Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has broken the long-standing jinx of marginalisation suffered by the South-East Region in Nigeria’s political and infrastructural landscape. Umahi made the declaration over the weekend during a civic reception organised in his honour by the Okposi Okwu community in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The …

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has paid an emotional tribute to the late Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who died earlier today. In a statement made available to Newsmen, on Monday, 21st April, President Tinubu said: ‘Today, with a heavy heart, I join the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a humble …

The Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Ogun State, Chief Samuel Olaolu, has declared that the opposition party is determined to overthrow the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Olaolu warned President Tinubu not to be deceived by those claiming that his re-election in 2027 is guaranteed, stating, ‘The truth is …

The Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare has launched a scathing response to recent comments made by the Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. It was reported that on Friday, while speaking as a guest on Arise Television, Baba-Ahmed called on President Tinubu to give up contesting in the 2027 presidential …

The Presidency has said Nigeria is on a firmer path to economic recovery and prosperity under President Bola Tinubu, citing significant gains in debt reduction, foreign reserves, investor confidence and trade surplus in 2024. In a detailed update posted online on his X handle yesterday, senior special assistant to the president, Otega Ogra, said the administration listed major achievements recorded …

On Monday, 13 April, governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Their discussion centred on matters affecting the party, including plans for the 2027 presidential election. Among the governors at the meeting were Senator Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Peter …

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united as the nation celebrates Easter, drawing a parallel between the resurrection of Jesus Christ and Nigeria’s journey towards peace and prosperity. In his Easter message released on Friday, President Tinubu described the season as ‘the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—the cornerstone of the Christian faith. He called …

A former lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to avoid the pitfalls of tribal favouritism in governance. Speaking on recent criticisms aimed at President Tinubu-led government, Sani said this during a live broadcast on Channels TV’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday. He questioned the silence of many voices …

The presidency has said President Bola Tinubu is ‘fully engaged in governance’ while being away from the country. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, presidential media aide, said President Tinubu would return to Nigeria after the Easter holiday. On 2 April, President Tinubu departed Nigeria for France on a two-week ‘working visit’. The presidency had said during President Tinubu’s stay in …

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has berated President Bola Tinubu for remaining in France while violence and killings persist in Benue and Plateau states. In a statement released by his media office on Wednesday, Atiku stated that President Tinubu cannot keep feasting and enjoying himself while countless lives are being lost to ongoing attacks. …