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Atiku slams Tinubu’s governance, calls policy failures “unpreparedness”
Atiku slams Tinubu’s governance, – Atiku slams Tinubu’s governance,…
Atiku slams Tinubu’s governance, – Atiku urged the Tinubu…
Atiku urged the Tinubu administration to focus on governance rather than attacking political opponents, adding that the missteps in Tinubu’s tenure so far have shown a troubling lack of preparedness.
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, claiming they are worsening the hardships faced by Nigerians.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku dismissed accusations of jealousy directed at him by the presidency, noting that he is more concerned about the economic mismanagement under Tinubu’s administration.
Atiku’s response followed remarks from Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who accused Atiku of envy following his defeat in the last election.
Atiku, however, retorted through Shaibu, stating, “Jealous of Tinubu inflicting pain on Nigerians? Hell no, wickedness is an exclusive preserve of T-Pain.”
In his critique, Atiku highlighted several areas where he believes Tinubu’s government has failed, particularly regarding economic policies that were announced but have yet to materialise.
“On July 8, 2024, Tinubu announced the lifting of import duties on essential goods like food for 150 days. But over 120 days later, the policy is yet to take effect, while Nigerians continue to suffer from skyrocketing food prices, with inflation exceeding 40%, the highest in decades,” he asserted.
Atiku questioned the effectiveness of Tinubu’s administration, labelling it as “incompetent” and “unprepared.” He specifically cited the government’s handling of the compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative as an example of poor planning.
“After removing the petrol subsidy abruptly, Tinubu scrambled to promote a CNG initiative, yet there’s no gas infrastructure in most states. Transport costs keep rising alongside food prices,” Atiku noted.
Atiku criticised the current administration’s projections for the Nigerian currency exchange rate, accusing Tinubu’s economic advisers of fostering unrealistic expectations.
“In his mid-term expenditure framework, Tinubu projected an exchange rate of N700/$1 in 2024 and N650/$1 by 2025. Rather than addressing reality, he persists in a ‘fool’s paradise,’ even misleading Nigerians about FX reserves that are allegedly 20% of the $40 billion claimed,” he argued.
Atiku urged the administration to focus on governance rather than attacking political opponents, adding that the missteps in Tinubu’s tenure so far have shown a troubling lack of preparedness.
“The disregard for governance and reliance on compromised courts to undermine opposition is a shame,” he remarked, as he called for more accountability and transparency in the country’s economic management.
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Okpebholo orders Edo LG – Okpebholo orders Edo LG…
Okpebholo orders Edo LG – Gov. Monday Okpebholo of…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday directed the 18 local government chairmen in the state to submit their statements of account from September 2023 to date within 48 hours.
A statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, instructed that the documents should be submitted to the Assets Verification Committee through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
At a meeting with the chairmen, the governor emphasised the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Okpebholo, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, assured the council chairmen of collaborative governance for the betterment of the state.
The governor reiterated that the directive would enhance the committee’s ability to verify assets efficiently. According to the governor, I have listened keenly to the ALGON Chairman, I’m a leader of all and we are one family.
The governor urged the chairmen to comply with the directive promptly to support the committee’s work.
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LASEMA rescues 4 victims – LASEMA rescues 4 victims…
LASEMA rescues 4 victims – The Lagos State Emergency…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said it rescued four accident victims on Monday evening.
The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the victims were severely injured in the accident involving two buses.
He said that the incident happened in the late hours of Monday, on Third Mainland Bridge, inward Owroronshoki.
“Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 17.25hrs, LASEMA activated its emergency response team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
“On arrival to the incident scene at 17.35hrs, we discovered that a white Toyota coaster bus, Registration Number KJA-380-XV collided with a parked Lagos State BRT, Registration Number AGL938-YD.
“This happened while the coaster bus was on motion resulting in significant damage and injuries.
“The accidented Toyota Coaster bus blindsided a parked BRT in an attempt to overtake a car while headed inward Iyana Oworo,” he said.
He said four people were severely injured including the driver, adding that no fatalities were recorded in the incident.
“The recovery operation was coordinated by the agency and we extricated the trapped passengers.
“The injured victims were administered pre-hospital care treatment by the agency’s paramedics before being evacuated to nearby government-owned hospitals.
“The white coaster bus was subsequently towed to Iyana-Oworo and handed over to the Police. Recovery operation concluded,” he stated.
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Labour strikes cripple activities – Labour strikes cripple activities…
Labour strikes cripple activities – Economic activities were paralysed…
Economic activities were paralysed in Abuja, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Ebonyi states on Monday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) embarked on a one-week warning strike over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage.
In Abuja, teachers expressed frustration with the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) area councils for failing to comply with the minimum wage directive.
The labour action caused widespread disruption to public services across the nation’s capital.
Kaduna state saw ministries and agencies grind to a halt despite the government’s claims of having commenced minimum wage payments in October, barring consequential adjustments.
“We have started implementation,” said a Kaduna State official.
However, workers dismissed these claims as insufficient.
In Ebonyi, Governor Francis Nwifuru responded to the industrial action by announcing a 72-hour ultimatum for workers to resume or face dismissal.
He stated that the state government had approved and started implementing a ₦75,000 minimum wage.
However, striking workers described the announcement as “mere rhetoric” lacking actionable backing.
Nasarawa also witnessed widespread disruption, with organised labour accusing state authorities of failing to meet the October and November implementation deadlines.
The strike highlights escalating tensions between labour unions and state governments over wage disparities. Union leaders have vowed to sustain their protest until their demands are met.
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