Economy

See Lavish Spendings Under Tinubu’s Administration That Has Sparked Outrage

See Lavish Spendings Under Tinubu’s Administration That Has Sparked Outrage

The Bola Tinubu administration has faced criticism for its extravagant expenditures, including the purchase of a new presidential jet, a yacht, and other luxury items. Despite the country's economic challenges and high inflation rate, the government has allocated billions of naira for these lavish purchases. The new presidential jet, an Airbus A330, cost over $100 million, replacing the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700. The government secured approval for the purchase, but many Nigerians have expressed outrage, calling it insensitive. Additionally, the administration proposed N5 billion for a presidential yacht in the 2023 supplementary budget, which was later diverted due to public backlash.…
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I Shall Query What Goes On In The States, I Shall Also Demand Responsible And Responsive Leadership At The Centre.

I Shall Query What Goes On In The States, I Shall Also Demand Responsible And Responsive Leadership At The Centre.

Since the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protestation, I have been inundated with requests, and besieged to lead a group of NGOs in proactive advocacy action to and across the States of the Federation. The mission is to assess, access and call out the States that are not delivering democracy dividends to their people. And to hail, applaud and encourage the States that are doing good to continue to do so. Will this new challenge stop the punches on those at the Centre, absolutely not. Yes, whilst we continue to ask for the Restructuring of this dysfunctional enterprise ditto pushing through with the call…
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Umahi’s One-Year Achievements as “Working Minister of Works” Unlocks Igbo Support for Tinubu

Umahi’s One-Year Achievements as “Working Minister of Works” Unlocks Igbo Support for Tinubu

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASEAugust 18, 2024 The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, expresses heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing an Igbo man, Senator Engr. Nweze David Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, as Minister of Works. This strategic decision has repositioned the South-East towards a new partnership with the Federal Government. Before Senator Umahi's swearing-in on August 21, 2023, there were concerns over minimal ministerial positions allocated to the South-East. However, President Tinubu's appointment of an Igbo as Minister of Works has shifted the narrative, instilling inclusivity and representation for the Igbo people. Ongoing infrastructural development in the…
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Ohanaeze Dubs Another Constituent Assembly Wasteful, Supports New Constitution, Implementation of 2014 Confab Report

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE The Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, OHANAEZE NDIGBO, wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation for the commitment and patriotism exhibited by THE PATRIOTS, led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku, towards securing a "People's Democratic Pluralistic Constitution" for Nigeria. We acknowledge the need for a new constitution to address the defects, flaws, and shortcomings of the Military-imposed 1999 Constitution, which lacks the clarity and strength to cater to the demands of a pluralistic society like Nigeria. OHANAEZE NDIGBO commends THE PATRIOTS for their bold demands for a brand new constitution and the implementation of the 2014 National Conference recommendations…
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Abia State Government places premium on the revitalization of the Agricultural sector.

Abia State Government places premium on the revitalization of the Agricultural sector.

The Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE reiterated the present administration’s commitment to formulated policies and programmes aimed at boosting food production and enhancing productivity in area of comparative advantage like cocoa. Engr. Emetu, who disclosed this during the inauguration of the members of Abia State Cocoa Development committee at the Government House, Umuahia, said that Governor Alex Otti's administration places high premium on the revitalization of agriculture in the state with special provision made for integrated rural agriculture promotion. The Deputy Governor pointed out that Abia State is endowed with good tropical climate and vast arid land…
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