Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to safeguarding press freedom and advancing the journalism profession in Nigeria. Shettima gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted that President Tinubu has always…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, leaders from Northern Nigeria under the umbrella of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum have declared support for the continuation of the presidency in the South, throwing their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The group made this known on Wednesday in Akure, Ondo State, during a visit…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a two-year extension of tenure for the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr. AbuduGaniyu Adebomehin. The extension, which takes effect from January 5, 2026, was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the decision follows the recent transfer…
President Bola Tinubu has sought confirmation of the Senate for appointment of Dr Bernard Doro as minister. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Wednesday. “I am pleased to forward to the Senate on nomination…
Edo State Commissioner for Youth, Mr. Charity Amayanvbo, has said the eight-year leadership mandate of Governor Monday Okpebholo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “non-negotiable,” citing their achievements and growing public support. Amayanvbo made the statement on Tuesday in Benin during a courtesy visit by Comrade Kelly Okungbowa (popularly known as Ebo Stone), founder of…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to accountability and will not hesitate to make necessary changes where public officials fall short of expectations. Akume stated this on Monday during the opening of the Mandatory Training Programme for Chief Executive Officers of…
The Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus, is set for major infrastructural upgrades following the flag-off of a 632-bed hostel project and the surprise approval of a new auditorium by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, made the announcement on Monday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the hostel…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has joined global leaders in mourning the passing of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, describing him as “a towering figure whose impact transcended borders.” In a statement released on Wednesday by his media adviser, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Odinga’s decades-long struggle for democracy and justice made him one of Africa’s…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, on his birthday, applauding his bold leadership and commitment to Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu praised Olukoyede’s professionalism, courage, and dedication…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has nominated Professor Joash Amupitan to serve as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking parliamentary confirmation for the appointment. In a formal communication to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, read during Tuesday’s plenary, Tinubu said the nomination aligns with Section 154 (1) of the country’s 1999 Constitution. Professor Amupitan,…
