Group hails Tinubu for approving military pay rise
The Society Security Initiative (SSI) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a 30 to 80 per cent salary increase for members of the Armed Forces. The group, in a statement on Saturday by its President, Abdulsalam Mohammed, described the approval as a significant morale booster capable of enhancing troops’ commitment and effectiveness […]
LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 10: THE BURDEN NOBODY SEES
By Toyin Falola When Poverty Begins to Know Your Name Money no longer passes by my street. Maybe it heard that sorrow lives here. Maybe it saw my roof, my cracked shoes, the tired face behind the window, and decided that there was nothing left to harvest. Owó! You’ve become a stranger […]
Nigeria’s admission into World Energy Council excites Tinubu
Congratulates Isa, Wunti President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), describing it as a proud moment for the nation and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. According to him, Nigeria’s […]
Tinubu hails Makarfi at 70
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Ahmed Muhammed Makarfi, prominent politician and former governor of Kaduna State, on his 70th birthday on August 8, 2026. He described the former governor as a quintessential public servant and statesman whose life has been defined by integrity and exemplary leadership. President Tinubu called Senator Makarfi a perfect gentleman […]
Nigeria: Why journalism is dying!
By Olayinka Oyegbile All the metrics for legacy news media are headed in the same direction: less revenue, far fewer reporters and editors, less profit to reinvest and less community clout – Rory O’Connor It is not in doubt that journalism around the world is undergoing tremendous changes and threat: technology, dictatorship, problems of funding […]
COWAS President visits T
R-L: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and outgoing president of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray at the State House, Abuja, Thursday, August 6, 2026
Nigeria tobacco control community rejects amendment bill
Demands immediate recall The Nigerian tobacco-control community has rejected a bill seeking to amend the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015, describing it as a catastrophic reversal of public-health gains and a wicked attack on young people and future generations. In a joint statement on Thursday, the coalition declared that the bill must not […]
Tinubu condoles with former minister over husband’s death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, over the passing of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, 62, on Wednesday. The President condoled with the Adeosun family, friends and business associates over the loss, urging comfort in the legacies of steadfast faith, community service and charity that […]
Tinubu lauds economic team, NGX for economic stability, stock market rebound
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the economy by experts and favourable economic indicators signal a brighter future for all citizens. The President, who received the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the State House, said all the reforms satisfied global best practices and […]
