Tinubu nominates Kingsley Ude from Enugu to replace Nnaji as minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Kingsley Ude from Enugu State to replace the former Minister, Uche Nnaji. This new nomination has been submitted to the Senate for screening and approval. Nnaji previously served as the Minister for Innovation, Science, and Technology but stepped down from the position. With Ude’s nomination, the President aims to […]
Actor Williams Uchemba calls for public execution of kidnappers to curb rising insecurity
Popular Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has called on the Nigerian government to adopt public execution for convicted kidnappers as a way to curb the growing wave of abductions across the country. The actor believes that harsh and visible punishment would serve as a strong deterrent to others engaging in criminal activities. In a passionate video […]
Strike: ASUU to hold strategic NEC meeting as action enters week two
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to hold a crucial National Executive Council (NEC) meeting today, Tuesday, to review its ongoing strike and determine its next steps. The meeting follows the government’s latest negotiation effort, which included new offers presented by the Renegotiation Team led by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed. According to ASUU’s […]
FG introduces personnel audit, skills gap analysis in civil service
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new initiative called the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and productivity within the civil service. The project, introduced by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), is a major step toward modernizing public administration […]
Nigeria’s Presidential Jet Still Unsold Four Months After Being Listed
The Presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet put up for sale by the Nigerian government in July 2025 remains unsold nearly four months later, according to confirmation from JetHQ, the U.S.-based firm managing the listing. Despite being featured on an international aircraft sales platform, the jet has not attracted a confirmed buyer. JetHQ’s Market Research Assistant, […]
ADC warns National Assembly against move to shift 2027 elections to November 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly cautioned the National Assembly against its plan to shift the 2027 general elections to November 2026, warning that such a move could harm Nigeria’s democratic process and disrupt governance. The party argued that the proposal, contained in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, would throw the country into […]
5% fuel surcharge was introduced in 2007 and not by Tinubu’s government — Chairman of tax reform committee Taiwo Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, head of Nigeria’s Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has said that the 5% fuel surcharge was not introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s government. The levy has actually been in place since 2007. He explained on Channels Television that the law was not enforced earlier because the government was still subsidising […]
Nigeria’s economy is now stable – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s economy is now stable thanks to his administration’s bold reforms. He stated that these actions have helped the country gain respect globally. He made the remarks at the State House while receiving His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, along with […]
Banditry: Creation of state police inevitable — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that setting up state police is now a must if Nigeria truly wants to solve its growing security problems. On Tuesday, September 2, while receiving top leaders from Katsina State led by Governor Dikko Radda at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu stressed that his government is determined to deal […]
2025 revenue target has been met. I can brag Nigeria no longer borrowing from local banks- President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is no longer borrowing from domestic banks after achieving a major revenue breakthrough driven by non-oil sectors. Speaking on Tuesday, September 2, during a meeting with members of the Buhari Organisation led by former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu said the […]