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Borno Assembly passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, Shettima

Borno Assembly passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, Shettima

The Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan on Thursday passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the presidential ‘Renewed Hope’ initiative aimed at tackling security challenges in parts of the North East and the country as …

Visit Borno’-ex-state commissioner, Kareto challenges Tinubu’s minister

Visit Borno’-ex-state commissioner, Kareto challenges Tinubu’s minister

A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and former Commissioner of Trade, Commerce and Industry, Hon.Yerima Lawan Kareto has extended an invitation to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris to find time, come to Borno and follow him to Damasak, the Council Headquarters of Mobbar local government area alone. Kareto …

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Obi, MTN, others mourn business icon, Paschal Dozie

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Obi, MTN, others mourn business icon, Paschal Dozie

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community and all Nigerians, on the passing of Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur and banker. He was 85. Pascal Dozie was a visionary whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic architecture left an enduring legacy. As the founder of Diamond …

Tinubu approves N20bn take-off fund for NASRDA’s space regulation project

Tinubu lauded for removing Kyari, Akinyelure, NNPC board

An economist, Prof. Evans Osabuohien, has commended President Bola Tinubu for removing both the Chairman, Board and Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Osabuohien, who is Head of the Economics Department at Covenant University in Ota, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that their removal was …

Tinubu sacks Kyari, NNPCL Board, appoints Engr Ojulari as new GCEO

Tinubu sacks Kyari, NNPCL Board, appoints Engr Ojulari as new GCEO

President Bola Tinubu, in a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC) Limited Board, has sacked the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, and the Board Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure. President Tinubu also removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. This was made public …

Why we want to celebrate Tinubu, Wike in Bayelsa  — PDP secretary

Why we want to celebrate Tinubu, Wike in Bayelsa  — PDP secretary

George Turnah, the Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in South-South and Convener of Bayelsa Mega Rally for Tinubu and Wike has explained why Bayelsa is the ideal place to celebrate President Bola Tinubu and his minister, Nyesom Wike. Turnah said the planned rally by the New Associate group is not an endorsement …

Reps reschedule interactive session with Rivers State Sole Administrator

Tinubu, new Rivers administrator, Ibas, meet in Aso Villa

ABUJA – Barely 24 hours after declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu is holding a crucial meeting with Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), the newly appointed sole administrator of the state, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ibas arrived at the State House at approximately 12:48 p.m., where he is expected …

Tinubu, Gov Abiodun, Obi mourn Doyin Okupe

Tinubu, Gov Abiodun, Obi mourn Doyin Okupe

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a seasoned medical doctor, politician, communicator, and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape. A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Okupe served as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan and Special …