By Muhyideen Jimoh Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has been elected as the national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). His emergence was formally announced on Thursday during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the APC at the State House, Abuja. Yilwatda,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), a think-tank, has described as false claims that the Federal Government was planning to sale its existing refineries. The group criticised the narrative being promoted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) media office. In a statement signed by its Chairman, EmekaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to ensure that the platform becomes fully operational by the first quarter of 2026. The directive was delivered during Tuesday’s fifth steering committee meeting at the State House, Abuja. This is containedContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang/Philomina Attah The Eminent Emerging Entrepreneurs Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has called for the strengthening of policy framework and strategies for decent job creation Mr Eberechi Marcus, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja on Sunday for Ijebu-Ode, Ogun, where he will attend the eighth-day prayer for Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The Awujale of Ijebu, a revered traditional ruler, passed away on July 13 at the age of 91 and was buried theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of the former military leader Ibrahim Babangida, as the Chairman of the revitalised Bank of Agriculture (BOA). This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. Tinubu also approvedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a spartan leader who never embezzled public funds. Akpabio stated this at an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in honour of Buhari at the State House, Abuja,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday renamed University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The university is now known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. The President made the announcement during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session in Abuja. The session, convenedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Permanent Secretary to the State House, Mr Temitope Fashedemi, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an elder statesman who devoted his life to nation building. He described Buhari as a patriotic elder statesman who dedicated his lifeContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to resolving the visa dispute with the United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) through diplomatic engagement. The government also reiterated its unwavering commitment to strengthening longstanding cordial diplomatic relations with the governments of both countries. This is containedContinue Reading
