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Ajuri Ngelale Steps Down as Tinubu’s Spokesman, Cites Health Reasons
In a statement released on Saturday evening, the presidency confirmed that Ajuri Ngelale has officially stepped down from his role as the spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu.
Ngelale, who had been a key figure in Tinubu’s administration, is reportedly taking an indefinite leave of absence due to personal and health-related reasons.
The statement emphasized that President Tinubu has accepted Ngelale’s decision with understanding and compassion, acknowledging the difficult circumstances that have led to this course of action.
The president expressed his sympathy for Ngelale, stating that the reasons behind his leave were legitimate and deserved respect.
Tinubu also extended his best wishes to Ngelale, both in regard to his health and his future endeavors, while underscoring the importance of respecting the privacy of Ngelale and his family during this period.
Ajuri Ngelale has been a prominent political figure in Nigerian politics, having served as Senior Special Adviser on Public Affairs to former President Muhammadu Buhari.
His role under Tinubu was seen as an extension of his deep involvement in Nigeria’s public communication sphere, where he was often praised for his articulate defense of government policies and swift responses to public concerns.
While the presidency refrained from giving further details on the nature of Ngelale’s personal or health challenges, his indefinite leave marks a significant change in the Tinubu administration’s media and communication landscape.
The public and media outlets have been urged to respect his family’s privacy as they navigate this period.
As Ngelale steps back, the presidency is expected to announce further adjustments or a possible replacement to manage its communications strategy moving forward.
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the NYSC programme. It can be noted that the NYSC camp orientation is usually for three weeks before the youths go out to gain experience, employment, and serve the country for one year.
However, the FG announced that the passing-out parade from camp will be cancelled, and corps members will now spend six weeks in camp instead of three weeks.
“The first two weeks speak to laying a foundation on civic responsibility. The next two weeks will look at career mapping, basic accounting literacy skills, business planning and access to finance. The final two weeks, we intend to have focused corps-stream-specific training aligned with the corps member’s designated stream based on his choice, academic background and skills profile.”
With the rainy season in Nigeria, many are wondering if the increase in flooding has now become the new normal. Lots of videos, clips, and complaints have literally flooded online, showing how badly roads, homes, and other places have been affected.
We were used to hearing about the rise of water on the Island since it is literally surrounded by water, but now floods are being spotted on the Mainland as well.
We may not know exactly why this is happening, but one thing is certain—we urgently need a lasting solution.
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
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