Wednesday, Thursday are public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Tis was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the declaration is to […]
Tinubu @ 3: Peace-building, conflict resolution and national development
By Abiodun Oladunjoye “It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. A stable and peaceful environment remains essential for national prosperity. Since assuming office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pursued bold reforms aimed at […]
Kila tells Nigerian Varsities to widen student admission across Commonwealth countries
Prof Anthony Kila, a Commonwealth Institute Director and Professor of Strategy and Development, has called on Nigerian universities to aggressively pursue international student recruitment across Commonwealth countries. He described global education as one of the most strategic and underutilised opportunities for revenue and influence available to higher institutions in Nigeria today. The Don […]
Okonjo-Iweala and other stories
The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws ― Tacitus By Olayinka Oyegbile (A review of Fighting Corruption is Dangerous, Ngozi-Okonjo Iweala, The MIT Press, Massachusetts, 2018, 173 pages) I love reading autobiographies, biographies and memoirs. However, I avoid some of those written by anyone who has had anything to do […]
Tinubu congratulates NIPR chair on re-election into global alliance board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ike Neliaku, the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), on his re-election to the Board of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management for another two-year term. Dr Neliaku secured the renewed mandate during the Board’s Annual General Meeting held in Prague, […]
We will consolidate our economic reforms
By Bola Tinubu “Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by any individual, but by our collective resolve to build a stable, prosperous, and just nation. “Four years ago, I stood before you as an aspirant to the highest office in our country, seeking your mandate alongside […]
APC Presidential Primaries: Tinubu polls 11m votes, promises economic consolidation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, emerged the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a total of 10,999,162 votes. This was after the nationwide collation of results. He promised to consolidate economic reforms, secure progress, and strengthen the foundation of a modern Nigeria in his second term. The president spoke after […]
Oyo kidnap: Terrorists give conditions
Suspected kidnappers who abducted schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Esinele, Yamota and Alawusa towns in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have opened communication channels with the state government. Sources close to the government said the kidnappers refused to speak directly with the families of the victims. According to a […]
I’m not running away from Atiku, Obi declares
Former governor of Anambra State Peter Obi has denied insinuations that he is avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Obi who is a presidential aspirant under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), made the remarks on in Cape Town, South Africa, on the sidelines of the Spier […]
APC primaries shows internal democracy is working, says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries nationwide as a strong demonstration of internal democracy within the ruling party. He stated this after he participated in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that the exercise has further deepened the […]
