FEC okays PH airport concession, biometric checks at terminals

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of key aviation projects, including the concession of Port Harcourt International Airport and the introduction of biometric verification systems across Nigerian airports. ‎ ‎ ‎Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing StateContinue Reading

No panic mode, FG will end insecurity — Information minister

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Federal Government says it will not slide into panic mode but will continue to work assiduously with local and international partners to end terrorism and insecurity in the country. ‎ ‎Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday while briefing State HouseContinue Reading

We’ll crush terrorists, strengthen diplomacy–Tinubu

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to defeating terrorism, assuring that the Federal Government is intensifying diplomatic engagements with the international community to ensure security across the country. ‎Tinubu said this at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja, shortly before presiding over the Federal ExecutiveContinue Reading

Tinubu meets Catholic Archbishop Kaigama

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The closed-door meeting formed part of the President’s ongoing engagements with religious leaders to promote national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details were not disclosed,Continue Reading

FG committed to modernising Nigeria’s dairy industry – Jega

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎Prof. Attahiru Jega, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Livestock Development, says the Federal Government remains committed to modernising Nigeria’s dairy industry. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Dairy Policy Implementation Framework Validation Workshop. The workshop was organised by the Federal MinistryContinue Reading

Nigeria will emerge stronger amid Trump’ threats – Tinubu

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid recent threats from U.S. President, Donald Trump, assuring that the matter is being handled with seriousness and depth. ‎Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated the President’s position on Tuesday, after a routineContinue Reading

‎FG pledges support for Nurses, Midwives to host Commonwealth conference ‎

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎AThe Federal Government has pledged to support the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Conference (CNMF), West African Region, in Abuja. ‎ ‎Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Tuesday atContinue Reading

Tinubu hails Prof. Adenle, winner of global food, peace award

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert, for winning the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. ‎Tinubu received the award winner on Monday at the State House, Abuja, commending him for bringing honour to NigeriaContinue Reading

‎Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s firm commitment to religious freedom, saying the country remains a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees that protect citizens of all faiths. ‎In a statement on his official X handle on Saturday, @OfficialABAT, Tinubu said his administration had, since 2023, maintained openContinue Reading

Credible national identity system key to development, says Tinubu

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to delivering a credible, secure, and verifiable national identity management system as a foundation for Nigeria’s developmental goals. ‎Tinubu stated this on Thursday at the State House during the launch of the NINAuth App, a mobile-based identity authentication applicationContinue Reading