Tinubu lauds youth support groups, reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment
Praises son for creating ‘City Boy Movement’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Nigerian youths and youth support groups for their contributions to his administration’s reform agenda, acknowledging their role in communicating government policies, mobilising grassroots support and advancing the Renewed Hope agenda. Speaking at a gathering of young supporters under the aegis of […]
Dey Cry: When good is no longer good enough
By Toyin Falola Nigeria has one of the richest cultures in the world today. Its culture is vast and diverse. This could be because of its multi-ethnicity. Aside from the variations in every culture, there have always been common grounds where members of the society adopt and use a word uniformly. This shapes the […]
Crash aftermath, Ondo orders fumigation of Igbokoda river
Distributes health kits to residents The Ondo State government has ordered the fumigation of Igbokoda river. This is as a result of complaints by residents of of the town over the strong stench emanating from the river where the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed last week. Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa directed the Ministries of […]
Tinubu nominates four new INEC commissioners and two resident commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated four new national commissioners and two new resident electoral commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) created by expiring tenures. The Senate is to scrutinise all the nominees. The President reappointed Dr Bala Bila, the national commissioner representing the North East. The new […]
World Food Day 2026: CAPPA urges Nigeria to put nutrition at centre of food security
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise affordability, nutrition and stronger protections against unhealthy food environments in Nigeria’s food security agenda. In a statement to mark World Food Day 2026, themed “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow,” CAPPA noted that Nigeria’s food production index has climbed […]
Heavy security mounted for Oyebanji’s second term inauguration
There was heavy deployment of security personnel around the Ado-Ekiti Pavillion, venue for the second-term inauguration of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), security personnel, comprising the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) were seen manning strategic locations around the venue. Some […]
FG moves to decongest Lagos ports, modernise Onne, Warri, Calabar, says Oyetola
The Federal Government has said it is prioritising the modernisation of Onne, Warri and Calabar ports to reduce congestion at Lagos ports, lower logistics costs and boost economic activities across the country. Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, disclosed this on Friday in Lagos at the 2026 World Maritime Day celebration. Oyetola […]
Sanwo-Olu in Ekiti for Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has arrived in Ado-Ekiti to attend the second-term inauguration of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Sanwo-Olu, who is also the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, is attending the ceremony alongside Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other governors. The event has also attracted chieftains of […]
Army must look inward for military technology, says Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), has charged Nigerian Army officers to drive home-grown military innovation, warning that Nigeria’s long-term security cannot depend solely on foreign technology. He gave the charge at the graduation ceremony of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 10/2026, on Friday in Abuja. The minister said the […]
Tinubu a visionary leader, says Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has described President Bola Tinubu as a visionary leader whose policies are intended to have long term and lasting positive impact. The minister said this at the closing ceremony of the Specialised Boarder Control and Immigration Management System (BCIMS) Training at the Immigration Headquarters on Friday in Abuja. […]
