Dr. Doyin Okupe, a renowned Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72. Sources close to the family revealed that Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, causing concern among his loved ones and supporters. Okupe
President Bola Tinubu has assured all 774 fellows of the National Health Fellows Programme of automatic employment upon completing their one-year tenure. “You are hired,” Tinubu declared during the programme’s official launch at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Thursday. Approved by the President in April 2024 as part of his Renewed Hope Agenda,
As the deadline for the sale of nomination forms for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Anambra governorship primary elapsed, no aspirant has purchased the N40 million expression of interest and nomination forms. The PDP initially scheduled the sale of forms from February 24 to March 5, with a submission deadline of March 7. The party’s
President Bola Tinubu has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an “extraordinary leader and statesman” whose contributions to Nigeria’s development remain indelible. He praised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his decades-long service to Nigeria, highlighting his influence on national policies and governance. In a tribute marking Obasanjo’s 88th birthday on Wednesday, Tinubu acknowledged the former
For more than five decades, the south-east of Nigeria has carried the weight of an unfulfilled promise—one that many feared would remain an unspoken footnote in the nation’s history. The scars of the Nigerian Civil War left more than just a physical imprint on the region; they underscored a lingering economic disparity that successive administrations
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation, following a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved on Tuesday, will take effect on Friday, coinciding with the retirement of the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin. Ogunjimi, 57, was initially named as Madehin’s successor in December 2024. His selection was finalized
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves declined by $1.31 billion in February 2025, despite a notable appreciation of the naira against major foreign currencies. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that the reserves fell from $39.72 billion on January 31 to $38.42 billion by February 28, marking a 3.3 percent
Tinubu appoints Martins Imonitie as CEO of Nigerian Mining Corporation President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Martins Imonitie as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Mining Corporation. Dele Alake, the minister of solid minerals development, announced while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the federal executive council (FEC) meeting
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed that the report of the 2014 National Conference was not implemented due to the betrayal he suffered from some individuals, who were bent on bringing his government down. Jonathan spoke during a condolence visit to the residence of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, in the company of former President of Sierra
President Bola Tinubu is meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Bio, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Bio arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at 12:22 pm Monday in the company of the bagpipers of the Presidential Guards Brigade. He was received by the President’s Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, who ushered him
