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FG reacts as Northern politicians plot to unseat Tinubu in 2027

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Federal Government through the Ministry of State for Defence, has revealed that no amount of political gang up can unseat Tinubu in 2027.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle said this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday.

There have been speculations that the recent visits by prominent Northern politicians including Abubakar Atiku and Nasir El-Rufai to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, were all plots to evict Tinubu from the office in 2027.

Reacting, Matawalle questioned the motive behind the Northern politicians plot to challenge the president.

He emphasized that northerners have benefited most under President Bola Tinubu’s administration compared to other regions.

According to the Minister, the North have derived numerous benefits from President Tinubu’s administration, including strategic appointments and infrastructural development.

Matawalle listed several key appointments held by Northerners, including himself as Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar as Minister of Defence, and others in critical ministries.

He said, “They include but are not limited to: Muhammed Idris – Minister of Information and National orientation, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare – Ali Pate, Minister of Agriculture and food security -Abubakar kyari and Minister of Youths- Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim.

“Minister of Foreign Affairs – Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Budget and Economic planning – Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Water resources and sanitation – Joseph Utsve, Minister of Steel development – Shuaibu Audu, Minister of State, Agriculture – Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of Special duties – Zephaniah Jisalo, Minister of Education Tahir Maman SAN and Minister of State Education Yusuf Sununu.

“Minister of Police affairs Ibrahim Geidam, Minister of State Police Affairs Hon imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of State Water Resources Bello Goronto, Minister of Housing and Urban development Ahmed Dangiwa, Minister of State Housing and urban Development Abdullahi Gwarzo

“The North has appointments like the National Security Adviser, NSA, Director- General DSS, Director-General NIA, Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Group Managing Director (GMD) NNPCL and MD Nigerisn Ports Authority, just to mention a few.

“No amount of political gang up can unseat the President, and no amount of blackmail can stop him from contesting for the Presidential election come 2027.

“The alleged move, by some selfish Northern Politicians masquerading as oracle for the North is just mere power play by some unpatriotic northern politician without grassroots base”.

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Tinubu appoints Salamatu Ahmed as Executive Secretary, FGSHLB

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Salamatu Ladi Ahmed as the Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB).

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Folasade Yemi-Esan, disclosed this on Monday, July 1, 2024, while handing over the appointment letter to the new Executive Secretary.

Salamatu, the Board’s Director of Operations, succeeds Ibrahim Mairiga, who has proceeded on a terminal leave ahead of the expiration of his four-year tenure in September, 2024.

The HoSF charged her to leverage on the wealth of experience, garnered over the years, towards ensuring the full realisation of the Board’s core mandate.

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Breaking: Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments (Full List)

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

In furtherance of efforts by the federal government to consolidate activities aimed at energizing the growth opportunities within the real estate sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the board of the Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL):

(1) Mr. Demola Adebise – Board Chairman

(2) Mr. Abdul Muttalab – Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director

(3) Mr. Abdullahi Musa – Executive Director (Finance)

(4) Mr. Emeka Henry Inegbu – Executive Director (Operations)

(5) Representative of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated – (Non-Executive Director)

(6) Representative of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) – (Non-Executive Director)

(7) Mr. Sam Okagbue – (Non-Executive Director)

(8) Mr. Musa Ahmed – (Non-Executive Director)

(9) Dr. Eniang Nkang – (Non-Executive Director)

(10) Ms. Bilkisu Usman – (Non-Executive Director)

The President expects that the new members of the board of this important agency will deploy their expertise, experience, and commitment to steer the Family Homes Funds towards achieving its mandate of driving growth and development in the real estate sector.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

July 2, 2024

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Tinubu, Shettima allegedly spent N8.64billion on travels in three months while Nigerians languish in hardship

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting the severe hunger issues facing Nigerians.

According to a statement from the organisation’s National Secretary, Peter Ameh, the coalition criticised the President for implementing ineffective policies that had failed to alleviate the crisis, questioning why Nigerians must suffer while government officials enjoy luxury.

The coalition pointed out that the government’s inability to secure farms and farmers had significantly contributed to the hunger crisis.

Ameh argued that the opulent lifestyle of government leaders revealed misplaced priorities and a refusal to act in the public interest.

“The extravagant lifestyle of our leaders is why we are in this mess. Government officials prefer spending on high-cost, low-return projects, like the proposed new private jet for the President, instead of funding initiatives that could genuinely benefit citizens,” Ameh stated.

He highlighted the excessive travel expenses of the President and his Vice, which totalled over N8.64billion in the past three months, despite public pledges to reduce government spending.

Ameh stressed that such wasteful expenditures are a significant factor in Nigeria’s widespread poverty, with approximately 87million Nigerians living below the poverty line.

Ameh also criticised the slow economic growth and stagnant GDP per capita, attributing these issues to a lack of foresight and widespread corruption among public officials.

He questioned Tinubu’s efforts to combat corruption since taking office, suggesting that ineffective leadership and corrupt practices had hindered Nigeria’s development and discouraged foreign investment.

“Nigeria’s 38.9% poverty rate is a result of incompetent leaders who have failed to improve the lives of the masses,” Ameh concluded, while urging the president to focus on the well-being of the suffering populace and take decisive action to address the nation’s pressing challenges.

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“There is poverty in the land, you are not the only ones suffering”, Tinubu tells Nigerians

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty in the world.

In a statement on Tuesday, June 18 by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu said this in Lagos when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.

While admitting that there are poverty and suffering in the land, Tinubu said the challenges must be tackled.

The delegation was led by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, alongside the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, among others.

One of the ways of tackling them, he explained, is to eliminate banditry and terrorism so that farmers cab return to the farm.

According to him, it is imperative for Nigerians to have a change of value system for the nation to make progress.

“Yes, there is poverty; there is suffering in the land. We are not the only people facing such, but we must face our challenges.

“We must find a way to eliminate banditry and terrorism so that farmers can bring out food from the farmland.

“If you do not have good roads to bring the food to the population, even if you grow the food and you are losing 60-70 per cent to damages, you will pay the price,” the president said.

He challenged citizens to have a change of mindset about Nigeria if the nation is to overcome its current challenges.

“The need (for some citizens) to change the rent-seeking mindset and become more productive to the economy is a challenge. The need to stop smuggling and all economic sabotage.

“Why should we have people removing rail tracks and all that, stealing electric cables and sabotaging the economy?

“We must embrace the campaign to change our value system. We must tell our people that the challenge we face is for all of us to change our mindset about our country,” Tinubu stressed.

“The president also commended the leadership of the National Assembly for the support extended to his administration, which he said had resulted in some of the important developments recorded by his administration.

“It is great pride for me to have the best of partners in the National Assembly. We have to drill down and be all-inclusive in our bid to satisfy our people.

“It is daunting, but we cannot run away from the fact that this country must survive the hardship,” he stated.

“The president acknowledged the challenges and the task ahead, assuring the nation of his unwavering determination to turn things around.”

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Tinubu to visit South Africa on Tuesday

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, June 18.

Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Monday said Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony.

Ngelale said the inauguration of President Ramaphosa follows his re-election as President for a second term.

South Africa’s parliament re-elected Ramaphosa following a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties.

The new administration comprises Ramaphosa’s ANC, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition, and other political parties.

After ruling for 30 years since the end of apartheid in South Africa, the ANC had lost its firm grip in the last election which brought about a coalition.

President Tinubu had earlier congratulated the South African president over his re-election.

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Tinubu sends Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Muslims on the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir, saying it denotes sacrifice, faith and obedience to the will of the Almighty.

The Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Saturday, June 15.

It reads: “President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty.

“The President congratulates the Muslim faithful and prays that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience.

“President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation.

“The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to bring about great change.

“President Tinubu calls on citizens to spare a prayer for the nation for continuous peace and stability while working according to purpose in promoting unity, peace, and progress.

“The President acknowledges the sacrifices that Nigerians have made in the past one year as his administration sets the nation on a firm pedestal of growth and development.

“President Tinubu affirms that the sacrifices and great expectations of citizens will not come to nought as already propitious outcomes are beginning to manifest with the economy strengthening and vibrancy returning to critical sectors.

“The President reassures Nigerians that his administration is prioritizing their physical, social, and economic security and will not relent on this noble endeavour.

“President Tinubu wishes Nigerians happy Sallah celebrations.”

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President Tinubu directs reorganization of BPP

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has directed the resignation of Mr. Mamman Ahmadu from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).

This is part of a larger reorganization effort in the public procurement system to reposition the agency for greater efficiency and transparency.

The Director-General is to hand over to the most senior officer in the Bureau, pending the appointment of a new Director-General.

The President thanks Mr. Ahmadu for his services and wishes him success in his future endeavours.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

June 15, 2024

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President Tinubu appoints Gbeleyi as new BPE DG

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).

Mr. Gbeleyi is a renowned financial expert and award-winning chartered accountant. He is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).

He is also an alumnus of executive programmes of the prestigious London Business School, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Lagos Business School.

He has over 30 years of post-qualification experience in diverse sectors, including manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), investment & commercial banking, project finance, telecommunications, infrastructure, and public administration.

He was the board Chairman of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and Commissioner of Finance in Lagos State from 2013 to 2015.

The President expects the new Director-General to bring his vast experience and competence to bear in this role to strengthen the agency as the national resource centre for capacity building and sustenance of reforms through the promotion of a competitive private sector-driven economy, ensuring social accountability and efficient deployment of public resources, as well as advancing effective corporate governance and fiduciary discipline in the public and private sectors.

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Eid-el-Kabir: President Tinubu Departs Abuja for Lagos

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Lagos State today ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

According to a State House press release, the President will observe the Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays.

“The President will mark the occasion in prayers and reflection on advancing the transformation of Nigeria in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement said.

Recall that the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, had last week declared Sunday, June 16, as Eid-el-Kabir day after affirming that Friday is the first day of Dhul Hijjah.

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