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Some Tinubu’s appointees only interested in their pockets – Buba Galadima
Some Tinubu’s appointees only interested in their pockets – Buba Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s planned cabinet reshuffle, arguing that the move holds no significance for Nigerians facing harsh economic conditions.
Last week, the presidency announced that Tinubu is preparing to reshuffle his cabinet, although Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, did not provide a specific timeline for the action. “I don’t have any timeline. The President has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and will do it. I don’t know whether he wants to do it before October 1, but he will surely do it,” Onanuga told State House Correspondents in Abuja.
However, Galadima downplayed the potential reshuffle, asserting that Nigerians are more concerned about their daily struggles. “That [planned cabinet reshuffle] has nothing to do with me or any Nigerian. What is of importance to all of us is bringing down the harsh conditions of living and the buck stops only on the table of one man,” the NNPP chieftain said during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
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“That is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. No amount of reshuffling can make a difference. As far as that team is only ‘job for the boys,’ nothing will come out of it.”
Galadima also stressed that the president, like any leader, is ultimately responsible for the performance of his cabinet. “Anybody that calls himself president or governor” is accountable for their cabinet’s actions, he noted.
Accusing some of Tinubu’s appointees of self-interest, Galadima added, “He should be told that some of his appointees are more interested in their pockets than service delivery.”
While Galadima admitted to having higher expectations for Tinubu when he took office, he expressed disappointment in the president’s current performance.
“I expected him to do better than this; and to hit the ground running,” he said. Galadima also called on the president to urgently address the country’s foreign exchange crisis, which has seen the naira continue to decline in value.
Some Tinubu’s appointees only interested in their pockets – Buba Galadima
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DHQ: Foreign fighters influx responsible for recent terrorists attacks
DHQ: Foreign fighters influx responsible for recent terrorists attacks
The military on Thursday reacted to the recent frequent terrorist activities in North-East and North-West states.
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) attributed the spike in the attacks to influx of foreign agents coming to strengthen the local terrorists.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja.
Some 40 farmers were brutally murdered last Saturday in Borno State by the terrorists.
Over 50 people including soldiers that went to retrieve the corpses of the farmers on Tuesday were yet to return home after terrorists ambushed them.
Buba said the new foreign agents served as reinforcements for their local colleagues.
He said the situation was made worse by local collaborators disclosing troops’ movement.
He said, “The resurgence in terror attacks can be attributable to the influx of foreign fighters that come in as reinforcement for these terrorists. These foreign fighters are from the Sahelian Region.
“The other contributing factor are the local collaborators that form a support base for these terrorists. They serve as informants to the terrorists reporting on troop movement.”
Buba however declared the troops remained “profoundly conscious of their role and responsibility in ending insurgency and terrorism in the nation.”
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JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Abu Dhabi for sustainability week
JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Abu Dhabi for sustainability week
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi in the early hours of Sunday to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
President Tinubu touched down at 2:14 a.m. local time and was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Themed “The Nexus of Next: Supercharging Sustainable Progress,” this year’s ADSW summit will see President Tinubu highlighting Nigeria’s achievements and reforms in energy sufficiency, transportation modernization, public health improvements, and economic development.
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His presence underscores Nigeria’s commitment to tackling global challenges through sustainable and cooperative strategies.
During the summit, the President is expected to hold bilateral discussions with UAE leaders, focusing on strengthening ties and exploring shared opportunities.
President Tinubu is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and other senior officials.
He is slated to return to Nigeria on Thursday, January 16.
ADSW 2025, a globally recognized event for sustainability innovation, brings together business leaders and civil society representatives to advance sustainable development and foster economic progress.
Over its 15-year history, the summit has established itself as a key platform for forging partnerships and driving impactful initiatives in clean energy and global growth.
JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Abu Dhabi for sustainability week
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Delta Gov Oborevweri sacks commissioner for information
Delta Gov Oborevweri sacks commissioner for information
Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevweri, has sacked his Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza.
The governor has reportedly directed the state Commissioner for Works (Rural roads), Charles Aniagwu, to take over the affairs of the ministry.
Director General, Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communication, Dr. Fred Latimor Oghenesivbe, confirmed the development.
“Charles Aniagwu will take over the two ministries (Works and Information) for the meantime,” he stated.
It was learnt that Osuoza was sacked after a series of complaints of alleged incompetence.
Aniagwu had served as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and Commissioner for Information during ex-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s eight year tenure.
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