During the public presentation of According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience by Garba Shehu, Boss Mustapha—recently retired SGF—delivered an address on the enduring impact of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. The lecture, held at Abuja’s Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, focused on how Buhari’s administration laid robust foundations for governance. From Soldier to…
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri to take charge of the security situation following Monday’s attack in Borno. Tinubu, in a statement, on Tuesday, said the directive was part of immediate measures to strengthen coordination and intensify ongoing operations against terrorist elements threatening peace and stability in the North-East region….
The National Cash Transfer Office in Niger says no fewer than 150,000 vulnerable households will get N75,000 each from the Federal Government Renewed Hope Economic Shocks Respond Initiative. Malam Sulaiman Kpange, Programme Manager of Cash Transfer in Niger, disclosed this during the distribution of 19,000 debit cards to the beneficiaries in Paiko Local Government of…
The Senate has passed for second reading the 2025 Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Appropriation Bill of N1.7trillion presented for consideration by President Bola Tinubu. This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by Leader of Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), at plenary on Wednesday. Bamidele, having moved for suspension of the…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal reforms and urged the country to adopt smarter spending strategies alongside stronger tax systems to sustain economic stability. Davide Furceri, Division Chief, Fiscal Affairs Department at the IMF, made this known during a news conference on the Fiscal Monitor held on Wednesday in Washington D.C.,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned a 28-year-old man, Halidu Abdulmumeen before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Wuse, Abuja, for allegedly circulating inciting statements against the Federal Government. The DSS charged the defendant with inciting disturbance. The prosecuting counsel, Y.I. Umar alleged that the defendant used his X account, formerly twitter handle to call Nigerian…
Bill Gates’ foundation trust shows confidence in Anheuser-Busch despite recent struggles. Explore the investment and challenges faced by the beer company. Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light, has encountered a challenging year, but amidst the adversity, one high-profile investor has displayed unwavering confidence: the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. In a recent regulatory…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has waived import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on critical raw materials essential for pharmaceutical production for a period of two years. Its Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Maiwada explained that the waiver aligned with the Presidential directives to enhance local…
In a terrible blow to Nigerian athletics, Sprint Star Favour Ofili has reportedly decided to change her international allegiance to Turkey, effective May 31, 2025. This move has raised concerns among sports officials and fans alike. Ofili’s decision stems from her frustrations with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), representing a considerable loss for the…
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has appealed to vendors and waste workers to play active role in promoting hygiene practices in their various communities. The state’s Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Wahab urged vendors and waste workers to…
