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BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration saved the country from imminent bankruptcy and laid the foundation for the gradual recovery of the nation’s economy. He spoke on Friday when he hosted state governors who came to celebrate with him, the Sallah and the third anniversary of the administration.  In attendance were the Governors of Lagos, Nasarawa, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, Niger, Ekiti, Delta, Ondo, Edo, Adamawa, Benue, Enugu, Ogun, and Kogi States, as well as the deputy governors of Borno and Kano.  President Tinubu acknowledged that the decision to remove the subsidy and restore economic stability. "It was challenging at the time, but we survived. We face litigation and accusations. We survived them. Instead of bankruptcy,  Nigeria has survived. The economy has recovered. It is growing. Agriculture is booming. "Today I was watching some clips of the Sokoto -Badagry axis. I...

Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful leadership, as he celebrated the third year anniversary on May 29, 2026. Tinubu was sworn-in on May 29, 2023, as the 16th President of Nigeria at the Eagles Square Abuja, amid pomp and pageantry. His first major assignment was the removal of fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which gulped Nigeria $850 million monthly as revealed by the Nigerian Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).  News Rider reports that in the last 17 years, from 2005 to mid- 2021, the Federal Government spent over N13. 697 trillion on the payment of subsidy, just as the Organisation of Petroleum Countries (OPEC) pegged the country's daily import of petrol and diesel at 465,000 barrels per day.  Adegbite, who disclosed this in his congratulatory message to commemorate the third-year anniversary, noted that Tinubu has demonstrated purposeful le...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja  Alhaji Ashafa Ajibola Erogbogbo  President Bola Tinubu has sent warm greetings to an elder statesman and retired aviation supervisor at Shell Company Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Ashafa Ajibola Erogbogbo as he marked his centenary birthday on May 28. A statement e-signed by Tinubu in Abuja, indicated that reaching 100 years is a remarkable milestone, a rare blessing, and a reward for a life of discipline, dedication, integrity, and selfless service to humanity and the nation. He joined Erogbogbo's family in giving glory to God for his century-long journey and his contributions to national development, particularly through his service years at Government Printing Press, Nigeria Customs and Excise and later Shell Company Nigeria Limited.  "In all the places where you worked, you demonstrated professionalism, diligence, and a commitment to excellence. "Your role as a respected community leader in Ikorodu, Lagos State and mentor is widely acknowl...

By Bayo Onanuga, Abuja  President Bola Tinubu With politicking intensifying ahead of the January 2027 election, opposition politicians have escalated their campaign of misinformation and calumny to diminish the impact and achievements of this administration over the last three years. Two years ago, when the administration was struggling to deal with the unintended consequences of its historic reforms, the campaign would have made sense. But not anymore, as the administration can rightly claim bragging rights for what it has achieved against all odds and why the international community is applauding it for putting Nigeria irrevocably on the path of growth and development. The impact of the three-year-old government is best felt at the subnational level - state and local levels. States that hitherto were unable to pay salaries by May 2023, with months of unpaid obligations to their workers and pensioners, are now doing so with ease and dreaming big about infrastructure. I...

President Bola Tinubu My fellow compatriots, Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of the Nigerian people. Today, on the occasion of the third anniversary of our administration, I speak to you not only as your President but also as a fellow citizen who understands the sacrifices many families have made in recent years and shares your hopes for a better Nigeria. When this administration assumed office, our nation faced profound economic and structural difficulties. Mounting fiscal pressures, unsustainable fuel subsidies, declining revenues, exchange-rate distortions, rising debt-servicing costs, insecurity in several parts of the country, energy supply constraints, and declining public confidence in institutions all threatened our progre...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja   Engr David Umahi The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has sought divine intervention for President Bola Tinubu's re-election,  describing him as a leader deeply committed to addressing Nigeria’s challenges and moving the nation forward. He made the request while hosting leaders and members of the Muslim community in Ebonyi State at his residence in Abakaliki as part of activities marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The minister said that the gathering is in the spirit of unity, and peaceful coexistence that has continued to define Ebonyi State over the years. According to him, Muslims from different ethnic backgrounds including Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba extraction have always been part of the annual Sallah celebration hosted by him and his family. "Every year during Sallah, we have always invited the Muslims. Sometimes, we join them with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to celebrate because I strongly believe that we are worshi...