Tinubu for not paying workers’ salary, calls him a dictator
The opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to pay the December salary of workers, saying that he has turned Nigeria into a “huge IDP camp” and a “totalitarian state”. In a press statement issued on Friday, the PDP accused the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of being insensitive, heartless and corrupt,…
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BREAKING: Senate passes 2024 budget
The senate has passed the 2024 appropriation bill, increasing it from N27.5 trillion as proposed by President Bola Tinubu to N28.7 trillion. The bill was passed after Solomon Olamilekan, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, presented a report for consideration during the third reading. The budget passed has N1.7 trillion as statutory transfers, N8.7 trillion as recurrent expenditure,…
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FG enlists more motor parks for Nigerians using 50 per cent discount return trips
The Federal Government has listed more motor parks where Nigerians can enjoy a 50 per cent rebate on transport fares for return trips during the festive season. The announcement was made by Dada Olusegun, the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on social media via his X account on Friday. Ahead of the festive holidays, Westernpost reported that the federal…
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Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts tackling terrorism in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has made a plea to all Nigerians and State governments to come together in the fight against terrorism and poverty in the country. He emphasized the need for a more holistic approach that would address both issues simultaneously. Speaking further, Tinubu stressed that this would require a collaborative effort from all stakeholders, including the government, civil society…
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I’m committed to delivering quality education for all Nigerian children, jobs for youths – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to providing education and job opportunities for youths to improve the quality of life for all Nigerian children. President Tinubu said this on Thursday when he received members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), according to a statement issued by his spokesperson Ajuri Ngalale. The APC chairman,…
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