Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Iran war: No basis for increment in PMS price in Nigeria – MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has stated that the ongoing war in Iran should not cause a rise in PMS prices in Nigeria. MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, noted that local refineries must receive enough crude to keep petrol prices stable. Recent fuel price spikes, reaching N1,400 per litre in some areas, are blamed […]

No Politician Can Challenge Tinubu In 2027 – Daniel Bwala Declares

The Presidency has declared that no Nigerian politician currently has the political structure or national influence to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The statement was made by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, during an interactive session with over 100 pro-Tinubu support groups in Abuja. Bwala […]

Strike: NASS intervenes in ASUU, FG dispute

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to quickly return to negotiations and find a lasting solution to the current impasse that led to the union’s two-week warning strike. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Oluwaseun Whinghan, member […]

“You cannot pay a minister less than N1m per month and expect him to put in his best” FG considers pay raise for President and other political office holders

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it is reviewing the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria. During a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, August 18, the Chairman of RMAFC, Mohammed Shehu, explained that President Bola Tinubu earns N1.5 million monthly, while ministers earn less than N1 million. These salaries have […]

Akpabio disregarded my right as Senator – Seriake Dickson picks holes in Tinubu’s speech

Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West, spoke out against President Bola Tinubu’s speech at the National Assembly on Democracy Day 2025. After the speech, Senator Dickson told reporters that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, did not let him speak or raise important issues during the event. He said Akpabio quickly went through the letters […]

CBN reports highest domestic forex inflow in six years

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that foreign currency inflows from local sources have reached their highest point in six years. This shows that confidence in Nigeria’s economy is growing. This rise is linked to new government policies aimed at improving the economy. These changes have helped boost foreign currency coming into Nigeria’s […]

Eid-el-Kabir: Wike felicitates FCT residents, calls for prayers, sacrifice, unity

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, sent warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims and everyone living in the FCT. He encouraged people to remember the values of sacrifice, true faith, and togetherness as they celebrate this important festival. In a statement released on Friday, the Minister said this celebration holds […]

Do not listen to naysayers, there’re opportunities – Minister Tijani to young Nigerians

Minister Bosun Tijani, who leads Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, recently spoke to young Nigerians about the great chances they have with new technology. He said young people should start using artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital world to improve their lives. Tijani shared these thoughts during a live show on Channels Television called Youth […]