Tinubu promises higher GDP, reduce unemployment
The President, Bola Tinubu, has said his target is to increase the Gross Domestic Product growth of the country. He also promised that unemployment would be significantly reduced under his administration. Tinubu said that he would achieve these through budgetary reforms and boosting the real sector by encouraging local manufacturing among others. He spoke after […]
Borno: Zulum sworn in for second term, vows to reopen more communities
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has kick-started his second-tenure administration with a resolve to reopen more displaced communities to accelerate the rebooting of the economy of the insurgency-battered state. Already over one million IDPs have been relocated to over 20,000 houses in their ancestral communities over the last four years. Taking […]
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The immediate past President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday afternoon, arrived at his home state, Katsina, after handing over to Bola Tinubu at Eagle Square in Abuja. The Presidential Jet, Air Force 001, which conveyed the former President for the last time touch down at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina State […]
Makinde reappoints CoS, replaces CPS
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, reappointed his Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi and replaced his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa with Sulaimon Olarenwaju. Olarenwaju until this appointment was the Group Business Editor, Nigerian Tribune. The governor made the first two appointments at the presentation of the transition report, held at the Executive […]
Daily Podcast: X-raying Tinubu’s plans for Nigeria’s security
Nigeria has over the years faced many security challenges. In recent years, the nation has had to contend with security problems relating to Boko Haram, gunmen attacks, herder-farmer crisis, kidnappers, armed robbers, and ritualists, among others. However, President Bola Tinubu has stated his willingness to address the security situation in the country, pledging to secure […]
FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s inaugural speech
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, delivered his inaugural address at Eagle Square, Abuja. The Oath of Office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola. Below is the full text. My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is […]
Monetary policy needs ‘housecleaning’, says Tinubu
…tasks CBN over unified exchange rate …insists currency swap ‘harshly applied’ The President, Bola Tinubu has said the monetary policy of the country needs a thorough house cleansing. Tinubu also said the Central Bank of Nigeria must work towards an exchange rate. He spoke after taking the Oath of Office in Abuja on Monday. Tinubu […]
Nwifuru sworn in as Umahi’s successor
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, on Monday, handed over to the Governor-elect of the state, Hon. Francis Nwifuru. Addressing residents of the state at the Pa Oruta Ngele Township Stadium Abakaliki at the swearing-in ceremony, Umahi also announced the dissolution of the recently employed staff of the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Onueke, Ebonyi State. […]
Lalong absent as Caleb takes over as Plateau Gov
Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has been sworn-in as the substantive Governor of Plateau State. Mutfwang, of the Peoples Democratic Party, succeeded Simon Lalong who served for eight years on the ticket of the All Progressives Congress. The Chief Judge of Plateau State, Justice David Mann administered the oath of office on Caleb at the Rwang Pam […]
Otti sworn in as Abia governor
Dr Alex Otti has been sworn in as the new governor of Abia state. Otti took his oath of office at midday during the inauguration held at the Umuahia Township Stadium. He was sworn in by the Abia Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Lilian Abai, with Otti ‘s deputy, Ikechi Valentine Emetu present. Peter Obi was […]