President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable, despite the ongoing economic reforms. He assured that no additional tax burdens would be imposed on the populace already grappling with financial challenges. President Tinubu made this promise on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during…
The House of Representatives has initiated measures to curb the illegal harvesting and commercial trade of human eggs in Nigeria. In a resolution passed on Thursday, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Development, alongside the Ministry of Women Affairs, to establish support systems for women who have donated eggs, addressing the…
The Federal Government has begun deploying consular officers to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad, signaling an imminent release of a comprehensive ambassadorial list. This move comes 14 months after the recall of 83 ambassadors in September 2023. Following President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration, the government ordered the withdrawal of both career and non-career diplomats to realign Nigeria’s…
Mali’s civilian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maïga, was dismissed from office on Wednesday following his public criticism of the country’s military rulers. The announcement was made by Alfousseyni Diawara, the Secretary General of the presidential office, during a broadcast on state television ORTM. “The duties of the prime minister and the members of the government…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the recently appointed Vice Chancellor, alongside Mrs. Rosemary Ifeoma Nwokike, the Registrar. In a statement released by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, it was revealed that the council, chaired by Ambassador…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sought Senate confirmation for his nominees to serve as Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary, President Tinubu stated that the request aligns with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The nominees include…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has publicly alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is preparing to detain him on November 14, immediately following the conclusion of his tenure. Speaking at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja, Obaseki asserted that the arrest plans are politically motivated, targeting him on charges of…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on Nigeria’s newly appointed ministers to prioritize collaboration with fellow ministers, permanent secretaries, and key stakeholders to fulfill their mandates under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at a two-day Induction Retreat organized in Abuja, Akume emphasized that teamwork and…
After a hard-fought campaign, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pledged to usher in a new “golden age of America” following his electoral victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Addressing a crowd of supporters in the early hours of Wednesday, Trump declared, “This was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There’s never been anything…
In a move aimed at bolstering his administration’s capacity to address critical issues, President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated seven newly appointed ministers, raising the number of Federal Executive Council (FEC) members to 47. The ceremony took place in the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, following the Senate’s recent confirmation of these appointees….
