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  1. President Tinubu Launches Ambitious Cash Transfer Program Targeting 15 Million Households – Here's What You Need to Know

    Nigeria President Tinubu Launches Ambitious Cash Transfer Program Targeting 15 Million Households – Here's What You Need to Know

    Today, President Bola Tinubu launched the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer program, aimed at benefiting 15 million households. The launch coincided with World Poverty Eradication Day and was conducted at the Press Gallery of the State House in Abuja. Representing the President, the...
  2. Chaos Erupts as NIPOST Staff Reject New CEO Appointed by Tinubu and Shut Down Headquarters

    Nigeria Chaos Erupts as NIPOST Staff Reject New CEO Appointed by Tinubu and Shut Down Headquarters

    On October 16, 2023, the head office of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) in Abuja was shut down by protesting workers who vehemently rejected the appointment of Tola Odeyemi as Chief Executive Officer/Postmaster-General. The confusion stemmed from an announcement by Ajuri Ngelale, a...
  3. FG Pursues $400 Million World Bank Loan for Cash Transfers to 15 Million Households

    Nigeria FG Pursues $400 Million World Bank Loan for Cash Transfers to 15 Million Households

    The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking an additional $400 million loan from the World Bank for conditional cash transfers to 15 million households. This move is part of an effort to alleviate the impact of removing petrol subsidies, which has led to a significant rise in living costs for...
  4. Tinubu withdraws FCT from Treasury Single Account, Establishes Civil Service Commission

    Nigeria Tinubu withdraws FCT from Treasury Single Account, Establishes Civil Service Commission

    In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has decided to withdraw the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This decision allows the Nyesom Wike-led FCTA to access and utilize the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the territory for...
  5. Major Shake-Up Alert: Tinubu Appoints New CEOs for Key Federal Agencies

    Nigeria Major Shake-Up Alert: Tinubu Appoints New CEOs for Key Federal Agencies

    On Friday, President Bola Tinubu made a significant announcement regarding the removal of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. These changes were unveiled through a statement issued by the president's Special Adviser...
  6. Unqualified for EFCC? Tinubu's Appointment of Olukoyede Challenged by Premium Times

    Nigeria Unqualified for EFCC? Tinubu's Appointment of Olukoyede Challenged by Premium Times

    The appointment of Olanipekun Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Bola Tinubu has caused controversy in Nigeria. The appointment violates the law governing the anti-corruption agency, according to a report by Premium Times Nigeria. To be...
  7. Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for EFCC: Olukoyede as Chairman and Hammajoda as Secretary

    Nigeria Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for EFCC: Olukoyede as Chairman and Hammajoda as Secretary

    On October 12, 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a renewable four-year term. This move comes after the suspension of the former EFCC chief, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, nearly four months ago...
  8. Tinubu Shakes Up Nigerian Agencies: Replaces NCC Boss and Appoints Key Tech Advisors

    Nigeria Tinubu Shakes Up Nigerian Agencies: Replaces NCC Boss and Appoints Key Tech Advisors

    In a surprising shake-up of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, President Bola Tinubu has removed the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Danbatta, replacing him with Aminu Maida. The announcement was made...
  9. President Tinubu Asks Supreme Court to Reject Atiku's Appeal, Seeks to Uphold Election Victory

    Nigeria President Tinubu Asks Supreme Court to Reject Atiku's Appeal, Seeks to Uphold Election Victory

    President Bola Tinubu has urged the Supreme Court to reject an appeal filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, seeking to annul his election victory. Tinubu, represented by a team of 17 lawyers, including 10 Senior Advocates of Nigeria, requested that the...
  10. APC Dismisses Peter Obi's Call for Tinubu's Reintroduction as Seeking Cheap Media Attention

    Nigeria APC Dismisses Peter Obi's Call for Tinubu's Reintroduction as Seeking Cheap Media Attention

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to Peter Obi's call for President Bola Tinubu to reintroduce himself to Nigerians in light of the recent controversy surrounding his academic records. The APC labeled Obi's comments as an attempt to seek "cheap media attention" and reiterated...
  11. Tinubu's Certificate Issue Is Hurting Nigeria's Global Image, Warns Peter Obi

    Nigeria Tinubu's Certificate Issue Is Hurting Nigeria's Global Image, Warns Peter Obi

    Former Vice Presidential Candidate and Labor Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, held a press conference on Wednesday, addressing the ongoing certificate controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu's Chicago State University (CSU) credentials. During the conference, Obi expressed...
  12. Atiku Abubakar Responds to Certificate Controversy: No Forgery, Just a Name Change"

    Nigeria Atiku Abubakar Responds to Certificate Controversy: No Forgery, Just a Name Change"

    Former Vice President and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has refuted allegations of certificate forgery. The controversy emerged regarding his secondary school certificate, specifically the name "Sadiq Abubakar" on his WAEC certificate...
  13. Is President Tinubu's Economic Overhaul Falling Short? Financial Times Raises Concerns

    Nigeria Is President Tinubu's Economic Overhaul Falling Short? Financial Times Raises Concerns

    The London-based Financial Times has expressed doubts about the success of President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms in Nigeria. In an editorial, the publication acknowledged Tinubu's initial steps, such as removing the fuel subsidy and adopting a market-driven exchange rate, as positive moves...
  14. Tinubu Unveils Ambitious Plan: Ajaokuta Steel to Generate 500,000 Jobs, APC Guber Campaign Kicks Off in Kogi

    Nigeria Tinubu Unveils Ambitious Plan: Ajaokuta Steel to Generate 500,000 Jobs, APC Guber Campaign Kicks Off in Kogi

    President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, launched the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign in Kogi, pledging that the completion of the Ajaokuta steel complex would generate 500,000 jobs. Tinubu emphasized the potential for the steel complex to boost...
  15. Keyamo Defends Tinubu: 'Certificate Forgery Claims Are Useless – He's Clean as Snow

    Nigeria Keyamo Defends Tinubu: 'Certificate Forgery Claims Are Useless – He's Clean as Snow

    The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, staunchly defended President Bola Tinubu against allegations of certificate forgery, asserting that Tinubu is "clean and white as snow" on the matter. In a detailed tweet, Keyamo argued that the Supreme Court would ultimately...
  16. Atiku Presents New Evidence in Bid to Oust Tinubu Over Alleged Forgery

    Nigeria Atiku Presents New Evidence in Bid to Oust Tinubu Over Alleged Forgery

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has applied to the Supreme Court for permission to introduce fresh evidence in his case against President Bola Tinubu. Atiku seeks to present academic records from Chicago State University, alleging that Tinubu submitted forged documents to the Independent...
  17. Why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Certificate Shows 'F' for Female: President's Lawyer Explains

    Nigeria Why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Certificate Shows 'F' for Female: President's Lawyer Explains

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's lawyer, Wole Afolabi, has provided an explanation for the "F" indicating female on the president's certificate. Afolabi revealed that a mixup at Chicago State University was the reason behind this discrepancy. The transcript provided by Southwest College indicated...
  18. Atiku's Invite to Obi & Kwankwaso: Join the Battle to Unseat Tinubu

    Nigeria Atiku's Invite to Obi & Kwankwaso: Join the Battle to Unseat Tinubu

    Atiku Abubakar, the runner-up in the February 25 presidential election and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has extended an invitation to Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to join forces with him in challenging President...
  19. VIDEO: Contradictory Tales: Tinubu's Chatham House Statement vs. CSU's Certificate Deposition

    Nigeria VIDEO: Contradictory Tales: Tinubu's Chatham House Statement vs. CSU's Certificate Deposition

    In a startling turn of events, Chicago State University (CSU) officially declared that the certificate President Bola Tinubu presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not originate from their institution. This revelation has sent shockwaves throughout the political...
  20. Supreme Court Drama: Can Fresh Evidence Change Atiku's Fate?

    Nigeria Supreme Court Drama: Can Fresh Evidence Change Atiku's Fate?

    Monday Ubani, former Chairman of the Section of Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL) of the Nigerian Bar Association, believes it will be challenging for the Supreme Court to admit fresh evidence in the appeal of the presidential election petition tribunal's judgment. He made this...
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