President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In the first letter, President Tinubu nominated Senator Magnus Abe to serve...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack, ensuring they are swiftly brought...
’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe the allegations that over N128 billion of public funds are missing or diverted from...
Former presidential candidate and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s taxation policies, warning that Nigeria cannot achieve prosperity by placing heavier financial burdens on already struggling citizens. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi argued that genuine economic transformation begins...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and pledging to deliver one million additional votes for the President in the 2027 general election. Mutfwang announced his decision on Friday in Jos after receiving his APC...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Ahmed Usman Ododo, the governor of Kogi State, on his birthday today, January 1. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Ododo, one of the youngest governors in Nigeria today, is an accountant-turned politician. He had served as the auditor-general for...
President Bola Tinubu and Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed deep concern following the road accident involving world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua in Makun, Ogun State. Tinubu in a statement issued on Monday, extended his deep sympathies to you following the tragic accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned politicians against believing that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) or openly declaring loyalty to President Bola Tinubu automatically secures a second-term ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike gave the warning on Tuesday while addressing supporters during...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday cautioned those he described as “emergency singers” of the slogan “On your mandate, we shall stand” to honour existing agreements, declaring that no one can deceive them with sudden displays of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for what he described as their courage in standing for democratic principles and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike gave the commendation on Saturday during a visit to the lawmakers...
Nigerian government through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has announced the graduation of over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards drawn from seven frontline states, following the successful completion of an intensive three-month training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative launched by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as people-oriented projects aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians. Senator Akume gave the commendation on Friday in Wannune, headquarters of Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State,...
National Assembly has directed the re-gazetting of key tax legislation and the issuance of Certified True Copies to address observed discrepancies between enacted laws and the versions published in the official gazette. House spokesman Akin Rotimi and Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, confirmed the decision in separate...
Nigeria’s fight against terrorism received a fresh boost on Friday as the Federal Government confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally approved the recent airstrikes carried out by the United States against terrorist targets in the North-West. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this while speaking on...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has made his position on the 2027 presidential election unmistakably clear: while FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is entitled to support President Bola Tinubu, he should not expect others to follow his lead. Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan on Tuesday, Makinde stressed that...
Ahead of their first match in the new Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles have begun to reap the full rewards of their historic run at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The players, fondly known as the Super Eagles Class of 2024, have...
As Nigerians gear up for Christmas festivities, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged citizens to embrace moderation, peace and personal responsibility, particularly in the use of alcohol during the holiday season. Speaking during an interview on News Century TV, the President stressed that the yuletide period should be a...
Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, was aglow over the weekend as former Governor of the state, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, played host to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the wedding Fatiha of his son, Sadiq Ali Modu Sheriff. President Tinubu arrived in the ancient city to honour the Sheriff...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the financial independence of local governments is implemented. President Tinubu made the commitment on Friday night at the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress, held at the State...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday commissioned three newly constructed mega schools and a fleet of 620 fully electric vehicles and tricycles delivered by the governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. During the commissioning ceremony, which was performed separately, President Tinubu commended Governor Zulum for his transformative...