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President Tinubu on Poverty and Challenges in Nigeria

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, the President said this in Lagos on Monday, June 17, when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. As per a statement from his Special Adviser on Media and […]

Tinubu Travels to South Africa for Ramaphosa’s Inauguration

President Bola Tinubu will leave Lagos for Pretoria on Tuesday, June 18, to attend Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration for his second term as South Africa’s President. Ramaphosa’s inauguration follows his re-election as the President of South Africa. According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after attending the ceremony.

Obasanjo Visits Nigeria’s First Lady 48 Hours After Wearing ‘Tinubu Cap’

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Visits First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Former President Olusegun Obasanjo met with Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday. The meeting was announced by First Lady’s Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi, on X (formerly Twitter). Photos of the meeting were shared, showing Obasanjo and Mrs. Tinubu together. Kukoyi mentioned that Obasanjo was there […]

Rising Costs of Tomatoes and Peppers in Lagos: Causes and Concerns

The Chairman of Mile 12 International Market in Lagos, Shehu Usman Jubrin, explained the recent spike in prices of tomatoes, peppers, and other perishables. He attributed this primarily to widespread insecurity and other contributing factors. Prices of these perishable items have surged threefold, alarming many Nigerians. In an interview with Channels TV on June 17, […]

President Tinubu Calls for Sacrifice During Eid Prayer in Lagos

President Tinubu has asked all Nigerians to be ready to give up things as he attends Eid prayer in Lagos. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mentioned that some sacrifices will be needed to help the country progress. He talked to reporters after participating in the Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos, echoing what the Chief Imam of Lagos […]

Tinubu Inherited a Struggling Economy, Presidency Tells New York Times

The Presidency has responded to a New York Times report that criticized Nigeria’s economy as being in its worst state in a generation. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, reacted on Sunday, stating that the report was biased and failed to acknowledge the positive steps being taken. Onanuga argued that […]

Tinubu Fires BPP Director-General Mamman Ahmadu

President Bola Tinubu has asked Mamman Ahmadu to step down from his position as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The announcement was made on Saturday, June 15, by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. He stated that this change is part of a broader plan […]

President Tinubu Meets FBI Director for Collaboration on Cybercrime and Terrorism

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with FBI Director Christopher Wray at the State House in Abuja to discuss strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and the U.S. in combating cybercrime and terrorism. The FBI, the main federal law enforcement agency in the U.S., focuses on domestic intelligence and security. According to Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and […]

World Bank Approves $2.25 Billion to Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

The World Bank has approved $2.25 billion to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, aiming to stabilize the economy and help vulnerable citizens. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced two key financial aid packages last night. These packages include $1.5 billion for the Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation (RESET) Development Policy Financing […]

Dangote Promises Lower Fuel Prices in Nigeria with New Refinery

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, announced that his $20 billion refinery in Lagos, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, will help reduce fuel prices in Nigeria. He shared this at a recent forum in The Bahamas. When asked if the refinery would lower petrol prices, which are currently around N700 per liter, Dangote […]