The second conference of the National Economic Council, convened on 9 and 10 February 2026, was not another calendar obligation dressed up as policy theatre. It was a working session of a federation intent on maturing. For the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, constitutionally mandated as secretariat...
JOHNSOON MOMODU
The second conference of the National Economic Council, convened on 9 and 10 February 2026, was not another calendar obligation dressed up as policy theatre. It was a working session of a federation intent on maturing. For the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, constitutionally mandated as secretariat of the National Economic Council, the gathering signalled something deeper.
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of deliberately seeking to stir political tension and mislead Nigerians for personal gain. In a post shared on his official platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Onanuga alleged...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged Nigeria’s support and commitment to the swift implementation of the provisions of the revitalised agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. Prominent among the nation’s proposals as presented by the President is the immediate and unconditional release of the country’s...
By EUNICE OMOKARO – Africa’s foremost tech icon and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, who turns 70 on February 22, this year, has explained why he is not celebrating his 70th birthday with a mega party, preferring to offer University scholarships to additional 1000 Nigerian indigent wiz-kids...
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, as well as the 30th AU General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s AU...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to express sympathy and support for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. The delegation, scheduled to depart Abuja on Monday, would convey President Tinubu’s condolences to the traders who...
Nigerian music star Davido has announced his decision to withdraw from the ongoing custody case involving his daughter, Imade Adeleke, describing the experience as deeply painful. The singer made the disclosure on his official X page, clarifying that he never sought full custody of his daughter but only requested...
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has called for a united front among all Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential elections in a bid to rescue the country from bad governance and corruption. Mr. Obi said the “Operation Rescue Nigeria” is not...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commended the efforts of troops of Operation HADIN KAI for their commitment and sacrifices, which led to the repel and defeat of some Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, who attempted to infiltrate a military base and other surrounding settlements in Pulka Community of Gwoza...
Baring last minute change, the Nasarawa State 2019 and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Hon David Ombugadu, is set to dump his party to the ruling All Progressives Party (APC). A top member of PDP, who begged for anonymity, disclosed the development to our correspondent in Akwanga,...
Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has hinted at his intention to contest the forthcoming by-election for the vacant Nasarawa North Senatorial seat, pending official declaration by relevant authorities. Maku gave the indication on Sunday during a strategic meeting with key stakeholders from the five electoral wards in Akun...
Northern Citizens’ Group has faulted former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent claim that he monitored the phone conversations of the National Security Adviser (NSA), describing the statement as reckless and potentially injurious to national security. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, the President...
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. President Tinubu, who had earlier reached out to...
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has extolled the legacy of Late industrialist, Chief Adekunle Ojora , as a devout muslim, who left a legacy of consistently promoting religious harmony in the country. She made the remark during a condolence visit to the fanily of the deceased in Ikoyi, Lagos. The...
Amnesty International has strongly condemned a fresh wave of deadly attacks that left at least 32 people dead in Tungar-Makeri, Konsoko and Pissa villages in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attacks, carried out by heavily armed gunmen riding on dozens of motorcycles, began in the early...
Nigeria has endorsed the proposed institutional reforms in the African Union, with a focus on peace and security governance, strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector. The country also aligned with proposed restructurings aimed at boosting domestic and regional resource mobilisation...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has visited Singer Market in the Kano metropolis following a second fire outbreak at the Gidan Gilas section of the market. The visit was confirmed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf arrived...
Attempt by a convicted drug kingpin, Olashupo Michael Oladimeji to export 1.10 kilograms of cocaine concealed in processed cassava granules, popularly known as Garri to London, United Kingdom, on a Virgin Atlantic flight, has been thwarted by NDLEA operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. The...
A China-based Nigerian businessman, Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue and two Angolan citizens: Mbandu Martins Makiadi and Ngoma Wilson Fernando have excreted a total of 236 wraps of cocaine following their arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja and Mallam...
Coalition of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Borno South Youth Groups (CABS-Youth) has held a strategic meeting with the Borno State leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Bello Ayuba ahead of the preparation for the forthcoming party’s congresses and 2027...