President Bola Tinubu who was away for more than two weeks has returned to the country on Monday after a so-called working visit to Europe. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said this in a statement on Monday. The president, who departed Nigeria on April 2 for Paris, France, held
In a compelling address at the 13th Annual Charity and Appreciation Colloquium of the Less Privileged Children Encouragement Initiative (EI) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, emphasized the necessity of robust public-private partnerships to enhance the lives of underserved communities. Delivering her keynote speech titled “Uniting For A
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. In a statement released by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government described the late pontiff as a “global moral leader” whose papacy was defined by humility,
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others are pushing for a coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu for their selfish interests. Mr Wike, in a media chat on Friday, also said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not
Press Release! I heartily felicitate Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they commemorate Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection- the cornerstone of the Christian faith. The Holy Week, which spans Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday and Good Friday and culminates in Easter Sunday, calls us to reflect deeply on the enduring values
In a significant move to address the mounting financial strain in Nigeria’s power sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to settle ₦2 trillion of the ₦4.7 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to prevent potential power plant shutdowns and ensure the continuity of the
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised the alarm over heightened insecurity in Nigeria, while President Bola Tinubu is retreating in France when dozens of people are killed across the country. In a statement on X on Wednesday, Mr Obi charged Mr Tinubu, who is on a “working visit” to France, to “quickly suspend whatever
Members of the NNPC Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society are calling for urgent intervention amid growing concerns about financial mismanagement, illegal interference, and disregard for court orders within their organization. The controversy revolves around an alleged N806 million discrepancy in the cooperative’s 2022 financial records. Despite ongoing demands from members, the Management Committee has reportedly failed
Quadri Alabi, the teenager who became a viral sensation during the 2023 presidential campaign for boldly standing in front of Peter Obi’s convoy, has finally been released after spending close to three months behind bars. A Magistrate Court in Apapa, Lagos, cleared him of all charges on Thursday, April 17, following legal advice from the
The Lagos State High Court has ruled that the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly was illegal and unconstitutional. The court made this decision on Wednesday afternoon and confirmed that Obasa remains the only legally recognized Speaker. The ruling also nullified the Assembly’s plenary session where Obasa was
