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Popular Nigerian singer and comedian Nasboi has publicly condemned the administration of President Bola Tinubu, expressing frustration over the rising cost of living in the country. In a recent social media post, Nasboi questioned how ordinary citizens are managing to survive amidst the economic challenges. He stated, “How do people …

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken a firm stance against President Bola Tinubu’s administration for implementing a fuel price hike while the President is on vacation in Europe. The increase, announced on Wednesday, October 9, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, occurred during Tinubu’s annual …

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to take a two-week vacation in the UK and France has sparked outrage among Nigerians, who are struggling to cope with the country’s worsening economic crisis.  The president’s trip, which was described as a “working vacation” by his spokesman Bayo Onanuga, has been criticized as insensitive …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has upgraded the national honor of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas from Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) to the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) following a protest by members of the House of Representatives. Initially, Abbas and the Deputy Senate President were conferred …

Reno Omokri has sparked controversy after sharing photos of himself with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Independence Day. The post captioned “Spending Independence Day with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. May God bless Nigeria,” triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians, many of whom recalled Omokri’s past …

Edo State Governor-elect, Matthew Okpebholo, expressed his deep appreciation by kneeling in front of President Bola Tinubu during a visit to Aso Rock on Thursday, September 26, following his victory in the recent gubernatorial election. The gesture was a public display of gratitude for the unwavering support from the president …

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigerian security agencies to intensify efforts in clamping down on cybercriminals and international car theft syndicates tarnishing the nation’s image. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy, President Tinubu expressed his displeasure at the involvement of Nigerian nationals …

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to working for Nigeria, stating that his purpose in office is not to seek wealth but to address the nation’s pressing issues. Speaking during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized, “I didn’t …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying organized labor after the recent hike in fuel prices rendered the proposed N70,000 minimum wage ineffective. Speaking at a workshop on minimum wage implementation in Lagos, NLC President Joe Ajaero revealed that President Tinubu had pressured labor to …

Marketers of petroleum products in Nigeria have reportedly expressed concerns to President Bola Tinubu, claiming that the diesel prices offered by Dangote Refinery, currently at N900 per liter, are negatively impacting their businesses. According to Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, the marketers argued that Dangote’s price reduction, …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its plan to increase the value-added tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%, describing the move as a blow to the already struggling Nigerian population.   Atiku, in a statement released via his X handle on Sunday, September 8, …

  The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that President Bola Tinubu did not extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, contrary to some circulating reports.   In a statement issued on Friday, September 6, Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi emphasized that the President simply followed the law …

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today, Thursday, August 29, for an official visit to Beijing, China, as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s international ties and foster economic growth across all states. This visit comes at a crucial time as Nigeria seeks to enhance its …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). These key appointments were announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, by the Special …

New data has revealed that Nigeria has only received 16% of the $4.95 billion in World Bank loans approved under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.  As of July 31, 2024, the Federal Government had disbursed just $774.99 million of the total loan amount, leaving a substantial $4.16 billion still awaiting release.  …