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Tinubu Administration Has Not Brought Back Fuel Subsidy
Tinubu Administration Has Not Brought Back Fuel Subsidy....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has addressed concerns that the administration led by President Bola Tinubu may have covertly reinstated fuel subsidies. The APC clarified that the government’s intervention was aimed at ensuring a degree of price stability and predictability.
Reports had surfaced indicating that the administration spent N169.4 billion in August to maintain the fuel pump price at N620. While the opposition seized on this revelation to criticize the Tinubu administration, the APC countered these claims on Monday night, asserting that such substantial payments did not signify the return of subsidies.
The APC also criticized Phrank Shaibu, the Media Aide to the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for spreading “fake news” and engaging in activities aimed at discrediting President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
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According to the APC spokesperson, Felix Morka, in a statement issued on Monday night, Shaibu “outed himself in his warped and misleading suggestion that the APC-led Administration was hoodwinking Nigerians by propaganda.”
Morka attributed Shaibu’s comments to a lack of understanding of complex economic and governance issues, possibly stemming from post-electoral traumatic stress disorder (PeTSD) resulting from his boss’s repeated electoral defeats.
The APC spokesperson emphasized that the administration’s decisions to eliminate fuel subsidies, streamline foreign exchange policies, and enact the Students’ Loan Act were essential steps toward economic development and governance. These measures, while still undergoing implementation, were designed to address long-standing distortions and contradictions and promote overall recovery and prosperity for Nigeria.
Morka also highlighted President Tinubu’s appointments of experienced professionals to key economic institutions and the creation of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as part of efforts to rejuvenate and grow the economy.
Regarding diplomatic matters, Morka mentioned the lifting of the Visa ban on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities and clarified that diplomatic discussions with the UAE were ongoing. Additionally, he noted that a proposed meeting between President Tinubu and President Joe Biden during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was unnecessary and not part of President Tinubu’s schedule.
In summary, the APC sought to debunk the notion of a fuel subsidy reintroduction and criticized Shaibu’s comments as lacking a nuanced understanding of the government’s economic policies and initiatives.
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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Recounts Terrifying Encounter With Men Who Tried To Assault her.
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about a frightening experience she had at just 15 years old when she went to a rough part of Mushin, Lagos State, in search of money to pay her brother’s school fees.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on The Afropolitan Show, Omotola recounted that a colleague in the film industry had taken her to meet men in the area known for lending money. She described having to navigate a dangerous environment before reaching the location where the men were waiting.
The actress said the men were notorious in the neighborhood for being dangerous and dealing with loans. Upon arrival, she pleaded with them for financial help to cover her brother’s school fees, a situation that left her terrified due to her young age and the men’s intimidating reputation. Omotola admitted that the encounter could have ended badly but felt she was protected.
She recalled: “There was a time when a colleague in the industry took me to a place in Mushin, some ghetto area. We walked through a rough part of the neighborhood. I was about 15 then. We got to this place and these bad boys were there, like in a sitting room. I begged them, explaining I needed money for my brother’s school fees. They looked at me… they could have harmed me.”
Eventually, the men agreed to lend her the money. However, she later ran into difficulties repaying the loan. The unpaid debt led to threats from the lenders, who eventually came to her home. During the visit, they took several household items, including the family television and DVD player, in an attempt to recover the money they claimed she owed.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday welcomed Inter Miami CF players to the White House to celebrate the club’s Major League Soccer Cup win in December.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The visit highlighted the club’s achievement and the impact of star player Lionel Messi, whose arrival in the United States has continued to capture global attention. Messi played a key role in Inter Miami’s success, marking the 48th team trophy of his career across club and international football.
During the reception, Trump praised Messi for choosing Inter Miami despite having opportunities to join any team worldwide. “You could have gone anywhere in the world, any team in the world, and you chose Miami. I just want to thank you for bringing us all on this ride,” he said.
In a notable moment, Trump compared Messi to Brazilian legend Pelé, suggesting the Argentine might even surpass him. “I watched Pele play. I don’t know, you may be better than Pele. Pele was pretty good,” he remarked.
Trump described hosting Messi as a historic and “distinct privilege,” noting that no US president had previously welcomed the football superstar in such a capacity.
The White House visit follows a similar reception for Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who was hosted by Trump in November 2025.
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‘Please Bring Out Your Billboards, Don’t Bother About PDP Crisis’ – Makinde Tells Oyo Guber Aspirants.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on gubernatorial aspirants to go ahead with their campaigns and put up billboards, urging them to disregard the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The PDP has been in turmoil since the 2023 elections, with key members defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and losing nearly all its governors and lawmakers, including Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri.
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026, Osun State governorship election, with the PDP and Labour Party absent—likely due to internal disputes.
Speaking to party supporters in Ibadan on Thursday, Makinde assured aspirants they could display PDP logos on their campaign billboards despite the party’s leadership challenges.
He said, “Today, I have freed everyone. Anyone who wants to contest for Oyo State Governor in 2027, please bring out your billboards. Don’t be bothered about the PDP crisis. Go ahead and put the PDP logo on your billboards.”
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