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Tinubu to governors: We’ve shared responsibility to ensure Nigeria’s peace and stability
President Bola Tinubu says the federal and sub-national governments of Nigeria have the mutual responsibility of ensuring the country’s peace and stability. Speaking during a meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at his residence in Lagos on Tuesday, the President reiterated his condemnation of the latest killings in Plateau State. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday issued…
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Passengers enjoy 50% discount on transport fares across Nigeria
Thousands of Nigerians travelling across the country during the festive season have benefited from a 50% discount on transport fares, as part of a presidential directive to ease the burden of transportation. The initiative, which was announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on December 23, 2023, covers all public transport operators, including luxury buses, minibuses, and taxis. According to a…
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Peter Obi sympathises with Plateau massacre victims
The former LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his concern over the brutal killings in Plateau state that happened recently. Gunmen attacked several villages in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs of Plateau on Christmas eve, leaving more than 115 people dead. On his official X account, Obi posted a thread where he said he was thinking of the “overstretched security…
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Tinubu reacts to Plateau killing, directs immediate mobilisation of relief to victims
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday condemned what he describes as heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which resulted in the tragic loss of many lives. In a statement released through his spokeswoman, Ajuri Ngalale, President Tinubu ordered security agents to move in right now, search the entire area, and capture the offenders.…
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I gave my best as Nigeria’s president – IBB
Former Head of State Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), says he gave his best as Nigeria’s president. Babangida ruled Nigeria as military president from 1985 to 1993. He infamously formed an interim government and “stepped aside”, after annulling the June 12, 1993 presidential election, with MKO Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in an unassailable lead. Speaking with journalists in…
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My administration will continue to deliver, implement palliatives to ease burden, hardship on Nigerians, Tinubu says
President Bola Tinubu restated his dedication to delivering good governance and ensuring the swift implementation of government palliative measures to ease the current hardship faced by Nigerians, particularly in light of the ongoing impact of the petroleum subsidy. He made this statement on Sunday in his goodwill message in Lagos state ahead of Christmas Day, which falls on Monday. “My…
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Boss Mustapha denies involvement in $6.3m theft, calls for investigation
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has dismissed a report that accused him of participating in the alleged illegal withdrawal of $6.3 million. The report, which was published by an online newspaper, claimed that a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu discovered the alleged theft, which supposedly took place on February 8, 2023 — a…
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Christmas: Tinubu assures Nigerians he’ll always be fair to all
President Bola Tinubu says he will always be fair to all Nigerians and that his administration remains committed to advancing the unity of Nigeria, as well as ensuring the welfare and prosperity of all citizens. Speaking at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque in Surulere, Lagos, on Friday, the President said the economic reforms initiated by his government are aimed at establishing…
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Army promotes 112 generals
The Nigerian Army has approved the promotion of 47 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major Generals and 75 Colonels to the rank of Brigadier Generals. This was contained in a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Friday. The statement said the promotion was approved by the Army Council has on Thursday. According to the statement,…
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Tinubu’s foreign trips have brought over $15bn in FDI – Info minister
President Bola Tinubu’s international shuttles have brought in over $15 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in a number of economic sectors, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris. Idris disclosed this during a World Press Conference on Thursday at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja. The Ministry of Information and National Orientation’s Deputy Director…
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