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No Regrets: Tinubu Justifies Subsidy Cut Despite Economic Woes

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that he has no regrets about the removal of the petrol subsidy in May 2023, stressing that Nigeria could no longer act as a “Father Christmas” to neighbouring countries. “I have absolutely no regrets about removing the petrol subsidy. We were squandering our future and deceiving ourselves. That reform was […]

Stampede Death Toll Prompts Tinubu to Push for Stricter Event Safety Measures

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed state governments and relevant authorities to implement strict crowd control measures following stampedes that claimed 39 lives in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In honour of the victims, President Tinubu cancelled all official engagements in Lagos, including attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta. The Labour […]

2025 Budget Proposal: Tinubu Commits N49.7trn to Security, Infrastructure, and Growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2025 budget proposal of ₦49.7 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, targeting an ambitious reduction in inflation from 34.6% to 15%. The proposed budget, themed the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” allocates the largest share of ₦4.91 trillion to defence and security, […]

Shekarau Urges Tinubu to Reassess Policies After #EndBadGovernance Protests

Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has urged the Federal Government to reassess its policies, describing the recent #EndBadGovernance protests as a significant message to President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, Shekarau noted that the protests reflected widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians over the country’s economic and political direction. “The […]

Tinubu Names New Heads for Key Educational and Development Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). In a statement released on Friday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed the appointments, highlighting the president’s confidence in the appointees’ capabilities. […]

Governors Criticise APC Policies, Call for Pro-People Economic Adjustments

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to reassess Nigeria’s macroeconomic and fiscal policies to ease the economic hardship caused by recent reforms introduced by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. President Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira have led to a sharp […]

Senate Okays Tinubu’s Request for ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Amid Rising Debt Costs

Nigeria’s Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan to help bridge the 2024 budget deficit of ₦9.7 trillion. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin presided over the session on Thursday, during which the Senate approved the report submitted by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by […]

ACF Backs Northern Candidates for 2027, Slams Tinubu’s Policies

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has pledged its support for northern candidates vying for the presidency and other positions in the 2027 general elections, citing the need to rescue both the region and the nation from worsening socio-economic challenges. During its National Executive Council meeting in Kaduna State, the forum expressed grave concern over the […]

Nigeria’s Prosperity Hinges on Equitable Regional Development, Says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stressed that Nigeria cannot achieve prosperity unless all regions of the country thrive. Speaking at a stakeholders’ roundtable on Northern Youth Development organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja, Tinubu unveiled a youth-focused development agenda designed to address the nation’s pressing challenges. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu […]

Tax Reforms Bill Will Continue Through National Assembly, Tinubu Insists

President Bola Tinubu has responded to the National Economic Council’s (NEC) recommendation, made during its meeting on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, suggesting that the four tax reform bills sent to the National Assembly should be withdrawn for further consultation. According to a statement from his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […]

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