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Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Cut Costs by Switching Off Lights and Managing Energy Use
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to adopt better management practices by being mindful of their energy consumption, particularly through actions like switching off lights when not in use.
During a recent media chat with journalists in Lagos, the president emphasized that such habits could help reduce electricity bills, which have become a growing concern for many Nigerians.
Tinubu pointed out that learning to manage resources effectively is not a negative approach, suggesting that individuals could control their electricity costs by simply switching off lights when not needed.
He called for a collective effort to adopt more sustainable practices, stressing that everyone could play a part in managing resources wisely to avoid unnecessary expenses.
In the same conversation, Tinubu also shared his stance on price controls, stating that he does not believe in implementing them.
He explained that rather than resorting to price control measures, his administration would focus on working hard to ensure the market is adequately supplied to meet demand, thereby helping to stabilize prices in the long run.
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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