President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to issue a service-wide circular to all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on the implementation of mandatory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Act, 2022. However, President Tinubu called for further,...
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In a heartfelt tribute, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, lauding his unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s progress and their shared vision for a prosperous nation. The President’s statement, released on September 2, 2025, highlighted Shettima’s exemplary leadership, from his transformative tenure as...
By TANIMU YAKUBU When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration dismantled Nigeria’s rigid foreign exchange regime in 2024, critics were quick to call it a currency collapse. The naira plunged to ₦1,800 per dollar in March 2024, and headlines screamed of economic freefall. But beneath the noise, a deliberate, high-risk...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed his approval of the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State after voting at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9, in Rumuepirikom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, on Saturday. He credited President Bola Tinubu for ensuring the elections adhered to...
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Crude Oil Theft and Management Committee, Hope Uzodimma, revealed that the committee is partnering with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to significantly enhance Nigeria’s crude oil output. The ambitious goal is to achieve a production rate of three million barrels...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on his 55th birthday, describing him as a committed democrat dedicated to serving his people. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, extoled Gov. Okpebholo’s devotion to good governance and the welfare of...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared open the Strategic Youth Leadership Conference held at the National Defence College, Abuja. The Conference, jointly organised by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Defence College, convened young leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders under the...
By AMOS MATHEW, kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has commended President Bola Tinubu for stabilizing Nigeria’s economy and restoring investors’ confidence, positioning the country for stronger international partnerships. The governor who spoke with TVC News, was highlighting the gains of President Tinubu’s official visit to Brazil. Governor...
Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, will begin direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo in late November. AirPeace CEO, Allen Onyema disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to journalists in Brasília. Onyema shared the development following the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) during President Bola Tinubu’s...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu was on Monday warmly received with full military honors at the Planalto Palace in Brasília during his official visit to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. A vibrant guard of honor welcomed the Nigerian leader, setting the stage for a significant...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Director-General and other members of the Management Team for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The president’s approval was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has announced an ambitious goal of securing $1 billion in trade and investment for Nigeria through its participation in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan. Leading a high-level Nigerian delegation, Tinubu emphasized that the visit is...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on the passing of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. The President in his condolence message stressed that his thoughts and prayers are with the Ododo family, friends, and...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, on the passing of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Mama Yilwatda died on Sunday morning at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital at the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Bayo Ojulari, has broken his silence on social media reports that Adegboyega Fasasi and Usman Shugaba, Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) respectively to President Bola Tinubu...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has felicitated former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), on his 84th birthday today. The President in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, rejoiced with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose eight years of rule...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki on Saturday...
In the heart of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on a vibrant Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, welcomed a distinguished guest—Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation. The courtesy visit, marked by warm exchanges and a shared commitment to Nigeria’s progress, became a...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the disbursement of N4,249,626,817.69 for the funding of 158 research projects under the 2024 National Research Fund (NRF) Grant Cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). This approval followed the recommendation of the TETFund National Research Fund Screening...