Undoubtedly, the political matrimony between President Bola Tinubu and Northern Nigeria is at Talaq stage. Talaq is the Islamic unilateral repudiation of a marital union. There are no sobs, no wails. No dabbing of the face with a handkerchief. But, the dusts provoked by the matrimonial dislocation hang notoriously in the sky. Even bystanders miles away can see them. The …

President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure that companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritise the health and safety of Nigerians and the host communities. The President stated this while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035’, by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) …

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Chief Innocent Chukwuma, has urged fellow Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He expressed confidence that the country would witness positive changes soon. The IVM boss described the Federal Government’s CNG policy as the “best idea for transportation” in Nigeria, citing numerous benefits for the citizens. …

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that there has been improvement in the power sector following the reforms introduced by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. A statement by the ministry on Wednesday said Adelabu stated this during the first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Power Sector Working Group set up by the President. He said the working …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his appeal to the protesting masses to embrace dialogue. The group’s commendation was contained in a statement released on Sunday, 4 August by its Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani. CISLAC noted that the president’s appeal to the protesters to suspend further street demonstrations and embrace dialogue showed …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said that Nigerians will soon start seeing the results of the various reforms being carried out by the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Speaker also said that the President has started addressing the grievances of Nigerians leading to the ongoing nationwide protest, while appealing to the people …

President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration is implementing bold policies to propel Nigeria’s economy out of the downturns occasioned by multiple global shocks. President Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the assertion yesterday at the opening of the 2024 African Caucus meeting in Abuja. He said, “As a government, we have initiated bold economic reforms aimed at …

The President met with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday while the protest was ongoing. Nyesom Wike arrived at the Presidential Villa around 4 pm in an SUV and briskly walked into the Presidential Office in what was said to be a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While the exact purpose of Wike’s visit was not disclosed, …

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has called for dialogue between the government and leaders of the August planned protest against economic hardships faced by Nigerians. The OPC urged President Bola Tinubu on the need for immediate reversal of increased electricity tariff and reduction of food and fuel prices as a goodwill gesture. OPC gave its counsel in a statement on …

Will 1st of August be a repeat of the 2020 EndSARS protest? This is the question many have been asking. I can feel the tension growing in the streets of Lagos as adults, children, youths, traders, and workers are scared of the devastating events of the 2020 EndSARS protest. Many who participated in the EndSARS protest are taking a back …