By Erasmus Ikhide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration have asked a stunning $21.5 billion, €2.19 billion, and ¥15 billion loan, together with a €65 million grant, to allegedly stimulate growth and stabilise the economy. It’s mind-boggling that the president and his advisers are unaware that the borrowing spree will … Read more
TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 FELLOW Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern … Read more
NIGERIAN workers and the masses have witnessed a sharp increase in inflation since President Tinubu assumed office, leading to a significant rise in the cost of living. Many workers and ordinary citizens have been forced to live in deplorable conditions due to the economic policies of the Tinubu-led administration. What is even more alarming … Read more
THE Central Intelligence Agency has reportedly confirmed that Nigeria’s sitting president, Bola Tinubu, is regarded as an active asset by U.S. intelligence, sparking a major international espionage scandal. The disclosure surfaced in a joint filing by the CIA, FBI, and DEA opposing the release of unredacted information about Tinubu’s background. According to Nigerian journalist David … Read more
A review of Public Payments platform Open Treasury portal has shown that the President Bola Tinubu-led Presidency under the “State House” spent the sum of N9.2billion on motor vehicles between March and May 2024. The review shows that in March 2024, the sum of N1.904billion was recorded as used to purchase motor vehicles. In … Read more
PRESIDENT Ahmed Bola Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri to sympathize with the government and people of the state over the Alau Dam flood disaster. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Tinubu arrived around 3.15 pm. Tinubu, who was received on arrival by Governor Babagana Zulum, is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the … Read more
THE unfailingly abiding emotional investment I have in the wellbeing of common people springs forth from my experiential and mediated identification with the twinge of hunger and misery that poverty breeds. As people who read my columns know, my father, who died on December 31, 2016, was an Arabic/Islamic Studies teacher at a government-owned primary … Read more
THIS week’s Federal Executive Council meeting has been postponed to an undisclosed date. Our correspondent, who was at the Council Chamber at the scheduled time, observed that although some ministers were seated, President Bola Tinubu, his Vice President Kashim Shettima, his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Secretary to the Government of … Read more
THE ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria have sparked both scepticism and optimism, with various indicators pointing towards progress and growth. From improved GDP projections to record trade surpluses and increased investments, President Tinubu’s administration has been credited with steering the country towards a more stable economic trajectory. However, the role and impact of a large … Read more
PRESIDENT Tinubu’s lifelong dedication to addressing fundamental issues in Nigeria and positioning the country for greatness has endeared him to many as a leader capable of effecting meaningful change. Through his advocacy for free federalism, eradication of corruption, improvement of security, alleviation of poverty, infrastructure development, and promotion of effective leadership, President Tinubu is poised … Read more