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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU RECEIVES PATRIOTS GROUP, SAYS STRENGTHENING NIGERIA'S ECONOMY A TOPMOST PRIORITY BUT REQUEST FOR NEW CONSTITUTION WILL BE REVIEWED   President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja received The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians, and emphasized that retooling the economy for sustainable growth and development is a major priority of his administration. The President also assured the group that their request for the convening of a national constituent assembly with the mandate to draft a new constitution will be reviewed. President Tinubu made the declaration when he received members of the group led by…

A group of elder statesmen and opinion leaders from across the country, known as the Patriots, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commence the process of constituting a new Constitution for the country. The group, led by former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, met with President Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, August 9, blaming the prevailing dislocations noticed with Nigeria’s nationhood on the 1999 Constitution. Speaking to correspondents after the meeting with the President, Chief Anyaoku explained that Nigeria needs a pluralistic constitution to tackle its development problems. The former Secretary-General of the…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has appointed seven members into the Joint Senate/House Committee tasked with investigating alleged economic sabotage within the petroleum industry. The members include Rep. Prof. Julius Inhovbere as the Co-Chairman, Rep. Iduma Ighariwey as member, Rep Gboyega Isiaka as member, Rep.Sada Soli as member, Rep Fatima Talba as member, Rep Tunji Raheem as member and Rep. Patrick Umoh as member. According to a statement by the House Spokesperson Rep Akin Rotimi, the urgency and importance of the matter have necessitated close collaboration between the Senate and the House of Representatives.…

Mr Innocent Chukwuma, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, has announced that the commuting public will soon benefit from cheaper transportation through Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses. He also urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the Bola Tinubu administration, asking them to “give him time.” “I’ve discussed with him (President Tinubu), and soon the masses will have plenty of CNG buses on the road,” Mr Chukwuma told journalists after emerging from closed-door talks with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. According to Punch, the automobile entrepreneur described the Presidential CNG Initiative as…

Inibehe Effiong, a human rights lawyer, says he disagrees with the position of the Nigerian military that those who waved Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests committed treasonable felony. He stated this during an interview on Channel Television on Wednesday, said waving of foreign flags in Nigeria has never been an offence. He added that many schools, churches and five-star hotels in Nigeria have foreign flags on their premises.   He asserted that the use of the Russian flag is not part of the issue that the protesters are talking about, describing it as a complete distraction.   He said,…

Nigerian crossdresser, popularly referred to as 'Abuja Area Mama,' was found dead in the Banex, Wuse II area of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday morning. The news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with fans and followers mourning his loss and paying tribute to his memory. When reached for comment, Josephine Adeh, Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, confirmed that the authorities are aware of the situation and presently investigating the matter, gathering additional information and facts to shed more light on the incident. “I am with the CP and that is what…

Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has hinted at contesting for the country’s number one position in 2027. Mohammed spoke in Bauchi on Wednesday during the flag-off of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the local government election in Bauchi, saying he will invite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign director in 2027. Mohammed said the policies of President Tinubu’s administration are not working. He also urged the federal government to stop giving excuses to Nigerians. According to the governor, the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration was implementing policies that were inflicting…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has mourned the demise of his son, Ifeanyi. The actor broke the news in a post on Instagram on Thursday where he described Ifeanyi as a “champ” and a “lion” who fought valiantly. He wrote, “My champ! My lion, you fought like a lion. If this is the way He wants it, so be it, I still judge you faithful. “Ifeanyi, my champ. I will miss you, son. I will forever love you. Rest in peace, son, rest. I give you thanks, Lord!” The news came as a shock to fans and colleagues alike, as…

Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address to Nigerians in the wake of the #EndBadGovernance protest. In his speech on Sunday, Tinubu called on protesters to cease their demonstrations and open room for dialogue saying there was no going back on the removal of fuel subsidy. But speaking on Wednesday during the flag-off of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the local government election in Bauchi, Mohammed said the Federal Government should stop giving excuses to Nigerians. “I listened to Mr President’s speech with rapt attention and with all humility and courage that…

Popular Nigerian Juju musician, King Sunny Ade and reggae star, Orits Wiliki have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Onyeka Onwenu. The delegation visited Onwenu’s family residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, offering their sympathies and support following her recent passing. Music producer Kenny Ogungbe shared photographs of the visit on Instagram on Wednesday. He wrote, “Musical Copyright Society Of Nigeria MCSN Delegation To Pay A Condolence Visit To Onyeka Onwenu’s Family In Ikoyi Lagos.” Onwenu, an iconic singer and actress, passed away on Tuesday night, July 30, at Reddington Hospital in Lagos shortly after performing…