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
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria would defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the threats as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s core values. The president also tasked the National Economic Council (NEC) to drive inclusive growth, stressing the need for the effective implementation of theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved a comprehensive reset of sports funding in Nigeria, directing economic management authorities to ensure adequate and timely financing from the 2026 fiscal year. The president announced the policy in a message posted on his verified X handle, describing sports as one ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined political leaders and dignitaries at the wedding fatiha of children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, held at the National Mosque, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony attracted prominent personalities from within andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Thursday expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of troops to Kaiama Local Government Area of the state would restore peace after a deadly terrorist attack. AbdulRazaq spoke with State House correspondents after meeting the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara following a terrorist attack on Worro community. Tinubu said the battalion would spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to check the terrorists and protect vulnerable communities. This is contained in aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Board of NNPC Limited, Musa Kida, on his 65th birthday. Tinubu lauded Kida’s distinguished career across the public and private sectors, describing him as a seasoned professional who has contributed significantly to Nigeria’s oil industry. The president alsoContinue Reading
