President Tinubu Orders Overhaul of Road Maintenance System
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has warned that poor road maintenance is draining public resources and has ordered a major overhaul of how federal roads are managed. He has directed the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to create a comprehensive, geo-referenced national database of failed and failing federal roads, aimed at identifying why roads deteriorate and […]
Nigerians To Share Cost Of Electricity Subsidies, Pay More Tariff For Improved Services – FG
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order to the Budget Office of the Federation to operationalise a clearer framework to share the cost of electricity subsidies across the federation. The Director-General, Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, said the purpose is to ensure that the burden is not treated as an open-ended federal […]
Obi Criticises Tinubu On Regular National Grid Collapse, Urges Him To Honour His Campaign Promise
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his inability to deliver on his campaign promise of making power available to Nigerians. Recall that in a 2023 campaign address, Tinubu said: “If I don’t keep this promise [to […]
Case Withdrawn: Finally Alphonsus Eba Abandons Court Case, Steps Down As APC Chair
After weeks of legal brinkmanship, Alphonsus Ogar Eba has withdrawn his Abuja court suit against the APC, relinquished all interim orders, and accepted the party’s NEC decision nullifying the Cross River State executive that produced him as chairman
UNICAL Orders Compulsory Interdenominational Worship As Cross River Launches Immunisation Campaign
As Cross River commences a free mass vaccination exercise targeting children and adolescents, the University of Calabar has issued a directive making attendance at an interdenominational service mandatory for all students.
Tinubu urges Nigerian Military to Uphold Loyalty to Democracy
President Bola Tinubu has called on the country’s armed forces to remain disciplined, united and loyal to democratic rule, describing the military as a key pillar of national unity and stability. The president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the armed forces as part of efforts to secure lasting peace and stability across the country. […]
Ex-Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Obi Accuses Tinubu Of Spending 196 Out Of 365 Days Abroad In 2025
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly spending 196 out of 365 days abroad in 2025, while the country descended deeper into poverty, hunger, insecurity, and mass unemployment. To him, Tinubu’s prolonged absence, including a European holiday since December […]
FG Fulfils Housing, Land Pledge to Super Eagles
The Federal Government has fulfilled its promise to reward members of the Super Eagles with houses and plots of land following their performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that players have received official certificates for the housing units and land allocated to them by President Bola […]
FG Cannot Fix Airline Ticket Prices, Says Aviation Minister
Nigeria’s Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government has no authority to set or cap the prices of domestic air tickets, insisting that the country’s aviation sector operates under a fully deregulated framework. Speaking after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, Keyamo explained that airlines in […]
Tinubu Urges Nigerian Youth to Build, Innovate, Scale Fearlessly
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Nigerian youth to pursue their ambitions with confidence, saying his administration is committed to supporting innovation, digital skills, and youth-driven enterprises. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of the Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA) Platform and a grant award ceremony, Mr Tinubu represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi […]