Telecom tariff hike: SERAP sues President Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu, over the alleged ”arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable 50 percent telecom tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Also joined in the suit as defendants are the NCC, which recently approved a 50 percent hike in telecom tariffs….

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FG Addresses Claims Connecting Tinubu To Buhari’s Paris Court Testimony

The Nigerian presidency has responded to allegations that former President Muhammadu Buhari was summoned to a Paris court. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, in a statement released on Saturday night, confirmed the occurrence of a “private proceeding” and clarified that President Bola Tinubu did not compel any prominent Nigerian to testify for or against the nation….

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Ohanaeze Faction Endorses Tinubu For 2027, Wants New States Created, Nnamdi Kanu Released

As the 2027 general elections approach, a faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, signaling support for his leadership in the coming years. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by the group’s Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the organization appealed to President…

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President Tinubu Calls For Increase In Currency Swap Between China And Nigeria At Meeting With Chinese Foreign Minister

President Bola Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review of the $50 billion aid package for Africa, which China’s President Xi Jinping announced last…

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President Tinubu To His Aide-De-Camp: I See You Going To Places In Your Military Career

President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja, congratulated his Aide-de-Camp, Col. Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, for his promotion. He described him as a reliable officer, deserving of elevation in rank. Lt. Col. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on 19 December 2024. The rank’s seniority took effect on 22 September 2023. “You all…

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President Tinubu Extends Sympathy To The Military Over The Recent Attack On The Nigerian Army Base In Damboa, Borno State

President Tinubu expresses his profound sympathy to the military authorities following the loss of six brave soldiers during a dawn terrorist attack on January 4, 2025, on an army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State. The President extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, whose sacrifice in defending our nation…

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