Suffice to say this should lay to rest the many speculations boiling around frivolity, waste, among many others which Nigerians have accused the President Tinubu’s administration of; following the purchase of a new presidential jet, as the public has been availed with explanation as to why the jet was procured for President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the current jet was procured to avoid the president getting involved in a plane crash due to malfunctions. Onanuga recalled speaking with National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, about the faulty plane and he decried the high rate of maintenance. Featuring on…
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According to a statement published on the X handle (formerly Twitter), of the media team of President Tinubu on Monday, gains of fuel subsidy removal was broken-down into different sectors of national development amidst other ongoing reforms in the country. The circular critiques Tinubu’s impact in the following focused areas: Economic Gains: 1. Reduced Fiscal Burden: Subsidy removal freed trillions of Naira enabling investment in critical sectors. 2. Increased Revenue: The Federal Government now collects full revenue from fuel sales, bolstering its finances. 3. Improved Macroeconomic Stability: Reduced subsidy expenditure helped stabilize the economy, lowering inflation and interest rates. Investment…
In what appears to be the largest repatriation in a single flight ever to date, United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerians and Ghanaian asylum seekers. The UK Guardian reported this deportation comes just 48 hours after UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer signed a controversial deal to deport migrants arriving on small boats to the Chagos Islands, relocating them to St. Helena, a British territory more than 5,000 miles away in the Atlantic Ocean. The UK Home Office confirmed on Friday that the deportations are part of a “major surge” in immigration enforcement and returns. Since Starmer took office in July,…
An Imam by name, IIiyasu Usman – (a professor of Arabic), has been appointed as the Imam of the national mosque, Abuja by the management of the mosque, the first Imam to assume such position from the south east region. The South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON), disclosed this on Friday in a congratulatory message to Usman. The group described the appointment as a reflection of Usman’s dedication to Islamic scholarship and leadership. SEMON noted that the appointment is not only a significant personal achievement for the new cleric, but a “divine responsibility to lead the Muslim community in…
Well, it will be hard for someone to condemn a system he benefitted from. The individual grip is what brought some persons into whatever office they are holding today, only to then want to change the narrative. If what is been sold to the people today was it when the present administration in Rivers states was vying for office, the governor may not be close at all. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, is a product of individual’s choice, who hand picked him, supported him and today; he is the governor of Rivers State. It will be hard, again, to bite the hand…
Putting all that unfolded from the horses’ mouth at the 1st National Revenue Assurance Summit in Abuja, on Tuesday, by the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the light shed on the reality of the Nigeria’s economic status, it’s rather soothing to say, that we’re moving in the right direction Though might not be at the pace we desire. There is a popular saying that; in life, either by flying, running, scrawling, or what have you, just ensure you are moving – be on motion. Mr. Oyedele the NFIU event said, “Nigeria is…
Africa is tagged an underdeveloped continent with full potentials to function independently and become a global continental power house. But many are the powers grappling for the soul from within and without, ensuring it remains undeveloped, while exploiting its destiny for selfish aggrandizement, and this is not achieved without synergies from internal factors. You need not offend anyone to have enemies, once you’re a leader, especially one that leads a country, your enemies are automatic. Here is spotlighting African presidents, who faced assassination attempts in the last decade, including Guinea’s Moussa Dadis Camara and Alpha Conde, Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa, Somalia’s…
The National Road Safety Advisory Council (NARSAC), has been inaugurated by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The body is saddled with setting strategic targets for road safety nationwide. In a statement on Friday, the special assistant to the president on media and communications, Stanley Nkwocha, made this known. Shettima urged the council to ensure effective coordination between federal, state and local governments to achieve shared road safety goals. He stressed that road safety is not just a policy matter but a vital part of the nation’s lifeline and connecting its people. The vice-president also praised the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), for…
From the first historic raising of the Nigerian flag over the free, independent nation on 1 October 1960, television, newspapers, and radio witnessed a profound transformation, embracing the digital age with open arms. Mobile phones have emerged as the dominant medium for accessing news and entertainment, with both men and women turning to social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook as primary sources of information and connection. “The modern Nigerian media landscape is a testament to the country’s adaptability and thirst for information,” observes Stanislaus Martins, Aleph Group’s Managing Director for West Africa. “Recently we’ve seen a seismic shift towards…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has quit middleman operation, and consented to Mmjor oil marketers to begin the direct purchase of petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Multiple sources from NNPC and the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria confirmed on Tuesday that NNPCL was no longer the sole off-taker of Dangote petrol, giving room for other players in the downstream to buy products directly from the Dangote refinery. This came as unconfirmed reports stated that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority had released new petrol prices, which are higher than the current pump prices in various locations…
Yoruba-land has a rich cultural heritage infiltrated by its language, songs, traditional religious practices, folktales, lore, chants, and history. The heritage comes in the form of ancient places of worship, artifacts, old towns and monuments, just to mention a few. Below are some heritage sites in Yoruba-land that are worth exploring, and especially with GoTravels & Tours Abeokuta, Ogun State Some people consider Abeokuta, with her rocky landscape and historical features, a portal between the physical and the spiritual. The most famous landmark in the town is Olumo Rock, a hill that served as a hiding place for the Egba…
Following the ongoing game of thrones unfolding in Rivers State, and the emergence of the duly elected 23 local government chairmen in the State, who were officially sworn-in to office by the state’s governor, the inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered immediate withdrawal of the force men from the LGAs secretariats, which was sealed in the face of rivalry between caretakers in piety to Nyesome Wike, Minister of FCT, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Upholding law and order was Kayode Egbetokun’s priority, following the battle of who grips Rivers State between the godfather and godson, Nyesome Wike…