By Victor Okoye The quarter-final line-up for the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is confirmed, setting up blockbuster encounters as the tournament reaches its decisive stage. Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire and seven-time winners Egypt headline a formidable last eight with Senegal, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, Mali, andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Police Commissioner, Usman Shugaba, his Chief Police Security Officer (CPSO), on his 45th birthday, commending his professionalism and dedication to duty. In a congratulatory message on Sunday, the president praised Shugaba’s discipline, vigilance and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Presidency and nationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Tanimu Yakubu, the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, popularly known as Tinubunomics, were never intended to deliver “instant abundance.” Yakubu stated this in a statement titled ‘Tinubunomics and the Arithmetic of Illusion’, issued on Sunday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to track down and apprehend terrorists responsible for the attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State. The president also directed that all abducted victims be rescued without delay. The directive, issued on Sunday, ordered the Minister of Defence, theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco reaches the knockout stage, Saudi Arabia’s quiet sporting rise is adding unexpected spice, linking Africa’s biggest tournament to a fast-shifting global football order. Saudi Arabia,which says it’s not investing in sports for spectacle alone, sees football asContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of Mr Rotimi Oyedepo,SAN, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Federal Civil Service as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, State House,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, and others scheduled to commence on Jan. 1, 2026, will be implemented as planned. The president disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Tinubu described the reforms as a once-in-a-generation opportunityContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break and ahead of his official visit to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in Lagos. The presidentContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s diverse culture and traditions hold immense tourism potential and should be harnessed as valuable tools for destination promotion. The president stated this on Saturday at the Grand Finale of the week-long 2025 Eyo Festival held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. This isContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed as false reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The Presidency described the report, which has been circulating widely on social media, as a fabrication aimed atContinue Reading
