Tag: PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency in Rivers State. The plaintiffs, Belema Briggs and four others, lacked the legal standing to bring the case, as they were not members of relevant authorities and did not have the Attorney General’s approval.…
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President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of at least 26 persons who lost their lives in a boat accident on the River Niger in Ibaji LGA, Kogi State, while travelling to Ilushi Market in Edo State. In a statement by his aide Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the incident as shocking and unfortunate, praising first…
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Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united…
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President Bola Tinubu has addressed Nigerians at 7 a.m. today Wednesday to mark the 65th Independence Day, his third such address since taking office in May 2023. The speech was broadcasted live on national television and via other media platforms. The celebration theme, “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” emphasizes…
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President Bola Tinubu has unveiled Governor Hope UZODINMA’s legacy project which involves the Assumpta single-lane interchange flyover (which is less than 200 meters long) and the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Conference Centre alongside the launch of a book authored by the governor. While at it the president called on Nigerians to refrain from speaking negatively about the…
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President Bola Tinubu will visit Owerri on September 30, 2025, along with APC governors and leadership to unveil a book celebrating the party’s 10 years in power, authored by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. During the visit, several legacy projects commissioned by Uzodimma’s government will be unveiled, including a rebuilt 26 km Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road,…
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President Bola Tinubu has visited the residence of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna to offer condolences and reaffirm his commitment to preserving Buhari’s legacy of honesty, integrity, patriotism, and hard work. Tinubu assured Buhari’s widow, Aisha Buhari, and the family of his continued support and dedication to the late leader’s values. meanwhile…
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President Bola Tinubu has announced the end of the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, effective from September 18, 2025. He stated that the emergency was initially declared to address governance paralysis caused by conflicts between the governor, lawmakers, and the Supreme Court’s ruling confirming the absence of a functioning government. In the meantime,…
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President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja on Tuesday evening after ending an initially planned 10-day trip to Paris and London. His aircraft landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 6:50 pm local time. While President Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on September 4, was expected to stay in Europe longer, no official reason has been…
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President Bola Tinubu has mandated the mandatory implementation of health insurance across all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in accordance with the 2022 National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act. His directive includes requiring all MDA employees to enroll in the NHIA health insurance plan and allows agencies to supplement coverage with private insurance if…
