June 12: Your sacrifice shall not be in vain, Tinubu assures Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that their sacrifice shall not be in vain even as the nation continues to groan as a result of the recent removal of payment on fuel subsidy. He gave this assurance to Nigerians on Monday during his official broadcast as the nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the […]

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APC, PDP, LP bicker over Sanwo-Olu’s second term plans

As Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, begins his second term in office, opposition parties have cautioned residents against having high expectations that he will perform better. They noted that “circumstances that led to his dismal performance in the previous term are still prevalent in the state.” They, therefore, urged Lagosians to disregard promises he made […]

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We’ll strengthen democracy Abiola died for – Tinubu

June 12, 2023 Fellow Nigerians, 2. It is exactly three decades today that Nigerians went to the polls to exercise their inalienable right to elect a President of their choice to lead the transition from military dictatorship to a representative government of the people. 3. The abortion, by military fiat, of the decisive victory of […]

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Subsidy removal necessary sacrifice to save Nigeria from collapse – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to bear with his administration on its decision to implement the fuel subsidy removal of the last administration, assuring them that it is a decision that will save the country from collapsing. He made the appeal in his Democracy Day speech on Monday morning, explaining that the decision […]

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Daunting expectations from Shonubi as CBN ‘housecleaning’ begins

• Races against time to articulate exchange rate harmonisation roadmap • Faces herculean task of resolving naira redesign dilemma • Teriba: Acting governor needs clear understanding of fiscal policy direction Folashodun Shonubi, a deputy governor (Operation Directorate) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) until Friday, will assume his new responsibility as the Acting Governor […]

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My Nigeria Air story, by Sirika

The controversy surrounding the Nigeria Air project deepened yesterday with former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika alleging sabotage by some key industry players. Sirika specifically mentioned domestic airline owners and a former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation Nnolim Nnaji, for causing the delay in the national carrier’s takeoff. He claimed that while […]

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30yrs after, pro-democracy activists remind Tinubu of June 12 ideals

• Babangida: June 12 election freest, but Nigerian leaders failed to exploit gains, can’t conduct credible polls • Election annulment was a tragic mistake – Jerry Gana • Odumakin: Tinubu, an erstwhile June 12 activist as president • June 12 apostles will not rest until Nigerians enjoy good governance, says Onitiri As Nigerians commemorate the […]

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Managing petrol subsidy removal fallout

President Bola Tinubu will go down in history as the first Nigerian leader to trigger a national crisis in his very first hour in office. Amid the current asphyxiating socioeconomic climate, his impetuous “subsidy is gone!” declaration at his inauguration immediately triggered panic buying of petrol, whose pump prices rose by over 250 percent, and […]

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Federal Polytechnic Offa matriculates 11,450 Students

The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara state on Friday matriculated 11,450 Students for the 2022/2023 academic session. The matriculating students, according to the Rector of the institution, Dr. Kadiri Kamoru were admitted for National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) full-time and part-time courses in the Polytechnic. Speaking at the event, the Rector admonished the […]

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