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Nigerians hammer President Tinubu Over Fuel Price Hike, Dub Him ‘TPain’ and ‘Emir of Hardship’
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
In a surge of public outrage, Nigerians are voicing their frustrations regarding President Bola Tinubu’s recent petrol price hike, labeling him ‘Pharaoh’ and the ‘Emir of Hardship.’ On Wednesday, the NNPC raised petrol prices to an alarming N1030, triggering widespread discontent.
Social media users flocked to the comments section of Peoples Gazette’s coverage of the fuel increase, venting their anger toward the president. An X user, @FitRich6, shared an image of Tinubu, suggesting, “The increment continues until Nigerians realize and call him Sheikh T-Pain instead of T-Pain… Or do you think it’s easy to be a Sheikh reciting this in a unique way?”
Another user, @Dande_abdulaziz, criticized Tinubu’s performance, stating, “To be sincere, T-Pain is a disaster. He couldn’t fulfill any of the promises he made during his campaigns, subjecting citizens to hardship while labeling it economic reform.”
Comments flooded in, with @iam_paulash stating, “T.Pain is carrying out his responsibility, which is to cause you pain,” and @ogbuka noting, “Fuel still sells for ₦52 in Libya, but let’s keep tolerating T-Pain’s anti-people impunity.”
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar chimed in on Thursday, echoing the sentiment and calling attention to Tinubu’s apparent indifference to the struggles of the populace, saying, “It is even more worrying that T-pain is undisturbed by the hardship in the country.”
The president’s critics drew historical comparisons, likening their struggles to the suffering of the Israelites under the Egyptian Pharaoh. User @MrJohnDir remarked, “Pharaoh still better pass @officialABAT. Even during the Nigerian civil war, our parents didn’t go through this hard time.” Meanwhile, @Joshua19726468 quipped, “Pharaoh still dey learn from Nigerian politicians.”
Adding a humorous touch, @Jeduthun_22 posted a photo of Tinubu in a turban marked ‘Emir of Hardship,’ while @Adaobi_ij lamented about the exorbitant cost of filling a tank for #80,600, praying for relief for those who voted against Tinubu in these trying times.
Earlier this week, The Gazette reported that President Tinubu was frustrated by Nigerians dubbing him ‘TPain,’ a nickname reflecting the widespread pain inflicted by his administration over the past 16 months
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The federal government has endorsed the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.
The decision was part of the government’s drive to ensure that every state in the country had at least one federal polytechnic.
The approval of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic was conveyed in a letter dated January 9, 2025, by the Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
It was addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The FCT Minister’s office confirmed receipt of the letter on January 16, 2025.
In the correspondence, Dr. Alausa urged Wike to identify suitable locations in Gwarinpa for both temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic.
A joint team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education have been listed to inspect the proposed locations before finalizing the site selection.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic is expected to boost technological education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship development, aligning with the government’s commitment to enhancing technical skills and economic empowerment across Nigeria. [With GWG report]
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) reports that the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), was directly caused by the activities of pipeline vandals attempting to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil.
This unfortunate act of sabotage, which also resulted in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve, reflects a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks on wellheads in the zone. Since March 2023, crude oil theft on this asset has been persistent, with criminals now resorting to extreme measures, including the use of dynamite to destroy installations and illegally access hydrocarbons.
NNPC Ltd remains committed to combating these fires and mitigating the financial losses associated with these criminal activities, which place a significant burden on the nation’s economy. The company is working closely with relevant security agencies to put an end to these acts of vandalism.
Additionally, NNPC Ltd reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities affected by these destructive activities and will continue to provide necessary relief efforts to mitigate the impact on those affected.
Olufemi O. Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja
20th January, 2025
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