By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Tunji Disu as Acting IGP with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja. The president received Egbetokun’sContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states, urging them to serve with dedication. The president’s message is contained in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The Independent NationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), says President Bola Tinubu’s swift assent to the 2026 Electoral Act will enhance preparations for the 2027 general elections. The group commended the President for signing the amendment within 24 hours of its passage by the National Assembly. In a statementContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Board of the Nigeria Anti-Doping Agency, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, said on Thursday. Dikko disclosed this to State House Correspondents after meeting the president at the State House, Abuja. He said TinubuContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commencing on the same day this year is a reminder of shared values among Nigerians. Tinubu stated this in a special message to both faith communities on Wednesday in Abuja. “ThisContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Ministry of Environment on Thursday convened key stakeholders in Abuja to validate a landmark policy brief aimed at tackling marine litter to advance Nigeria’s transition to a circular economy. Mrs Falmata Bukar-Kolo, the Deputy Director, Solid Waste Management and Technology Division in the ministry, warnedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group PLC, to advance plans for economic growth and tax reforms aimed at strengthening small businesses. Elumelu spoke with State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD), has urged the National Security Adviser (NSA) to review the National Security Strategy Document to address security concerns in the country. Its Executive Director, Amb. Sani Bala, made the call at a news conference on the state ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr Temitope Fashedemi, says the State House recorded 99.99 per cent performance in its 2025 overhead budget. Fashedemi said this on Wednesday while defending the 2025 budget performance and 2026 proposals before the Senate Committee on Special Duties at the National AssemblyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, in line with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
