The appointment of Nyesom Wike as Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was one of the best I made since my administration took off, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said yesterday. He commended the minister for striving to redefine leadership, saying…
‘You’re the political leader in Rivers’, Odili assures Fubara
A former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili, has assured Governor Siminalayi Fubara, that he is the political leader of the state. Odili disclosed this on Thursday during the inauguration of the Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Centre in Ndoni in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni…
Sanwo-Olu conducts test run of Lagos Red Line train ahead of commissioning
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, led a test run of the Red Line train, inspecting rail facilities in preparation for its upcoming inauguration. The 37-kilometre line, stretching from Agbado to Oyingbo, underwent scrutiny as the governor emphasised readiness for the…
No going back on reforms, Tinubu insists
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday defended his administration’s reforms, saying there is no going back. Tinubu on his inauguration declared an end to the fuel subsidy regime and later floated the naira alongside a slew of reforms. The moves have…
Tinubu will inaugurate Lagos red line rail project on February 29 — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the state’s red line rail project on February 29. According to a statement by Sanwo-Olu’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, the governor made this known on Wednesday during the…
Ododo’s inauguration: Police warn thugs, criminals to steer clear of venue
The Police command in Kogi on Friday warned political thugs and criminals to steer clear of the venue of Saturday’s inauguration of the Governor-elect, Alhaji Usman Ododo. The State Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, gave the warning in a statement…
FG’s lack of sensible policies affecting states – Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano and ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, has been appointed by Gov. Alex Otti to co-chair the Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council. Other co-chairs of the 19-member council include…
Turkey’s Erdogan sworn in for 3rd term as president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appealed for unity as he was sworn in for a third consecutive term on Saturday after winning a runoff election. “We will embrace all 85 million people regardless of their political views … Let’s put…
Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair visits Tinubu
President-elect Bola Tinubu has given a hint of what transpired at his meeting with ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Daily Trust had reported that Tinubu played host to Blair at Defence House, Abuja, on Tuesday. Tunde Rahman, the president-elect’s spokesman,…
LASG advises residents to plan movements on Dangote Refinery inauguration day
Lagos State government on Tuesday advised residents to plan their movements around Lekki-Epe corridor ahead of the proposed inauguration of Dangote Refinery by President Muhammadu Buhari on May 22. Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, stated at Ikeja that residents…