Presidency backs special committee’s drive against social vices in schools
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has reaffirmed the Presidency’s support for the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, describing its mandate as critical to Nigeria’s future. He gave the assurance on Thursday, during a meeting with members of the committee led by its […]
Opposition parties should stop lamentation, unwarranted outrage against the Electoral Act
The federal government has called on opposition parties led by some prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to stop making reckless and spurious allegations against President Bola Tinubu and the APC-led Federal Government. A statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information […]
My leadership must be accountable, worthy of being followed, Disu declares
The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has said his leadership in the Nigeria Police Force would be visible, accountable and worthy of being followed. He said this on Wednesday in Abuja at an event to mark his taking over as the 23rd I-G from the recently retired I-G, Mr […]
Tinubu approves extension of ban on raw shea nut export
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for a further one year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The decision underscores the administration’s commitment to advancing industrial development, strengthening domestic value addition, and supporting the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda. […]
President greets Okoro, pioneer chief executive of NRC at 95
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Pa Nathaniel Okoro, pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), on his 95th birthday. The President celebrates Pa Okoro, whose contributions to the development of rail infrastructure in Nigeria remain commendable. He acknowledged the visionary role of the pioneer NRC Chief Executive in developing a […]
Envoy seeks Nigeria- Sweden partnership to drive innovation, digital transformation
The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Anna Westerholm, has called for deeper Nordic-Nigerian partnerships and long-term ecosystem building as Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation. She made the call on Wednesday in Enugu at the ongoing 2026 Enugu Tech Festival (ETF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival brought together participants from […]
Wizkid clinches new Platinum certification in France
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has achieved a significant international milestone as his 2019 hit single “Joro” is officially certified Platinum in France. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the certification was made known by Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique (SNEP) via a post on their […]
Egbetokun out, Disu in as Tinubu accepts resignation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family issues. The President received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation yesterday and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The President […]
Like Ambode, like Aiyetadiwa: Harvests unfolding
By Idowu Ajanaku While it is quite understandable that within the political matrix, forces – both fratricidal and forward-looking – play themselves out for either self-aggrandizement or for selfless and patriotic reasons, open hatred, deep contempt, or even intense disdain for political leaders by political jobbers should be firmly predicated on unimpeachable facts […]
