The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, could face the worst turbulent takeoff since the return to democracy in 1999 with huge debt, falling revenue and unsustainable debt servicing policy of outgoing government. As at September, the country’s national debt had risen to N44.06 trillion, over 260 per cent above the N12.1 trillion inherited by the President […]
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By Bola Ahmed Tinubu As I hold this certificate, this moment is one of celebration and gladness for us. The road has been long. Yet, we walked it. The battle has been hard fought. Yet, we won it. But more importantly, I realize that I am just a servant of a larger purpose. You see, […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Coordinator of the Asiwaju Tinubu/Shettima Coalition for Good Governance, ATSCGG., in the South West and Secretary of the Labour Directorate of the APC.’s Presidential Campaign Council, PCC., Ambassador Sola Iji, has congratulated the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his victory in the just concluded Presidential Election. In a statement issued […]
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The Era of Renewed Hope “My fellow Nigerians, I am profoundly humbled that you have elected me to serve as the 16th President of our beloved Republic. This is a shining moment in the life of any man and affirmation of our democratic existence. From my heart, I say thank you. Whether you are Batified, […]
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By Segun Odegbami This not the best of times to write about sport. Writing on any subject outside of the ongoing national elections in Nigeria would appear insensitive, particularly with the pains that all Nigerians are going through on the eve of, probably, the most important election in their country’s history – the Presidential election. […]
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The Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, 2023, Barry Andrews, on Tuesday led some members of the mission on a visit to Punhc Place, headquarters of Punch newspapers. In this interview with Dayo Oyewo, he explains the objectives of the mission as Nigerians go to the polls on Saturday. Can […]
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike have said the failure of the forthcoming general elections will plunge the country into crisis and set democracy backward. While Obasanjo said foisting the wrong leaders on Nigeria would increase corruption and insecurity, Wike maintained that any flop in the current democratic process would further polarise […]
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Commission to conduct mock accreditation nationwide ‘Electoral body prepared for possible presidential run-off’ Affirms allegiance to Nigerians not parties or candidates Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, yesterday, declared to international audience that the Commission is ready to conduct next month’s general elections. Yakubu gave the affirmation at the Royal Institute of […]
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Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu was at The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), London, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, where he spoke about the commission’s preparations for Nigeria’s 2023 general elections. Following is his full speech titled “NIGERIA’S 2023 ELECTIONS: PREPARATIONS AND PRIORITIES FOR ELECTORAL INTEGRITY AND INCLUSION” Introduction […]
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Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said the next President must swiftly address the country’s security challenges, including banditry, and kidnapping and must move beyond think-tank. He said that no one will invest in a country plagued by insecurity and stability. He spoke on Thursday evening at a virtual engagement organised by Africa […]
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