Bola Tinubu
In its first year, President Bola Tinubu’s government has awarded 51 contracts valued at N6.27 trillion, focused on advancing Nigeria’s infrastructure. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved these projects over the past eight months, from October 16, 2023, to May 14, 2024. These projects span various sectors, including road and bridge construction, train systems, and […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has levelled accusations against President Bola Tinubu, suggesting that Tinubu’s family business interests take precedence over national concerns. Atiku’s statement came in response to revelations regarding Tinubu’s son’s association with a company linked to a business ally of the president. According to Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Tinubu’s son, Seyi, […]
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday the potential for Nigeria to save approximately $2.7 billion annually through the implementation of the Single Window Project. Tinubu emphasized that this initiative could also help the country reclaim $4 billion lost each year due to bureaucratic complexities and corruption hampering trade efficiency. Speaking at the inauguration of the […]
Abia State and the Nigerian political landscape mourn the passing of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the inaugural civilian governor of Abia State and former Minister of Science and Technology during the administration of Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Onu, aged 72, breathed his last on Thursday morning at a medical facility in Abuja. According to a close associate […]
President Bola Tinubu has enforced a three-month ban on public-funded foreign trips for ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials, effective from April 1, 2024. The decision aims to address rising travel expenses and ensure focused service delivery amidst economic challenges. The ban, communicated through a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to […]
President Bola Tinubu has granted posthumous national honours and ensured a dignified burial for the 17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives during a peacekeeping mission in Delta State. The announcement was made during the breaking of the Ramadan fast, in the presence of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and House leadership. Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to […]
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to the National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) before parliamentary committees. Tinubu made this appeal during the breaking of the Ramadan fast in Abuja, alongside Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the House leadership. While emphasizing the importance of oversight in maintaining transparency and […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured another six-year term in a landslide victory, signalling his commitment to bolstering Russia’s strength on the global stage. Following his re-election, Putin emphasized the need for Russia to fortify its military, asserting that a robust army is essential for national security and sovereignty. In response to questions from reporters, […]
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Federal Government to reevaluate its fuel subsidy removal policy amid claims that Nigeria is still footing the bill for subsidies. Despite President Bola Tinubu’s declaration to end the subsidy era upon his inauguration, recent assertions from the World Bank and Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited’s […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu. They seek accountability for the alleged mismanagement of a $3.4 billion loan obtained by Nigeria from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and support the national budget. According to SERAP’s deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the lawsuit […]
