Today's Headlines: Tinubu Has Hit The Ground Running, Showing Determination, Courage — Okupe; Shettima, Obi, Akpabio, Abbas Storm Kano For Barau Son's Wedding
Tinubu has hit the ground running, showing determination, courage — Okupe
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Achieftain of the Labour Party (LP) Doyin Okupe has commended President Bola Tinubu for showing commitment, zeal and courage in directing the affairs of the nation.
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Okupe, an ex-aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in his piece titled: ‘For President Bola Tinubu: Still Many Rivers to Cross,’ applauded the president for abolishing fuel subsidy and equalizing foreign exchange.
He said: “President Bola Tinubu actually hit the ground sprinting; showing much determination, zeal, commitment, and courage. He has taken 2 extraordinarily bold steps by abolishing fuel subsidy and equalizing foreign exchange.
“This without a doubt is causing very severe pain and hardship to the populace. However, in order to ground these policies properly, and reduce the pain on the populace, the President will still need to take bolder steps.
Shettima, Obi, Akpabio, Abbas storm Kano for Dep Sen President son’s wedding
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The ancient city of Kano was on Friday agog as the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Labour Party Presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas stormed the state for the wedding ceremony of Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin’s son, Abdullahi’s wedding.
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The wedding which took place at Isyaku Rabi’u Juma’at mosque had the Vice President as the representative of the groom while the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Tajudeen Abbas stood in for the groom, Bilkisu Madaki, daughter of Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep Aliyu Sani Madaki.
The Chief Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Abdullahi Mahmud Salga tied the knot between Abdullahi and Bilkisu after a bride price of N500,000 was paid as dowry.
The wedding ceremony had dignitaries which include governors, lawmakers, politicians and other well wishers in attendance.
Meanwhile, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio had described the presence of Peter Obi at the wedding ceremony as signs of a united Nigeria.
Nigerians slam FG for dismantling ‘All Eyes on Judiciary’ billboards
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In a bold and thought-provoking move, billboards emblazoned with the phrase ‘All Eyes on the Judiciary’ recently sprang up across Abuja, capturing the attention of passersby.
Similarly, on the streets and in the markets across the country, it has become fashionable for the youths and women to adorn T-shirts and carry bags with ‘All Eyes on the Judiciary’ message. This development sparked a heated debate within Nigeria’s advertising and legal communities.
However, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON, swiftly deemed the billboards offensive and issued an order for their immediate removal. The council also suspended its top officials for allowing the erection of the billboards while also disbanding their unit. Director General of ARCON, Olalekan Fadolapo, said, “the advertisement is considered a blackmail against the Nigerian judiciary, the presidential election petition tribunal and particularly the justices of the tribunal who are expected to discharge their judicial functions without fear or favour over a matter that is currently jus pendis”.
This has left many pondering the implications of the council’s action for free speech and the upcoming judgments on the 2023 election petition cases. The controversy surrounding the erection of the billboards has therefore ignited a nationwide discussion on the delicate balance between freedom of expression and responsible advertising.
NYP Commends Seyi Tinubu For Donating 50 Wheelchairs, Influencing Youth Inclusion
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GOMBE – The Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) has commended Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the distribution of no fewer than 50 wheelchairs to some physically challenged persons.
Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Azeezat Yishawu, made the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen where she said Seyi has distinguished himself by his continuous engagement and consultations with youths across Nigeria.
She said Seyi has visited many states in the country, meeting various youth groups, mobilising and canvassing heavily, giving listening ears to aggrieved members of almost all groups, and creating a balance where all members can be brought to the same table to work together.
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