Power supply will be better – President Tinubu assures Nigerians
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will improve in the near future. He gave this assurance while addressing members at the All Progressives Congress national convention in Abuja. According to the president, his administration is already working on reforms to tackle persistent power challenges. He revealed plans to inject about 1,500 megawatts […]
ASUU vows to resist UK’s Coventry University campus plan in Nigeria
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has rejected plans to allow a UK university to establish a campus in Nigeria. Union president Chris Piwuna made this known during a public lecture in Bauchi State, saying the move will harm Nigeria’s education system. He explained that the agreement was part of a deal signed during President […]
Ramadan: Pray for Tinubu, he’ll ensure better life – Wike to residents
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has urged Abuja residents to pray for President Bola Tinubu, assuring that ongoing infrastructure projects in satellite towns will improve living conditions. He said the President’s priority is the happiness and welfare of the people. Wike, during an inspection of roads linking Bwari to Kubwa, stated that it would be difficult […]
‘My public support for Tinubu affected me’ – Toyin Abraham warns Timini to be neutral
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has revealed that openly supporting President Bola Tinubu during the last election negatively impacted her career. She shared the experience while advising actor Timini Egbuson on promoting his movie at the Box Office. Toyin told Timini, “Don’t put your mouth in politics. Don’t support anybody publicly. Be neutral.” She stressed that […]
Electoral Act: CNPP, Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, ADC, others knock Tinubu
Several groups, including the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, the Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, and the African Democratic Congress, have criticized President Bola Tinubu over the newly signed Electoral Act. They argued that some provisions may weaken transparency and public trust in elections. The groups said retaining manual collation as a backup to electronic transmission […]
Tinubu calls for orderly conduct as FCT, Rivers, Kano vote Saturday
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to voters, officials, and security agencies to remain calm and responsible during Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers State, and Kano State. He stressed that peaceful participation is vital for credible polls and strong democracy. In a statement issued by his adviser Bayo Onanuga, the president encouraged eligible […]
Electoral act: Tinubu, Akpabio’s Senate setting Nigeria up for ‘Sudan-style crisis’ – Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi has criticised the recent amendment to the Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a “gangster style assault on the popular will.” He warned that the action could seriously undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post shared on X, Utomi said the […]
You’ve set Nigeria on path to sustainable growth – Wike to Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as bold leadership and economic direction. He said the president’s policies are gradually placing Nigeria on a stable path toward long-term national development. Wike noted that recent reforms show a clear plan to rebuild the economy and […]
Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Abubakar as INEC commissioner, Yusuf as NAHCON chairman
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm two new appointments into major national positions, forwarding their names for legislative approval. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the president nominated retired Admiral Jamila Abubakar Sadiq as National Commissioner representing Adamawa State at the Independent National Electoral Commission. According to the letter […]
NAHCON chair resignation: CSO cautions Tinubu, Shettima on new leadership, hajj exercises
A civil society group, Independent Hajj Reporters, has advised President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to act with caution following the resignation of the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Sale Usman. The group warned that any rushed decision could negatively affect preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise. […]