By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s claim that Nigeria’s borders are closed, describing it as misleading and insisting that the land borders remain open. The Presidency said the Federal Government reopened most land borders on March 14, 2024, and hadContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following repeated failures by national teams to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments. The President said the reform must address longstanding weaknesses in governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability. ThisContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Mr Abel Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF). Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, who retired from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. The swearing-in ceremony held at theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a stabilising voice, bridge-builder across faiths and communities. Tinubu said the Sultan, who is also President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), had remainedContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Amb. Saidu Muhammad, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India has presented his Letters of Credence to Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. The presentation ceremony took place on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian President. This is contained in a statement issued byContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, naming former Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara as Director-General. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday in Abuja. He stated that Gov. Hope UzodimmaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has urged Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun to promote reconciliation, unity, peace and stability as he begins his second term in office. Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when he received Adeleke, who paid a thank-you visit to the President at the Presidential Villa,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has urged stakeholders to leverage the forthcoming 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Abuja to promote Nigeria’s image and counter negative narratives. Nigeria is scheduled to host the Global Alliance WPRF from Nov. 15 to Nov. 21 under the theme, “Deepening Responsible Communications.” MrContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan. The initiative is aimed at strengthening coordination among Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies, and ensuring effective responses to evolving security threats nationwide. This isContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria. The amendment, which will be transmitted to the National Assembly for enactment, seeks to shift the treatment of persons who attempt suicide from punishment toContinue Reading
