President Tinubu had, in his Independence Day broadcast, conferred Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on M Tajudeen.
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Lawmakers argued that the president’s decision was discriminatory, insisting that the senate president and the speaker are equals and, therefore, should receive the same title. Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.“President Tinubu was convinced by the position of the House of Representatives and has decided to correct the historical oversight,” he said.
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