By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Elvert Ayambem has returned to preside over the affairs of the Assembly. It would be recalled that some members of the Assembly had, last week Wednesday, “removed” the Speaker, alleging mismanagement of funds, among other...
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President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024 reverting to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, revealed this on Wednesday at a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. President Bola Tinubu, who...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos- Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has taken a significant step towards improving transparency and efficiency in governance with the official launch of the State Digital Performance Scorecard System, known as the ‘DASHBOARD’, under the Plateau State Development Framework (PSDF) 2023-2027. This innovative system...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the policy direction of President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government was aimed at repositioning the country and not to punish Nigerians. Senator Akpabio stated this in a statement to congratulate President Tinubu on successful completion of his...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has said President Bola Tinubu remains unshakable in his commitment to building concrete blocks of progress and greatness for Nigeria. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Morka reacting to comments by former Vice-President...
The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led government defines its commitment to unleashing the country’s full economic potential by focusing on job creation, access to capital for small and large businesses, inclusiveness, the rule of law, and the fight against hunger, poverty and corruption. The phrase refers to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has said the Air Components of Operations Hadarin Daji and Hadin Kai have eliminated 30 terrorists in air strikes in their hideouts in Katsina and Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, discharged the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Kore, Alhaji Bello Bodejo, of alleged terrorism charge filed against him by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, discharged Bodejo after counsel for the...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Social Democratic Party (SDP), candidate in the 2023 Kogi governorship race, Alhaji Murtala Ajaka, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to resuscitate the economy and end insecurity. Ajaka, in a congratulatory message to Tinubu on his first anniversary in office,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) have flagged off the introduction of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) immunization for females between the age group of 9-14 years across the state especially in all schools and host communities. NATIONAL ACCORD...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has named the new Hajj terminal in the Sultan Abubakar International Airport Sokoto after Sen. Aliyu Wamakko. He made this known while inaugurating the terminal on Tuesday in Sokoto. Keyamo commended the Sokoto state government for completing the project...
For those who are aware of his background during his time in the United Kingdom, it is known that his appointment as the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, remains one of the most suitable choices. Nigeria, a nation with...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the three Executive Orders on oil and gas reforms, which he signed, will make Nigeria’s petroleum sector globally competitive. The President made the affirmation during a meeting with a delegation from ExxonMobil Upstream Company,...
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has denied its involvement in a bombing on a camp in the Al-Mawasi area near Rafah city that killed at least 21 and injured dozens. In a statement, the IDF said that “contrary to the reports from the last few hours, the IDF...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, received assurances from Reckitt Benckiser, the global fast-moving consumer goods company, that they will continue to grow their investments in Nigeria. Receiving a delegation from Reckitt Benckiser led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kris...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory Council has strongly condemned the recent actions of the Minister of Works and Housing, Senator Dave Umahi, for his perceived disrespect towards journalists. This reaction follows an incident where the minister dismissed the presence of over 40 journalists at a...
Senator Kashim Shettima, a charismatic and eloquent politician, demonstrated exceptional leadership by proactively spearheading the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign, even before the aspirant’s official declaration. At the time, some long-time loyalists of Bola Tinubu, including those he had appointed to offices during his governorship of Lagos (1999-2007),...
Ahead of the November governorship elections in Ondo State, some political groups and structures of governorship aspirants in the State numbering over 250 have collapsed into Omoluabi Coalition Group. At an expanded Exco’ meeting held in Ore recently, the President of the Yoruba Council (YCW); the apex umbrella body...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In his first year in office, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has implemented a series of strategic initiatives and achieved notable accomplishments that have had a significant impact on Plateau State. His administration has prioritized security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic growth. Let us...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s historic victory and assumption of office on May 29, 2023, marked a significant turning point in Nigeria’s democratic journey. His commitment to democracy and visionary leadership, encapsulated in the 8-Point Renewed Hope Agenda, have inspired confidence and trust among Nigerians, promising a new...