Tinubu
NRC MD ask FG to provide fuel for 100% fare slash
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has asked that the Federal Government provide diesel to power the trains during the 15-day duration so that rail transport would be free for commuters nationwide. The NRC Managing Director said this on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily while commenting on the […]
Tinubu moves school feeding programme from Humanitarian to Education Ministry
President Bola Tinubu has ordered that the school feeding programme be moved from the Humanitarian Ministry to Education after it relaunched on Thursday. The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, disclosed this at a one-day workshop on incremental improvements in the middle ministerial objectives between 2023 and 2027. According to Tinubu, the relaunch will help […]
Transport companies, routes to get President Tinubu’s 50% cut
President Bola Tinubu recently approved a 50% rebate for interstate travel on 28 opulent bus routes in response to worries about rising transportation costs. The president also gave his approval to Nigerians who wanted to go to different regions of the nation to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with a 100% rail fare reimbursement. […]
Tinubu gives Power Minister deadline to submit progress report on Dubai negotiation
President Bola Tinubu has written the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, to submit a progress report on the agreements related to the electricity sector, signed during the recently concluded United Nations Climate Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to THIS DAY. In a letter seen yesterday, the president gave the […]
Your intervention in Rivers, Ondo crises not constitutional | Seats of 27 lawmakers remain vacant – Falana to Tinubu
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says President Bola Tinubu “has no constitutional role” to resolve the political crises in Rivers and Ondo states. In a statement on Tuesday, Falana said while Tinubu may intervene in the crises rocking the states, his intervention must always be grounded in the provisions […]
Tinubu Inaugurates NNPCL Board
President Bola Tinubu on Monday officially inaugurated the Board of Directors for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) at the presidential villa in Abuja. The board’s primary objective is to drive the nation’s oil production to a significant milestone of two million barrels per day by 2024, a goal set by the Organisation of […]
‘Tinubu responsible for Rivers crisis’ – APC chieftain, Wali declares
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, Kingsley Wali, has blamed President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing political crisis in the state. In an interview with Punch, Wali accused the president of “destroying” the APC in Rivers State because of his alleged disagreement with former governor Rotimi Amaechi who is the leader […]
JUST IN: Tinubu writes Senate seeking confirmation for 19 NPC commissioners
The Senate on Tuesday, December 12, read President Bola Tinubu’s letter seeking the confirmation of the nomination of 19 commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC). The appointees are: 1. Emmanuel Eke (Abia) 2. Clifford Zirra (Adamawa) 3. Chidi Ezeoke (Anambra) 4. Isa Buratai (Borno) 5. Alex Ukam (Cross River) 6. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba (Delta) 7. Jeremiah […]
Tinubu Directs Akeredolu To Transfer Power to Deputy By E-Signature
President Bola Tinubu has directed ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to transfer power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, according to Sahara Reporters However, the transfer of power will be done by electronic signature (e-signature) as the ailing governor is too weak to sign any document. Tinubu reportedly told people at the meeting he […]
Tinubu inaugurates Nigeria’s first electric taxis in Maiduguri
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri inaugurated 107 mass transit vehicles, including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno State Government. Speaking at the ceremony, the President lauded Governor Babagana Zulum for his foresight and people-oriented policies and projects. He disclosed that the Federal Government planned to set up a plant in that direction […]