By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that savings from the removal of fuel subsidies will be used transparently to fund infrastructure, social welfare, and economic reforms. Speaking at the 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance in Abuja, Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to responsible fiscal leadership. Represented by …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended renaming the International Conference Centre (ICC) after President Bola Tinubu, dismissing claims of sycophancy. Speaking at his monthly media parley in Abuja on Thursday, Wike said the decision was based on merit, not politics. He said, “That centre is booked until 2027, …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has conferred one of the nation’s highest honours, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Prof. Benedict Oramah, outgoing President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in recognition of his decade-long transformative leadership and outstanding contribution to Africa’s economic growth. The …
By Esther Ososanya Veteran Nollywood actor Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has revealed that he and fellow entertainers received only N10,000 per day for feeding while campaigning for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. In a trending social media interview, the actor expressed deep disappointment over the current economic hardship, saying they …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election while firmly dismissing rumours of a possible alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Obi made the declaration on Sunday night during a live interactive session with his supporters on X (formerly Twitter). He restated …
by Rafiyat Sadiq After months of political unrest and tension in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have announced a truce, declaring that peace has finally returned to the state. The resolution followed a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday night, where both …
By Esther Ososanya Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration as some of the boldest in Nigeria’s history, noting that they are already delivering tangible results. Speaking on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Economic Matters, Dr Tope Fasua, at the opening of the 32nd Annual Meetings …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the wave of infrastructural projects ongoing across the FCT, especially in the roads sector. Wike made the remarks during the commissioning of the newly constructed right hand service carriageway of the Inner …
By Esther Ososanya Twenty eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the Yelewata killings in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Their arrest comes less than a week after President Bola Tinubu ordered security agencies to act swiftly. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced the arrests during a press conference in Abuja …
By Esther Ososanya With inflation easing, revenues surging, and foreign investments making a comeback, the Federal Government says its bold economic reforms are beginning to pay off. Finance Minister, Wale Edun has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is transitioning into a decisive growth phase focused on boosting productivity, creating jobs, and …
