Tag: President Tinubu
President Tinubu Overhauls NNPC Leadership, Appoints New Board to Drive Oil Sector Reforms
April 2, 2025 | Abuja In a sweeping move to revitalize Nigeria’s energy sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today announced a complete reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, replacing Chairman Pius Akinyelure and Group CEO Mele Kyari alongside all board members appointed in November 2023. New Leadership TeamThe newly constituted 11-member…
President Tinubu to Mark 73rd Birthday with National Prayer Session
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commemorate his 73rd birthday on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja, emphasizing gratitude, reflection, and national unity. A Day of Spiritual Reflection In a statement released Thursday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency…
Tinubu Administration Budgets N164 Million for Tyres Amid Economic Strain
Revelation comes after N366 million tyre expenditure in 2024, raising fiscal responsibility questions Abuja, Nigeria – The State House under President Bola Tinubu has allocated N164 million for tyre purchases in its 2025 budget, documents reveal, continuing a pattern of heavy spending on vehicle maintenance despite Nigeria’s economic challenges. The allocation follows last year’s N366…
U.S. Issues Stern Warning to Nigerian Visa Holders: Overstays Could Lead to Criminal Charges, Lifetime Ban
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a strong advisory to visa holders, warning that overstaying beyond the permitted period could result in criminal prosecution, a permanent U.S. travel ban, and other severe immigration consequences. In a statement released on Monday, the U.S. Mission emphasized that consular officers have full access to applicants’ immigration…
#30DaysRantChallenge: Nigerians Vent Frustrations Over Economic Hardship Under Tinubu’s Administration, Label It ‘Worst Regime’ Ever
Nigerians on social media have intensified their criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as the “worst thing” to happen to the country, as more citizens join the #30DaysRantChallenge campaign. The online movement, which began on Saturday, has become a platform for Nigerians to express their frustrations over the rising cost of living, economic…
Sowore Calls on Nigerians to Join #30DayRantChallenge Amid Rising Anger and Frustration Under Tinubu Government
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to participate in the #30DayRantChallenge, a social media initiative aimed at voicing discontent over the growing hardship and impunity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The challenge comes as citizens across the country express mounting frustration over issues such as hunger, insecurity, economic instability, and…
Afenifere Council Urges Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency in South-West Over Rising Kidnappings and Killings
The Afenifere National Youth Council (AYC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping in the South-West region, following a surge in abductions, killings, and widespread insecurity. The group’s plea comes amid growing concerns over the escalating violence, which has left citizens in constant fear and disrupted economic activities…
Tinubu Gifts 7,000 Bags of Rice to APC Members in Zamfara as Ramadan Package
President Bola Tinubu has distributed 7,000 bags of rice to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State as part of a “Ramadan package” aimed at alleviating economic hardship among party members and less-privileged individuals in the state. The gesture, which underscores the president’s commitment to supporting his party and vulnerable citizens, was…
Senate Approves Proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State, Sets Up Mediation Committee
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its powers under Section 305(2) of the 1999 Constitution. The decision, reached during a plenary session, also mandates President Tinubu to review or terminate the state of emergency within six months. Additionally, the Senate resolved to invoke…
Nigerian Bar Association Urges National Assembly to Reject Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an unconstitutional overreach that threatens Nigeria’s democratic principles. In a statement released on Tuesday, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, called on the National Assembly to reject the president’s decision, warning that…