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Health Minister Commissions Maternity Ward Built By Governor Oyebanji (Photos)
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa on Friday commissioned a state-of-the-art maternity ward built by Ekiti state Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his siblings in memory of their late mother Mrs Esther Bosede […]
Protests Against Economic Hardship In Nigeria Likely To Be Hijacked, UN Warns
The United Nations (UN) department of safety and security has warned that the planned protests in Nigeria may be hijacked by groups with ulterior motives. Recent reports indicate that various Nigerian groups are planning a nationwide […]
Ndume: ‘Bwala Is A Failed Lawyer & A Mad Dog That Bites. Tinubu Should Be Careful’
Mohammed Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South, has alleged that Daniel Bwala, former aide of Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, can only be a political liability […]
Billy Osawaru, Other Rep Members Accused Of Corruption Risk Recall Over Fraud
Some members of the House of Representatives led by Hon. Billy Osawaru have been threatened with recalls over their perceived support for the corruption regime in the country’s oil and gas sector. The Save Nigeria […]
FG’ll Spend N900bn On CNG Vehicle Conversion In Three Years
The Federal Government may spend N900bn on vehicle conversion under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative over the next three years, investigation by Saturday PUNCH has shown. The P-CNGi’s Programme Execution Coordinator, Folarin Oworu, announced […]
Tinubu And 10 Other World Leaders Who Fell During Public Ceremonies
Social media was sent into a frenzy on Wednesday after President Bola Tinubu, slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. The President, however, quickly regained his balance […]
Tinubu Gets Bill On Regional Government Next Week
A bill seeking a return to a regional system of government for Nigeria will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu next week, Saturday PUNCH has exclusively gathered. Recall that the House of Representatives last week […]
72 Nigerian Railway Engineers Trained In China Return
The Federal Government has received 72 Nigerian graduates trained in China by the China Civil Engineering Construction Company. The graduates were sponsored by CCECC as part of their corporate social responsibility to study Railway Engineering […]
Tinubu to Reshuffle His Cabinet Soon, Says Daniel Bwala, Criticizes Ndume
Daniel Bwala, a lawyer and public affairs analyst, has said President Bola Tinubu will unveil a new cabinet in a few weeks. Bwala said this while responding to recent comments by Chief Whip of the […]
First Lady Unveils Vegetable Garden At State House (Picture)
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged women to take the lead in the food security campaign, emphasising the importance of individual contributions to addressing food insufficiency. Unveiling her own vegetable garden at the State House […]
Tinubu Vows Dialogue with Withdrawn Members Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in ECOWAS Address at AU Meeting
ECOWAS Chairman Tinubu presents a comprehensive report at the AU meeting, highlighting progress in security, economics, and social development. Challenges including member withdrawals addressed. Tinubu emphasizes dialogue with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Plans announced […]
Tinubu Appoints Idris Ajimobi As SSA On Livestock Development
Idris, son of the late ex-Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi is also son in-law to the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje. STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON LIVESTOCK […]
FG To Spend ₦3 Trillion On New Minimum Wage, Pensions, Gratuities
The Federal Government is set to spend N3tn on the new minimum wage and the payment of pensions and gratuities. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this on Friday during a […]
Ekiti Rejoice as FG and EKSG Sign MOU Converting State Specialist Hospital to Federal Ownership
Ikole Ekiti went agog on Friday as the Federal Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ekiti State Government to convert and upgrade the Ikole Ekiti Specialist hospital into a Federal Medical […]
Ajaero: Tinubu Gave Us an Ultimatum to Accept N62,000 or Get N250,000 Minimum Wage with a Fuel Price Hike
The president of National Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave an ultimatum to either accept N62,000 or get 250,000 minimum wage with fuel price hike. NaijaChoice News reports […]
Tinubu’s Student Loan, Coastal Highway Project Was Our Idea – Sowore
The human rights activist noted that Tinubu’s government replicating their ideas resulted from people not paying attention to candidates who had ideas and glorifying the ruling class, which has no tenets of governance. Two-time presidential […]
FG Puts Up Three Presidential Aircraft For Sale
The federal government has decided to sell three ageing presidential aircraft so as to gather funds to purchase a new one. It was gathered that the decision will also reduce excessive spending on fleet maintenance […]
Peter Obi Doesn’t Believe In Labour Party’s Manifesto – Reno Omokri
Socio-political activist and former presidential aide Reno Omokri has alleged that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, does not believe in the party’s manifestos. Omokri claimed that Obi was more attuned […]
FEC Orders NNPC To Sell Crude Oil To Dangote, Other Refineries In Naira
President Tinubu offers lifeline to Dangote Refinery, NNPC to sell crude to it in Naira. To ensure the stability of the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-Naira exchange rate, the Federal Executive Council […]
Lawmakers Want Urgent Purchase Of New Aircraft For Tinubu, Shettima
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has asked the federal government to immediately purchase new aeroplanes for the use of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Committee made the […]
I Didn’t Discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s Release With South East Governors – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he did not discuss the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) during his discussion with the South-East Governors, on Tuesday. Our correspondent […]
Miyetti Allah Praises Tinubu For Establishing Ministry Of Livestock Development
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has commended President Bola Tinubu for the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development. The President of the association, Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, who stated this in […]
‘North Will Stand Behind Tinubu In 2027’ – North-Central APC
North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has said the Northern region will stand behind President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The APC Forum, in a statement on Monday, released after a meeting in Abuja on Sunday, […]
Tinubu Signs Executive Order Introducing Zero Tax On Imported Pharmaceutical Inputs
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and value added tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs. In a statement on Friday, Muhammad Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health […]
Better Minimum Wage Coming, Governors Assure Labour
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has assured Nigerians and the organised labour that better minimum wage will result from ongoing negotiations. The governors had previously rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of N62,000, stating that some states […]
Why Petrol, Diesel Prices May Not Drop Despite Dangote Refinery — Experts
Experts have indicated that the commencement of production at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery may not lead to a substantial decrease in petrol and diesel prices. Despite the refinery’s strategic location in Lagos, Nigeria, the input […]
FG Lifts Ban On Mining In Zamfara After Five Years
The Federal Government has suspended the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State five years after the sanction was imposed. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made this known in a statement on […]
President Tinubu Renames National Theatre As Wole Soyinka Centre For Arts
President Tinubu renames National Theatre as Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and Culture, reveals honour in birthday tribute. Read In full PROFESSOR WOLE SOYINKA AT 90: TRIBUTE TO A NATIONAL TREASURE AND GLOBAL ICON I […]
Urgent Message For President Tinubu – Reno Omokri Replies Dele Momodu
Response To My Beloved Senior, Dele Momodu: Nigeria’s Economy Is Not Collapsing. Far From It! Dear Egbon Dele Momodu, I read your open letter to President Bola Tinubu, in which you said, “Our economy has […]
Urgent Message For President Tinubu – Dele Momodu
Your Excellency, I have decided to write this open letter to you as a concerned friend and Brother. As you’re aware, I’m a member of opposition but you and I have had a long history […]
Tinubu Set to Leave Paris for Cape Town on Monday for Landmark Bi-National Talks with South Africa
President Tinubu is expected to arrive South Africa on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Paris, France, on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to […]
NCC Urged To Ensure Uninterrupted Internet Access During Protest
Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission to ensure uninterrupted internet access during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest. This follows outrage on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their experiences and […]
‘Our Version Of National Anthem Authentic’ – National Orientation Agency DG
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has insisted that its version of the new national anthem released last week was the correct one. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said this in a statement issued on […]
FG: Our Law on Same-Sex Marriage Takes Precedence Over Samoa Agreement
The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. The agreement reportedly has some clauses that compel underdeveloped and developing nations to support the agitations by […]
Tinubu Offers Fresh Appointment To Attahiru Jega
President Bola Tinubu has offered a fresh appointment to former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega. The appointment was announced when Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms at […]
There’ll Be Four Years Hardship, Tinubu Has No Solution – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele on Sunday said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu doesn’t have the solution for the current hardship Nigerians are facing. In a statement signed by his […]
Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Attending Ramaphosa’s Inauguration In South Africa
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday evening after attending the inauguration ceremony of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for his second term. Tinubu’s arrival in Abuja was around 5:30 pm. He had initially […]
FG Battling A Serious Case Of Economic Illiteracy – Adewole Adebayo
Prince Adewole Adebayo was the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential election. In this interview, he faulted the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, saying it took […]
It Will Take Decades To Get Out Of Banditry – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Saad Abubakar III, says it will take decades for the bandit-ravaged North-West geopolitical zone to come out of the menacing security challenge. The President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council […]
Tinubu Can’t Blame Buhari, He Promised To Build On His Policies – Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has said Nigerians should not complain of the hardship in the land after shunning his advice and voting for President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress […]