President Bola Tinubu has made his first set of appointments as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He named Ambassador Kunle Adeleke as the State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) to the President.
He also appointed former Lagos State Commissioner of Information, Dele Alake as Presidential Spokesman and Olusegun Dada Special Adviser, Digital Media.
President Bola Tinubu has declares the removal of the fuel subsidy beginning from July 1, 2023. He emphasized that his government will not provide funds to subsidise the product.
He made the announcement during his inaugural speech as the 16th President of Nigeria at Eagle Square, Abuja on Monday.
President Tinubu explained that he is taking this decision because the 2023 budget has not provided for the payment of fuel subsidy from the second half of the year.
In the 2023 Appropriation Act signed into law by former former president Muhammadu Buhari, the provision was only for January 1 to June 30.
Nigeria’s President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn into office as the country’s 16th president on Monday May 29, 2023. The 71-year-old Tinubu who was a former governor of Lagos State, took over from Muhammadu Buhari following elections in February. His election is still being contested in court by opposition parties and among many Nigerians who accused him of stealing their mandate. Nigeria is one of Africa’s top oil producers but has suffered from poor governance and systemic corruption.
Vice President Kashim Shettima
A young man has been accused of brutally bludgeoning his 16-year-old girlfriend to death in Delhi’s Shahbad Dairy area. The 20-year-old accused, identified as Sahil, stabbed the deceased multiple times times before hitting her on the head with a stone.
According to police, Sahil Khan and the deceased, Sakshi, were in a relationship but had a quarrel on Sunday. The accused accosted and attacked her with a knife while she was on her way to attend her friend’s son’s birthday. The horrific incident was captured on the CCTV camera.
The girl’s body was seen by a police informer who alerted the force, which sent a PCR vehicle, according to Indian Express.
The Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Delhi, Swati Maliwal stated that Delhi has become extremely unsafe for women and girls.
“A 16-year-old girl was stabbed 40-50 times and then was hit by a stone multiple times, after which she died. All this has been captured on CCTV. Several people saw this but did not pay heed. Delhi has become extremely unsafe for women and girls. I appeal to the central govt to call a high-level meeting with Union HM, Delhi LG, DCW chief and Delhi CM.” Maliwal added.
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Following the tragic incident, the culprit absconded for hours, but was later nabbed from Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr on Monday evening
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed why he conceded defeat to Buhari after losing the 2015 presidential election. Jonathan stated that he conceded defeat because he was more interested in Nigeria than himself.
He disclosed this during an interview with Arise Television on Monday, May 29
Jonathan noted that the situation of Buhari handing over to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu was a different situation from his time.
According to Jonathan, he handed over to a different political party unlike what is obtainable today.
He said: “The situation now is different from my time, Buhari is handing over to his own party, unlike my time when I handed over to another time.”
“During my time, some of the most senior officers were afraid if the next government would throw all of us into jail without fair hearing.”
“By this time, I had already conceded defeat, and this was because I was more interested in the country than my self.” He added.
Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has disclosed that he’s currently identifies as a woman. In his Instagram post, he revealed that he is embracing his true identity, and further described himself as “Queen of Lasgidi.”
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“I’m Finally representing my TRUE IDENTITY, no more hiding again… Na me be the Queen of LASGIDI, the Queen is here, Queen Uche Maduagwu, Queen of LASGIDI.”
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Prior to the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu coming up on Monday May 29, the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the last election, Peter Obi, has advised his supporters and other citizens of the country to remain calm and law abiding. According to Obi, only the court of law will decide the actual winner of the poll in due course.
The former Anambra governor who spoke on the sidelines of an event in Kaduna State, stated that the peace, unity and security of the country is paramount than any other interest.
“We must continue to live on the path of peace, religious harmony, ethnic harmony, coexistence, that is the most important thing for now.”
“Let’s have a peaceful, quiet Nigeria where the government will concentrate on caring for the sufferings of the people,” Obi added.
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A 17-year-old senior secondary school three student (SS 3), Philip Solomon and a student of Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure in Ondo State, has been declared as the Guinness World Record holder for most skips on one foot in 30 seconds. Guinness World Record in a statement on its website stated that the most skips in 30 seconds on one foot is 153 and was achieved by Solomon in Akure, Nigeria on 24 January, 2023.
The record was officially confirmed by the Guinness World Record on Tuesday, four months after Solomon’s attempt on January 24.
“Solomon was inspired by the previous holder of this record title, Rasel Islam of Bangladesh after seeing a video of his record attempt,” Guinness World Record announced on its website.
“He has been training to achieve the record and was honoured to attend a skipping world championship.”
This is coming a few weeks after Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci was declared as the current holder of the Guinness World Record for marathon cooking after reaching 100 hours.
Nigeria’s rope skipping Guinness World Records have now increased to two following Solomon’s latest achievement.
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina had revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred the National Honours of Grand Commander of Order of Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice-President-Elect Kashim Shettima respectively, on May 25.
In his speech, President Buhari stated that Nigerians made a wise decision by “electing” Bola Tinubu to succeed him.
“The Nigerian people have recognised your leadership qualities, political acumen, and passion to serve our great nation, and have entrusted you with the burden of governing our beloved country. I do not doubt that Nigeria will continue to thrive and achieve new heights under your leadership. You were the best candidate at the elections and Nigerians have chosen wisely.” Adesina quoted President Buhari
The outgoing president also expressed optimism that Tinubu would serve Nigeria with “utmost dedication and integrity.”
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Nigerians across the globe has acused Emdee Tiamiyu of ruffling their chances of migrating to UK for studies. Tiamiyu is a UK based Nigerian Youtuber who specialises in helping Nigerians relocate to the United Kingdom. During his interview with BBC, he disclosed that Nigerians migrating to the UK use schooling as a ploy to gain entry into the country for greener pastures.
He granted the interview in the wake of the new immigration rules that will prevent foreign students studying in the UK, from bringing their families as dependants except under certain conditions.
Under the new rule, which will take effect in January 2024, the UK will remove the permission for international students to switch out of the student route and into work routes before their studies have been completed to prevent misuse of the visa system.
Nigerians, who felt displeased with Tiamiyu’s disclosure has been berating him for ruffling the chances of those who genuinely planned to study in the UK. Tiamiyu has since apologized.
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