Bola Tinubu
14 Jan
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu prevented his political enemies from snatching his electoral victory, disclosing the “former leaders of Bauchi” claimed he was a threat, but the president ensured that justice was done.
14 Jan
The recent visit to President Bola Tinubu by Daniel Bwala, a former spokesman of the campaign organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar
14 Jan
In its bid to revitalise rural agriculture and boost the country’s food sufficiency dream, the Federal Government has approved the partial commercialisation of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDA) across the country.
14 Jan
I have largely stayed away from the conversation around the controversy around the allegations of impropriety levied against Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the basis that a company he formerly served on its board was a beneficiary of contracts awarded under the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation for many…
13 Jan
There couldn’t have been a better predictor of what to expect from President Bola Tinubu in 2024 than the way and manner he began the New Year.
13 Jan
President Bola Tinubu yesterday implored governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to design and implement policies that prioritise all Nigerians and to always consider national interest above political affiliations.
13 Jan
President Bola Tinubu yesterday approved the appointment of Tola Akerele as Director General, National Theatre.
12 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a Governing Council of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) to be domiciled in the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The members are: MDGIF Governing Council Chairman — Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), MDGIF Executive Director — Mr. Oluwole Adama, MDGIF…
12 Jan
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of Tola Akerele as Director-General, National Theatre. Similarly, the President announced the appointment Dr. Shaibu Husseini as Director-General, National Films and Censors Board. They are among the eleven new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. Others equally appointed…
12 Jan
Following the ongoing investigation of alleged malfeasance in the management and programmes of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has suspended all administered programmes of the agency. The office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, in a statement by the director of information, Segun Imohiosen, indicated that all…
12 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Friday that it will under the present leadership revisit N70 billion money laundering case against former Zamfara State Governor, and Minister of State Defence, Bello Matawalle. The commission specifically said all high-profile cases left behind by the former EFCC chairman, Bello MatawalleBello Matawalle has been reviewed.…
12 Jan
The Conference of Civil Society for Peace, Security and National Development (CCSPSND) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to give in to the blackmail targeted at the Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in the ongoing investigation of fraud allegations against the minister of Humanitarian and poverty alleviation Dr. Betta Edu. Conveners of…
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