Tinubu hails Nigeria’s impressive 91.45% aviation safety rating by ICAO
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The ICAO is a United Nations agency that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation. It fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. Through […]
US/Israel-Iran war: Tinubu assures UAE, Gulf States of solidarity
President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries that came under attack in the heat of the US/Israel war with Iran. Commending the countries for their resilience and restraint, the President noted that Nigeria will always stand for peace and stability. President Tinubu […]
Tinubu congratulates Gov Eno on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, on his birthday on April 24. The President joined the Eno family and the people of Akwa Ibom State to celebrate the governor, describing him as a diligent apostle of people-focused leadership. He particularly commended Governor Eno for […]
Less than 24-hours after, Senate screens, confirm Darma as minister
Barely twenty-four hours after his nomination as Minister, the Minister-designate, Dr Muttaqha Darma has been confirmed by the Senate. He pledged to work closely with the National Assembly to address Nigeria’s housing deficit. Darma made the commitment while responding to questions during his screening at Senate on Thursday in Abuja. He outlined plans to […]
Falola launches free online Global Masterclass on Studies of Africa
By Our Staff Writer Renowned African scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, has unveiled a free online global masterclass aimed at equipping scholars and researchers with intellectual and practical tools for studying Africa from diverse perspectives. The initiative, called The Toyin Falola Masterclass on Studies of Africa, is designed as a virtual learning platform where […]
Tinubu salutes veteran broadcaster Makanjoula at 70
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm greetings to renowned broadcaster Moji Makanjoula on her 70th birthday, noting her decades of professionalism, integrity, and dedication to excellence in the media industry. President Tinubu acknowledged her unwavering commitment to truth, ethical reporting, and nation-building through the power of communication. He particularly commends her role in […]
Edun, Dangiwa, resigned; they were not sacked, says Presidency
Former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, duly tendered his resignation from office, citing health reasons, before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his replacement on Tuesday. Also, the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, resigned and thanked the President for the opportunity given him to […]
Nasarawa APC and its dangerous descent into a cesspool of crisis
By Muhammad Sidi Zagizagi The APC in Nasarawa State today resembles a minefield waiting to explode. The ruling party in the state is enmeshed in what is, by all indications, an avoidable internal crisis. At the centre of this conundrum is Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, the party’s leader in the state. A […]
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire violations as deadline nears
President Donald Trump has accused Iran of repeatedly violating a ceasefire with the United States, as a two-week truce nears its expiration. “Iran has violated the ceasefire numerous times!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, without providing further details. The U.S. president had earlier said an extension of the truce […]