By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer with a PhD in StrategicContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr Doyinsola Abiola, describing in her as a media icon and a soldier of democracy. Dr Abiola, 82, wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, died early on Wednesday. The president, in a tribute to theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to President John Mahama and people of Ghana over a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two ministers. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated three Nigerian students for emerging world champions at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition in London, United Kingdom. Nafisa Aminu, Rukayya Fema, and Hadiza Kalli excelled in English communication and debate, bringing global honour to Nigeria. The President’s message celebrating theirContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He also mandated prompt implementation of overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee to protect vulnerable retirees. The president said these in a statement by hisContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. D’Tigress, led by Coach Rena Wakama, defeated Mali 78–64 in a gripping final on Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de TreichvilleContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, following a gritty win over Senegal. The president’s message is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo OnanugaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to harness digital media for promoting unity, innovation, and fast-tracking national development. Tinubu made the call at the Progressives Digital Summit held Friday at the State House, Abuja. The two-day summit is with theme: “Unveiling the Critical Role ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was due to expire August 31. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. According toContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, governing council members, and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, in Rivers. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, My Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday in Abuja. According toContinue Reading
