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Presidency Unveils New Presidential Jet (Photos)
The Presidency, on Monday, unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased for President Bola Tinubu. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, released the pictures of the presidential jet via his verified X handle on Monday. The presidential aide stated that the new jet replaces the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought during the administration of...
President Tinubu Approves Payment Of Fuel Subsidy – Report
President Bola Tinubu has approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use the 2023 dividends due to the federation to pay for petrol subsidy, according to TheCable. The president also approved suspending the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation to augment the oil firm’s cash flow. Although Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy...
ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unmet Needs Gives FG 21-Day Ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has resolved to give the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum in line with labour law over unmet needs. The decision to issue the federal government the ultimatum was taken at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Ibadan (UI) from Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th, August 2024. A source told Daily...
“N29Million Monthly Not Enough” – Senator Ishaku
A former senator who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, claims the senator's monthly earnings are not enough to run for office. In an interview on Arise TV on Sunday, Abbo stated that his salary and allowances while serving as a senator totaled N14.4 million, while today senators earn up to N29 million. He said, “When I was in the...
Government Urged To Support Photography Industry On World Photography Day
As Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating World Photography Day, the Chairman of the Association of Professional Photographers, Abia State (APPAS), Mr. Anthony Agu Uka, has made a passionate appeal to the government to support the photography industry. In a chat with our correspondent, Mr. Uka, who is also the CEO of Tonysteve Photography, called on the government to...
After Returning From Equatorial Guinea, Tinubu Jets Out To France
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today, the presidency has said. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said Tinubu would return to the country after his stay in the European nation. “President Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, departing from...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Says ECOWAS Parliament Will Ensure Transparent Use Of Resources
Chairman, Finance and Budget Committee of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has disclosed that the legislative arm of the regional body will intensify its oversight functions on the executive arm to ensure that the finances are judiciously and transparently used for the people. Kalu made the disclosure while delivering his introductory...
Nigeria Backward As A Result Of Poor Leadership — Obasanjo
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the socioeconomic and political situations in the country have remained stagnant because of leadership deficit, concluding that the only way out is for “self-centred” leaders to give way. He spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Saturday as Special Guest of Honour at the Leadership Empowerment International Conference, where 25 distinguished...
VDM: “I’m No Longer Selling My Miracle Water, Soap, I’ll Arrest Anyone Selling Any Of My Spiritual Products – Prophet Fufeyin
The founder and senior prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, has announced that his spiritual products, including ‘Pool of Bethesda water’ and ‘Red Sea water,’ will not be sold anymore. Prophet Fufeyin’s declaration comes after weeks of public scrutiny and pressure from social media activist Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who questioned the legitimacy...
Cost Of Governance: Stay Away From UNGA If You’ve No Business There, Tinubu Warns Agency Heads
President Bola Tinubu has warned government officials and Heads of Agencies who do not have any business at the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York to stay away from the United States. The directive was disclosed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, during a one-day retreat organised by the State House management...
