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Vanguard Newspaper Backs South East for Senate Presidency

Vanguard Newspaper Backs South East for Senate Presidency

Vanguard Newspaper, a daily newspaper published by Vanguard Media has thrown its weight behind South East to produce the next Senate President. In the editorial published on Tuesday, Vanguard appealed to the President and all Nigerians to support South East in producing the President of the senate to heal the nation’s wound. The editorial reads: “With the inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, at the Eagle Square, all eyes are on the 10th National Assembly, NASS, which, when inaugurated, will complete the installation of the Tinubu regime. The Senate and the House of Representatives,…
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BREAKING: Tinubu Makes First Set Of Appointments

BREAKING: Tinubu Makes First Set Of Appointments

President Bola Tinubu has made his first set of appointments as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the appointments, 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.
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BREAKING: Raymond Dokpesi Is Dead

BREAKING: Raymond Dokpesi Is Dead

The Chairman Emeritus, Daar Communications, owners of AIT and Ray Power FM, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi is dead. His death was announced in a statement signed by his son, Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr), on Monday. Details about circumstances surrounding his death were not revealed, but the family promised to make further remarks later. The statement read, “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who passed away on May 29th, 2023. High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He…
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BREAKING: I’ll Review Buhari’s Naira Redesign Policy – Tinubu

BREAKING: I’ll Review Buhari’s Naira Redesign Policy – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to review the naira redesign policy of his predecessor. Tinubu made the vow in his inaugural address delivered at the Eagle Square, Abuja. He also said both new and old currency notes would be treated as legal tender. He said: “Monetary policy needs thorough house cleansing. The Central Bank must work towards a unified exchange rate. This will direct funds away from arbitrage into meaningful investment in the plant, equipment and jobs that power the real economy. “Interest rates need to be reduced to increase investment and consumer purchasing in ways that sustain the…
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Former President Buhari departs Eagle square to Daura

Former President Buhari departs Eagle square to Daura

The immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has departed the Eagle Square, venue of the presidential inauguration, for his Daura hometown in Katsina State. Mr Buhari departed the venue at 11:02 shortly after handing over to his successor, Bola Tinubu. THE WHISPERER reports that Mr Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were administered the oath of office and allegiance by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola. Before entering his car, Mr Buhari was seen waving to his supporters in the venue. It was gathered that the president would be heading to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, where he…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu Takes Oath Of Office

BREAKING: President Tinubu Takes Oath Of Office

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been sworn into office as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office on Tinubu at exactly 10:37am. He mounted the podium alongside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; former President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari stood behind Tinubu as he took oath of office. Earlier, Kashim Shettima took the oath as Vice-President as exactly 10:28am. Details later…  
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Jack-Rich rallies support for Tinubu, expresses optimism over his capacity, great plans for Nigerians 

Jack-Rich rallies support for Tinubu, expresses optimism over his capacity, great plans for Nigerians 

Mr Tein Jack-Rich, a frontline presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday urged all Nigerians to come out en mass to Support the President-Elect, Bola Tinubu. Jack-Rich made the call at Abuja, in an inauguration and goodwill message to Nigerians. He said: ``All Nigerians need to come out en mass to support our incoming president because we have succeeded in going through tremendous and consistent transition of the 4th Republic. ``I know you may not be happy, I know some hearts may be broken, but it is for the good of our republic, so…
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Enugu: Chief Kalu Idika Okwara rallies support for Enugu Governor-elect Mbah

Enugu: Chief Kalu Idika Okwara rallies support for Enugu Governor-elect Mbah

Ahead of the May 29 swearing-in ceremony of the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, Oil and Gas expert, Chief Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, has called on the people of Enugu State to give maximum support to the incoming Governor. Idika Okwara, an advocate of inspirational and people-oriented government noted that Mbah has garnered the necessary leadership experience to lead Enugu state to prosperity. Addressing journalists on Saturday at Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, Chief Kalu Idika Okwara congratulated Mbah over the governorship election victory, urging the people of Enugu State to rally round Mbah. He explained that…
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PHOTOS: Buhari takes Tinubu on tour of Aso Rock Villa

PHOTOS: Buhari takes Tinubu on tour of Aso Rock Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday led President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on a brief tour of parts of the presidential villa, Abuja. Both Buhari and Tinubu had observed their Friday prayers in the presidential villa mosque before checking out some departments that are key to the workings of the presidency. Buhari led him through the Council Chamber and exited at the press gallery where journalists had waited in anticipation to ask him final questions before his exit on Monday. The State Chief of Protocol (SCOP), Ambassador Lawal Kazaure, explained the functions of the press gallery to both leaders before they walked past…
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