Tinubu Assures Citizens of Economic Recovery, Pledges Continued Efforts to Meet Needs
President Bola Tinubu affirmed that Nigeria’s economy is on a gradual but steady path to recovery and reassured citizens that his administration is committed to addressing their needs. This assurance came during a meeting with traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial […]
Soludo Mourns Passing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 81 after a brief illness. Soludo honored Iwuanyanwu as a mentor and an exemplary leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s socio-economic development were immense. In a statement by his chief […]
President Xi Jinping Invites President Tinubu for State Visit to China in September
Chinese leader President Xi Jinping has invited President Bola Tinubu to a state visit to China in September. The invitation was delivered by China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Xiaodong, at the Aso Villa on Thursday. President Tinubu has accepted the invitation, as confirmed by a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the […]
Police Officer Suspended After Video of Man Being Kicked and Stamped on Head at Manchester Airport Circulates
A police officer has been suspended following the circulation of a video showing a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the officer’s suspension after a “thorough review of further information” regarding the incident that occurred on Tuesday. The footage shows a uniformed officer holding a Taser […]
President Joe Biden Addresses Nation on Decision to Withdraw from 2024 Race and His Final Months in Office
In a rare Oval Office address, President Joe Biden spoke extensively for the first time about his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and outlined his plans for the remaining months of his long political career. Biden’s remarks come three days after his bombshell announcement in a letter addressed to “my fellow Americans,” […]
FG Launches Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme
The federal government has unveiled the Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, a significant initiative led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aiming to produce 5,000 tractors locally each year. This programme is designed to introduce advanced agricultural technologies, promote agro-industrialisation, and encourage youth participation in agriculture. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, […]
NLC Clarifies Non-Involvement in Planned Nationwide Hunger Protest
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified that it is not organizing the nationwide hunger protest scheduled for August 1. In a statement signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union labeled the reports as false. “The Nigeria Labour Congress cannot withdraw from a protest that it did not organize,” the statement emphasized. The […]
FG Vows to Combat High Maternal, Child Mortality Rates
The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s high maternal and child mortality rates and pledged to address the issue through innovative and result-oriented actions. Last year, Nigeria recorded the second-highest number of maternal deaths globally, highlighting a significant gap between current health outcomes and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target of less than […]
President Tinubu Commissions National Cybercrime Centre
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the state-of-the-art National Cybercrime Centre to bolster the capabilities of Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies. Represented by the Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Tinubu emphasized the government’s dedication to investing in the Nigeria Police Force through the provision of arms, weapons, equipment, recruitment, and continuous training […]
President Tinubu Appeals to Nigerians to Halt Planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ Protest
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to cancel a planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest slated for next month. Information Minister Mohammed Idris, who briefed selected State House correspondents after a meeting with the President on Tuesday, conveyed Tinubu’s request for protest organizers to await the government’s response to their complaints. “The issue of the planned protest, […]
