Pastor Reuben Wilson, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, says the emergency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s President is the handiwork of God. Wilson, who is also the South-South Coordinator of The Asiwaju Group (TAG), made this known in a statement he issued on...
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Alhaji Garba Sani, Founding Chairman, APC United Kingdom Chapter, on Friday in Abuja, implored Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu` in spite of the challenges posed by the removal of fuel subsidy. He gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at an...
A group, The Coalition of Yoruba Defenders, has called on the Director-General, Akpabio/Barau Stability Group, Sen. Alli Ndume, to stop dragging President Bola Tinubu’s name to his senate presidency’s race. This is contained in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Olukunle Bademosi and made available to newsmen on...
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed door meeting with James Ibori, former Governor of Delta state; Nyesom Wike, the immediate past Governor of Rivers state; and Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor. The meeting is taking place at the President’s office in Aso Villa, accordig to Voice of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday in Abuja said improved livelihood for Nigerians remains a top priority of his administration, with more people-focused economic policies, assuring that the national minimum wage needs a review to reflect realities. The President, who received members of the Progressive...
A two-term Lagos lawmaker, Mr Jude Idimogu, has urged Nigerians and labour unions to show understanding with President Bola Tinubu led administration on removal of fuel subsidy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu announced the removal of petrol subsidy on May 29 in his inaugural address...
The All Progressives Congress “anointed candidates” for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu on Thursday met behind closed door with President Bola Tinubu. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa Abuja, came on the heels of the inauguration...
President Bola Tinubu met with Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday in Abuja over the choice of the leadership for the 10th National Assembly. Lawan told newsmen after the meeting that the president emphasised the need for the...
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces and other security agencies to provide adequate security measures to safeguard lives and properties of all citizens across the country. The President gave the directive on Thursday when he met with security chiefs at the presidential Villa, Abuja. Addressing State House...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his Chief of Staff. It was gathered that his appointment was confirmed after hours of meetings and consultations by the newly-installed President. Gbajabiamila’s appointment was confirmed to PMNews by his Chief of Staff, Olanrenwaju Smart...
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has soared in Calabar, Cross River, since the pronouncement by President Bola Tinubu to end the subsidy regime. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the product is being dispensed at between N400 and N600 per litre, depending on the filling...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Chinese President XI Jinping has pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying the country is important to Africa and the world. The Chinese president spoke through his Special Envoy, Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairperson, Standing Committee of National People’s Congress, People’s Republic of China, who...
Dr Betty Edu, National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC), says she is confident that women will enjoy 35 per cent affirmative action under President Bola Tinubu. Edu, who made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja, said she had no doubt...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has directed the Department of State Security Service (DSS) to immediately vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. The president gave the order in a statement signed by Mr Tunde Rahman, Office of the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to put palliative measures in place before removing fuel subsidy. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the call in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Tinubu on Monday had announced...
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the Presidential villa on his first day of work, hours after he took the oath of office as Nigeria’s 16th President. Tinubu who arrived from the Defence House is welcome by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; the Speaker of the House of...
Fuel pump price is now between N400 and N500 in Edo and Delta, as long queues on Tuesday morning, resurfaced in the few filling stations opened for business. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sudden hike in fuel pump price and long queues followed President Bola...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has tasked President Bola Tinubu to ensure a speedy execution of all his policies for the betterment of the country. The Ondo State Chairman of NLC, Mr Oladele Amoko, gave the charge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – About 32 civil society organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of the “Integrity Youth Alliance” have hailed the Federal Government over fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria. The Alliance gave the commendation in a 5-point communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive Committee meeting...
Prof. Anthony Kila, Policy Analyst and Professor of Strategy and Development, has advised President Bola Tinubu to institute an independent public inquiry into the Nigeria Air. Kila, who is also a Commonwealth Institute Director, made the call in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on...