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Tinubu Welcomes, Charges  New  Ministers ” Stay Focus and Deliver Economy “

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President Bola Tinubu welcomed seven new ministers to his cabinet after they had taken the oats of office and were sworn-in.

During the ceremony held today at the Council Chamber of Aso Rock Villa,

President Tinubu urged the new ministers to be committed fully to addressing the country’s economic challenges, saying “economic recovery is on the horizon.”

Tinubu acknowledged the impact of high costs of living,  but highlighted his administration’s efforts to ease Nigeria’s financial strain, including cutting debt servicing costs from 97 percent of revenue to 65 percent.

Tinubu also pledged to combat profiteering and smuggling, assuring his ministers they’ll face public scrutiny but urged them to stay focused on stabilizing the economy.

New Ministers Outline Plans

The newly appointed ministers pledged to drive economic growth and bolster international partnerships as they outline their agendas following their swearing-in at the Presidential Villa.

1. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu says she will focus on harnessing Nigeria’s large youth population and diaspora, which sends home $22 billion annually, to strengthen economic ties and improve consular services for Nigerians abroad.

2. Industry, Trade and Investment Minister Jumoke Oduwole, pledged to maximize benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area to support Nigerian exports and increase foreign investment, focusing on creating productive jobs.

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Kogi Governor Commends President Tinubu over Abuja-Lokoja Road Reconstruction

The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.

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The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for showing unparalleled commitment towards the completion of the Abuja-Lokoja road Reconstruction, saying his action has demonstrated his unwavering determination to fix the nation’s infrastructure deficit.

The Governor while inspecting a section of the road at Kotonkarfe in Kogi State said the President represents a “coalition of excellence”.

“This is our own coalition. This is what our President is doing and we are grateful to him. This is development”, he said.

The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.

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JUST IN: Oluremi Tinubu Donates 1 Billion naira to victims of Yelwata attack

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The Wife of the President Oluremi Remi Tinubu has donated the sum of one billion naira to victims of the horrific Yelwata attack in Benue State.

Oluremi Tinubu who announced the donation during her condolence visit to the state, described the killings as very unnecessary.

About 6 weeks after the heart wretching attack on Yelwata community of Guma local council of Benue State State Wife of the President Oluremi Tinubu visits to pay her condolence.

She proceeds to the new banquet hall of the Government house Makurdi where she meets with relevant stakeholders and makes a significant donation on behalf of council of the renewed hope agenda initiative.

Earlier State Governor Hyacinth Alia while appreciating the show of sympathy by the first family renewed his call for the establishment of State police.

Chairman State Council Of Chiefs the Tor Tiv Orchivirigh James Ayatse wants the killer terrorists flushed out of the State and neighbouring Nassarawa State.

He equally called for compensation for victims to rebuild their lives and return back to their ancestral homes.

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Lekki Airport: Residents Call for Compensation Ahead of Demolition

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Residents of the Ajiwe community in Ajah, Lagos State, have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to suspend the planned demolition of their homes for infrastructure projects until they receive adequate compensation.

The affected landlords and tenants claim their properties have been marked for demolition to make way for the Gas Link pipeline and Green Line Rail projects—key components of the new Lagos Airport under construction in Ibeju-Lekki.

Over the weekend, the residents staged a protest along the Abraham Adesanya Expressway, carrying placards with messages such as: “No Demolition Without Compensation,” “We Say No to Gas Link and Rail Project Demolitions Without Compensation,” and “Compensate Us First.”

Kehinde Alakoso, who spoke on behalf of the protesters, acknowledged the public importance of the projects but emphasized the need to account for the human impact.

“These projects may serve the greater good, but the government must also fulfill its legal and moral obligation to compensate displaced residents,” he said.

Alakoso added that formal letters had been submitted to Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, and other relevant authorities in the state.

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