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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would depart Abuja Wednesday to begin a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which would focus on strengthening political, economic and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment,…

Two years after, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike approved of plan to reward athletes who did the  FCT proud during the 2022 National Sports Festival. Contrary to their expectations, the previous FCT Administration did  not reward the athletes for reason not known to this medium. However, a two-year wait, the Wike-led administration graciously…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would depart Abuja on Wednesday to begin a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which would focus on strengthening political, economic and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and…

The 2027 Lagos State governorship election is already generating buzz, with various groups endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, for the position. By 2027, current Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would be rounding up with his second term in the state. He would obviously have a say in who becomes the state’s next governor, but the…

In a heartfelt celebration of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second anniversary in office, Hon. Babatunde Michael Abimboye, a stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), extended goodwill to members of the party in Ode Omu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State. The event, held on Friday, November 29, 2024, brought together party loyalists to commemorate…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said notorious terrorists’ leaders on its wanted list, Yellow Jambros, Alhaji Mallam, Ardo Idi (Alhaji Lawal), Lawal Kwalba, Salkado, Yellow Ibrahim, Gana’e and Babangida, among others, have surrendered to troops during the week. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in a statement on Friday, November 29, said others were…

The Senate has asked its committee on Army to look into the request by President Bola Tinubu to screen and confirm Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said…

The atmosphere was electrifying on Sunday as Nigerian-American singer and Afrobeat sensation, MrcyU, delivered a memorable performance at the child dedication ceremony of Nollywood icon Chinedu Ikedieze’s son, Master Chidubem Ivan Chinedu-Ikedieze. The event, held at a luxurious venue in Lagos, was nothing short of a star-studded affair, with a guest list that read like…

Amid permutations for the 2027 presidency, elder statesman and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), has urged northern elites to champion causes that serve the collective interest of Nigeria rather than narrow regional concerns. Gowon spoke days after the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) announced its decision to support northerners running for the presidency…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Friday, November 29 as work-free day in the state in honour of First Lady, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno. Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah disclosed this in a statement dated Wednesday, November 27. The state government had announced the death of the First Lady after…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. The president acknowledged the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all refineries and expressed…

After the 30 days window handed down by Justice Maryanne Anenih, there are strong indications that former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of funds. Bello once showed up at the anti‐graft agency’s office alongside Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand, following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46 per cent, compared to the 3.19 per cent growth recorded in the…

Paradox of federal government exceeding revenue targets and still borrowing, came to the fore on Monday during interactive sessions its revenue generating agencies had with the  National Assembly Joint  Committees on Finance, Budget and National Planning on the 2025 – 2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)  and Fiscal Strategy Paper ( FSP). The revenue generating…

Strong indication emerged last week that the Senate is gearing up to look into the four tax reform bills forwarded to it and the House of Representatives by President Bola Tinubu about eight weeks ago. However, despite time bidding tactics being adopted by the red chamber on consideration of the bill, President Tinubu based on…

The Tijjaniyyah Islamic sect in Nigeria has officially announced the removal of the Office of Khalifa, a position previously held by former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The decision was revealed in a statement signed by Khalifa Sheikh Mahy Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse, the global leader of the Tijjaniyyah order, following ‘extensive consultations with senior…

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk attends the opening ceremony of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 22, 2022. Patrick Pleul/Pool via REUTERS What a year it’s been for the planet’s billionaires, whose fortunes continue to swell as global stock markets shrug off war, political unrest and the second coming of Donald…

A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has finally been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged misappropriation of funds. Bello was immediately arrested after he honoured the invitation of the anti-graft agency over alleged misappropriation of funds during his time in office. Bello went to the office with his…

Nigeria is confronting a looming fiscal crunch as analysts warn of deeper economic implications as governments at all levels move to implement a recently approved minimum wage hike. The decision, aimed at alleviating the financial hardships faced by workers amid soaring inflation, has significantly increased personnel and pension costs, adding pressure to an already strained…

The federal government has charged the 332 newly promoted directors to lead the critical reforms in the civil service under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS) Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack gave the charge at a decoration ceremony of the directors weekend in Abuja. While congratulating them on…