Full Text of Inaugural Speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu On May 29, 2023

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My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity. This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit, as is our precious nation. As a nation, we have long…

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Senator Abiru Congratulates Asiwaju Tinubu, Sanwo – Olu On Inauguration As President, Governor

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Kunle Adelabu The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen Tokunbo Abiru, has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his inauguration as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He also felicitated Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, on his second term inauguration as the Governor of Lagos State. In a statement that was issued by the Senator Mukhall Adetokunbo and wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, the couple said that they have no doubt that Nigeria will experience a new beginning under Tinubu’s leadership. “On behalf of the…

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Inauguration: Tinubu Sworn In As Nigeria’s President

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Kunle Adelabu The former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been sworn in as Nigeria’s new president. He took the oath of office from Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola in a colourful ceremony attended by local and foreign dignitaries on Monday in Abuja, the capital. The oath of office was administered on the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, before the new President. Tinubu, 71, succeeds Muhammadu Buhari, who completed his second term today. Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election after defeatingAlhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…

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We’ll Continue To Empower Children, Youth With Requisite Skills – Sanwo – Olu

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stated that his administration will continue to empower children and youths with requisite skills for a self-reliant future by providing a suitable path for them based on their skills and competence. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking at the year 2023 Children’s Day Celebration with the theme, “More Money for Primary Education” held at the Police College Ground, Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, also said that the state…

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PHOTOS From Olori Kudirat Shotobi Children’s Day Fiesta 2023

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Kunle Adelabu It was a great and unforgettable moment for children in Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) staged the first edition of the Olori Kudirat Shotobi Children’s Day Fiesta. The celebration which took place at the open ground of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu on Saturday, May 28, 2024, witnessed match past, choreography and lot of games.

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OPINION: ÈRÈ ÒSÈLÚ: THE FATE OF POLITICIAN FOLLOWERS

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By Asoro Abubakar Olatunji It was the weekend, the night before, I had planned to have the longest sleep, the holiday has also been declared for the inaugurations, and I want to have a restful Saturday, but my sleep was cut short by calls from my people, I am a youth leader, and when I say my people, I mean youth. Three calls but the last one brought a memory and the concerns I have always felt for followers of politicians, my grandpa whom I lived with since I was…

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Sanwo – Olu Unveils Official Portrait For Second Term

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Wale Jagun Ahead of May 29th inauguration for the second term in office, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has unveiled his new official portrait. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by his media adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the new portrait, which is expected to be hung in all government and non-government offices across the State from Monday 29th of May, shows Governor Sanwo-Olu in a traditional white Agbada, with a carton brown handmade cap with blue stripes that has become his brand identity.  The new portrait…

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OPINION: A Note To The Incoming President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria

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By Oke Godwin OlaOluwa (OGO) I wish to congratulate you as you prepare to take the mantle of leadership of this great country. Your Excellency, I understand the past few days will be the most anxious moment of your life. A vision nutured for over 30 years is about to become a reality. Your excellency, tomorrow, you will be adorn with a new crown and a staff of authority to lead the largest black population of over 200 million people. Your Excellency, you will be inheriting a country whose debt…

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Inauguration: FG Declares Monday May 29 Public Holiday

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Wale Jagun Ahead of the May 29 inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President and the Commander – in – Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the federal government has declared Monday a public holiday. Tinubu will be inaugurated as the 16th democratically elected President. According to a statement on Friday by Dr Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, the outgoing Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja. “The Minister felicitates with all Nigerians on the momentous occasion, commending them for…

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