- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the intervention of the Finish government, with the arrest and detention of Biafra separatist leader Simon Ekpa, saying the government will not tolerate actions that could lead to divisiveness
- The president was speaking when he received the Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Sanna Selin, at the State House in Abuja
- Tinubu commended the Finnish authorities for the timely intervention that safeguarded the countrys integrity and mitigated an action that threatened peaceful co-existence
Tinubu applauds Finland for intervening in Simon Ekpas case.
Photo credits: @simon_ekpa, @officialABATSource: TwitterI must thank you for your record on safeguarding human rights in our country with the trial of Simon Ekpa. Nigeria is indivisible. We have been through turbulent times, and we dont want to promote terrorism.I am a child born into activism, but not divisiveness. We need cohesion and cooperation to bring about development. Our watchword is stability and cohesion to move the country forward.The national security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has informed me. I know what the rule of law means. The rule of law safeguards our democratic credentials, morals and values. We must respect the rule of law.”‘Simon Ekpa hindering bilateral relations’Simon Ekpa has been hindering bilateral relations. The cooperation between our two countries is going very well now, and the national security adviser has been providing all the evidence.I salute you for all the ongoing reforms in the country. They are not easy. Even though it is painful, it is the only way Nigeria can progress. It is essential for the country.Finland has been involved in peace mediation as well. We also have opportunities for Nigeria in energy. We can work and make it a realisable dream.”
READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Tinubu’s minister orders immediate reopening of Lagos bridge to ease trafficThe Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to ease severe traffic congestion Federal Controller of Works, Olukorede Kesha, confirmed that remedial measures are being implemented to restore vehicular movement The bridge was initially set for closure until May 2025 for repairs, but worsening gridlock prompted ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ One major reasons Tinubu fired Kyari, NNPCL board emergesPresident Bola Tinubu dismissed Mele Kyari and other NNPCL board members due to concerns over their performance Tinubu has set ambitious targets for the new leadership, including increasing daily crude oil production to three million barrels by 2030 and boosting gas output to 10 billion cubic meters The reconstituted NNPCL board includes industry experts, with ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Farmer slumps on hearing false alarm, eventually dies, family makes requestA 54-year-old farmer, Jeremiah Onuminya, tragically collapsed and died in Usha, Agatu Local Government Area, following a false alarm about an impending attack Local authorities confirmed that exhaustion while fleeing was the cause of his death, urging residents to verify information to prevent panic The incident coincided with allegations of cattle poisoning in the area, ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Pregnant woman dies as hospital allegedly refuses treatment over N500k depositA pregnant woman, identified as Kemi, tragically lost her life after a private hospital allegedly refused her treatment due to her husband’s inability to deposit N500,000 for treatment Her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, shared a heartbreaking video on social media capturing her final moments and detailing their ordeal As usual, Nigerians on social media reacted differently ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Food security: 5 FG's policies "yielding positive results" as Tinubu, Kyari get…The Good Governance Advocates of Nigeria (GGAN) has spoken on FG’s agricultural policies, hailing President Tinubu and agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari The group highlighted global collaborations and domestic initiatives, including fertilizer distribution and food aid, as crucial steps toward agricultural growth and food security GGAN also noted a significant drop in food pricesup to 70% ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ 
