Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Oyedele as Minister
has written to the Nigerian Senate requesting the screening and confirmation of Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. The letter was read during plenary on Tuesday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Mr Oyedele, 50, hails from Ikaram, Akoko in Ondo State, Nigeria. Before his nomination, he […]
Otti Congratulates Ikpeazu on Appointment as Nigeria’s Envoy to Spain
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has extended congratulations to former governor Okezie Ikpeazu following his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain. Ikpeazu, who previously led Abia State before the current administration, was recently named among Nigeria’s diplomatic representatives abroad by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Otti’s […]
FEC Approves 100% Gratuity for Retiring Federal Civil Servants
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100% of their total annual emolument, marking a major policy shift in the country’s public service retirement structure. The approval was granted at a Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola […]
Political Sin Can’t Lead Politicians To Hell Fire, Says Oshiomhole
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The controversial Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Sen Adams Oshiomhole, has set the tongues wagging again with his comment, declaring that politicians can’t go to hell fire on a count of political sins. The former governor of Edo State, Oshiomhole, made the controversial comment in Benin, during the All Progressives Congress […]
Breaking: ADC Heavyweights Storm Abuja, Converge at Transcorp Hilton Over Electoral Act Controversy
A coalition of prominent opposition leaders on Thursday gathered at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Abuja for a high-stakes press conference aimed at addressing mounting concerns over the recently amended Electoral Act signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Leading the charge were political heavyweights including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate […]
Tinubu Urges Senate to Amend Constitution for State Police
President Bola Tinubu has called on lawmakers to amend the country’s constitution to allow the creation of state police, saying the move is necessary to tackle growing insecurity. The appeal was made during an interfaith breakfast with members of the Nigerian Senate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu said Nigeria’s current security challenges, […]
Tinubu Swears In New IGP, Disu
…As Disu Says Era Of Impunity Is Over Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu with his new rank at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Truth Live News Media reports that Disu took over from Kayode Agbetokun and he is serving as the Nigeria’s […]
Nigerian Air Chief Warns Alleged Coup Plotters Will Face Justice
Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff has warned that any member of the armed forces found plotting to overthrow the country’s democratic government will face prosecution. Air Marshal Sunday Aneke made the remarks on Wednesday during a strategic meeting with commanders at the headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja. He described a recently uncovered […]
World Bank Praises Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Pledges Stronger Partnership
Nigeria has been recognised by the World Bank as a global reference point for credible and steady economic reforms, with the lender pledging deeper cooperation to support the country’s development agenda. The commendation came during a meeting at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, where President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima received […]
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 […]