Written by Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Sunday asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency on roads in the South-South region. In a letter addressed to the president, Clark decried the deplorable condition of roads in the oil-rich region, describing it as a critical issue causing immense hardship to its residents. He … Continue reading “Clark To Tinubu: Declare State Of Emergency On South-South Roads”
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa. Nababa was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari on February 18, 2021. In a statement on Friday, the Secretary of the Civil … Continue reading “Tinubu appoints acting CG for correctional service”
French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly pressuring Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to use his position as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) to delay the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the bloc. This move, described by critics as an attempt to preserve France’s neo-colonial influence in West Africa, … Continue reading “France Urges Tinubu to Block Exit of Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger from ECOWAS”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. In announcing Madein’s successor, President Tinubu ensures a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury … Continue reading “Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi As AGF”
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 general election in Ghana, following his opponent’s concession speech. In a telephone call to Mahama, President Tinubu hoped that Mahama’s ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Economic Community of West African … Continue reading “Tinubu Congratulates President-Elect Mahama In A Telephone Call”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation a modified list of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) as he nominated Hon. Emeka Atuma as chairman of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). In a list of nominees sent to the Senate late in … Continue reading “Tinubu Nominates New Chairman For NWDC, Renominates Others In New List “
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). The President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Fatima Umaru Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary Of the Solid Minerals … Continue reading ” Tinubu Makes Key Appointments Into NUC, NERDC, NEPAD & SMDF”
If any further evidence was needed that President Bola Tinubu has failed Nigeria catastrophically, the latest report from SBM Intelligence, a market security intelligence and consulting firm, that ranked Nigeria among the biggest losers in its Africa Country Instability Risk (ACIR) report, paints a bleak picture of the country’s democratic backsliding, that should alarm every … Continue reading “Editorial: Tinubu’s Depressing Governance Scorecard”
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President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations. Touching down at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m., President Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit. … Continue reading “Tinubu Commences Sate Visit To Paris”