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 […]
Tinubu Sends Fresh List Of Ambassadorial Nominees To Senate For Confirmation
…..As Dambazau, Jimoh Ibrahim, Others Make List Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The batch comprises 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners and 31 non-career nominees, bringing the total to 65. The submissions were formally read during the session and referred to […]
FG Engages EFCC, ICPC to Audit Federal Road Projects Nationwide
The Nigerian government has invited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to verify all ongoing and completed federal road projects nationwide, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced. Umahi revealed the plan on Thursday during the reopening of the Keffi Flyover, which collapsed on 4 July […]
Deji Adeyanju Ridicules Musa’s Appointment As Defence Minister, Says Nothing Will Come Out Of It
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A Nigerian human rights activist, lawyer, and public commentator,Deji Adeyanju has ridiculed the choice of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence by president Bola Tinubu, saying it is misplaced priority. Adeyanju, who is also the chair of the Centre for Liberty and a convener of Concerned Nigerians, a civil rights […]
Nigeria: Ex-NEF Spokesperson Says President Tinubu Should Not Seek Re-Election in 2027
A former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has urged President Bola Tinubu not to seek re-election in 2027, arguing that the country needs a younger and more energetic leader. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, months after resigning as Special Adviser on Political Matters to […]
Presidency Accuses Obasanjo of Undermining Tinubu Over Insecurity Remarks
The Nigerian Presidency has sharply criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other opposition figures, accusing them of deliberately undermining President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to tackle the country’s worsening security crisis. The rebuttal came in a statement issued on Sunday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication. The statement, titled […]
Washington ‘Will Hold Nigeria Responsible’ if Harm Comes to Rev Dachomo – US Lawmaker
A United States congressman has warned that Washington will hold the Nigerian government responsible if any harm comes to a Plateau-based pastor who says he has been receiving threats after speaking about attacks on Christian communities. Congressman Riley Moore, who represents West Virginia, issued the statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account after Reverend Ezekiel […]
Upper Cut: UK Turns Down FG’s Request For Ex-Deputy Senate President To Complete Jail Term In Nigeria
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United Kingdom (UK) has dealt the federal government of Nigeria an upper cut by turning down its request to transfer former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to serve the remainder of his prison term in Nigeria, his country. Recall that Ekweremadu, who is in prison in the UK for organ […]
Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Officers Assigned to VIPs
The Nigeria Police Force has begun withdrawing officers assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals across the country, following an order from President Bola Tinubu. A memo issued by the Special Protection Unit (SPU) instructed all personnel deployed to VIPs and special duties to return to their bases immediately. The directive is part of a […]