Tag: Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Tinubu to chair Buhari book launch today

Aminu Imam

The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has been announced as chairman for the official launch of a book that chronicles the achievements of the outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari, today, Friday. The book is titled: “A Promise Kept: Compendium of Significant Achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari Administration”, and the launch which will have Vice-President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, as a guest of honour, will be held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. This was contained in a special invitation issued by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Senator…

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“Buhari courageous; corrected IBB, June 12 injustice against MKO Abiola” – Tinubu

Aminu Imam

President-elect, Bola Tinubu, says President Muhammadu Buhari has shown courage by declaring June 12 Nigeria’s Democracy Day in honour of the Late Moshood Abiola. The president-elect made this statement on Thursday in his acceptance speech when he was conferred with the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) ahead of his May 29 inauguration ceremony. Tinubu said, “President Buhari, you have shown courage in taking tough decisions others avoided. One such decision was to recognise the injustice of the annulment of the 1993 election,…

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2023 Election Tribunal Verdict: Labour, CSOs threaten mass action over May 29 inauguration of Tinubu

Aminu Imam

The Labour and Civil Society Front (LCSF), an emergent citizens’ movement, has warned that it will have no other option than to mobilise a nationwide citizens’ mass action to save Nigeria’s democracy if Nigeria’s Judiciary fails to determine the rightful winner of the 2023 presidential elections by May 29. The group was convened by 70 prominent leaders of Labour and Civil Society Movements with the full backing of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress (TUC), National Consultative Front (NCFront) and notable Youth coalitions. The group, in an issued…

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National Gender Policy: “We won’t accept less than 35 percent appointive positions” -Women tell Tinubu

Aminu Imam

Ahead of the May 29 presidential inauguration, Nigerian women on Monday urged President-elect, Bola Tinubu to enforce the National Gender Policy by allotting 35 per cent of appointments in the public sector to women. According to them, the president-elect should adhere to the rule of law and mainstream women in appointive offices, adding that they won’t accept anything less than 35 per cent of the appointive positions. They made the demand at a press briefing organised by female legislators and the Women Trust Fund in Abuja. The call came amid…

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May Day: Tinubu promises Nigerian workers ‘living wage’

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…Says minimum wage not enough President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has promised that his administration will provide a living wage as he described the existing national minimum wage as “not enough”. Tinubu, who is due to be sworn in on May 29, made the promise in a statement yesterday to commemorate Workers’ Day. A living wage refers to a theoretical income level that allows individuals or families to afford adequate shelter, food, and other necessities. Currently, Nigeria operates the National Minimum Wage structure. The current N30, 000 minimum wage for federal and…

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Appointments: Govs, APC leaders, clergymen, others keep vigil at Tinubu’s Residence

Aminu Imam

Following the return of President-elect Bola Tinubu to the country, lobbying for appointments in the new administration has intensified. Following Tinubu’s return to the country, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ministers, outgoing governors, members-elect of the National Assembly, and clerics, among others, have surrounded his Asokoro, Abuja home and the Maitama district of Abuja Defense House. Due to the influx of people lobbying for positions, security agents have taken over major areas in the area, preventing unwanted visitors from parking vehicles anywhere near the President-elect’s official residence. According…

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Back from Vacation: “I’m strong, ready for tasks ahead” – President-elect Tinubu

Aminu Imam

The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed readiness to kick-start work ahead of the May 29th handing-over date. Recall that the President-elect returned to the country on Monday evening after about a month trip to Paris, France. The Asiwaju was received yesterday by a mammoth crowd of enthusiastic associates and supporters who thronged the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where his plane touched down. The President-elect was in company with his wife, Senator Remi, and son, Seyi. Among those at the airport to receive him…

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Ahead of transition in 35 days, Tinubu returns to Nigeria

Aminu Imam

Exactly 35 days to his inauguration on May 29, the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, will arrive in the country today, Monday, after a one-month rest in France. Recall that Tinubu departed Nigeria for France on Tuesday, March 21 to rest, and plan the transition programme ahead of his inauguration on May 29. His Media Office had, in an issued statement in March, explained that he travelled to France to rest and plan his transition programme after a very exhaustive campaign and election season. According to one of his loyalists, the president-elect…

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Eid: Ramalan felicitates Buhari, Tinubu, Muslim faithful

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…Prays for human security, unity and peaceful co-existence By Aminu Imam Executive Chairman, ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd, Owners and Operators of the No. 1 Arewa’s news channels, Liberty TV and FM stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has rejoiced with President Muhammadu Buhari; President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima and all Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Ramalan, in an interview with newsmen yesterday, after the Eid Prayer in Jabi, Abuja, which commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, also enjoined all Muslim faithful…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Ramalan felicitates Buhari, Tinubu, Muslim faithful

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…Prays for Human Security, Unity and peaceful co-existence By Aminu Imam Executive Chairman, ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd, Owners and Operators of the No. 1 Arewa’s news channels, Liberty TV and FM stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan has rejoiced with President Muhammadu Buhari; President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima and all Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Ramalan, in an Interview with newsmen after the Eid Prayer in Jabi, Abuja, which commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, also enjoined all Muslim faithful to…

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