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The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been administered with the oath of office by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola. This is coming a few minutes after the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, was also administered the oath of office. He was sworn-in after the President-elect, Kashim Shettima, took his oath of office. Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election after defeating the likes of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP.
James Faleke, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, said Bola Ahmed Tinubu will unveil cabinet members within 60 days after his inauguration as Nigeria’s President on Monday. Faleke disclosed this on Monday to Channels Television at Eagle Square, the inauguration venue. Asked whether Nigerians should expect Tinubu to unveil his cabinet as soon as possible, Faleke said, “Of course, within 60 days, that’s what the law says. He can announce anytime, but I know he must do it within 60 days.” Asked whether he would like to serve in Tinubu’s cabinet, Faleke said it is the prerogative of…
The outgoing President of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived the Eagle Square, the venue for the inauguration of his successor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Also arrived is the outgoing Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, who came in the company of his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo. Earlier Tinubu and his vice president, Kashim Shettima arrived earlier with their wives.
Victor Osimhen is in a happy mood after he was awarded the prestigious national honour, Member of the Federal Republic (MFR). Osimhen was among the important personalities awarded different national awards by outgoing President Muhammad Buhari on Sunday. The 24-year-old made his 100th appearance for his Serie A club, Napoli, against Bologna on Sunday. The forward marked the occasion with two goals as the Partenopei were held to a 2-2 draw. Osimhen took to social media to celebrate his personal achievements. “Today, I feel so blessed and grateful as I announce that I have been awarded the prestigious Member of…
The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, Benue State, Most Rev Issac Bundepuun Dudu, has urged the incoming Governor of the state, Hyacinth Alia, not to disappoint the expectations of those who elected him on March 18. The clergy, who spoke on Sunday during the inaugural Thanksgiving Mass at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Makurdi, declared that the incoming administration signals a new dawn for the people of the state. According to him, the people of the state voted for the governor-elect following a need for a governor who would share in their pains, asking Alia not to betray…
Former Bayern Munich midfielder, Dietmar Hamann, has suggested that manager Thomas Tuchel will follow Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic out of the club soon. Hamann claimed that Tuchel, who was only appointed in March, would leave Bayern Munich on his own accord. Speaking on German TV, Hamann said: “When you treat people like this, you have to ask yourself: Do you want to work for this club? “I don’t think you can rule out Tuchel leaving soon too. But he will leave of his own accord.” Tuchel recently led Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga title ahead of Borussia Dortmund…
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu has arrived the Eagles Square in Abuja ahead of his inauguration. Tinubu arrived the Eagles Square with his wife, Remi; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha. Also at the Square is the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima and his wife. The President-elect won the last presidential election after polling the highest number of votes. He defeated the likes of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. Atiku and Obi are contesting Tinubu’s victory…
Ahead of the formal inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at Eagle Square, Abuja, there are strict security checks at the venue. DAILY POST observed that as early as 6 am, most of the guests were seen trouping into Eagle Square to secure vantage positions ahead of the inauguration formalities, which commence by 10 am. The security personnel from the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of State Services, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the military, and officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), among others, were seen mounting guard in the entrance gates leading to…
A chieftain of Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organization has said the President-elect, Bola Tinubu can release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, during his inauguration. Isiguzoro made the remark while backing Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State for urging Tinubu to release Kanu. Soludo had said he would appeal to Tinubu to release the IPOB leader if President Muhammadu Buhari failed to release him. The Ohanaeze Secretary-General, said releasing Kanu was part of its demands from Tinubu. He urged Tinubu to ensure that Igbos are accommodated in his incoming administration. Speaking with DAILY POST, Isiguzoro said: “It’s…
The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has said the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, would strengthen him. Obi said he won’t back down on his push to secure his mandate despite Tinubu’s inauguration. Tinubu defeated Obi and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, during the last presidential election. Speaking during a Twitter space discussion, Obi, however, said he’s not a saint. According to Obi: “I didn’t start this journey in a single day; I knew it’s not going to be easy. The inauguration will strengthen me. “We are in a battle with an entrenched establishment. We are in…