Bola Tinubu

No protest in Edo as traders, residents shun demonstrations

5 months ago1053 min

The Civil Society Organisations, organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protest in Edo State, did not manage to gather people for a rally on the final day of the protest on Saturday. The organisers, who had chosen Ring Road as their protest venue, withdrew from the protest on the third day, stating that they would review their strategy after listening to President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast. The state capital, Benin, was peaceful on Saturday, with residents going about...

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Wike declares public holiday in honour of Tinubu’s visit

2 years ago764 min

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has declared Wednesday, May 3, a public holiday. The holiday is to allow people in the state to welcome President-elect Bola Tinubu, who will be in the state for two days to commission projects. Tinubu is scheduled to visit the state on Wednesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 4. When Tinubu campaigned for votes in the state before the last election, the governor promised to invite him to commission...

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Presidency: PDP, LP, APC Engage in Fresh Word Battle

2 years ago4808 min

Following the recently concluded 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, both claim victory. They are not alone in the controversy, as the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is issuing media statements with counterclaims about the poll results.T Given that the cases are being litigated, the developments are viewed as concerning. President-elect Bola Tinubu will be sworn in as Nigeria’s new leader...