Some economists believe that when the immediate past president of Nigeria, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari took over the reins of power in 2015 as a democratically elected president, the population of the poor in the country was 60 million. But by…
Runsewe urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s government, shun bigotry, ethnicity
Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on Nigerians to support the President Bola Tinubu-led administration and shun religious bigotry and ethnicity. Runsewe said this during an interactive session on Wednesday in Abuja, with…
*Drama as trader allegedly finds male’s private part inside food (Vanguard)*Tinubu asks Senate to confirm NEDC board rejected by Buhari (DailyTrust)
Drama as trader allegedly finds male’s private part inside food (Vanguard) There was a mild drama at the popular Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos, on Friday, following the strange discovery of a human private part by a hungry customer, who…
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…
Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for $800m World Bank loan
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate to obtain a loan of $800 million from the World Bank to finance the National Safety Net Programme of the Federal Government. The president’s request was contained in a letter…
Association urges Tinubu to appoint professional as transport minister
The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint a maritime professional as the next minister of transportation. The President of MARAN, Mr Godfrey Bivbere, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bivbere…
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Tinubu on emergence as ECOWAS chairman
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu for emerging as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 63rd Ordinary Session that took…
Tinubu emerges ECOWAS chairman (Guardian)*How I won British Council’s Country Best Award for Cambridge A’ Level, by student (Nation)
Tinubu emerges ECOWAS chairman (Guardian) In a unanimous endorsement that signals the trust and confidence reposed in him by his counterparts, President Bola Tinubu emerged as the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the…
*JAMB to prosecute, withdraw result of Anambra candidate, gives reason (Tribune)*Absence of magistrate stalls Seun Kuti’s trial (Punch)
JAMB to prosecute, withdraw result of Anambra candidate, gives reason (Tribune) Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has vowed to withdraw the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result of Ejikeme Mmesoma over alleged manipulation of her scores. Mmesoma is also to…