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Omoyele Sowore Claims Federal Government Bought $100 Million Presidential Jet
Publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that the Federal Government has purchased a new Airbus A330 Presidential Jet costing $100 million.
Sowore stated that the jet, originally an A330-200 with the name VP-CAC, has been re-registered as 5N-FGA.
Sowore shared a photo of the jet on his Instagram, criticizing the government’s spending priorities.
He wrote, “While they are telling you to ‘exercise patience,’ @officialasiwajubat already bought a $100m Presidential Jet and configured or reconfigured it with some $50 million and it is ready for delivery! The jet is an A330-200 initially christened VP-CAC is now registered as 5N-FGA.”
Sowore highlighted the mismatch between the government’s expenditure on the jet and its failure to budget for it, pay minimum wage, or support students needing loans for education.
He also mentioned the approval of billions for hajj amid allegations of fund theft.
Sowore ended his post with a call to action: “Fight we MUST! #RevolutionNow.”
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Outrage as Officials Travel with President Tinubu During Crisis
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
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Federal Government Declares March 19 and 20 Public Holidays for Eid al-Fitr
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
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President Tinubu Departs for London Amid Ongoing Fuel Crisis
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
