Days to the Inauguration of Anambra State 8th Assembly: the Next Speaker Remains Sketchy

The inauguration of Anambra State 8th Assembly is expected to take place on the 12th day of June 2023, now only counting in days. So far, it is unclear, who is the governor’s preferred choice for the position. More so, APGA as a party is yet to take a position on the matter. What is perhaps definite, is that the contest can now be said to have been narrowed down to Hon. Ejike Okechuku of...

Knowledge Transfer: Kwara govt. signs agreement with French govt. on livestock development

The Kwara State government has signed two major agreements with the French government on strategic partnership involving the use of an innovation hub for knowledge transfer on development of the Lata grazing reserve for large-scale livestock production. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq signed the MoU on behalf of the state government, while the French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Dr. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou inked the deal for the French side at a brief ceremony...

Borno: NASS approves N16bn federal road infrastructure refund

… Honours Buhari’s last minute request The National Assembly (NASS)  has approved a refund of N16,772,486,002.19 to the Borno State government for federal road projects executed in the state in response to last minute by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The approval followed a request at the twilight of his administration, by former President Muhammadu Buhari wrote to NASS through promissory note and bond issuance. The approval of the refund by the Senate followed its consideration...

FCT: Road traffic chief faults world traffic report

The National Coordinator of Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Officer Mayors for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Yusuf John Suberu has faulted the International Traffic Observation Initiative (ITOI). The organisation outlined a number of issues with the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), including alleged lopsidedness in sectional head appointments, use of temporary employees, and deviation from constitutional obligations. DRTS, which is in charge of a number of public services like the issuance...

NEITI lauds fuel subsidy removal, offers eight strategic considerations

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has lauded the political will, courage demonstrated by President Bola Tinubu to remove fuel subsidies. In a statement signed by NEITI’s Deputy Director/Head Communications and Stakeholders Management, Mrs Obiageli Onuorah, described the move as a positive step by the administration to decisively implement the findings and recommendations in the NEITI reports. According to NEITI, bold steps are required to block leakages, grow revenues and advance the ongoing reforms...

“Peace of mind at last”, El-Rufai says a day after leaving office as governor

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai says his first day after leaving office is the “easiest day I can recall in nearly ten years”. El-Rufai’s two four-year term as governor ended on Monday, May 29, 2023, with the official swearing-in of the governor-elect, Uba Sani. Twenty-four hours after he left office, the former governor took to Twitter to give an account of his first day as an ex-governor. “Peace of mind at last: Today...

“Removal of petrol subsidy will not take immediate effect,” President Tinubu’s media team clarifies

The media team of President Bola Tinubu has clarified the “Subsidy is gone” statement by the President during his inaugural address on Monday. While giving his inaugural speech yesterday, the newly sworn-in President said the contentious petrol subsidy only favoured the rich to the detriment of the poor. He said his government shall rechannel funds previously devoted to the payment of petrol subsidies to the provision of infrastructure, education, health care and jobs. “We commend...

VIDEO: Tinubu, wife dance at post-inauguration luncheon

President Bola Tinubu and Senator Oluremi, his wife, yesterday, showed off impressive dance moves at the post-inauguration luncheon of the new president after he was officially sworn in. The event, which was held at the State House banquet hall, was the last of the programmes for the 2023 presidential transition. During the party, the anchor of the ceremony called on the President and the First Lady to the stage to thrill the guests. The couple...

Full text of President Tinubu’s inaugural address

FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON 29 MAY 2023 THE NIGERIAN IDEAL My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have...

“I’m happy to receive a national honour, I can’t reject it”, AY replies critics

Ayodeji Makun, the comedian and actor better known as AY, says he cannot reject a national honour awarded to him by former president, Muhammadu Buhari in recognition of his contributions to nation-building. This was his reply to those “shaming” him for accepting a national honour by Buhari whose tenure as president expired yesterday. Barely 24 hours before the expiration of his two four-year tenure, former President Buhari released a list of nominees for the “2023...

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