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BREAKING: Court Stops NLC Strike Over Subsidy Removal By John C. Azu A National Industrial Court in Abuja has stopped the planned strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the fuel subsidy removal. Justice Olufunke Anuwe on Monday restrained the NLC and all its […]
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Why (Most) Nigerians Oppose Subsidy Removal SIMONKOLAWOLELIVE! BY SIMON KOLAWOLE On Monday afternoon, my friend in Benin, Edo state, went to his father’s house for some daddy-and-son time. His fuel gauge was on red, but because the next gas station was on the other side […]
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Notes on Tinubu’s First Week as President Postscript by Waziri Adio On Monday, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu stepped into the biggest dream of his life. He assumed office as the President of Nigeria, a dream he had desired for at least the past 16 years. […]
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BREAKING: Court Stops NLC Strike Over Subsidy Removal By John C. Azu A National Industrial Court in Abuja has stopped the planned strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the fuel subsidy removal. Justice Olufunke Anuwe on Monday restrained the NLC and all its […]
NewsBREAKING: Court Stops NLC Strike Over Subsidy Removal
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John C. Azu
A National Industrial Court in Abuja has stopped the planned strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the fuel subsidy removal.
Justice Olufunke Anuwe on Monday restrained the NLC and all its affiliates from further embarking on the strike planned for June 7 until the hearing and determination of the main suit.
The court further ordered the service of the originating summons and motion on notice on the NLC against the next adjourned date of June 19.
The orders of the court followed an ex parte application by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice seeking to stop the planned strike.
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Why (Most) Nigerians Oppose Subsidy Removal SIMONKOLAWOLELIVE! BY SIMON KOLAWOLE On Monday afternoon, my friend in Benin, Edo state, went to his father’s house for some daddy-and-son time. His fuel gauge was on red, but because the next gas station was on the other side […]
Opinion PoliticsWhy (Most) Nigerians Oppose Subsidy Removal
SIMONKOLAWOLELIVE! BY SIMON KOLAWOLE
On Monday afternoon, my friend in Benin, Edo state, went to his father’s house for some daddy-and-son time. His fuel gauge was on red, but because the next gas station was on the other side of the road and he would need to make a long turn, he decided to buy petrol on his way back. That was what his driver suggested anyway. After watching President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration and listening to his speech, he headed back home. But the world had changed within the twinkle of an eye. He ran into a sudden traffic caused by fuel queues. That was when he remembered Tinubu’s statement of “subsidy is gone!” which was instantly greeted with petrol “scarcity” all over Nigeria.
With all of Tinubu’s experience in government, I thought a presidential pronouncement on such a very sensitive and emotive topic could have been better managed. There are people who have built their careers on opposing the removal of petrol subsidy and you do not expect them to take it lying down. Policy communication is as important as the policy itself. Many good policies have suffered miserable death in the slaughter room of populist activism partly because of the way they were communicated or marketed. One mistake many policy makers make over and again is to assume that if a policy makes sense and has benefits, it would be readily embraced. It doesn’t work like that.
I do not suggest that if a good policy is well marketed, there would be no resistance. It also doesn’t work like that. However, there are people who genuinely want to understand a policy and its promises. There are people who want to be persuaded so that they too can persuade others. In reality, there will always be resistance to the removal of petrol subsidy in Nigeria, no matter how well you communicate it. But you have a duty to sell the idea to educate your people, especially the new generation of Nigerians some of who believe that the UN will take over a country if a public protest goes on for three weeks or that INEC can only announce election results between 8am and 4pm.
I must also admit that there is no best time to remove petrol subsidy. No matter when you remove it — morning, noon or night; January, May or October; Sunday, Wednesday or Friday — there will always be some resistance. You do not withdraw a 50-year-old benefit that Nigerians have taken as a birth right and expect them to give you a standing ovation. It is our entitlement, as far as we can see. Since we hit oil boom in 1973, we have been hooked on subsidies, most of which we have got rid of — like giving meal tickets to university students and even paying for their laundry. We have successfully ended subsidies on diesel, gas and kerosene. But petrol is the most stubborn of them all.
Why do most Nigerians oppose the removal of petrol subsidy? At this point, I would like to speak for myself. I was a fierce advocate of petrol subsidy — until shortly before President Goodluck Jonathan pulled the trigger in 2012. By then, I had become more receptive to the economic case. I used to be nauseated with the argument that removing subsidy would curb smuggling, which I considered a grand celebration of the weakness and incompetence of state institutions. That Nigeria’s petrol was the cheapest in the world, as was being advanced as a major reason to remove subsidy, was also a problematic argument to me because I didn’t see why anybody should be saddened by that.
But the core economic argument that won me over in 2011 was that petrol subsidy was not an efficient way of spending a country’s resources. If you must subsidise, pick the productive link in the economic chain, not the consumption point. I think it was the then CBN governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, that kept hammering on that. Moreso, why pour trillions of naira into subsidising petrol when healthcare, education, power and roads are crying for help on a daily basis? Is that not a more efficient way of spending money compared to dispensing petrol at subsidised pump prices? These arguments resonated with me more than the claim that petrol was cheaper than Coke.
It got more interesting for me when Jonathan withdrew the subsidy in January 2012 and some of those who openly supported it were lobbying me, through back channels, to argue against it in my writings. I was shocked. All my life, I had been playing into the hands of these buccaneers with my pro-subsidy campaign which I thought was helping the poor. It finally dawned on me that the more government retained the subsidy, the more these buccaneers profited from the system and the less the real object of my campaign benefited. Jonathan was, unfortunately, forced to beat a retreat as the opposition parties came after him. Otherwise, we would have passed this stage ages ago.
Nevertheless, there were two fundamental reasons for my lifelong opposition to the removal of petrol subsidy until I abandoned my position in 2011. One, I strongly believed (and still believe) that the poorest Nigerians would suffer the most, at least in the short run, in terms of the cost of living, particularly as transportation is a major expense in most Nigerian cities. Two, I did not (and still do not) trust the government to spend the gains judiciously and make life better for Nigerians. There were other reasons — such as the smuggling argument — but those were tangential. Generally, I was never in the mood for anti-subsidy debates and I dedicated my life to savaging the campaign.
On my first point, for instance, there is no doubt that the burden of subsidy removal is disproportionately borne by the poorest whose incomes can barely sustain their living costs. Transport fares go up instantly and they have no wriggle room to deal with it. For an economy that runs largely on “I pass my neighbour” generators, cost of doing business for barbers, beauty salons, eateries and vulcanisers will go up. Cost of food items will go up, notably in the cities which rely on road transportation for supplies. Poor people will surely suffer. This was my position when I was a pro-subsidy campaigner and it remains my position even as I am now in support of subsidy removal.
The issue now is: how do you make things less painful for the poorest? This takes me to my second point. The N3 trillion we have spent on subsidy this year alone is enough to make public hospitals hospitable to Nigerians. If we pour N3 trillion into the health sector today, buying the necessary equipment and drugs, upgrading the wards and paying the medical personnel decent wages and benefits, the “poorest of the poor” would feel the impact. If we choose to pour the N3 trillion into public schools, modernising the infrastructure, training teachers and treating them as human beings, the “poorest” would benefit and be glad. People need to experience, not just hear of, the benefits.
Obviously, the core reason for opposition to subsidy removal is lack of trust in government. People would rather petrol sells at N185/litre and their daily transport fare remains N500 than to be promised better life if petrol is N500/litre and transport fare goes to N1000. They would prefer the devil they know. Besides, many believe that “if not for corruption” Nigeria is rich enough to spend N6 trillion yearly on subsidy and still provide free electricity, free education and free healthcare. Many do not know that we currently owe over N46 trillion. Even if no kobo is stolen, we are in a mess. The simple truth is that we cannot afford petrol subsidy anymore. The economy is choking to death.
In fairness, Nigerians have earned the right not to trust the government. Of all the fuel price increases and the promises of better life in the last 40 years, why are we still here? Why are most roads, schools and hospitals still like this? Why are primary healthcare centres still lacking in basic drugs and personnel? Why are primary schools still lacking chalks and good teachers? Why are public taps still dry and poor people are drinking from the stream and contracting cholera? And we keep reading that one minister has stolen N20 billion, one governor has bought private jets, and one commissioner has mansions. And we expect poor Nigerians to embrace subsidy removal like a pillow!
In our history, only once or twice has the government increased petrol price and the people could point to how the gains were spent to improve their lot. In November 1994, Gen Sani Abacha raised the price and set up an intervention agency to rebuild public infrastructure, mostly roads, healthcare, education and water. That remains the gold standard. Alas, we are now operating a federal democracy and the president cannot dictate to states on how to spend their money. If Tinubu says let’s modernise hospitals but a governor says it is “cargo airport” that he wants to build in a state with poor health facilities, what can the president do? Nothing. That is our “true federalism”.
The best way forward, nonetheless, is for the government to win the trust of the people. As a starting point, I propose that all the revenue that will accrue to every tier of government from petrol subsidy removal should be isolated into a special fund and spent on specific social intervention programmes. Agreed, no tier of government can dictate to the other on how to spend its funds, but they can mutually reach a consensus in the interest of national development. How these funds are spent should also be publicised monthly for transparency and peer review purposes. Tinubu, as the leader, has to work harmoniously with the governors to deliver dividends from this subsidy removal.
AND FOUR OTHER THINGS…
FAREWELL, DOKPESI
Dr Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi died on Monday after falling on his treadmill while recuperating reportedly from a stroke that had held him down for months. It was so painful. The maritime engineer is best known as the founder of Ray Power 100 — Nigeria’s first private radio station. He later launched the African Independent Television (AIT). With Ray Power and AIT, Dokpesi built men and women and contributed in no little way to the growth of journalism and entertainment industry. I first heard his name in a Sunny Ade song decades ago but I had no idea who he was, only to learn that he owned Africa Ocean Lines, Africa’s first indigenous shipping line. He was a great man. Adieu.
MIND THE GAP
Although President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spent less than one week in office and deserves his honeymoon, some things need to be handled better in the days ahead. For one, press statements have been signed by at least three different persons. We in the media don’t even know who to relate with. We are practically scavenging for photographs of official engagements on the internet. Senator Remi Tinubu, the first lady, tweeted congratulations to Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila before he was officially announced as the chief of staff. The transition between the Buhari and Tinubu administrations was not as seamless as you would expect of people from the same party. Lacuna.
ACT OF COMMISSION
The senate passed an amendment bill last week effectively castrating the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). After reading the amendments to the ICPC Act, I concluded that the commission does not need a chairman any longer. The board will be able to meet at his back and appoint a member to preside. Certain provisions mentioning the “chairman” have been replaced with “commission”. Could it be that the current chairman, Prof Bolaji Owasanoye, has stepped on some toes and the senators believe the best way to deal with him is to destroy the 22-year-old institution? Will he be chairman forever? Bewildering.
DSS VS EFCC
Nigerians woke up on Tuesday to the disturbing news that there was some beef between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Ikoyi office whose entrance they both share. They are in the same compound. The property used to belong to a DSS legacy agency before EFCC was created. Until now, there was no sign of any dispute or tension between the two. The EFCC accused the DSS of preventing its staff from gaining access to the office. The DSS response was coded. I still do not understand what went down but I hope we will never witness anything like this again. Not a good way of welcoming a new president. Mysterious.
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Notes on Tinubu’s First Week as President Postscript by Waziri Adio On Monday, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu stepped into the biggest dream of his life. He assumed office as the President of Nigeria, a dream he had desired for at least the past 16 years. […]
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On Monday, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu stepped into the biggest dream of his life. He assumed office as the President of Nigeria, a dream he had desired for at least the past 16 years. As expected, it has been a whirl of a week for him: inauguration ceremonies, speeches, meetings, first appointments etc. It is still early days for a categorical projection into what his presidency may look like. But there are enough hints from both the surefootedness and the tentativeness of the first week for a qualified sketch and some initial comments.
One thing that came out clearly in Week One is that President Tinubu is ready to make some bold and necessary decisions on the economy. From Eagle Square, he took on the petrol subsidy thing around Nigeria’s neck. He went outside his prepared speech to declare that ‘petrol subsidy is gone.’ There were some unfortunate walk-back and confusion around this critical takeaway of his inaugural speech, but it didn’t look like a slip. My sense is that it was a message that he wanted to pass across clearly from Day One, hence his decision to adlib.
Maybe many did not pay adequate attention but he had, during the campaigns, given enough notice about his determination to end the ruinous and deficient yet politically sensitive petrol subsidy scheme. But doing it during the inauguration ceremony takes some pluck. That, however, may be the easiest part. The real challenge is how Tinubu confronts the difficult fallouts.
One, there will be pushbacks from the labour unions and others, including his political opponents. Will he hold steady or will he wilt under pressure, concede grounds as others before him had done, and also just kick the can down the road? Two, what is his strategy to take this beyond just price adjustment to full, proper and competitive deregulation of the downstream sector? And three, what and where is his plan for relieving the expected pains from petrol subsidy removal and for repurposing some or all of the savings/gains?
As others have argued, there is no best way to remove the ineffective and ruinous petrol subsidy. It needs to go to give the different tiers of government more fiscal headspace and to prevent a bigger fiscal mess for the country. And the earlier a new administration confronts it, the better for that administration and for the country. However, no one should be under any illusions that petrol subsidy removal will not be resisted for all sorts of reasons including legitimate and dodgy ones. Now that Mr. Tinubu has staked his slim political capital on removing the politically combustible petrol subsidy, he needs to ensure that it is a battle he can win. Going to battle early is good. But the outcome of the first battle has larger implications.
In his inaugural address, Tinubu also came out strongly that there must be a unified exchange rate, that investors will be able to repatriate their funds more easily, and that anti-investment laws and policies, including multiple taxations, will be reviewed. He also touched on the need to reduce interest rates, sustain investment in infrastructure and improve electricity supply. These are good statements of intentions, which the stock market took positive note of. There was a N1.5 trillion bounce on the bourse the following market day.
While the president went off track on interest rates (it is not what you do by presidential fiat), he is right on the money on multiple exchange rates and restrictions on repatriation of profits. Having multiple exchange rates creates a fertile ground for arbitrage, and this has, unsurprisingly, been exploited by the few who have access to subsidised foreign exchange. It needs to go. However, it is important to bear in mind that having a unified and adjusted exchange rate and promising investors a more liberal and friendlier investment climate will not be the magic bullet for addressing the more structural issue of low and decreasing foreign exchange inflows.
Yes, adjusted exchange rate and improved investor confidence are needed to boost forex inflows. But we need more than that. We need to earn more foreign exchange by addressing oil theft, increasing our oil production and the share of federation oil dedicated to export, and significantly increasing non-oil exports. Beyond forex, the new government needs to roll out a comprehensive and coordinated plan to put millions of our people to work, especially in labour intensive and export geared sectors.
From his statements in the first week, Tinubu comes across as a president who is likely to take the economy more seriously. Well, he doesn’t have a choice, given where Nigeria’s economy is at the moment, and how central the state of the economy is to everything else from national security to individual welfare. The economy is an area Tinubu should be comfortable in because of his background. But he needs to continue to bat on the side of pragmatism and ensure that his pro-business bias does not further enable state capture and limited competition.
Most importantly, he needs to assemble a well-credentialed and highly credible economic team. This cannot be emphasised enough: we need competent managers of the economy. Managing the economy is a technical area, not all-comers’ affair or a place for people to learn the ropes or a place to reward loyalists. We need people who know what to do from Day One, and have the stature and the network to attract the necessary support and investment to start the process of turning our economy around.
On the security front, two developments within the week gave the new president the opportunity to make strong and necessary statements. The first was the disgraceful face-off between the DSS and EFCC the day after Tinubu’s inauguration. Apparently, there had been some cold war between the two agencies over a compound they share (and maybe over other things). But the show of shame on Tuesday is beyond the pale. Though in different contexts, that was not the first time that these same agencies and others would engage in open face-offs. Unfortunately, these public altercations happened with their authoriser looking the other way. A prompt statement issued in the name of the new president restored needed sanity.
Two days later, Tinubu had his first meeting with the National Security Adviser, the service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies. From the video shared, there was an awkward moment at the beginning when Tinubu walked into the room and asked: “gentlemen, are we supposed to shake hands?” He ended receiving their salutes and shaking their hands. However, a major takeaway from that meeting is that the new president would not tolerate the agencies working at cross-purposes. Ordinarily, this should be taken for granted. But it was also an open secret in Abuja that at a time the heads of these vital agencies not only engaged in cold wars but even actively undermined one another. Some of them were not even on speaking terms. So, how do we stand a fighting chance in winning the war against terror if those who should be working together were busy fighting one another? How can a divided house stand?
In his inaugural speech, Tinubu also touched on the need not just to adequately resource our armed and security forces but also to undertake necessary reforms in our security doctrine and architecture. These are all fine words. The real test is in backing them up with proper plans and diligent execution, and in the Commander-in-Chief taking the security of the country as his topmost job. Here too, having the right team in place and quickly too, and always acting on time will be critical.
While the early signals on the economy and security give reasons for cautious optimism (assuming the talks will be backed up with concrete actions), the signs in other areas give cause for concern. The first is the vibes from some members of the president’s family. His first daughter, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, rolled out a programme by her ‘Friends of Iyaloja’ to assist the government. In her Twitter bio, she also named herself the ‘Iyaloja of Nigeria’ and the ‘First Daughter of Nigeria’. The president’s son, Mr. Seyi Tinubu, has also been reported to be planning to play some active, even if informal, roles.
While it is okay for children and family members of politicians to participate in political campaigns, it is not proper for them to attempt to be part of governance in any shade or form. Their meddling in governance or peddling of influence creates a moral muddle and paves the way for avoidable scandals. The president needs to tell his children and other family members to face their private businesses. They were not on the ticket. They should be as far away from the Villa and all government agencies as possible.
The other area of worry is the uncoordinated nature of communication from the highest seat of government. Different people are issuing statements. Someone without official designation was made to brief the press after an important meeting while senior government officials stood in the background like school boys. There have been mixed messages on when removal of petrol subsidy will take effect. The statement announcing the first two high-profile appointments by the president left out a very important information: when the appointments will take effect.
The last bit may appear a minor issue but it is not. That omission gave rise to the needless controversy about whether Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila could simultaneously serve as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chief of Staff to the President. We run a presidential system of government and one person cannot serve in the two arms of government at the same time. Presidential system of government is undergirded by the concept of separation of powers and checks and balances. It took the tweet by Hon. Gbajabiamila to clarify that he would assume office as the Chief of Staff on 14th June when he would have stopped being the Speaker of the House and hopefully resigned from his parliamentary seat.
Some of these slips could be attributed to the fact that it is still early in the day. But the president has little scope for errors because of the times we live in and the tasks at hand. A careful and honest review of the blips of the early days should be undertaken. Among others, clear, coherent and coordinated communication will be critical.
On the whole, the first week is not a bad start for Tinubu. But he needs to sustain the positives and minimise/eliminate the areas of concern. Those areas of concern are likely to hamper his effectiveness if not firmly addressed. He needs to settle quickly into a role that he coveted for so long. Yes, he has executive experience at the state level, but the last time he held office was 16 years ago. That was a different era, and the presidency is a different arena of power.
No matter his individual talent and capacity, a president is only as good as the people around him. Tinubu needs to constitute his team with despatch and invest his team members/cabinet with the moral and political authority to act on his behalf, to flesh out his campaign promises, and to take critical loads off him. He should quickly emplace his full team to telegraph a sense of urgency and seriousness and to free up the space for him to focus on the big picture. Focussing on the big picture and the connecting threads is the critical job a president cannot delegate. Getting sucked into the minutiae of administration crowds out the bandwidth needed for this critical task.
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News Headlines Jun 5, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers Compiled by Demola Adefajo The Nation BREAKING: FG, TUC meet over fuel subsidy Foreign airlines blocked funds hit $812.2m Sanwo-Olu to NLC: this is no time for strike New governors groan under heavy debts a […]
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Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
BREAKING: FG, TUC meet over fuel subsidy
Foreign airlines blocked funds hit $812.2m
Sanwo-Olu to NLC: this is no time for strike
New governors groan under heavy debts
a day ago
From Aso Villa to Government Houses, it’s action-packed first week
African Refinery backs Fed Govt on subsidy removal
NDIC seeks stakeholders’ input on proper premium assessment
Commission to create jobs for 7,000 youths
Hoodlums attack ex-Lagos council chair
We’re pressing ahead with planned strike, says NLC
Army rescues 21 underage pregnant teenagers In Abia baby factory
Makinde breaks silence on PMS sack, Auxillary
Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Anambra
Subsidy: Cabals would’ve frustrated Tinubu like Buhari if… Kailani
Downsides of being an influencer, by Jenni O
ARCON bares its fangs in pursuit of industry standards
Deceptive subsidy: Unveiling the truth, seeking better path
For Tinubu, an 11th commandment
ThisDay
N’central Senate Caucus Congratulates Gbajabiamila, Akume, Hadejia on Appointments
Anambra Unveils Electronic Card to Curb Impersonation in Public Service
VFD Group Board Approves Unbundling of Majority Shares
Oladiji Emerges New Speaker of Ondo Assembly
Focus on Economy, Infrastructure Devt, APC Chieftain Tells Tinubu
NLC Divided as North, South-west Chapters May Shun Planned Strike
Foundation Give Grants to 500 Widows, Physically Challenged in Edo
Economic Zones as Catalyst for Industrialisation and Growth
As Nigerians Grapple with the Pains of Fuel Subsidy Removal
Any Future for National Carrier, Nigeria Air?
17th Lagos Motor Fair, 10th Autoparts Africa Expo to Drive More Investments
St. Lauren Pledges Support for Trade Partners in PH, Abuja
Texaco, STEAM Fun Fest Engage Youngsters on Creativity Challenge
Bluetti Announces Entry into Nigerian Market
Foundation Charges Youths on Excellence, Empowers 2000
Group Unveils Solution to Tackle Water Challenge
All Eyes on Tinubu, National Assembly
Can Tinubu Make Nigeria Safe?
The Yari Conundrum
When Will Suspended Adamawa REC, Others Be Prosecuted?
Tinubu’s New Govt and Old Challenges
Can PDP Now Cut Wike to Size?
Senate Presidency: Why the Cap Fits Orji Kalu
OBOREVWORI: HIGH EXPECTATIONS
SHETTIMA, IHEDIOHA AND THE SUPREME COURT
Befitting Honour for Businessman, Nasiru Danu
Hadiza Bala Usman Setting the Record Straight
Onukaba, Ugoji: How Atiku Shamed Death
Sad Exit … Life and Death of Raymond Dokpesi
Where is Ladi Adebutu?
Happy moments as Oyo Speaker, Wife Welcome New Baby
Babajide ‘Etekamba’ Sanwo-Olu Inauguration Blues
From Maryam to Aisha Babangida: Gifts to Nigerian and African Women
Olori Atuwatse’s Admirable Humanity
Why (Most) Nigerians Oppose Subsidy Removal
Postscript by Waziri Adio
Mr. President, Mind the Gaps
Nigeria and the Next National Assembly
The Punch
Kano gov sacks Hajj centre officials, demolishes hotel
I never assaulted my wife – Ondo deputy gov
Fuel importation: Marketers demand equal access to forex
Subsidy: NLC shuns FG meeting, electricity workers back strike
Adeyeye knocks critics over Osinbajo’s quiet Lagos return
PDP wants Tinubu to make asset declaration public
Don’t set Nigeria on fire, APC chieftain tells El-Rufai
Troops rescue 21 pregnant women in Abia baby factory
One dies, eight injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
NDLEA seizes 390kg illicit drugs in four states
Delta police arrest six robbery suspects
Estate developer in court for duping church of N65m
Fuel importation: Marketers demand equal access to forex
OPEC raises Nigeria’s oil output as Saudi Arabia cuts production
Senate queries AGF over N910bn MDAs loan
I never assaulted my wife – Ondo deputy gov
Family seeks Otti’s intervention over kidnapped ex-ABSUTH CMD
Senate queries AGF over failure to recover N910bn loan
10th Senate: Group insists on Yari’s Senate presidency
Kogi: Ododo names teacher as gov election running mate
Leon beat Los Angeles 1-0 to win CONCACAF Champions League
French Open: Three matches to watch
Neymar questions African footballers commitment
Fans rejoice as AI offers ‘new’ Beatles music
Fans excited as Burna Boy sells out 80,000 capacity London Stadium
Editorial: Tinubu: Restoring peace in a country at war
Fuel subsidy and fuel burden
Matters arising from fuel subsidy removal
TB Joshua: The man with life’s biggest decision
I’m praying Otti succeeds, inherited debt from Ikpeazu huge – Abia NLC chair
Resident doctors insist on 200% salary increase demand
Taraba gov declares state of emergency on education
Leadership
Fuel Subsidy: Electricity Workers Back Planned Labour Strike
NDIC Seeks Stakeholders’ Input On Robust Differential Premium Assessment
NNPC To Discontinue Crude Swap, Targets Cash Payments For Petrol Imports
OPEC Cuts Nigeria’s Oil Quota By 20% To 1.38m Barrels
Anglican Bishop Slams Political Leaders Over Dangote Refinery
Unity Bank Grows Gross Earnings To N57bn In 2022
Akume’s Appointment: Sani Musa, Wase, Gagdi Urged To Quit NASS Leadership Race
Don’t Politicise Fuel Subsidy Removal, Sanwo-Olu Tells NLC
Peaceful Transition Has Elevated Nigeria – IHRC
PSC To Review Positions Of Junior Police Lawyers
Ohanaeze Youths Warn Against Plot To Discredit Ugwuanyi
ECWA Blames Fuel Subsidy Crisis On Corruption
Skyewise Group Donate Items To FCT Police At Anniversary
Gbajabiamila: Tinubu’s Team Will Rescue Nigeria, Says Rep
Declare State Of Emergency In Health Sector, NARD Begs Tinubu
Catholic, Anglican Bishops, Unions Back Mbah On End To Sit-at-home Order
Maimuna’s Memoir: Parking Lot Palaver: Moving Forward!’
International Children’s Day: Wife Of Chinese Envoy Visits Orphanage In Abuja
EDITORIAL: OUR STAND: Subsidy Should Go, But Its Impact Must Be Managed Swiftly
10th NASS: PDP, LP Lawmakers Under Pressure To Vote Yari, Betara
Fuel Subsidy: Federal Govt, Labour Meet, Form Tripartite Committee
Kano Govt Continues Demolition Of Structures On Public Spaces
82 Fleeing ISWAP Terrorists Drown In Borno
Zenith Bank’s Onyeagwu Named Best Banking CEO In Africa
Probe Missing $2.1bn, N3.1trn Subsidy Payments, SERAP Tells Tinubu
Sub-Nationals: The Bumpy Road Ahead
Asiwaju Centre Commends Tinubu For ‘Prioritising Security’
South Korea Knock Flying Eagles Out Of U20 World Cup
Demolition: Firm Heads To Court, Demands N10bn Compensation From Kano Govt
Gov Abiodun ‘ll Consolidate On Electoral Promises – Amodemaja
How Prophet Fufeyin Prophesied Tinubu’s Victory, Court Cases
Fuel Subsidy: Federal Govt, Labour Make Progress, Form Tripartite C’ttee
Shettima, Zulum, Others Attend Funeral Of Former Borno SSG
Tinubu’s Team Will Deliver Nigeria – Satomi
C/River Community Decries Lack Of Amenities, Accuses Govt Of Neglect
Bandits Kill Scores In Sokoto Over Refusal To Pay Levies
Federal Govt, TUC Meet Over Removal Of Fuel Subsidy
2023 Hajj: 24,324 Nigerian Pilgrims Now In Saudi Arabia
Ex-Enugu Gov Ugwuanyi Not Hiding, Not Under Probe For Fraud – HURIWA
Imo Guber: Anyanwu Charges Religious Leaders To Rise Against Violence, Thuggery
NATCOM To Clamp Down Importers, Sellers Of Light Weapons, Ammunitions
Delta Gov’ship Tribunal Gives Deadline, Warns Respondents Over Delay
Unity Bank Grows Gross Earnings To N57bn In 2022
Zenith Bank’s Onyeagwu Named Best Banking CEO In Africa
The Sun
10th Senate: South-East deserves the Senate Presidency
Fuel subsidy: NLC boycotts talks with FG, insists on Wednesday strike
Anxiety in military over new service chiefs
NLC: We stand unshaken, undivided
Ohanaeze Ndigbo tasks federal lawmakers from zone to vote with discretion
PDP must begin healing process, embrace unity –Makinde
Plateau: Expectations as Mutfwang unveils plans
Issues as APC governors plot increased influence on party
Kogi Guber: NUT chairman unveiled as new running mate to APC candidate
Nigerian stocks post best returns in Sub-Saharan Africa
NGX expresses optimism on FG’s readiness to tackle FX constraints
Advans Nigeria surpasses global benchmarks for financial inclusion
FBN Holdings Plc reports N56.11bn profit in Q1 2023
Italy celebrates Osimhen
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Korea sends Flying Eagles out
Our title won’t slip in Asaba, Bayelsa Queens vow as Super Six begins
Ese Brume records another win in Poland
The Tinubu tax
Imo North: Trailblazer bows out of Senate
What’s the price of human life?
Welcome to ‘emilokan’ democracy
How soldiers allegedly killed businessman in Cross River
EFCC, Sean Bukah take war against cybercrime to Enugu school
Fuel subsidy removal: Anguish as transport fares, food items prices skyrocket
Subsidy: Tinubu ends 46-year-old monster
Daily Trust
Subsidy: Revert To Old Petrol Price, TUC Tells FG
Subsidy: FG, TUC In Another Meeting At Aso Rock
Bandits Kill 62 In Sokoto, Zamfara Villages
I’ll Be Servant-Leader, Delta Gov Assures Residents
Ebonyi Gov Pledges To Engage Professionals
Victims Of Police Brutality In Bayelsa Seek Implementation Of EndSARS Report
GOC Charges Troops On Training
Ogun Flays Student’s Killing, Orders Investigation
Dust Over Disappearance Of Nigeria Air After ‘Launch’
Bandits Gun Down Sokoto Villagers, Disrupt Burial
Kano: Demolition Of ‘Illegal’ Structures Raises Dust
Kogi Gov, SDP Guber Candidate Trade Blame Over Attack
GOC Charges Troops On Training
Nigeria Owes $812.2m Of $2.27bn Airlines’ Blocked Funds – IATA
NDIC Seeks Inputs On A Framework For Differential Premium Assessment System
Oil Refinery Investor Supports FG’s Subsidy Removal
5G Tech To Generate 22.3m Jobs, Yield $13.2trn In Global Economy – NCC
NNPC Winding Down Crude Oil Swap Contracts, CEO Says
9 Days To Inauguration: Akpabio, Yari’s Camps In Final Push As Tinubu Meets Lawmakers Today
Probe Ganduje, PRP Candidates Urge Abba Gida-Gida
We’ll Conduct Free, Fair LG Polls — Yobe Electoral Commission
10th N/Assembly: Don’t Be Rubber Stamp Legislators — Atiku
Benue’s 9th Assembly Passes 66 Bills, Dissolved After Valedictory Session
Lobi Stars, Enyimba Clash Heralds NPFL Super 6 Play-Off MatchDay 2 Fixtures
Nigeria’s Abubakar Lawal, On Cloud Nine After Setting Vipers Records
2023 NWFL Super 6 Kicks Off June 6 In Asaba
South Korea Knock Flying Eagles Out Of U-20 World Cup In Argentina
Imperious Djokovic Sweeps Into Quarters At Roland Garros
Aminu Masari: A Bridge Builder Turns 73
Is Gov Ahmed Aliyu At War With Fodio’s Legacy Too?
TB Joshua: Remembering Exit Of A World Changer
Editorial: Inauguration Speech: President Tinubu Should Walk The Talk
NGO Empowers Women In Abuja
Lawan Commissions Multi-Billion Naira Projects In FCT
Tribune
We need to know how funds saved from subsidy were spent — NLC
Oyedepo, Enenche, others not fake for supporting Obi – Primate Ayodele
Subsidy: FG, TUC meet in Aso Rock Villa
Yahaya Bello’s convoy attack political, Natasha opens up
10th NASS Leadership: Tinubu to meet opposition lawmakers Monday
Contributions, positive investment performance push up PFAs to N15.58trn in Q1
Wema Bank appoints Olorunshola as chairman
We won’t succumb to threats at undermining advertising industry —ARCON
Unified exchange rate will guarantee free flow of money —Parthian Partners
Advans Nigeria crosses global benchmarks for financial inclusion
NBC unveils Green Area in Abuja
BDAN chairman says AMCON, NDIC charges burden on banks’ operational costs
Interest rates to moderate on N182.86bn T-Bills maturities
Selflessness: The hallmark of great leadership
The 9 things no one tells you about starting a business
FG commits 50% seed capital to Nigerian Wholesale Impact Investment Fund
‘My baby flew in safe’, Davido says as Maybach car arrives Nigeria
[PHOTOS] Renewed hope concert: Actress Eniola Badmus flaunts certificate of appreciation
Recruitment: NDLEA releases names of shortlisted candidates, see full list
Delta hospital shuts, patients flee as policeman attacks doctor
Why I sacked Auxiliary as PMS boss — Makinde
We must focus on things that unite us, Makinde tells PDP stakeholders
Your govt is temporary, Atiku tells Tinubu
Reps want Teachers to receive same salaries as CBN officials, other high-paying institutions
Family pleads Otti’s intervention over kidnapped ex-ABSUTH CMD, Iweaha
Bandits kill 37 over refusal to pay levies imposed on Sokoto communities
50 killed as bandits attack 2 LGAs in Sokoto
Kidnapped Catholic Priest, Rev Mbamara, regains freedom
Burna Boy makes history, sells out 80,000 capacity London stadium
I met my wife virgin at 21 — Isreal DMW
Ika nation honors Okowa as Delta govt names Lagos-Asaba road after ex-Gov
Delta community gives SPDC June 9 deadline over PIA implementation
FUELling Crisis
Ibadan, city clean initiative and Environment Day 2023
Pastors, lies and phantom prophecies
Fuel subsidy removal: Presidency should provide relief
EDITORIAL: The fuel subsidy issue
Compete with the competent
The parable of the rejected stone
Transformative power of employee ownership
Still in the forest of the heartless
Vanguard
Subsidy: NLC shuns meeting with FG; TUC seeks pay rise
Bandits kill scores in Zamfara, abduct over 30 girls
10th NASS: Vote with discretion, Ohanaeze Ndigbo tells federal lawmakers
OPEC cuts Nigeria’s oil output by 20.7% to 1.38 mb/d
Subsidy: Ndume asks Tinubu to personally meet with NLC to avert strike
Support for Akpabio’s Senate presidency shaky, number of supporters dwindle
Senate indicts AGF over failure to recover N910bn short-term loan to MDAs
Police nab 2 suspects over killing of tricycle rider in Niger
How I met my wife, Chioma — Davido
Why I sacked Auxiliary as PMS boss, Makinde breaks silence
Assault: l’ve never raised hands against my wife, says Ondo D’ Gov
Subsidy: NLC shuns meeting with FG; TUC seeks pay rise
If Obafemi Awolowo were President Bola Tinubu, By Owei Lakemfa
Makinde announces new Chairman of PMS after sacking Auxiliary
Tinubu’s govt is temporary, Atiku tells PDP NASS members
From Ranka Yadade to Ekaaro:Tinubu’s first week in power
Subsidy: NLC shuns meeting with FG; TUC seeks pay rise
Bandits kill scores in Zamfara, abduct over 30 girls
High cost of hair products: Women now use soft drinks for maintenance
Ikoyi Prisons boss laments lack of vehicles to convey inmates to courts
My nasty experience with vicious fuel subsidy cabal, by Okonjo-Iweala
I met my wife a virgin at 21 — Isreal DMW
Burna Boy makes history after selling out 80k-capacity London stadium
Nigerian men are good lovers but … – Rechael Okonkwo
Olu The Wave speaks on shooting Iyanya’s videos, new projects
IMG grows assets by 21% to N6.78bn, proposes 40k dividend
Investment experts x-ray Tinubu’s economic plans, make recommendations
Forex: Turnover in I&E rises 78% to $2.5bn as Naira depreciates marginally
Eliquis will prevent stroke in patient with heart condition, says firm
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles crash out after losing 1-0 to South Korea
22 dead in auto crash involving Malawian footballers, supporters
Sporting star, Manuel Ugarte makes decision on joining Chelsea
Serie A: Osimhen breaks records, wins top scorer award
Chelsea to swap goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for Inter’s Andre Onana
Nigeria Air: Sirika and unlimited executive lawlessness
The Guardian
US assures NDLEA of more support in fight against illicit drugs, lauds Marwa
Autogas stalls as NNPC, marketers bicker over N500b debt, pro rated fuel cost
Nigeria faces fiscal tragedy, but subsidy removal offers hope
Construction costs to further escalate amid fuel subsidy removal
NLC boycotts meeting as FG, TUC seek options out of Wednesday’s strike
Pragmatic South Korea eliminate Flying Eagles in quarterfinals
Stakeholders seek deregulation of petroleum industry
Terrorists kill many in Zamfara communities, abduct 30 girls
Second term will be better, Makinde assures Oyo residents
Lagos plans to increase donated blood from 115,000 to 200,000 units
SERAP tasks Tinubu on probe of alleged mismanaged $2.1b, N3.1tr fuel, subsidy funds
NSCDC nabs four suspects for sodomy in Jigawa
Alliance tackles pollution to mark World Environment Day
Kaigama tasks Tinubu, others on national healing, fuel price
Nigeria’s broadband penetration drops as telcos lose 2.5m voice customers
Eagles Camp opens June 12 as Peseiro scouts NPFL Super Six Play-off for players
Rivers United bid to consolidate lead as Enyimba, Insurance seek first wins
Ghanaian wheelchair softball team beat Nigeria in Lagos
Bayelsa Queens begin defence of Super Six crown tomorrow
‘Legendary’ Benzema strikes on Madrid farewell to earn Bilbao draw
Benzema, Messi reportedly set for Saudi moves
Institute completes N8 billion twin-tower campus in Abuja
Stakeholders seek deregulation of petroleum industry
Terrorists kill many in Zamfara communities, abduct 30 girls
Editorial: FG, get justice for oil spill victims in Bonga, others
Firm unveils CSR project to mark tenth anniversary
Nigeria’s business conditions, confidence in economy level hit five-month high
Ikeja Electric, Sahara Energy Foundation build travelers’ lodge for Police
Dangote refinery, industrialisation and lessons for Africans
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Gov Akeredolu is alive, Ondo declares
10th NASS: Tinubu meets opposition lawmakers Monday
Fed Govt bans underage from common entrance exams
Ondo Assembly elects Oladiji as Speaker
Forex scarcity negatively impacting our operations, says GSK
Army School’s push for financial management for Ministry of Defence staff
Labourer’s death sparks violent attack on Lagos church
Bicycle Day: Embrace cycling in midst of fuel subsidy removal- FRSC
President Tinubu commiserates with India over train crash
VIDEO: Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed announced chairman of PDP Govs forum
PHOTOS: Gov. Sanwo Olu hosts Arsenal star Bukayo Saka
PDP asks Akeredolu to resign over alleged ill-health
Barcelona Females claim second Champions League crowñ
I’m still young to quit politics – Ekwunife
Downsides of being an influencer, by Jenni O
26 and ready, says Phyna, flaunts wedding gown
TOSIN ADARABIOYO: I’m proud of my achievement this season
VICTOR OSIMHEN: I’m a happy man, my goal achieved in Napoli
Moyes eyes ‘thrill’ of joining Scots managers with European trophies
Odegaard goes public with girlfriend Spilling
ARCON bares its fangs in pursuit of industry standards
Experts mull quality standards amongst African producers
Fuel Subsidy: Why Nigerians must be patient over Tinubu’s decision – Shitu
Senate Presidency: Why the cap fits Orji Kalu
Fresh crisis in PDP over G5 governors, others
EDITORIAL: Restating the minister
We suggest that expunging “minister of state” aligns with the law and the federal system
Deceptive subsidy: Unveiling the truth, seeking better path
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Tinubu Commiserates With India Over Multiple Train Crash in Balasore
FCTA Demolishes UTC Shopping Complex
Zamfara Gives Details of Official Vehicles Missing from Govt House
NCAA Denies Nigeria Air Approval to Proceed to Phase 2 of AOC Certification
Izedonmwen, Igbinadolor Triumph at BCGS Captain’s Golf Tourney
Apapa Appeals High Court Judgment, Insists Abure Remains Suspended
17th Lagos Motor Fair, 10th Autoparts Africa Expo to Drive More Investments
St. Lauren Pledges Support for Trade Partners in PH, Abuja
Texaco, STEAM Fun Fest Engage Youngsters on Creativity Challenge
Bluetti Announces Entry into Nigerian Market
Foundation Charges Youths on Excellence, Empowers 2000
Group Unveils Solution to Tackle Water Challenge
Firms Announces Finalists for 2023 Africa Education Medal
DHL Express CEO Describes Nigeria Market as Unique
Hyundai, Kia Renew FIFA Partnerships through 2030
Judiciary as the Odium of Nigeria: The Case of Gov Eno
Landmark of Gbajabiamila’s Speakership of 9th House
Children’s Day: How Elizabethan Humanitarian Life is Rewriting History
Bluena Releases ‘Choose You’
PEFTI Students Release Music Video
Glame Fashion Showcases at the Warri Lifestyle Festival
Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation Harps On Children’s Education
Tales of an Explora’s Desires to Showcase African Culture
Ajebo Dedicates 10th Anniversary Show to God
Angela Okorie: I Have Been Doing Music Before I Started Acting
Nigeria and the Next National Assembly
Memo to President Tinubu
The Punch
Subsidy: Food prices, others soar as Labour mobilises for strike
Tinubu meets opposition lawmakers-elect Monday over N’Assembly leadership
Buhari submits assets declaration form, says livestock reduced
Sad tales of child maids enslaved, battered by bosses
Shop owners lament as FCTA demolishes complex
Three A’Ibom women to die for trafficking children
Two fake credit alert fraudsters nabbed in Kano
13-year-old Kano pupil drowns in pond
Pasuma, Osupa elated as children graduate from US schools
I can’t japa from Nigeria— Kunle Afod
Imasuen speaks on inspiration behind student film festival
Buhari failed to sign data protection bill despite W’Bank funding
FG can borrow N759bn from CBN – Report
Leasing needs credit access to thrive – C&I Leasing boss
Ebonyi gov sacks Umahi’s appointees
Kano gov begins demolition of illegal structures
Wike absent at PDP Bauchi retreat, fuels defection rumour
APC chieftain hails Tinubu over Gbajabiamila, Akume, other appointments
Ortom congratulates Akume over SGF appointment
Arsenal will be better next season – Saka
Boniface, Arokodare, Yusuf chase Belgian title
Enyimba, Remo share spoils in Super 6 opener
Editorial: Tinubu: Health, education require radical reforms
On Bola Ahmed Tinubu
How to get rid of garlic breath
Bigotry is an ill wind!
Empty council chamber and Shettima’s humility
Some urgent matters President Bola Tinubu should address
Ekiti airport viable, to employ over 2,000 workers – AVM Ojuawo
Why traffickers prefer women, girls to men – NAPTIP DG
Dad disregarded prophecy predicting he would be king – Oba Akinruntan’s daughter
People didn’t believe we would get justice – Brother of slain OAU master’s student
Smartphone shipment fell by 3.4% in Q1 — IDC
Watergen launches devices on water quality
Gitex Africa, Nigeria to boost tech investment
Hackers attacking company file transfer tools — Report
Handling wills, inheritance disputes
Leadership
10th NASS Leadership: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Lobby Opposition Lawmakers
Providing Conducive Business Environment For Sustainable Enterprenuership
Fuel Subsidy Removal: Stakeholders See Long-term Benefits Despite Initial Pains
Jos Agog As Mutfwang Sworn-In As 6th Elected Governor Of Plateau
Nigerians Debate Fate Of Repatriated Bronze Works
Governor Kefas Turns The Tide: Creates 300 Sanitation Jobs In 74 Hours
Political Landscape Shifts As House Leadership Elections Approaches
Petrol Subsidy: How To Navigate Change
Methanol Fuel Technology As Alternative
Getting Into Dentistry⁹
Governor Dauda Faces First Crisis As Bandits kill 25 In Zamfara
Thugs Attack Governor Bello’s Convoy, Injure Aides
Six Days After Inauguration, Governor Kefas Turns On Predecessor
How Past Ministers Shaped Character Of FCT
Prime Minister Modi Vows Punishments As 288 Die In India Train Crash
Buhari Submits Assets Declaration Form, Shows Zero Debt
Edo NAPTIP Probes Alleged Deception, Trafficking Of Toddler¹
Man City Beat Manchester United 2-1 To Win FA CUP
Ignore Akeredolu’s Death Rumour, Says Ondo Govt
ODORBN Registrar Vows To Fight Quackery, Sharp Practices
JUST-IN: FCTA Demolishes Abuja Printing Hub, UTC Complex
I’ll Be The Next Senate President— Sen Osita Declares
Bauchi Gov Emerges New Chairman Of PDP Govs Forum
Obekpa Congratulates Akume On SGF Appointment
FRSC Boss Urges Nigerians To Embrace Bicycles
I Will Probe My Predecessor – Gov. Kefas
Labour Party Unveils Nwulu As Imo Dep. Gov’ship Candidate
The Sun
Senate Presidency: Why we’re in support of Senator Orji Kalu –Yerima Shettima, ACYF leader
Anxiety in Ondo over Akeredolu’s health
Senate presidency: Obolo indigenes laud Shettima over plea for Yari to concede position to Kalu
10th NASS leadership: Tinubu to meet opposition lawmakers tomorrow
Akume, Gbajabiamila appointments as SGF, COS well deserved, says Uzodimma
Bauchi governor emerges PDP Governors Forum chairman
Imo guber: Senator Anyanwu working for Uzodimma, PDP members allege
Delta guber: Tribunal begins pre-trial as Gbagi seeks to disqualify Oborevwori, Omo-Agege, others
I’m in race to restore Imo – LP guber candidate
Clear yourself of anti-party activities in APC, Okocha tells Cole
Politicians have disrupted Nigeria’s value system – Ohuabunwa
Dr AbdulMumin confirmed as CBN’s Spokesman
I knew from onset that my engagement won’t lead to marriage –Olubukola Kiitan, actress
After yearlong hiatus, Shun Breezy back with Personal
I still do my usual things –Zizi Cardow
Gospel Groove Talent Quest: N300m at stake as audition opens till June 14
Reshape your body with exercise
Perfect Scents unveils Niche perfumes in Lagos
Gundogan brace fires Man City to FA Cup glory
How my father destroyed my Super Eagles dream — Sakaq
Governor Oborevwori to cheer Female Super Six teams in Asaba
D’Tigers star, Mordi sets sight on Pre-Olympic Qualifier after title win in Canada
Editorial: The controversy over Nigeria Air
Senate presidency: Why the cap fits Senator Orji Kalu
Women, support your husbands financially
Lone sexuality –Masturbation
In Delta, a people’s Sheriff
Fuel subsidy removal: Anguish as transport fares, food items prices skyrocket
Subsidy: Tinubu ends 46-year-old monster
Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Hitting too hard the ground running
One-legged vulcaniser begs for artificial limb
Daily Trust
Borno’s Former SSG, Shuwa, Dies Days After Leaving Office
SDP Supporters, Gov Yahaya Bello’s Convoy Clash On Abuja-Lokoja Highway
Buhari’s Assets Did Not Increase In 8 Years – Spokesman
Kogi Gov, SDP Guber Candidate Trade Blame Over Attack
Kano: Demolition Of ‘Illegal’ Structures Raises Dust
Gunmen Kill 13 In Benue Villages
Why I Withdrew Case At Election Tribunal – Al-Makura
Plateau Varsity VC Moves To Boost Academic Excellence
Atiku Breaks Silence On Subsidy Removal, Knocks Tinubu
Return Missing Bullet Proof Jeeps Within 5 Days, Zamfara Gov Tells Matawalle
Appointment List: Fintiri Speaks Tough, Warns Adamawa PDP Leaders
Abba Gida-Gida Orders Demolition Of ‘Illegal’ Structures In Kano
Kogi Gov, SDP Guber Candidate Trade Blame Over Attack
Kano: Demolition Of ‘Illegal’ Structures Raises Dust
FG Increases Train Trips On Abuja-Kaduna Route
Akeredolu Not Dead, Ondo Gov’t Clears Air
Wema Bank Appoints New Board Chairman
Two Years After, Cross River’s Cally Air’s Planes Grounded Over Concession Moves
Reps To Investigate N413bn Subsidy Funds Borrowed From CBN
Centre Launches Fiscal Transparency Index
Snake Island Port To Attract $1bn Private Investment
How I Managed Buhari’s Medical Trips – Garba Shehu
10th N/Assembly: Tinubu Meets Opposition Lawmakers Monday
Strike: NLC Acting Labour Party’s Script To Destabilise Tinubu’s Govt – Onanuga
Lone Ranger: APC Withdraws Petition As Tonye Cole Fights On
History Beckons On Ladan Bosso And Flying Eagles
Gundogan Double Secures FA Cup For Manchester City
Lagos GDF, Kano Alchemy Shine At Ibadan Polo Tourney
Remo Stars, Enyimba Draw As Rivers United Win Championship Play-Off Opener
Smart City, Yobe Stars Fined Over N4m For Assault On Referees
Is Gov Ahmed Aliyu At War With Fodio’s Legacy Too?
TB Joshua: Remembering Exit Of A World Changer
Editorial: Subsidy Removal: FG Must Commit To Ameliorative Policy
Don’t Ignore Cocoa, Cashew, Coffee, Oil Palm, Tea, Farmers Beg Tinubu
Nigeria Moves To Become Sweeteners Producer, Asks Farmers To Grow Plants
Miyetti Allah Advocates Cattle Grazing Routes To Resolve Herders/Farmers Clashes
How We Lost N1.7bn Within Days – Tomato Farmers
How Benin Owena River Basin Supports Irrigation – Engr Ahmed
Abuja ICAN Pledges Support For New Accountant General
Parents Cry Out As Over 330 Pupils In FCT School Learn In The Open
Bauchi Road Crash Claims 8 People, Injures 6 Others
Zamfara Airlifts 2,500 Pilgrims To Saudi
NCAC Educates Pupils On Cultural Diversity
Vanguard
10TH NASS: Tinubu moves against double nominations on Inauguration Day
PDP is government-in-waiting – Atiku tells lawmakers-elect
Death rumour: Akeredolu is alive — Ondo govt clarifies
Why Gbajabiamila is the best man for Tinubu’s Chief of Staff
Touch not my anointed Igbo
10th Assembly Speaker: Why North is uncomfortable with Gbajabiamila’s choice
Four children drown in Canada while fishing
Messi’s final game for PSG ends in defeat
U-20 World Cup: Israel stun Brazil 3-2 to book semi-final spot
NUJ rejects subsidy removal, mobilised members for nationwide protest
Tackle corruption, revive economy — ECWA President urges Tinubuq
Benue: Rely on God for guidance, Gov Alia told
No adequate consultation before FG announced petrol subsidy removal – PDP
I have no plan to join APC – Wike
FG, govs need to do arithmetic, soul searching on minimum wage – Tinubu
Embrace ‘bicycle’ in midst of fuel subsidy removal— FRSC urges Nigerians
Pope offers prayers for victims of Indian train crash
Again, unknown gunmen kill over 25 in fresh attack on Benue communities
Gunmen attack Gov Yahaya Bello’s convoy, injure security aides
Court sentences three Akwa Ibom women to death for child kidnapping
Iconic looks of Tiwa Savage that earned her the nickname ‘African baddest gyal’
Emem Isong resurfaces in US with AFFRICUFF
Ronya Man talks Israeli-Nigerian co-production at Cannes
Jetplay’s ‘Jaiye’ tops singles chart in UK, Irish
Susan Peters radiates at 43!
Firms to empower students with leadership, STEM skills
PPP: Snake Island Port set to attract $1bn investment
Inflation: Household consumption expenditure falls 4.07%
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles need self-confidence to beat South Korea — Analyst
Man Utd ‘broken, dissappointed’ after FA Cup final defeat – Ten Hag
‘My favorite Arsenal player’, Sanwo-Olu hosts Bukayo Saka; gets signed jersey
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JUST IN: APC Govs back FG on fuel subsidy removal
Tinubu appoints Akume SGF, Gbajabiamila Chief of Staff
Tinubu, APC Govs meet for first time
Delay in Supreme Court stalls hearing of APM’s petition against Tinubu, Shettma, others
Ogun guber election: Unending troubles of PDP’s Adebutu
Obafemi Awolowo and Nigeria’s latter-day progressives
Biafra: What was her identity? (1)
Insensitive resistance to fuel subsidy removal
Marafa: Tinubu will strengthen reward system in APC
Kalu congratulates Abdulrazaq, Uzodinma on emergence as NGF, PGF chairmen
Matawalle left N20.5b, $1.977m for new Zamfara govt – Aides
Plateau LG Chairmen clash with new governor
What North wants from Tinubu, by Arewa House
Court affirms Ayu’s suspension as PDP chairman
Yemi Solade : I never thought of becoming an actor
Ijakumo, Obara’M, Finding Fela Yahoo+ to feature on Netflix
Sky Garden opens in Lagos
Preye Odede to host The Move concert
United, City lock horns for FA Cup glory on GOtv
Teslim Balogun Stadium to host Lagos NAPHER-SD conference
Elegbeleye hails GTI as NPFL Super 6 kick-off in Lagos
Oshoala set to clinch second European crown with Barca
FG honours NPA boss Bello Koko with productivity award
NAHCO: Unified exchange rate should apply in aviation sector
Ogun guber election: Unending troubles of PDP’s Adebutu
Onjeh congratulates Akume on SGF appointment
Abiola’s associate commends Tinubu over subsidy removal
Asiwaju Centre commends Tinubu for prioritising security
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Tinubu Appoints Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, Names Akume SGF
Bayelsa, Construction Firm Allay Concern over Flyover
Tinubu Holds Maiden Meeting With APC Govs
Again, Presidential Election Court Adjourns APM’s Petition to June 9 for Hearing
Late former Ekiti Deputy Gov, Egbeyemi, Celebrated
Kyari: Tinubu Has Directed Palliatives Be Put in Place to Cushion Effect of Subsidy Removal
Oba of Benin Greets Tinubu, Shettima, Says Inauguration Fulfilment of Destiny
House Committee Summons Aviation Ministry’s Perm Sec
Mutfwang, Dongban-Mensem Lament Sankey’s Murder, Condole with Family
Northern Youth Group Celebrates Uzodinma’s Emergence as Chairman, Progressive Governors’ Forum
AfDB Approves $20m Investment in Private Equity Fund
Economist Seeks Information, Databook for Policymakers
International Shopping Fair to Explore Nigeria’s Cultural Diversity
Totalenergies Shareholders Okay N21.00 Final Dividend Payout
Brown Card: Group Insists Constitution Amendment Will Review Nigerian Citizenship Eligibility
Shareholders Commend Wema Bank Management on Corporate Performance
NAHCO Announces N3.8bn Profit for 2022 Financial Year
Iyayi: Establishing Airlines Is Beyond Display of Aircraft
Akinwunmi, Uzo Others Slated for NMNI Conference
NAMA’s Managing Director Set to Reinvigorate Agency
Landmark of Gbajabiamila’s Speakership of 9th House
President Tinubu and the Choice of NSA
Nigeria, Biafra and Lessons of History
Gale of Defection Hits Ondo PDP
Roadmap to Gov Abiodun’s Second Term
FUEL SUBSIDY: PRESIDENT TINUBU’S QUICK BAPTISM
I’m Poised to Serve Rivers People’s Interest, Says Fubara
Akpabio: The Uncommon Choice for 10th Senate Presidency
SWAI: Providing Platform to Boost Maritime Security, Blue Economy in Africa
China Restates Commitment to Deepen Trade Relations with Nigeria
Felix King to Empower Rural Women With Access To Mobile Technology
FESATC’77 @45: A Potpourri of Conversations, Cultural Showcase and Awards
How FMBN is Tackling Affordable Housing Supply Challenge
Madrid Topple Man Utd as World’s Most Valuable Club
Adron Homes Builds Ultra-modern Sports Complex For City of David Residents
Bendel Insurance, Enugu Rangers Rekindle Rivalry in Federation Cup Final
Nigeria and the Next National Assembly
Tinubu: Now that the Eagle Has Landed
“I HAVE RUN A GOOD RACE…”
On The Brouhaha Over Nigeria Air
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NIS seeks court order to stop fleeing officials
Buhari, NASS members don’t deserve severance pay, say analysts
Neyorla speaks on growing fan base
Subsidy: FG considers wage review as labour begins strike Wednesday
3,383 nurses, midwives move to UK in one year –Report
Fans, celebs excited as ‘somebody’s son’ finds Tiwa?
Grandmother’s maths skills inspired me – Enugu pupil who scored 337 in UTME
Hoodlums kill 70-year-old Ondo woman, steal jewellery
Police gun down four suspected cultists in Rivers
Teenager needs N20m for heart, brain surgeries
Delta suspected cultists nabbed with weapons
Tinubu promises to review minimum wage with governors
NGX group CEO optimistic of foreign investors’ return
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Tinubu Promises Better Minimum Wage, Lists Security As Top Priority By Daily Trust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said improved livelihood for Nigerians remains a top priority of his administration. According to Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director, Information at the State House, the President said this when […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said improved livelihood for Nigerians remains a top priority of his administration.
According to Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director, Information at the State House, the President said this when he received members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) led by the Chairman, Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, at the State House.
The president reportedly said the national and sub-national governments will work together on the minimum wage, which already requires “soul searching.’’
“We need to do some arithmetic and soul searching on the minimum wage,’’ he said.
“We will have to take a look at that together, and the revenue. We must strengthen the source and application of our revenue.’’
Tinubu urged the governors to seize the opportunity of being chosen among millions of citizens in their states to make a difference in the lives of people, adding that he will work for the benefit of Nigerians.
“This meeting is not strange to me, and the content of the meeting is so valuable. The camaraderie is very stimulating. This is about the Nigerian project, not Bola Tinubu,’’ he said.
The President said that the multiple exchange rates will be streamlined, noting that governance was a continuum.
“I have inherited the assets and liabilities of my predecessor. This is the first time you entered the Council Chambers, and it is my first time too for a meeting.
“As progressives and thinkers under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC), you have a role to play in educating our people and making sure we manage ourselves,’’ the President told the governors.
Tinubu said it was a good and encouraging sign that the APC has a majority in the National Assembly and some Houses of Assembly, which will make it easier to develop policies that will directly impact the economy and the people.
“If we work together, the Nigeria of our dreams is not far away. Rest assured that we will not have multiple exchange rates anymore. You asked for this meeting, and I had to set aside time to be here.
“We have a political party that we will need to manage, whichever way, we have inherited assets and liabilities, and we cannot complain,’’ he stated.
Tinubu said he would maintain an open-door policy, willing to entertain issues, deliberate, and collectively find solutions to the challenges facing the country, including security.
“It is in our hands, and I am ready to work and listen at any time,’’ he added.
In his remarks, the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, called on the governors to rally around the President as he tackles the challenges that stagnate the economy, like the oil subsidy and multiple exchange rates.
“Let us rally around the President and not budge, there are vested interests that may want to resist the subsidy removal. Its removal will free resources for the development of your states,” he added.
Earlier, the Governor of Imo State pledged the support of the Progressive Governors to the President, noting that the initial decisions already foretell good intentions for the economy.
“We are here today as members of the APC to fraternize with you as our leader, and congratulate you on your election as President, and Commander-in-Chief.
“We are using this opportunity to express our support for you at this trying time in our history,’’ he said.
Uzodinma noted that the President had started well, by placing the economy and welfare of the people on a priority list, with honesty of purpose.
“We are aware of your capacity and excellent track record,’’ the PGF Chairman stated.
The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, said the development of the national and sub-national economies remains interwoven, assuring that President Tinubu would receive their support to succeed.
Other governors present at the meeting were Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, and Dikko Radda of Katsina State.
Governors Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, Hyacinth Alia of Benue, Umar Bago of Niger, Nasir Idris of Kebbi, Uba Sani of Kaduna, Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Nwifuru Francis Ogbonna of Ebonyi , Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto, and Bassey Otu of Cross-River State were also present.
At the meeting, the President announced the appointment of Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia as Deputy Chief of Staff, and George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
NLC Declares Nationwide Strike Over Subsidy By Daily Trust The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared nationwide strike, with effect from Wednesday over the increase in the pump price of fuel as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy. In his inaugural speech, Tinuu […]
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared nationwide strike, with effect from Wednesday over the increase in the pump price of fuel as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy.
In his inaugural speech, Tinuu had announced that fuel subsidy “is gone”.
This had triggered panic buying across filling stations nationwide.
Two days after, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) directed its retail stations to sell petrol between N488 and N570 per litre across the country.
The NLC had rejected the review and demanded that pump price should be reverted to the old rate.
On Wednesday, the Federal Government invited Labour leaders for talks at Aso Rock, but the discussion was deadlocked.
However, Dele Alake, a spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, had told reporters that the meeting was fruitful.
Alake spoke while he was flanked by governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, and Mele Kyari, Group CEO of NNPCL.
But briefing journalists at the end of NLC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Friday, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the president, said the union had agreed on a nationwide strike.
“The NEC in session directed that the leadership of NLC should be cautious of negotiations with people without portfolios.”
“It is destructive and until the government is properly constructed and the people who will negotiate with Labour are people with mandate and capacity to convince the government of the day such negotiations may not be valid wherever
“Consequently the NLC decided that if by Wednesday next week, the NNPCL, a private limited liability company that illegally announced a price regime in the oil sector refuses to reverse, the NLC and all its affiliates will withdraw their services and commence protest nationwide until this is complied with and that NNPC.
“The NLC NEC directs all state councils and industrial unions to commence mobilization from this moment.”
Tinubu Names Gbajabiamila Chief Of Staff, Picks Akume As SGF Gbajabiamila .By Muideen Olaniyi President Bola Tinubu has named Senator George Akume, immediate past Minister of Special Duties, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. This is contained in a statement issued by Abiodun […]
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President Bola Tinubu has named Senator George Akume, immediate past Minister of Special Duties, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
This is contained in a statement issued by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the State House Director of Information on Friday
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday in Abuja announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, and Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff.
“In a meeting with Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), the President also named former Governor of Benue State and immediate past Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).”
News Headlines Jun 2, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers Compiled by Demola Adefajo The Nation Kyari: subsidy removed to stop Nigeria from bankruptcy •No payment by Fed Govt since Feb •Govt, Labour talks resume Sunday Obey APC zoning, non-serving senators tell Kalu, Yari Tinubu […]
News News Headlines Nigeria PoliticsNews Headlines Jun 2, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
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