The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has confirmed that he has been receiving life-threatening messages over his comment on banditry associated with illegal mining in Nigeria. He confirmed this during a visit to the explosion site in Ibadan,…
Student Loan Scheme to take off January 2024 – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the new Student Loan Scheme he signed into law earlier in the year should take off fully in Nigeria by January 2024. Tinubu said this in Abuja on Monday at the 29th Nigeria…
Tinubu to address Nigerians in nationwide broadcast
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 7 pm. The announcement was made by Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy. …
Tinubu flip flops into Aso Rock — Steve Osuji
There seems to be something about those who crave a thing so bad before they land it. When they finally get that object of their desire, ennui seems to quickly embrace them and squeeze the joy out of their victory. …
Tinubu directs review of N8k cash transfer to vulnerable households
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate review of the N8,000 cash transfer to each of the vulnerable 12 million Nigerian households. The cash transfer was proposed as a government palliative to reduce the discomfort being experienced by Nigerians consequent…
Tinubu celebrates Soyinka at 89, says he remains a source of inspiration
President Bola Tinubu has poured encomiums on Nobel Laureate and elder statesman, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on his 89th birthday, describing him as a veritable source of support, inspiration and encouragement. The President, who called Professor Soyinka a brother and comrade…
Behold President Tinubu’s husband men and women — Magnus Onyibe
With the flurry of policy reforms in our country that is rapidly changing the socioeconomic landscape, it is critical that we take a cursory look at the series of actions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in about four weeks of…
Long overdue civil service reforms — Ehi Braimah
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on May 29, we have seen courageous leadership in action and hard decisions are being taken which were expected, except we want to deceive ourselves. Our economy is in bad shape and there…
Tinubu’ll reveal ministerial nominees when ready — Presidency
President Bola Tinubu will reveal his ministerial nominees when ready, his Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, said. “When the President is good and ready. You will be the first to know about his intentions” Alake said…
Tinubu returns today, may present ministerial list after Sallah
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to fly in from London today ahead of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, The PUNCH has learnt. The Presidency had on Saturday said the President headed for the UK from France, where he had been attending a summit…