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READ Tinubu’s Final Words Of Solace to fired ministers before their removal

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Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has shed light on the recent dismissals of several ministers, emphasizing the president’s respectful approach in communicating his decisions.

In a significant departure from past practices where dismissals were often abrupt and made public via radio or television, Onanuga detailed how President Tinubu personally met with the dismissed ministers to convey his decisions in a considerate manner.

During an appearance on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics,” Onanuga elaborated on the rationale behind the decision to replace five ministers and reassign ten others. He stressed that this move was not made lightly but was the result of a careful and deliberate evaluation process. This evaluation was structured and methodical, aimed at ensuring that the decisions were grounded in solid performance assessments rather than impulsive choices.

The recent changes were officially announced following a Federal Executive Council meeting last Wednesday. The ministers who were let go included Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN), Minister of Education; Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development. The president’s decision was framed within the context of ongoing efforts to optimize government performance and accountability.

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Onanuga highlighted that the impetus for these changes stemmed from a detailed performance review led by Hadiza Usman, who serves as the Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination. He noted that Usman’s team utilized modern technology and actively sought citizen feedback to comprehensively assess the performance of the ministers. This approach represented a significant shift in how ministerial effectiveness is evaluated, moving beyond traditional methods to incorporate direct input from the public.

The use of technology and citizen feedback is a key element in this evaluation process. Onanuga pointed out that data was collected through various means, focusing on public opinion and ratings given by Nigerians regarding their ministers’ performances.

This innovative method aimed to ensure that the assessments were not only fair but also reflective of the citizens’ experiences and perceptions regarding the government’s effectiveness.

Onanuga explained, “The president did not change his ministers whimsically. The change underwent a rigorous procedure. Since our retreat in October of last year, the president made it clear to the ministers that they would be subject to evaluation. Hadiza Usman was placed in charge of this process.” This statement underscores the president’s commitment to accountability and performance measurement in governance, suggesting that he intends to foster a culture of responsibility within his administration.

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According to Onanuga, Usman’s team’s methodical approach included soliciting public feedback on ministerial performance, allowing citizens to provide scores and comments based on their experiences. This interactive engagement with the populace not only empowered citizens to voice their opinions but also ensured that the decision-making process was anchored in real-world evaluations of ministerial effectiveness.

As the discussions around these dismissals unfolded, Onanuga addressed the terminology used to describe the situation. While many observers might have referred to the ministers as being “sacked,” he clarified that President Tinubu preferred the term “discharged.” This choice of language reflects a more respectful approach to leadership and change, highlighting the president’s intent to maintain dignity in the process of restructuring his cabinet.

During the private meetings held with the dismissed ministers, Onanuga recounted that the president approached the situation with grace and politeness. He thanked each minister for their contributions to the government and wished them well in their future endeavors. “When he communicated his decision on Wednesday, he was very polite and expressed gratitude for their services to the country,” Onanuga noted. This manner of communication contrasts sharply with the more public and often harsh methods employed in previous administrations, where dismissals were frequently made through impersonal announcements that lacked the personal touch.

The context of these changes reflects a broader strategic vision that President Tinubu aims to implement during his tenure. By prioritizing performance evaluations based on citizen feedback, Tinubu is not only fostering a culture of accountability within his administration but also signaling to the public that their voices matter in governance. This approach is likely to enhance public trust in government institutions, as citizens see that their opinions can directly influence ministerial appointments and government performance.

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Moreover, Onanuga’s insights into the evaluation process and the subsequent changes in the cabinet suggest that the Tinubu administration is serious about reforming how governmental performance is assessed and managed. The emphasis on technology and public feedback indicates a progressive shift towards transparency and responsiveness in governance, which could serve as a model for future administrations.

In conclusion, the recent ministerial changes under President Tinubu, as articulated by Bayo Onanuga, highlight a significant evolution in governmental communication and accountability practices. By personally informing dismissed ministers of his decisions and emphasizing a respectful approach, the president sets a new tone for leadership.

The focus on performance assessments driven by citizen feedback showcases a commitment to improving governance and ensuring that public officials are held accountable for their roles. As these changes unfold, they may pave the way for a more engaged and responsive government, ultimately benefiting the Nigerian populace as a whole.

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Christmas in Naija: How We Dey Manage Celebrate Despite Wahala

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By Gloria Ikibah
For Naija, Christmas no be just ordinary holiday. Na time wey hope dey shine, vibe dey sweet, and gratitude dey full everywhere. Na that time of the year wey, no matter how life don hard, people go try “show face” because Christmas na big deal. But lately, with the way everything dey cost and suffer no dey reduce, celebrating Christmas don turn wahala for many families.
Still, as we dey talk, “Man no fit kill himself.” Nigerians no dey carry last. We sabi find ways to flex and celebrate the birth of Jesus, even if na to cut corner or manage small.
Cost Wahala: Everything Don Cost Die
You no need any prophet to tell you say things for market don turn another level. Everything don cost! From rice to chicken, even maggi cube sef don follow increase. Wetin you go talk about live chicken? E don be like say to chop chicken for Christmas na for rich people alone. Rice wey people dey buy for ₦20,000 before don near ₦100,000. Wetin we go do?
But for Naija, no Christmas without rice and chicken. E be like wedding without music, e no complete. So, people dey hustle extra hard. Tailors no fit sleep because everybody wan sew new clothes. For market, na haggling full everywhere as buyers dey try drag price wey don already high.
Yet, hope still dey. Naija people dey always talk say, “God no go shame us.” Somehow, everybody dey find way.
December Rush: Going Back to the Village  
One of the sweetest things about Christmas for Naija na the “back to village” movement. Whether you dey Lagos, Abuja, Sokoto, Kaduna, Maiduguri, Ibadan ofPort Harcourt, December na time to reconnect with your roots. But my brother, the journey no easy o.
Transport fare dey mad. Fuel price dey high, so drivers no dey smile. Imagine paying ₦40,000 from Lagos to Enugu wey before na ₦7,000. Still, people dey go because, as dem go talk, “Home sweet pass anywhere.”
Na the road matter sef dey pain pass. Traffic go tie you like wrapper, police go dey disturb you for checkpoints, and bad roads no go allow you rest. But trust Nigerians; we sabi manage. With small gist, music, and snacks for road, the journey go dey bearable.
Decorations and the Christmas Feeling 
No matter the hardship, December still dey sweet for Naija. Streets go dey shine with Christmas lights, even if e no plenty like oyinbo countries. Small businesses go hang blinking lights, and some churches go do nativity scenes. Children go sing carols, mixing English and local hymns.
For house, families dey try decorate, no matter how small. If you no fit buy Christmas tree, palm frond dey available. Just add ribbon join am, and your tree don complete. Nigerians go just laugh say, “Na manage we dey manage, but e go still sweet.”
The Christmas Food: Make Everybody Chop 
For Naija, food na the center of Christmas celebration. Even if na one kind year wey e be like say soup no too dey plenty, Christmas day different. Rice, whether na Jollof or fried, e must show. Chicken, goat meat,cow meat or turkey go follow. If you lucky, you go see moimoi, salad, or even nkwobi and isi-ewu.
But the hustle to prepare food no easy. Cooking gas dey cost, firewood no dey too plenty, and food items don turn something else for market. Na there the community spirit dey enter. Neighbors dey share, people dey contribute small small, because as dem dey talk, “Nobody wan carry last, everybody must chop.”
Church Service: The Main Reason for Christmas
For Naija, we no dey forget say the reason for the season na Jesus Christ. Churches dey full on Christmas morning as families go dey sing, pray, and thank God for the year. Choir go sing gospel wey go touch heart, and pastor go preach hope, love, and resilience.
For some villages, dem dey even do nativity play or Christmas drama to remind people of how Christ take start. E dey sweet when you see traditional dance join the celebration. Religion and culture dey mix well for Naija style of Christmas.
Evening Cruise: Detty December Don Land  
After all the food and church matter, na groove time! Children go wear their fine new clothes waka round, go house to house dey greet people and collect small gifts (aka “Christmas handouts”). Youths go organize street parties, and local DJs go blast music wey go make body sweet.
For some people, na time to do “detty December.” Bars, lounges, and beaches go full as people go dey vibe, because, as we sabi talk, “Body no be firewood.”
Finding Joy Even When E No Easy  
Despite all the struggle, Nigerians sabi find joy. Na about the small memories, laughter from children, food wey everybody chop together, and the spirit of giving. Even those wey no fit afford big celebration still dey thank God o. Some people go do small house party; others go just use the day pray and reflect.
Social media sef dey help. People dey share their own kind of celebration, using hashtags like #NaijaChristmas or #DettyDecember to show say life still dey sweet, no matter the condition.
As We Enter New Year  
As another year dey end, hope still dey shine for Naija. The way people dey push through Christmas wahala, show the resilience wey Nigerians carry. Everybody dey pray say next year go better, better economy, better life.
So, whether na rice and chicken you chop, or na garri you soak, one thing sure: Christmas na about the heart wey dey give. Love, gratitude, and hope na wetin matter pass.
Merry Christmas, Naija style!
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Edo To Get First Lady As Gov Okpebholo Reportedly Set To Quit Bachelorhood

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

December 24, (THEWILL) – Barring any last minute change of heart, the governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, is allegedly set to marry his side chick, a California-based lady, Jennifer, the daughter of Sharon Ogaga, who is a native of Auchi and is believed to be in her 30s.

THEWILL reports that the marriage is scheduled to be held in Potter Ranch, California, in January 2024, while Aso ebi for the event is being distributed to friends of the bride for a fee around America, Europe and Africa, the letter of invitation only identifies Jennifer, but does not mention the identity of the husband-to-be, in what appears to be a deliberate attempt to mask governor Okpebolo’s identity and shield him from the controversial move.

What is weird is that Jennifer and her family are being coy with the identity of the man she is marrying.

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One of THEWILL’s sources, however, has a direct confirmation that Governor Okpebholo is the “husband-in-waiting.”

“They are only telling people that Jennifer is getting married. They are not revealing the identity of the man. It is obvious they are hiding something, probably they don’t want distractions to taint the ceremony,” one of the sources said.

THEWILL does not know the status of Okpebholo’s current marriage to Blessing Okpabi Okpebholo, the mother of his two daughters, who was a no-show during his inauguration as governor.

It, however, appears that their marriage is over because it is illegal to be married to more than one person under the laws of the United States.

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According to one of our sources, Senator Adams Oshiomhole allegedly hooked Jennifer up with the governor.

The governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Osiobughie Okhuemoi, said he was unaware of the development when THEWILL contacted him for comments a few days ago.

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WATCH moment Tinubu hails FCT minister for his doggedness, sterling performance

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President Bola Tinubu has described the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, minister Nyesom Wike as a performing and dogged technocrat.

Naijablitznews reports Tinubu made this assertion during his maiden presidential chat on Monday.

The president rounded up by saying “I doff my hat for the performing minister.

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