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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
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Impeachment Plot: Akpabio Cautions Nigerians To Disregard Media Report
By Gloria Ikibah
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has admonished Nigerians to disregard stories of his planned impeachment, even as he described it as an illusion.
Naijablitznews.com recalled that an online publication, (Name withheld on Wednesday, published a story titled “DSS Takes Over National Assembly Amid Impeachment Speculations Against Senate President Akpabio”, which has since been republished by other media outlets.
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President of Senate, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh in a statement on Wednesday said the report was a figment of the reporters imagination.
He said: “Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, wishes to state without equivocation that the speculation and misinformation circulating about an alleged impeachment plot against him is the handiwork of fifth columnists who are perpetual merchants of misinformation and purveyors of mischief.
“As a Head of one of the Arms of government, the President of the Senate categorically denies these baseless claims and reaffirms his commitment to transformational leadership of the Senate particularly and effectively collaborates with the other arms of government. There is no crack in the Upper Chamber and no Senator or Caucus is plotting any impeachment against the President of the Senate. Every Senator is focused on raising the bar of Legislative Agenda and Nation building.
“The allegations are nothing but a desperate attempt to create division and discord among the esteemed senators. It’s unfortunate that some individuals would resort to spreading falsehoods to promote the invidious reins of their blackmail enterprise.
“Senator Godswill Akpabio remains focused on the implementation of the 10th Senate’s Legislative Agenda and working tirelessly to address the pressing National issues of growth and prosperity.
“The Senate President will not be distracted by these unfounded rumours and wants to assure the public that his commitment to Nigeria’s progress remains unwavering.
“We therefore urge the public to disregard these baseless claims and instead focus on the meaningful work being done by the Senate to improve the lives of all Nigerians”.
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BREAKING! FG delegation in meeting with NLC, TUC
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Federal government delegation is currently meeting with the leaders of organised labour at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The meeting is centred on the state of the nation, especially the petrol pricing system.
The meeting is taking place at the Secretary to the Office of the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume.
At the meeting are Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, NSA; Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Labour Minister; and Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
Others are the Information Minister, Petroleum Minister, State Minister of Gas, and representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Limited.
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