President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the Senate, seeking approval to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill before a joint sitting of the National Assembly. The request was conveyed in a letter read by the Senate President during plenary, in which the President proposed Friday at 2:00 p.m. as...
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Burkina Faso has released the detained Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew following high-level diplomatic engagement between both countries, marking a significant boost in Nigeria–Burkina Faso relations. The release came after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dispatched a powerful delegation to Ouagadougou, led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
Arewa Joint Initiative for Peace has condemned what it described as a coordinated smear campaign against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, accusing the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) of engaging in divisive and unpatriotic conduct. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, the group...
Rector, Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo Dr. Henry Ojobo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing the Och’ Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agabaidu Dr. John Elaigwu Odogbo as Chancellor, Federal University Otuoke. The Och’ Idoma is a revered traditional ruler whose distinguished pedigree, depth of knowledge, and commitment to...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to Wednesday’s split judgment of the Supreme Court on the contentious declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the ruling as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy while calling for urgent safeguards to prevent abuse of presidential emergency powers. In...
Concerned Nigerians under the banner of civil society groups and anti-graft advocates are set to stage a peaceful nationwide rally on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, demanding the immediate removal and investigation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed,...
Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to forge a proactive and forceful united front to put an end to the spread of military coups, terrorism and other forms of insecurity across the region. The decision taken in Abuja on...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved major federal interventions for the University of Jos (UNIJOS), including the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, as part of efforts to reposition Nigerian universities for a technology-driven future. The President announced the interventions at the...
President Bola Tinubu has firmly dismissed claims that Nigeria is experiencing either a Christian or Muslim genocide, insisting that the country’s security challenges are rooted in terrorism and criminality, not religious persecution. The President stated this on Friday while declaring open the 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting...
Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Mr. Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term in office as President of that country. Senator Shettima is expected to join other leaders across Africa and beyond to...
France has pledged deeper security cooperation with Nigeria as President Emmanuel Macron has said his country stands firmly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in confronting the nation’s growing security threats. In a message posted on his X handle, Macron revealed that he had a direct conversation with President Tinubu,...
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna North have renewed their confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani following a strategic meeting held over the weekend. The gathering, convened by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Sadiq...
Public reaction to the belated release of President Tinubu’s list of ambassadors designate has been uniformly negative. Some people feel insulted by the caliber of nominees. Others feel belittled that minimals are being chosen to represent a country that boasts some of the best and brightest citizens. Yet others...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday launched a one billion naira family-based business grant initiative in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, describing the programme as a model for translating democratic promises into tangible economic empowerment at the grassroots level. He said the administration of President Bola...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the 16 defected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly are free to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, adding that his camp would continue to work with the remaining lawmakers still loyal to the party. Wike stated...
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has thrown open the doors of the ministry to anti-corruption scrutiny, inviting the ICPC and EFCC to independently verify every federal road project awarded under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Umahi made the disclosure on Thursday during an inspection of the Mararaba–Keffi highway in Abuja,...
Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has assured citizens that the Federal Government’s renewed security strategy will begin producing visible results in the near future. Musa gave the assurance on Thursday after President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office at the Presidential Villa in...
In a move that could reshape Nigeria’s diplomatic landscape, President Bola Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The roster includes 34 career diplomats and 31 non-career nominees, signalling a blend of experience, political influence, and strategic appointments. Senate President Godswill...
National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N100 billion, subject to a final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies in Nigeria. This followed recommendations by the adhoc committee earlier constituted to assess the state of police and...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has implored state governments, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the federal government, the organised private sector, and other stakeholders to do more in advancing the business environment in Nigeria. He acknowledged the successes recorded this year, describing them “as the triumph of collaboration...