by DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga made this disclosure via his X handle on Friday According to Onanuga, the President will depart Abuja on Sunday to...
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By EZEKIEL IORJA, Abuja- In a heartfelt tribute to the late former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved a series of special mourning activities to celebrate his legacy. The centerpiece of these activities is an expanded...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the former President’s residence to...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to manage the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, ensuring a dignified farewell. Tinubu has also instructed the Ministry of Interior to declare Tuesday a public holiday in honor of the late leader, according to Alhaji...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences....
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has highlighted the progress made by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in addressing the country’s security challenges. Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 Regular Course, Ribadu said the government has made bold strides in restoring security...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) has issued a directive to its members across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) immediately. This bold move is seen as a significant step towards unseating President Bola Tinubu...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Tinubu Media Force (TMF), a support group for President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed the opposition coalition and their new platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as a desperate attempt to regain lost relevance. TMF National Coordinator, Gbenga Abiola, described the coalition as “a patchwork held...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The formal investiture was performed by the...
National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Alhaji Yabagi Sani, has clarified that his party is not part of the coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Sani made this assertion in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “ADP is...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, (CON), as the National Chairman of the ruling party. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday, said Ganduje’s resignation, which is effective immediately, was...
The Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, has dismissed speculation about becoming President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 elections, emphasizing his loyalty to the President and commitment to supporting the administration’s goals. When asked about the growing calls for him to be considered as Tinubu’s running...
The Senate has confirmed the appointments of chairmen and board members of four agencies in Rivers State, presented for confirmation by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation followed the presentation of the report on screening by the Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers. The Senate confirmed the following nominees: Dr....
Nigeria Government’s revenue has risen to N6.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 40% increase from N5.2 trillion in the previous quarter. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this during a Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement on implementing President Bola...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Abuja, handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, expressing confidence in the region’s continued path toward peace, stability, and prosperity. The ECOWAS Authority’s...
President Bola Tinubu has officially received Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom into the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring the governor of stronger support to deliver democracy dividends to the people of Akwa Ibom. The ceremony, held in Uyo, was attended by several high-profile politicians, including the Senate President,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- A coalition of prominent politicians opposed to President Bola Tinubu led administration has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The application, dated June 19, 2025, was received by INEC on June...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – President Bola Tinubu has vowed to ensure that enemies of peace do not prevail in Nigeria, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to investing in peace across the country. Tinubu made this declaration during a visit to Benue State, where he commiserated with the people over...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will on Saturday, June 21, 2025, celebrate its 70th anniversary with a grand national event at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, under the theme: “Redefining Media Practice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The union in...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, a work-free day in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one-day visit to the state. The President is scheduled to commiserate with the government and people of Benue over the incessant security challenges. Secretary to the...