Usama OLAGUNJU 
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after departing South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, BNC, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. It was earlier reported that President Tinubu touched down at 9:10 pm at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. He was received by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, … Read more
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, is currently appearing before the House of Representatives Committees on Defence and Army for screening as the substantive COAS. President Bola Tinubu appointed Mr Oluyede as the acting army chief on 30 October following the illness of Taoreed Lagbaja. Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, however, died on … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, for a three-day official visit.The Nigerian leader, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, landed at the Orly Airport in Paris around 5:10 pm (local time) on Wednesday and was received by the French Guard Republican. Tinubu’s visit, the fifth since assuming office 18 months ago, is at … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged community associations to promote peace and unity in their communities, emphasising importance of working together to safeguard the state’s progress. Sanwo-Olu spoke during 2024 Community Day celebration at Police College ground in Ikeja. It was organised by Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, with the … Read more
Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri has proceeded on his annual leave. The governor has handed over the reins of power to his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. In a message posted on his X handle, Governor Diri announced that his leave takes effect from today, November 25, 2024. Diri, who was inaugurated for a second term … Read more
Matthew Kukah, Catholic archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, has described President Bola Tinubu, his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, and most past Nigerian leaders as accidental leaders or products of ‘accidental leadership cycle.’ Kukah made these remarks on Sunday while delivering a keynote address during the commissioning of the new Start-Rite School building and the 4th Amaka Ndoma-Egba … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has expressed concerns about the economic hardship on the nation by policies of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government with a call on President Bola Tinubu to review Nigeria’s macroeconomic and fiscal decisions. According to the governors, a readjustment of the policies will address the welfare and well-being … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time) was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned two members of a syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for allegedly impersonating and attempting to blackmail the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede. They were arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja. The anti-graft … Read more
The Nigerian Army Headquarters on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the hometown of the late Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. The delegate, which consisted of seven Generals, was led by Kamar Ishola Yusuf. They visited Osun Governor, Ademola Adeeke after which they proceeded to Ilobu, hometown of the late COAS, the … Read more
