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MAY 29 SPEECH: WE ARE LAYING FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, SAYS TINUBU

President Bola Tinubu says his reforms of the past two years in office are laying a sustainable foundation for a more prosperous future for Nigerians. Tinubu, who was elected as President on May 29, 2023, stated that his Renewed Hope Agenda was working to reduce the cost of living, promote economic justice and build a business-friendly economy that attracts investment and supports every Nigerian. He framed these efforts as building blocks for a “more sustainable future” and thanked Nigerians for […]

todayMay 29, 2025 2

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STOP ‘RECKLESS’ BORROWING NOW, ATIKU TELLS TINUBU

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the decision of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to seek new external and domestic loans, describing the move as reckless and a threat to Nigeria’s economic future. In a statement on Thursday via X, Atiku said the proposed borrowing of $21.54 billion, €2.19 billion, and ¥15 billion — totaling over $24 billion — would dangerously increase the country’s debt profile, raising concerns about long-term sustainability. “This borrowing spree will raise our total public […]

todayMay 29, 2025 2

Education

NANS SLAMS WAEC OVER DELAYED ENGLISH EXAM

The National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the West African Examinations Council for delaying the English Language exam in the ongoing Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations. In a statement released on Thursday, NANS’ National Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Ajasa, said, shifting the exam from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. put students’ safety at risk. Ajasa stressed that WAEC’s failure should not affect the students. The National Association of Nigerian Students, under the leadership of Comrade Olushola Oladoja, strongly condemns […]

todayMay 29, 2025 4

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MAKINDE HANDS OVER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO ADEOYO STATE HOSPITAL

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially handed over 31 new medical equipment to the management of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan, as part of efforts to upgrade the facility to the level of a University Teaching Hospital. Speaking on behalf of the governor, his Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe, noted that the initiative reflects the government’s broader commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and medical training across the state. He explained that the newly provided […]

todayMay 29, 2025 5

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TINUBU APPOINTS GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR UNIABUJA, 2 OTHER FEDERAL VARSITIES

Two months after sacking the governing council of the University of Abuja, , President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, the President had disbanded UNIABUJA’s council and removed the Vice-Chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy surrounding her qualifications. This development was announced in a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, titled “President Tinubu Appoints New Governing […]

todayMay 28, 2025 4

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OYO ASSEMBLY GETS MORE PROTEST LETTERS OVER CHIEFTAINCY LAW

The Oyo State House of Assembly has received multiple protest letters and petitions following the recent passage of the Chieftaincy Amendment Bill. The Assembly had earlier passed the bill, which introduces a rotational system for the chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs among the Alaafin of Oyo, Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Soun of Ogbomosoland, on a two-year basis. This followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, and State […]

todayMay 26, 2025 6

Education

21,082 CANDIDATES ABSENT AS 99% SCORED BELOW 200 IN RESCHEDULED UTME — JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the results of the recently conducted 2025 UTME resit examination for candidates at centres impacted by technical glitches, saying 99 per cent scored below 200 The results indicated that of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the examination, 21,082, representing 93 per cent, were absent. No reason was, however, given for the high absence rate of the candidates in the rescheduled examination. The board, which released the results in a statement by […]

todayMay 26, 2025 5

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TINUBU, GOVERNORS, MINISTERS, APC CHIEFS IN MID-TERM REVIEW

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to embark on a period of introspection, evaluating the performance of its elected officials at both federal and subnational levels. The performance of the Tinubu Administration, including that of governors after two years, will come under the searchlight at a summit billed for the Banquet Hall at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today. The event will host over 2,500 participants, including members of the Federal Executive Council, state governors, ministers, special advisers, National […]

todayMay 22, 2025 5

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PRESIDENT TINUBU BACK IN ABUJA

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last night returned to Abuja after a two-day visit to the Vatican City in Rome, where he attended the inauguration of the 267th Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. He arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 6:50pm, was received by the senior members of the administration. In Rome, President Tinubu held talks with authorities of the Vatican on diplomatic and religious matters, during which he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to interfaith harmony. […]

todayMay 21, 2025 5

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