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MEET THE NEW APPOINTEE OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Barrister Ismael Ahmed as the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi).   Ahmed will coordinate the operations of the presidential initiative, which is designed to alleviate the effects of removing fuel subsidies by offering cheaper, more affordable, and cleaner energy options.   The PCNGi is a component of the Tinubu administration's palliative intervention programme.   Ahmed, 45, is an alumnus of the University of Abuja, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2005. He was called to the bar in 2006 after attending the Nigerian Law School, Abuja.   Thereafter, he went to Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, receiving a master's degree in international relations, communications, and diplomacy in 2008.   Ahmed served as former President Muhammadu Buhari's senior special assistant on the national social investment program betw...

SENATOR ALLI MOURNS LATE PA OJEWOLA, HAILS DECEASED's PROGRESSIVE LEGACY

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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Samuel Olatayo Ojewola popularly known as Baba Oku This is contained in a statement signed by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the late Pa Ojewola as a man of pedigree, uncommon honesty and unflinching commitment to progressive ideals.  He said that the death of this statesman, who passed away on Saturday, June 21 at the ripe age of 89, was a huge loss to the progressive family and the entire Ibarapa zone. Senator Alli extolled the late Chief Ojewola as a dogged fighter and a consistent advocate of justice, equity and egalitarianism.  He said the deceased remained unwavering in his loyalty to progressive politics right from the days of the Action Group till the present-day All Progressives Congress (APC). He recalled Chief Ojewola's invaluable contributions as the Great Leader of APC in Idere, a prominent...

JUNE 12 NATIONAL HONOUR: WHERE IS MOSHOOD ERUBAMI?

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By Lekan Shobo Shobowale  A few weeks ago, I visited Comrade Mashood Erubami at his Old Ife Road, Ibadan office. The visit was not my first to Comrade Erubami, as I had visited him at different times, specifically while I was a news reporter with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) to conduct interviews on many national issues. On getting to the office, Erubami welcomed me and was so happy to receive me once again to his office. Before now, each time I visited the office, I always wondered why such an international rights activist of Erubami's status could stay in such an office. Not because the office was that bad, but I was wondering, Comrade Erubami, who I had been hearing his name when I was in Junior Secondary School in Abeokuta, could stay in such an Even for me as a young journalist and now a media consultant, my office presently can boast of many things that I had expected to see in Comrade Erubami's office.  What I'm trying t...

DEMOCRACY DAY: TINUBU HONOURS YAR'ADUA, BOLA IGE, KUDIRAT ABIOLA, NWOSU, OTHER PROMINENT NIGERIANS

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National Honours Conferred by President Tinubu on Democracy Day 2025 : 👇❤️🇳🇬 1. Posthumous National Honors 1.1 CFR 1. Kudirat Abiola 2. Alhaji Balarabe Musa 3. Pa. Alfred Rewane 4. Chief Bola Ige 5. Pa. Reuben Fasoranti 6. Sen. Abu Ibrahim 7. Sen. Ame Ebute 1.2 GCFR 8\. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua 1.3 CON 9\. Prof. Humphrey Nwosu 10\. Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu 11\. Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti 12\. Alao Aka Bashorun 13\. Chief Frank Kokori 14\. Fredrick Fasehun 15\. Professor Festus Iyayi 16\. Alhaja Sawaba Gambo 17\. Dr. Edwin Madunagu 18\. Dr. Alex Ibru 19\. Sen. Ayo Fasanmi 20\. Sen. Polycarp Nwite 21\. Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo 22\. Ken Saro Wiwa 23\. Barinem Kiobel 24\. Emma Ezeazu 25\. Bamidele Aturu 26\. Dr. John Yima Sen 27\. Mobolaji Akinyemi 1.4 OON 28\. Bagauda Kaltho 29\. Chima Ubani 30\. Emma Ezeazu 31\. Bamidele Aturu 32\. Dr. John Yima Sen 33\. Saturday Dobee 34\. Nordu Eawo 35\. Daniel Gbooko 36\. Paul Levera 37\. Felix Nuate 38\. Baribor Bera 39\. John Kpuine...

MID-TERM: TWO YEARS OF EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY; ADEROGBA TAOFIK, mni, EXTOLS PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU'S LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO THE NIGERIAN PROJECT

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Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful and the immediate past Deputy National President of the Food union in Nigeria - Hon Comrade Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni, has congratulated President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, (GCFR) on the completion of his two years in office. In his congratulatory message released earlier today, Com Aderogba expressed his appreciation for the President's unwavering commitment to the development and progress of Nigeria. He noted that President Tinubu's leadership has been marked by a steadfast resolve to address the pressing issues that have hindered the country's growth and development. “President Tinubu’s efforts to rejig the economy are commendable. Your bold policies such as the fuel subsidy removal, the unification of the foreign exchange regime, fairness, sanity and stability in business have created a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, attracting investments and promoting economic growth. Nigeria is full of potenti...

SENATOR ALLI CALLS FOR STRONGER COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN'S RIGHTS, EDUCATION.

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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day, urging them to remain hopeful and steadfast for a brighter future. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.  Senator Alli commended the resilience, talents and dreams of Nigerian children, describing them as the future of the nation.  He expressed gratitude to parents, teachers and caregivers who continue to nurture and support children to realise their potential. The lawmaker praised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of children through impactful policies and initiatives.  Senator Alli lauded increased budgetary allocations for education and child healthcare, and the ongoing efforts to ensure access to quality education for all Nigerian children. The lawmaker assured Nigerian children of his continued ad...

SENATOR ALLI CALLS FOR STRONGER COMMITTED TO CHILDREN'S RIGHTS, EDUCATION

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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day, urging them to remain hopeful and steadfast for a brighter future. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Office and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.  Senator Alli commended the resilience, talents and dreams of Nigerian children, describing them as the future of the nation.  He expressed gratitude to parents, teachers and caregivers who continue to nurture and support children to realise their potential. The lawmaker praised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of children through impactful policies and initiatives.  Senator Alli lauded increased budgetary allocations for education and child healthcare, and the ongoing efforts to ensure access to quality education for all Nigerian children. The lawmaker assured Nigerian children of his ...