By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says the Kaduna–Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi railway project has reached 60 per cent completion. Mr Ali Bukar, Resident Engineer of the Federal Ministry of Transportation overseeing Section Two of the project, disclosed this during an inspection visit by the Presidential Media Team in Jigawa. The team wasContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), has provided free medical services to more than 150 residents of Karon-Majigi, a suburb of Abuja, as part of its quarterly medical outreach programme. The outreach, held at the Karon-Majigi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), offered services including paediatric care, eye checks,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on his 60th birthday, describing him as an excellent communicator. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement personally signed by the President on Friday in Abuja. “I heartily congratulate Mohammed Idris,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against moves by opposition elements to undermine democracy, emphasising the need for collective responsibility and commitment to constitutional governance. Sani made the call on Friday in Kaduna at a state banquet for the Presidential MediaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has approved the demolition and reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos at a cost of N548.98 billion, following technical assessments that found the structure no longer salvageable. Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved a comprehensive settlement between the Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited. The deal includes the write-off of a N132 billion judgment debt with interest dating back to 2009. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed detailsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr BayoContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has challenged Plateau leaders to review past White Papers on security crises and propose implementable resolutions to end recurring violence. Tinubu gave the charge on Tuesday during a meeting with a 32-member delegation from Plateau at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is contained inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), a policy group, says the reform policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are driving higher revenue earnings in Nigeria’s real sector. The group stated this in a policy brief issued on Tuesday by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju. IMPI saidContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. ICAO is the United Nations agency responsible for coordinating principlesContinue Reading
