Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has pledged to collaborate closely with the six newly elected chairmen of Area Councils, emphasizing that political differences will not impede the development of the capital. The minister made the pledge when the council leaders came to his office on Wednesday in Abuja to pick up […]
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that the settlement of the longstanding OPL 245 dispute will strengthen Nigeria’s economy and improve the country’s fiscal position. This is as he credited President Bola Tinubu for providing the leadership that made the breakthrough possible. Speaking after the signing of the […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has transitioned to a temporary hybrid payment system at airport toll gates following a directive from President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the complications arising from a sudden shift to a cashless policy. FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, announced the change in Lagos on Thursday, noting that the […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced the promotion of Alhaji Ibrahim Masari to the position of Special Adviser on Political Affairs. The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Masari previously served the administration as the Senior Special Assistant on Political Affairs following his initial appointment in […]
President Bola Tinubu has sent warm felicitations to former President and elder statesman Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as he marks his 89th birthday on March 5. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The President, in the statement, celebrated Obasanjo’s remarkable influence across […]
Olatunji Disu’s appointment as Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been approved by the National Police Council (NPC). The decision was made during President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s third NPC meeting, which he himself presided over. Following Kayode Egbetokun’s resignation, Tinubu nominated Disu last week. The action was quickly approved by the NPC, which is […]
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), criticized President Bola Tinubu’s party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday while defending his continued support for the President. Wike stated at a press conference in Abuja that his position should not come as a surprise because he publicly expressed it in 2023. “In […]
In order to protect petroleum revenues and improve the administration of funds owed to the Federation, President Bola Tinubu recently issued Executive Order 9 of 2026, which the Federal Government has begun implementing. Wale Edun, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, revealed this in a statement on Monday. The President’s determination […]
President Bola Tinubu has mandated the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to oversee the establishment of the National Gas Infrastructure Command Centre (NGCC) through a strict Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. A key pillar of this directive is the total exclusion of public funding, ensuring the project creates no contingent liabilities or sovereign guarantees for the […]
The Presidency has dismissed circulating social media reports, alleging that kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested over an alleged plot to poison President Bola Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in his official X account on Sunday, sharing a video of the report […]
In order to broaden the state’s development frontiers, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno recently visited President Bola Tinubu and the CSS Farm in Nasarawa State. On Sunday, Eno answered questions from Government House reporters upon his arrival at Victor Attah International Airport, according to a statement that was obtained from the Government House Press […]
As the revered clergyman celebrates his 84th birthday on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have called Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, “one of our nation’s greatest gifts.” The President and First Lady hailed Adeboye, affectionately known as Daddy G.O., as “a spiritual fortress, […]
The 2024 FGN-UBEC/SUBEB Intervention program was launched in Ibadan by the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission. The ceremony, which took place on Friday at OYOSUBEB in Agodi, Ibadan, signaled the start of a massive supply of learning aids, core textbooks, and other teaching resources to public […]
Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives, has congratulated Tunji Disu, the recently appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, calling his appointment a meritorious acknowledgement of his professionalism, integrity, and distinguished service. Oke, who represents Osun State’s Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, stated that Disu is a good fit to head the Nigeria Police Force at […]
The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s recent Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of all oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, describing it as a landmark intervention in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The decision, which fundamentally alters the financial relationship between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and […]
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, urged Muslim and Christian leaders in the country to show greater compassion for the poor and underprivileged by pursuing policies that cater to the needs of the majority in the grassroots. The President, who hosted governors for the breaking of an interfaith fast at the Presidential Villa, said […]
The second edition of the Niger Delta Games began on Friday in Benin, Edo State. President Bola Tinubu urged organisers to invest in youths and women. The opening ceremony took place at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, showcasing Edo’s rich cultural heritage. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, said sports remained an […]
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, bringing an end to months of intense legislative debate and political wrangling. The President assented to the bill on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, just a day after the National Assembly passed the legislation despite a rowdy session in […]
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for attending a fishing festival while terror activities spread, with about 1,300 Nigerians reportedly killed in 41 days and hundreds of others still in captivity, including nursing mothers and children. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said […]
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with traders and people of Kano State over the devastating fire outbreak at Kano’s Singer Market over the weekend. The fire, which started on Saturday evening, raged into Sunday morning, causing significant damage to the food market. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]