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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he remain optimistic that the reforms made by his government would bring about the needed results for positive economic turnaround. He said the reforms are needed to revamp the economy from running aground. He disclosed this in a national broadcast commemorating Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted civilian rule. “I understand the economic difficulties we face as a nation. “Our economy has been in desperate need of reform for decades. It has been unbalanced because it was built on the flawed foundation of over-reliance on revenues from the exploitation of oil,” Tinubu said. Get instant and…

Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has assured Nigerians of significant economic turnaround under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. Edun said this in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday at the Democracy Day celebration at the Eagle’s square in Abuja. “The message to Nigerians is that here is hope for better days to come and in a very near future. We are on the right track and have turned the economy around, and now the benefits are about to be felt by Nigerians,” Edun stated. “There is tremendous focus on food production. That is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day on Wednesday. The President had customarily approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the Eagles Square, Abuja venue of the programme. However, despite the slip, the President quickly regained his balance and continued with the proceedings. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel. Video Credit – Punch/TVC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will unveil the world’s largest painting portrait on a canvas today. This is to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Democracy Nigeria. Opeyemi Alaba, Coordinator of the painting made this known in an interview with Arise News on Wednesday morning. He revealed that the painting would be unveiled at Eagles Square, Abuja. It was created by 37 different painters representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to him, the painting is a message of hope for Nigerians and the African continent. The inspiration for the portrait was from portraits of former United States President…

The Ademola Adélékè-led Government of Osun has released a sum of ₦700m to cooperative societies located across 332 wards in the state. The move, according to the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to financially empower grassroots traders in the state. He made this known while addressing beneficiaries at Ilé Ifẹ̀ and Ìjẹ̀bú Jẹ̀ṣà. In a statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed which was shared on the X handle of the State Government, Adélékè was quoted as saying, “We are here in pursuance of financial inclusion for artisans and local businesses” adding that “our administration is determined to financially…

1. My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today, the 12th day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. 2. On this day, 31 years ago, we entered our rites of passage to becoming a true and enduring democratic society. 3. Going through this passage was hard and dangerous. During the fateful six years that followed, we fought and struggled for our natural rights as human beings put on this earth by the divine hand of our Creator. 4. We…

Erik ten Hag is staying at Manchester United, with the club abandoning their search for a new manager, according to reports in the UK. The club hierarchy have thrown their weight behind the Dutchman and are discussing a new contract, despite sounding out potential candidates after an underwhelming season at Old Trafford which saw his side finish eighth. UK media disclosed that Ten Hag’s case to hold on to his post was strengthened by the club’s shock FA Cup Final victory over rivals City. After evaluating various possibilities, they concluded that Ten Hag, 54, was the best choice for the…

President Bola Tinubu – GCFR has assured both Organized Labour and Nigerians that an executive bill proposing a new national minimum wage for workers will soon be submitted to the National Assembly for approval. The Commander-in-Chief made this known on Wednesday in his second Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024. “In this spirit, we have negotiated in good faith and with open arms with Organised Labour on a new national minimum wage. We shall soon send an executive bill to the National Assembly to enshrine what has been agreed upon as part of our law for the next five…

Ahmed Umar, a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director of Currency Operations said Godwin Emefiele, erstwhile CBN Chief, printed his own design of the naira. Umar disclosed this while giving evidence at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama. The former CBN director said the features in the design approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari was different from the one ordered by Emefiele to be printed. “The design approved by the President had a QR code, which the currency in circulation does not. The positioning of the portrait was on the right side, that printed by…

Superstar artiste David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has confirmed his upcoming wedding to his partner, Chioma Rowland. Earlier, reports surfaced on social media that Chioma and Davido’s traditional wedding is scheduled to take place in Lagos on June 25, 2024. The singer, however, appeared to confirm the news in a video shared by his long time associate, UK-based Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega on Instagram on Tuesday. Davido can be seen inviting his friends to join in the celebration. “Guys, you have to come to Nigeria on the 25th [of June] for my wedding,” he said. Get instant and latest…