Pro-North social-political organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), and some prominent voices from the northern region of the country have said the region cannot be forced to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The ACF and other northern leaders declared that no individual could claim to be the mouthpiece of the North and, as such, it was wrong for the Chairman …

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Government to take over Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, and transform it into a federal university. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this during the formal handover of the institution’s property and assets to the Federal Government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. Following the …

President Ahmed Tinubu left Abuja for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 26th January to attend the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. His mission to Tanzania was straightforward – to further galvanise efforts, multilateral support and investments aimed at increasing electricity access to Nigerians. The Misson 300 initiative itself is aimed at expanding electricity access to 300 million people throughout Sub-Saharan …

LWe used to talk regularly. So, when Dele Alake called, I thought it was one of those regular calls. But this time around, he called to inform me of a ‘big job’. ‘Dapo, I have gotten you a big job’, he said. I chuckled because I didn’t understand. In the first place, we never spoke about me looking for a …

President Bola Tinubu, today extends warm felicitations to the veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, singer and scriptwriter Mr Nkem Owoh, MON, as he marks his 70th birthday. President Bola Tinubu celebrates Owoh’s impact on Nigeria’s entertainment industry and his legacy as one of its most beloved figures. Popularly adored by fans as ‘Osuofia’ -a name immortalised by his iconic role in …

President Bola Tinubu has approved N80 billion for the immediate reconstruction and expansion of Alau dam in Borno state. Situated in the Alau community of Konduga local government area of Borno State in the Northeast region of Nigeria, constructed in 1984-1986. It impounds a major reservoir on the Ngadda River, one of the tributaries of the Lake Chad. In 2024, …

Community Leaders in Oyo and Osun states as well as other road users have protested the failure of the federal government to complete the 224-kilometer Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Highway despite the growing number of deaths recorded on the expressway on daily basis. Also, they expressed shock, and disbelief as the 2025 budget omits Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa highway project. Some students of the Obafemi Awolowo …

The Federal Government (FG) has secured a $1.1 billion loan from African Development Bank (AfDB), to provide electricity for 5 million people by the end of 2026. Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed this in a statement, said President Bola Tinubu made this known at the just concluded two-day Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Sunday, justified President Bola Tinubu’s frequent travel abroad, saying he needs to embark on more trips because of its inherent benefits. As a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Today, Tuggar defended the President, saying it is normal for a new leader to seek opportunities and strengthen ties with fellow leaders across …

President Bola Tinubu arrived Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday to attend the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, which starts today. The President, who arrived at 10.20 pm. (8.20 pm Nigerian time), was received by the Foreign Minister of Tanzania, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, and Chargé d’ Affaires of Nigeria High Commission to Tanzania, Ambassador Salisu Suleiman. The two-day summit …