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Tinubu Approves Conversion Of YABATECH In Lagos State To University
President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Friday while addressing the school management, staff, and students of the college during a working visit to the institution. “The rector said some minutes ago that […]
I would’ve publicly criticised Tinubu govt even as member of his cabinet – El-Rufai to Bwala
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has issued a riposte to the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala. DAILY POST recalls that El-Rufai had criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for straying away from its core values, adding that he no longer recognises his own political […]
Senate President, Reps Speaker to meet Tinubu over delayed population census
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in conducting a national population census, emphasizing its importance in establishing Nigeria’s true numerical strength. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the board and management of the National Population Commission (NPC), led by Chairman Hon. Nasir […]
Tinubu appoints former Lagos transport commissioner, Kayode Opeifa, as NRC MD
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Kayode Opeifa as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). Opeifa was the former Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State under the administration of Governor Babatunde Fashola. We had no N5m bribe for SARS, so i spent 10 Years in jail0:00 / 0:00 […]
VIDEO: Tinubu returns to office after UAE trip
President Bola Tinubu has resumed to his office in Abuja, following his recent trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had earlier disclosed that the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, specially invited President Tinubu to attend […]
Tinubu approves recruitment of 5,000 personnel for Correctional Service
In a decisive step to tackle overcrowding and strengthen the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 5,000 new personnel. The Acting Comptroller General of the Service, Sylvester Nwakuche Ndidi, disclosed this during a presentation to the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, chaired by Hon. Chinedu Ogar. […]
Tinubu named finalist in OCCRP’s 2024 “Corrupt Person of the Year”
President Bola Tinubu has been named a finalist for the 2024 ‘corrupt person of the year’ in a list compiled by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Established in 2012 by the OCCRP, the ironic honour highlights individuals extensively involved in organised crime and corruption. The latest compilation was published on Tuesday. The […]
How I plan to make inflation drop from 34.6% to 15% – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that he is working round the clock to reduce the current inflation rate in Nigeria from 34.6% to 15%. Tinubu while speaking at first President Media Chat on Monday, December 23, said he is working with his team to ensure Nigerians get a better life. He said his administration will […]
Tinubu says he’s not prepared to downsize his cabinet
President Bola Tinubu says he is not prepared to reduce the number of members of his cabinet. In August 2023, the president swore in 45 ministers—the highest appointed since Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999. In October 2023, the president swore in three additional ministers, increasing the cabinet members to 48. A year later, […]
Atiku criticises 2025 budget, says it can’t foster economic growth
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the 2025 budget proposal of the federal government, saying its capacity to foster economic growth is questionable. Atiku stated this in a statement on Sunday. President Bola Tinubu presented a budget of N49.7 trillion to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Atiku, the PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 […]