FG to revitalise 8,000 PHCs, expand immunisation programmes

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Federal Government has reaffirmed plans to expand immunisation programmes and revitalise 8,000 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) under the 2024–2028 Medium-Term Framework. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health, disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. He said the frameworkContinue Reading

FG’s security plan will curb terrorism — TMV

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV), have lauded the new security measures announced by President Bola Tinubu, saying they will decisively address Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, TMV Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Segun Ogedengbe said the measures represented a majorContinue Reading

Guinea-Bissau: Jonathan briefs Tinubu, urges ECOWAS to engage military leader

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday briefed President Bola Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau’s political crisis following its disputed presidential election and subsequent military takeover. ‎ ‎Jonathan, who led the ECOWAS Observation Mission, said it was customary to update Nigeria’s leader on regional developments ahead of an expectedContinue Reading

Tinubu approves tax policy implementation c’ttee

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎‎President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). ‎ ‎The committee, chaired by Mr Joseph Tegbe, would drive the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax reforms in line with national economic aspirations. ‎ ‎Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced thisContinue Reading

Ribadu to lead Nigeria’s delegation to U.S. working group— Presidency

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of Nigeria’s delegation to the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. ‎Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA) will lead the Nigerian side of the joint working group,Continue Reading

Guinea-Bissau coup: Tinubu joins ECOWAS leaders in emergency virtual meeting

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu on Thursday joined other ECOWAS Heads of State in an extraordinary virtual summit convened to address the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau. ‎ ‎The emergency meeting brought together West African leaders in a rapid diplomatic response to the coup that followed disputed elections inContinue Reading

‎Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was a moral compass to the nation — Tinubu ‎

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, describing the revered Islamic scholar as a moral compass whose life was devoted to teaching, preaching and guiding society. ‎ ‎Dahiru Bauchi, leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood and one of Nigeria’s most influential IslamicContinue Reading