Tinubu Submits State Police Bill to House for Approval
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking lawmakers’ approval to create a constitutional framework for the establishment of state police services. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read the President’s letter during […]
Tinubu Orders NIMC to Enroll All Nigerians by End of 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enroll every Nigerian in the national identity database before the end of 2026. NIMC Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed the directive while speaking on Sunday on National Television, saying the move is part of the Federal Government’s plan to build […]
FCT Revives 70% Abandoned Projects- Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says about 70 per cent of the infrastructure projects completed by the FCT Administration under President Bola Tinubu were inherited contracts abandoned for between 15 and 16 years. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike said the administration […]
Lawyer Urges Tinubu, Reps Over EFCC Property Row
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu and the House of Representatives have been urged to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate a disputed property in Abuja’s Guzape District and comply with a subsisting Federal High Court order. The appeal was made on Thursday by Emaya Alibeku, counsel to Dr. Rebecca Godwin […]
Tinubu Orders New FCT Road After Traders’ Appeal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate construction of another road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after traders and residents along the Old Keffi Road appealed for improved access to their communities. The approval was announced by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during the inauguration of the rehabilitated 15-kilometre Old Keffi Road […]
FG Evacuates Second Batch of Nigerians From South Africa Safely
By Julian Osamoto Another batch of sixty-six Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect citizens facing challenges abroad. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said the returnees arrived on Wednesday night and were received by government agencies responsible for migration, […]
Tinubu Hails FCT Infrastructure Drive, Opens Katampe Road
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has lauded the ongoing infrastructure transformation across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing it as a clear demonstration of his administration’s commitment to practical development and improved quality of life for residents. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inauguration of the newly completed Collector Road CN2, also […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu Hopeful on Abducted Students
By: Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism over the safe return of students and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo and Borno states, despite their continued captivity nearly three weeks after the incidents. Speaking during his 2026 Democracy Day address to the nation, the President acknowledged that the abductions had cast a shadow […]
Tinubu Confers National Honours on June 12 Democracy Heroes
By: Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has announced national honours for Nigerians who played key roles in the country’s pro-democracy struggle, particularly during the June 12 political crisis. He said the honourees were individuals who endured persecution, incarceration, exile and other hardships in the pursuit of democratic governance in Nigeria. Tinubu described their sacrifices as […]
Reps Urge Tinubu to Step Up Action Against Bandits, Kidnappers
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement a stronger and more coordinated security strategy to address rising cases of banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on vulnerable communities across Nigeria. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during plenary on Tuesday, sponsored by […]