Today's Headlines: Ministers Must Meet Nigerians Expectations Say Tinubu, Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at 15th BRIC summit in South Africa
Ministers must meet Nigerians’ expectations, I believe them, says Tinubu
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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, told his newly inaugurated ministers to meet the expectations of Nigerians.
Tinubu said this while charging them at the inauguration ceremony that was held at the Conference Hall in the Presidential Villa.
He added that the ministers were selected based on personal experiences to continue with the work of nation-building noting that the challenges before them could be “very daunting” but that the government was hell-bent on the push to introduce a Renewed Hope.
He said, “It is all about a great team and I believe we have them here.
Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at 15th BRIC summit in South Africa
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Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit in South Africa.
The conference that will hold in Johannesburg between August 22 and 24, will be a hotspot for deliberation on issues of trade and investment facilitation, sustainable development, innovation, and global governance reform.
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The summit will also focus on global geopolitics and infrastructure development as the body continues its outreach to leaders from Africa and the global south.
According to Olusola Abiola, the director of information in the office of the vice president, senior government officials will accompany Shettima on the trip.
Centre Cautions Against Fake On Gbajabiamila Over Board Appointments
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The Civic Centre on Policy and Strategic Engagement has called on Nigerians to disregard the circulation of mischievous news on the constitution of boards of government parastatals and agencies targeted against the Chief of Staff to Mr. President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
The organisation said fake news, which is at best, a distractive plot by some paid agents to heat the polity unnecessarily with the ultimate aim of causing an imaginary rift in the President Bola Tinubu administration.
Executive Director of the organisation, Peter Enyigwe, said as concerned stakeholders, they have keenly followed the present administration’s efforts to address the country’s myriad of socio-economic challenges.
“This much we are aware of after extensive consultations and advocacy with key stakeholders in the country.
“As such, we are aware of the level of commitment of the Chief of Staff to Mr. President in carrying out his duties, which is a result of his experiences in governance and administration and his capacity to stay focused.
“It remains a figment of imagination to assume that Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila would throw caution to the wind by acting against the interest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the administration settles down for the task ahead.
Niger Delta Women To Protest Against Akpabio, Demand Resignation Over Conduct
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Some Women Leaders across the Niger Delta region and beyond, under the aegis of Niger Delta Women League (NDWL), have demanded the immediate resignation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, or be sacked.
The women also vowed to take a massive protest to the National Assembly on September 26 if their demand was not met.
In a statement signed by the national president of the group, Hon. Sheila Abiye Tamuno, they lamented the prevailing economic hardship foisted on the common man, by an indiscretioned fuel subsidy removal, without necessary measures on ground to cushion the adverse ripples effects, adding that “Akpabio’s unguarded statements comes wielding the gavel to seal a celebration of an elite 10th Senate over the sufferings of the masses.”
Others who signed the statement included; Ajemina Gobo, Rivers State Co-ordinator, Madam Eureal Allagoa, Bayelsa State Co-ordinator, Elizabeth Moses Bassey, Cross Rivers State, Coordinator, Eucharia Ezidimma Ewurum, Imo State Co-ordinator, Madam Isesele Francisca Ofure, Edo State Co-ordinator, Madam Unwana Ibanga, Akwa Ibom State Co-ordinator, Madam Okubakere Ominisan, Ondo State Co-ordinator, Madam Happy Otojareri, Delta State Co-ordinator, Madam Amarachi Lydia Clairebelle Ijezie, Abia State Co-ordinator and Amb. Ojineme Enakheme, FCT Coordinator.
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