Nigeria, Türkiye Sign New Agreements on Trade, Defence
Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to speed up cooperation in trade, energy and defence as part of efforts to boost investment, job creation and economic growth in both countries. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the agreement during his state visit to Ankara, following talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In a post on his […]
Nigeria Civil Society Group Urges President to Intervene in Abuja Crisis
A Nigerian civil society organisation has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene urgently in what it describes as a deepening governance crisis in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The group, the Peoples Alliance for Indigenous Rights (PAIR), says ongoing strikes, failing public services and rising insecurity have left residents of the capital […]
Reno Omokri Withdrew Drugs Dealer Allegation Against Tinubu Following Sowore’s Reference in Court
Ambassador designated and a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has responded to comments made during the ongoing trial of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following questions raised by Sowore’s lawyer over his clearance by the Department of State Services despite past remarks against President Bola Tinubu. In a statement seen by Truth Live […]
Presidency Reverses Appointment of Ambassador to Turkey
Nigeria’s presidency has reversed the appointment of Usman Dakingari Suleiman as the country’s ambassador to Turkey, just hours after his name was announced. The reversal was confirmed on Friday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who said the decision followed a “naming mix-up” and that the posting was now under review. Mr Dakingari, a former […]
France Pledges Stronger Support for Nigeria Amid Rising Terror Attacks
France has announced plans to strengthen its security partnership with Nigeria as the country continues to grapple with persistent terrorist violence, particularly across its northern regions. The commitment was disclosed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who posted on X on Sunday that he had held direct discussions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about Nigeria’s worsening […]
Military Hands Over 24 Rescued Schoolgirls To Gov Idris
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Military has officially handed over the 24 rescued students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga to the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris just as it calls for a comprehensive medical checks on the students. Recall that the students were abducted by bandits last week The handover […]
Terrorism: Tinubu Reassures Nigerians Of Adequate Security, Says “No Community Will Bleed In Silence Under My Watch”
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the insecurity spreads across the length and breadth of the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his unflinching commitment to ending banditry and terrorism in northern Nigeria, saying that no community under his administration will “bleed in silence.” just as he tasked them to unite against terrorism. “I won’t allow […]
Nigeria Ex-presidential Aide Criticises Tinubu Silence After US Remarks
A former Presidential Adviser in Nigeria has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for not addressing the country following recent strong comments made by the United States about Nigeria. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who served as a senior aide in a previous administration, said the President should have spoken directly to the nation by now. Writing on his […]
Tinubu Faces Backlash Over New 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to approve a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel has drawn sharp criticism from economists and political figures, including members of his own party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tariff, which takes immediate effect, is part of what the government describes as a “market-responsive import tariff framework.” Officials […]
Tinubu Revises Pardon List, Excludes Serious Offenders
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the removal of individuals convicted of serious crimes—including kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal possession of firearms from Nigeria’s latest presidential pardon list. The decision, announced on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, follows consultations with the Council of State and a […]