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Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Strengthening Economic Ties With South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after co-chairing the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in South Africa.
The event, which he led alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation between the two countries.
The presidential jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 9:10 pm, where Tinubu was warmly welcomed by key government officials and dignitaries.
Among those present were the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and the FCT Commissioner of Police, Peter Opara.
The Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, established in 1999, is a strategic platform designed to enhance the relationship between Africa’s two largest economies.
This year’s session featured discussions across eight critical sectors: political consultations, consular and migration affairs, banking and finance, defence and security, manufacturing, the social sector, mines and energy, and trade and investments.
These sectors were addressed through working groups tasked with identifying challenges and opportunities for collaboration.
A highlight of the meeting was the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements by officials from both nations.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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