President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to leading Nigeria towards progress and development despite the recent formation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has said. Speaking with newsmen in Kano on Tuesday, Abdulaziz stressed that the president was focused on delivering on his administration’s promises and would…
World leaders have pledged an additional 170 million dollars to the World Health Organisation (WHO) during a high-level pledging event at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. In a statement issued by WHO on Wednesday, the contributions were made in support of WHO’s ongoing Investment Round (IR), aimed at addressing rising global health challenges….
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Sokoto State Government to extend the implementation of the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage to traditional rulers across the state. His appeal was delivered on Sunday during a town hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning ahead of the submission…
The Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has raided an illegal mining site in the state and seized sand dredging machine during the operations. The state Commandant of the corps, Mr Olatunde Maku, disclosed this in Awka on Monday, while briefing newsmen on the activities of the command in the…
Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima has concluded his participation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, where he represented President Bola Tinubu. UN Secretary-General António Guterres commended Nigeria’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while Shettima promoted the country’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to investors. He also…
President Bola Tinubu has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away at the age of 90. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga extended his heartfelt condolences to the royal family, the government, and people of…
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has appointed music legend, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Alia announced the appointment at Government House, Makurdi, on Wednesday, when he received the music icon who paid him a sympathy visit. The governor described 2Baba as a worthy ambassador of…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said an accident at Idi-Iroko inward Ogolonto axis of Ikorodu Road, claimed the life of one person. LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, the agency’s Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department on Tuesday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki, however, added…
Some concerned stakeholders in African Democratic Congress (ADC) have faulted the appointment of a former Interior Minister, Alhaji Rauf Aregbesola, as the party’s Interim National Secretary. The stakeholders made their position known in a statement issued by Dr Musa Matara, on Wednesday in Abuja. Matara, who claimed to be the party’s National Publicity Secretary, insisted…
The Northern Concerned Citizens have applauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, for his visible commitment to reforming Nigeria’s defence institutions and boosting operational success in the fight against insurgency and banditry. Since assuming office in August 2023, Matawalle has consistently highlighted the Armed Forces’ measurable progress while maintaining operational…
