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Bayo Onanuga: Tinubu not ‘T-Pain’, he understands suffering of Nigerians
Bayo Onanuga: Tinubu not ‘T-Pain’, he understands suffering of Nigerians
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has dismissed social media portrayals of President Bola Tinubu as indifferent to Nigerians’ hardships.
According to Onanuga, Tinubu fully understands the difficulties citizens are facing and is committed to improving their situation.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Onanuga rejected the nickname “T-Pain” attributed to Tinubu on social media, describing it as a “mischievous” attempt to distort the President’s intentions.
He emphasized that Tinubu’s objective is to restore the economy, not to impose hardship.
“The President is aware that the citizens are going through some difficulties,” Onanuga said. However, he noted that Tinubu remains unaware of the online nickname, as “the President does not read what is on social media.”
“Some people have also responded and called the President a different name. So, as far as I am concerned, it is a non-issue,” he added. “Some people out of mischief just say somebody is a T-Pain. He (Tinubu) is not T-Pain.”
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Onanuga reaffirmed that Tinubu is actively working to ease Nigerians’ burdens. “The President has never shied away from telling Nigerians that he feels their pain, and he is working very hard to provide relief and ensure that prosperity returns to this country,” he said.
Despite rising inflation and soaring prices, Onanuga pointed out that the economy is showing signs of growth and government revenues have increased.
Many Nigerians are struggling with record-high food prices and skyrocketing energy costs, which have increased fourfold in the past year. The removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of forex rates have been identified by many as the main contributors to the rising cost of living.
In response to public discontent, two large-scale protests have been held, with citizens urging the administration to reverse its policies. However, the government has maintained that the reforms are essential for long-term economic stability and will not be rolled back.
Bayo Onanuga: Tinubu not ‘T-Pain’, he understands suffering of Nigerians
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Lagbaja: National flag at half-mast as Remi Tinubu visits widow
Lagbaja: National flag at half-mast as Remi Tinubu visits widow
President Bola Tinubu has directed that the national flag must be flown half-mast as Nigeria mourns its Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who died after a brief illness.
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the widow of the departed Chief of Army Staff.
Secretary to the of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, said President Tinubu gave the directive of the flag flying at half-mast on Wednesday.
A statement signed for Akume by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information and Public Relations Office of SGF (OSGF) read, “The President has directed that National Flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country for seven days in honour of the departed Army Chief.”
In another statement, the First Lady expressed condolences, praising the COAS for his exemplified valor.
She stated, “It is with a heavy heart that I received the sad news of the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. ”Throughout his career, the late Chief of Army Staff exemplified valor, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to the service of our dear country.
“I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, children, family, friends, colleagues and associates.
“May Almighty God comfort and grant them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
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Oyo civil servants to enjoy N80,000 as minimum wage
Oyo civil servants to enjoy N80,000 as minimum wage
Workers under the employment of Oyo State Government are to enjoy a minimum wage of N80,000.
This was announced on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade.
He said the technical committee set up by the state government recommended the amount and was approved by Governor Seyi Makinde.
He added that the new scale would be implemented as soon as the consequential adjustments process is completed by the committee comprising government and labour top officials.
Oyelade said only last month, the National Bureau of Statistics, in its latest employment statistics published for 2024, rated the state as the most worker-friendly in the whole of Southern Nigeria due to a significant decline in the state’s unemployment rate, following the high-pitched employment of workers into various sectors of the state.
“The Oyo State Government has been paying workers’ salaries on the 25th of every month since Governor Makinde took office in 2019.
“The governor began paying the previous ₦30,000 minimum wage from the start of his tenure over four years ago, including consistent payments of pensions, gratuities, and a 13th-month salary for both workers and pensioners alike.
“Since November 2023, Governor Makinde has been paying ₦25,000 to workers and ₦15,000 to pensioners as a welfare wage award.
“The Makinde administration introduced the wage award to cushion the effects of the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal and has remained consistent with these payments for over a year, even to this day,” Oyelade said.
The commissioner said Makinde had paid the backlog of gratuities from 2008 to 2015 for pensioners, with an increase in gratuity payments for those under both the Local Government Staff Pensions Board and those paid by the Ministry of Establishment and Training.
He added that the governor had reinstated pensioners whose names were removed by the previous administration and continues to provide all pensioners with an annual Christmas/New Year chicken bonus.
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Breaking: Tinubu announces death of Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja at 56
Breaking: Tinubu announces death of Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja at 56
President Bola Tinubu has announced the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.
This is contained in a statement released by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday.
He said Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness at the age of 56.
President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time.
He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation.
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