Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has clarified that his recent remarks addressing Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, were not intended to show disrespect to the cleric or the broader Christian community.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that Cardinal Onaiyekan, accompanied by a delegation from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), had previously met with President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja to discuss critical national matters, including insecurity, the state of education, democratic principles, and rising poverty.

During a subsequent interview on Arise TV, Onaiyekan shared details of the private exchanges between the president and the bishops regarding the economy. In response at the time, Ajayi publicly criticized the cleric, describing his decision to reveal details of a closed-door meeting as “an abuse of clerical privilege.”

However, during a follow-up appearance on ARISE TV on Thursday, Ajayi explained that his initial comments were meant to offer a different perspective on the narrative rather than undermine the cardinal’s esteemed position in society or the church.

Affirming that the issue has been put to rest, the presidential aide stated:

“Well, I think that episode has been closed. Cardinal Onaiyekan is a respected clergy and a statement in his own right. My response to him did not in any way disrespect him or disrespect his standing in society and the church. He’s one of the leaders of the faith… I only tried to provide a different perspective from his own account of the bishop’s encounter with the president, and I think that point has been made. And I think it’s not something we really want to dwell further on.”

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that ride-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt have not been prohibited from operating at the nation’s airports.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, management issued a statement on Thursday to address growing anxieties regarding rumored restrictions targeting e-hailing operations across various facilities under its authority.

FAAN emphasized that its intent is neither to limit passengers’ freedom of choice nor to block digital transport providers from assisting air travelers. Instead, the focus is on maintaining regulatory compliance that reinforces security, protects passengers, and ensures seamless airport traffic flow.

The statement read in part:

“FAAN wishes to clarify that its position is not, and has never been, directed at limiting passengers’ access to transportation options or undermining the important role that e-hailing services play in providing convenient mobility to air travellers. The services must be identifiable, accountable and properly integrated into the airport’s operational and security framework. ACHRAMS is not an e-hailing application and is not intended to compete with or replicate the services provided by Uber, Bolt or any other e-hailing platform.”

Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, recently voiced strong criticism toward individuals who directed abusive comments at the World Bank on social media regarding loan agreements with Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶