Tinubu pledges payment of GenCos’ N4trn debt claim after verification

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has assured power generation companies (GenCos) of the Federal Government’s commitment to settling outstanding debts, pending a thorough audit process. ‎ ‎The assurance was given on Friday during a meeting with the Association of Power Generation Companies at the State House, Abuja. ‎Continue Reading

‎Visa row: FG pledges diplomatic resolution with U.S., UAE

‎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

‎FG declares Tuesday public holiday to honour Buhari

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari. ‎This was announced in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. ‎According to the statement, a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session earlier scheduled for Tuesday hasContinue Reading

Tinubu dispatches VP, Gbajabiamila to UK for Buhari’s repatriation

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. ‎This is contained in a statement signed by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. ‎”President Buhari died today (Sunday) in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. ‎”President Tinubu hasContinue Reading

‎At 91, Soyinka remains a beacon of inspiration, patriotism, says Tinubu

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Wole Soyinka on his 91st birthday, calling him an uncommon patriot and global inspiration. ‎The congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. ‎Tinubu hailed the Nobel Laureate for hisContinue Reading

Tinubu never stopped 5-year visa for U S. citizens — Presidency ‎

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu has never stopped issuance of five -year multiple-entry visas for U.S. citizens, in accordance with the principle of subsisting bilateral agreements and reciprocity. ‎The clarification is contained in a statement by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading