The outgoing Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has formally handed over the affairs of the ministry to the Minister of State, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, describing his tenure as a privilege and a key contribution to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Dangiwa expressed deep appreciation to …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Task Force to strengthen grassroots development and accelerate socio-economic projects across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued Wednesday night in Abuja by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal …
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge bordering on treason before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Those listed in the charge include a retired Major-General, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects. The charges follow …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his comments on Nigeria’s privatisation programme, describing them as a reflection of “desperation” and a disregard for history. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said Tinubu’s remarks reveal “a troubling pattern of hypocrisy and historical …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the new Corporate Headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, charging the agency to uphold trust, fairness, and accountability as Nigeria advances its fiscal reform programme. Speaking at the ceremony, the President said the NRS must earn public confidence and international respect through transparent and efficient …
Nigeria’s sweeping fiscal reforms are beginning to yield measurable results, with the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, declaring that the country has moved from policy intentions to real execution under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the commissioning of the NRS Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Adedeji said the …
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has alleged that members of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Nyesom Wike are working in support of the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Makinde made the claim on Sunday during a closed-door meeting at the Bauchi Government House with Bala Mohammed …
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday departed Abuja for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom (UK), where he is expected to sign key agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The President’s aircraft, Nigeria Air Force (NAF) 001, took off from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about …
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance during a brief ceremony at the State House. The oath of office was administered in the president’s first-floor office, formally ushering Oyedele into the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Oyedele’s appointment followed a minor cabinet reshuffle in which the …
The Federal Government on Wednesday approved six major road projects across the country, including the demolition of the Carter Bridge in Lagos and the design of a new bridge to replace it. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting …
