Bola Ahmed Tinubu Archives - Page 15 of 35

Jul

23

2024

Ohanaeze Commends President Tinubu, Minister Umahi For Revitalizing Southeast Economic Hub, Aba.

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Dave Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South East

The illustrious leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo is proud to acknowledge the exceptional strides made by President Bola Tinubu and the dedicated Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, in the concerted effort to reinvigorate the economic vitality of the Southeast region. The ongoing construction endeavors, most notably the anticipated expansion of the ENUGU-PORT HARCOURT EXPRESSWAY (Aba segment) and the imminent completion of the Aba-Ikot Ekpene Expressway, stand as beacons of hope for reconnecting Aba with its neighboring cities. These transformative initiatives have reshaped the landscape of economic development in this historic city, propelling it towards its zenith as the distinguished "Japan…

Jul

22

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Revisiting 134% Increase In Minimum Wage (70k): Ajaero, Osifo, Organized Labour Living And Leaving To Fight Another Day.

Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Chris Nwaokobia, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Politics

I am compelled to do this incisive effort which is apparently targeted at putting the records straight ditto the decision of Organized Labour to settle for a 134% increase in Minimum Wage thus taking the minimum wage from 30k to 70k rather than insisting on the 250k which was the position until the last meeting Organized Labour had with Mr. President and his Team. There is a preponderance of angry opinions out there seeking to lampoon and vilify the position of Organized Labour, some have said that Labour sold out, others have argued that 70k is not good enough, and…

Jul

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Lauds Tinubu, Umahi For Taking Steps To End Biafra War Through Reconstruction Of Southeast

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dave Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics, South East

...AND REVITALIZING SOUTHEAST FEDERAL ROADS In a momentous gathering of Southeast stakeholders alongside the esteemed Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi on the 17th of July 2024 in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Ohanaeze Ndigbo resoundingly applauds and commends the unwavering resolve, iron will, purposefulness, and decisiveness exhibited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in confronting the long-standing infrastructural deficits, deficiencies, and neglect plaguing the Southeast region for over five decades. Following the conclusion of the Nigeria-Biafra war in January 1970, Nigerians, particularly Ndigbo, were acquainted with the policy decree of General Yakubu Gowon, the 3Rs (Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction), designed to reintegrate…

Jun

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu grants N50,000 to 3.6 million Nigerian families

Economy, Metro, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The approval of an uplift grant for 3.6 million Nigerian families has been given by President Bola Tinubu. The National Construction and Household Support Programme will be used to distribute the grant. Each state will receive N50,000 for three months, benefiting roughly 100,000 families. This was verified in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesman. The text said, in part, "Furthermore, additional items covered by the National Construction and Household Support Programme comprise: "A one-time N10 billion grant to the states and the Federal Capital Territory for the purchase of buses and the CNG upgrade programme." "Provision of three…

Jun

02

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu’s Leadership in Shambles: Damagum Slams President’s Lack of Vision and Anti-People Policies

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Opinion, Politics

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of governing without a clear plan and implementing policies that harm Nigerians. In a recent interview on Nigeria Right Now on AIT, Damagum told Dickson Iroegbu that Tinubu's leadership has been catastrophic, citing specific examples of how his actions have negatively impacted the country. He also warned that over 75% of Nigerians are struggling to survive due to Tinubu's misguided policies. Furthermore, Damagum accused Tinubu of being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians, stating that the…