Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to protect Nigerians. Amaechi made the remarks in a post on X on Tuesday. The former governor of Rivers state and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticised the government’s handling of insecurity, particularly in the wake of…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has asked President Bola Tinubu to end what he described as the persecution of political opponents disguised as criminal prosecution. In a post on X on Monday, the former Anambra governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) warned that undermining…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s electoral framework. The move followed the passage of the bill by the national assembly on Tuesday after months of debate, review and amendments by both chambers. Signing Holds at State House The president signed the bill…
The Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom in Enugu state, Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, has asked President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying ultimate responsibility lies with him. Agubuzu made the call on Tuesday during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health…
Bola Tinubu addressed traditional and religious leaders at a summit in Abuja. He emphasized their crucial involvement in health reforms. Tinubu stated that no health reform in Nigeria succeeded without them. Leaders gathered at the National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health, held at the Presidential Villa’s Conference Centre. Tinubu noted the summit’s intergenerational…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s economic reforms are producing results. Tinubu spoke during a one-day work visit to Adamawa state. Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser on information and strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. During the visit, the president commissioned projects executed by Umaru Fintiri, governor of Adamawa, in Yola. Tinubu Defends…
Anna Bjerde, managing director of operations at the World Bank, says Nigeria has become a frequent global reference point for economic reforms. Bjerde spoke on Tuesday during a special visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. World Bank Praises Reform Direction Bjerde said Nigeria often comes up in her discussions with…
Peter Obi reminds Tinubu of power supply promise as the former Labour Party presidential candidate criticised Nigeria’s worsening electricity situation. Obi recalled President Bola Tinubu’s 2022 campaign pledge to provide steady power within four years or lose public support. Speaking on the issue, Peter Obi reminds Tinubu of power supply promise, saying repeated national grid…
President Bola Tinubu tripped while climbing the stairs during his visit to Turkey. A video trending on Facebook shows the moment. Security guards quickly held him and stopped him from falling. Details of the Development The incident happened on Tuesday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was welcoming Tinubu to a reception at the time. Reason…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed rumours that Vice President Kashim Shettima will be replaced as running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Felix Morka, the national publicity secretary of the APC, said this in a statement on Monday. Details of the Statement The APC said it is more focused…
