Wike Projects 70,000 Turnout for Tinubu’s Rivers Rally
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says Rivers State expects at least 70,000 people to welcome President Bola Tinubu during his visit on Saturday. Wike made the disclosure on Friday while inspecting preparations at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Tinubu Begins Two-State Visit to Akwa Ibom, Rivers
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu will on Friday begin a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, featuring the inauguration of key infrastructure projects and political engagements with All Progressives Congress (APC) members and supporters. The President is expected to arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where he will inaugurate several projects executed […]
Tinubu Departs Saudi Arabia After Performing Umrah
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has departed Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for Abuja after completing his Umrah pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah. The President’s aircraft took off from the Royal Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport at exactly 5:13 pm Saudi time on Wednesday. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, […]
FEC Approves ₦631.3bn for Nine Road Projects
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Executive Council has approved ₦631.3 billion for nine road projects across Nigeria. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this to State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu. According to the Federal Ministry of Works, the approvals cover road construction, rehabilitation and remedial works […]
Tinubu Orders Reconstruction of Benin-Asaba Road
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has ordered the redesign and reconstruction of the 136-kilometre Benin-Asaba Road into a dual carriageway following the Federal Government’s decision to reclaim the highway from its concession arrangement. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during the reopening of the First Niger Bridge on the Asaba-Onitsha Road, explaining […]
HURIWA Condemns Arrest, Intimidation of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Campaigners
By Anayo Akwitti The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the reported arrest and alleged intimidation of members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement in Kano and Maiduguri, describing the incidents as threats to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The association accused security agencies of alleged political bias, urging them to […]
Tinubu Hails Modi’s 25-Year Leadership Milestone
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, describing the milestone as a “rare achievement in any democracy.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, Tinubu said Modi entered public office in 2001 as Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming India’s Prime Minister in […]
FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day Speech
By Julian Osamoto The president’s speech addressed several areas and where progress has been made. My fellow Nigerians, Happy Independence day Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the […]
Wike: Gwawalada Road Project to Boost Transport, Living Conditions
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing Gwawalada road project is aimed at improving transportation and living conditions for residents of the area. Wike stated this during an inspection of the project, where he commended the contractor, for the progress made so far. The minister expressed confidence […]
Tinubu Orders Digital Free Zones Roadmap Within 180 Days
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, to develop a roadmap for the full launch of Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones initiative within 180 days. Oduwole will coordinate the process in her capacity as Vice-Chairman and Implementation Coordinator of the Presidential Steering Committee on Digital Free […]