APC Rivers Chairman Accuses Tonye Cole of Anti-Party Activities
Tony Okocha, the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has renewed his accusation against Tonye Cole, the party’s governorship candidate in the last election, alleging that Cole acted against the party’s interests during the 2023 presidential election. According to Okocha, Cole did not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and instead […]
President Tinubu to Commission Upgraded West Africa Container Terminal at Onne
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission the newly upgraded West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) at Onne, Rivers State, Wednesday, 4th September. The facility, operated by APM Terminals, now stands as Nigeria’s largest and most efficient container terminal outside Lagos, marking a major milestone in the country’s port infrastructure. Jeethu Jose, Managing Director of […]
President Tinubu Approves 300% Salary Increase for Judicial Officials
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill that enacts a 300% increase in the salaries and allowances of judicial officials. This was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters. The new Act prescribes revised salaries and allowances for judicial officers to reflect […]
Tinubu Endorses Policy To Keep Medical Professionals In Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, a strategic initiative aimed at addressing the critical challenges faced by Nigeria’s healthcare human resources. This development was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, on Monday via his X handle. Professor Pate emphasized that this […]
SAN, Ozekhome, Calls On Tinubu for People-Centered Constitution in Nigeria
As a member of The Patriots, a distinguished group of Nigerians led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Ozekhome had met with President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Mike Ozekhome, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights lawyer urged President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate the necessary political resolve to […]
President Tinubu Appoints Badamasi Lawal as New CEO of NSIPA
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Badamasi Lawal as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). President Tinubu did not only appoint a permanent CEO for NSIPA but also selected leaders for other key humanitarian agencies. The appointments were announced on Tuesday by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. This decision […]
Protesters Arrested For Raising Russian Flag During Protest
For a couple of days, Nigeria has been engulfed in a wave of protests, initially driven by economic hardship and a call for better governance. However, a new and alarming element surfaced, complicating the already tense situation. Protesters across northern cities like Kano and Kaduna were seen waving Russian flags, a development that raises serious […]
President Tinubu Understands The Plights of Nigerians, Says Minister of Finance
During a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, Edun conveyed that President Bola Tinubu is acutely aware of the challenges faced by Nigerians, particularly the rising inflation, which is a global issue affecting many countries, including Nigeria. On Wednesday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, expressed confidence that the upcoming […]
Tinubu Appeals To Nigerians To Halt Protest Against Hardship
In a bid to address rising economic concerns and prevent potential unrest, President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to postpone their planned protests. The appeal was made public by the Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing at the State House following a meeting with the President on Tuesday. Minister Idris conveyed […]
FG Assures An End To The Era Of Purchasing a Litre Fuel At N750 and Above
In an ambitious move to promote the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel for transportation, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to spend an average of N36 billion over the next 90 days. This expenditure will facilitate the conversion of 30,000 petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to CNG. The government […]
Tinubu Assures Nigerians of A Better Economy, Through Productive Investments
President Bola Tinubu announced on Friday in Abuja that the federal government would ensure investments in key economic sectors, follow clear timelines and positively impact citizens’ lives. Speaking at the State House during a meeting with the management of the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), led by Chairman Alexey Arnautov, Tinubu emphasized the government’s […]
EBCIMA President Urges President Tinubu to Restructure Cabinet
During a press briefing in Enugu on Monday, Dr. Emmanuel Ezeh, the President of the Ebonyi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (EBCIMA), highlighted the adverse impact of the abrupt removal of petrol subsidies on the already fragile Nigerian economy. He noted that this hasty decision has led to what economists term “announcement effects,” […]