Bola Ahmed Tinubu Archives - Page 20 of 35

Jan

31

2024

Government Seeks NDLEA Partnership to Combat Rising Drug Abuse

Health, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development is collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to address the growing issue of drug abuse among Nigerian youths. Minister of Youth Development Jamila Ibrahim conveyed this during her visit to NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa in Abuja. Minister Ibrahim outlined the government's commitment to rehabilitating drug abuse victims and providing skill training to reintegrate them into society effectively. She emphasized the importance of steering young Nigerians away from drug abuse, emphasizing its detrimental impact on their future prospects. Expressing optimism, Ibrahim announced the forthcoming launch of the National Youth Development Bank, a…

Jan

24

2024

By OHAFIATV

Tinubu leaves Nigeria for a “private visit” in France.

PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Politics

President Bola Tinubu left Abuja for a "private visit" in Paris, France. Ajuri Ngelale, the spokesperson for Tinubu, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. Regarding the purpose of the trip, the statement said nothing. The statement clarified that the visit was private. The President will be back in the nation during the first week of February 2024, the statement said. Remember that Tinubu welcomed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the country on Tuesday?

Jan

22

2024

By OHAFIATV

President Tinubu: End Abuja’s security issues and beware of the northern conspiracy – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Metro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, calls upon President Tinubu to take immediate action in addressing the escalating insecurity challenges in Abuja. Additionally, we urge him to remain vigilant and cautious of a potential Northern conspiracy against his administration. Recent events and statements by prominent Northern leaders underscore the need for urgent attention to these matters. In the past months, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has observed with great concern the alarming utterances and vituperations of influential Northern leaders directed towards President Tinubu. Firstly, the Arewa Economic Forum, led by Ibrahim Shehu Yahaya, accused Tinubu of deliberately promoting a…

Dec

23

2023

By OHAFIATV

“My policies will bring succour,” Tinubu assures Nigerians ahead of Christmas.

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

President Bola Tinubu reassured Nigerians that his initiatives would be beneficial. President Tinubu announced this at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque in Surulere, Lagos, according to presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Friday. His government's economic reforms aim to provide a strong basis for Nigerians today and in the future, he said. While on a brief Christmas holiday in Lagos State, President Tinubu reiterated his commitment to the welfare of all citizens, saying the recent 50% cut in inter-state land transport fares nationwide and the payment of N-Power beneficiaries' backlog of allowances, among other reliefs, are all efforts to ease Nigerians' burden…

Dec

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu grants N9 billion to each state for infrastructure.

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

According to the Presidency, the 36 states that make up the Federation have received N9 billion from President Bola Tinubu's administration. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu's Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, stated that N7 billion had been given to states for the development of infrastructure, with the remaining amount going towards palliative fuel subsidy payments. He announced on X that the Federation Account Allocation Committee, or FAAC, had increased revenue allocation. Onanuga claims: "The Bola Tinubu presidency has provided the 36 Nigerian states with unprecedented support. They recently received N7 billion each for infrastructure support, on top of the N2 billion…