By Angela Atabo/Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, says achieving Nigeria’s one trillion dollars economy target within the next five years will depend on inclusive, innovative, and resilient national planning. Bagudu disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday at the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation for Planning AdvocacyContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab/Muhammad Idris The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called for collaboration between the media and security agencies to ensure a media-friendly environment. Idris made the call on Monday in Abuja at an inter-ministerial press conference in commemoration of the 2026 World Press FreedomContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Mr Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication in the Office of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The announcement is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Mr Lanre Lamina,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to repositioning the Nigeria Police Force through strengthened education and training institutions. Alausa said this on Monday in Abuja when the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, led senior police officers on a courtesyContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a socio-political group in Rivers, has urged Gov. Siminalayi Fubara to prioritise stability and broad-based consultation as political activities gradually build toward the 2027 governorship election. In an open letter signed by its founder, Dr Kingsley Ogu on Sunday, the groupContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to late Dr Olatunji Braithwaite, describing him as a towering patriot. He said Braithwaite’s contributions to Nigeria’s legal, political, and social development would inspire generations yet unborn. Tinubu spoke on Saturday in Abuja during the 10th memorial lecture held inContinue Reading
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo/Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Kwara’s three senatorial districts have unanimously endorsed Dr Bashir Bolarinwa as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. At a news conference on Sunday in Ilorin, the elders cited his experience and integrity, adding that he stands aboveContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, President and Chairman-in-Council, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), says the council is intensifying efforts to ensure stricter enforcement of engineering standards across the country. Abubakar said this on Saturday at a retreat themed “Reinforcing COREN’s Regulatory Mandate: Aligning Governance, Structures,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Dr Bashir Bolarinwa has reaffirmed his commitment to confronting the security challenges facing Kwara when elected the State Governor in the 2027 general elections. Bolarinwa, a front-line governorship aspirant under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) restated this in Abuja on Saturday while submitting his ExpressionContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Rep. Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, has been conferred with the prestigious 2025 Industry Enabler Award by the Recyclers Association of Nigeria (RAN). The award was presented during the 2026 Annual Recyclers Conference & Awards (ARC26), held at the MUSON Centre inContinue Reading
