Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s planned 12-day trip to Japan and Brazil, describing it as insensitive to Nigeria’s pressing security and economic issues. Obi believes the President’s frequent foreign travels demonstrate indifference to the country’s problems. According to the Presidency, Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo […]
The Federal Government is set to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee as part of renewed efforts to curb the persistent problem of building collapses across Nigeria. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, disclosed the plan during the National Building Safety and Structural Integrity Initiative (NBSSII) workshop held yesterday […]
Paris Saint-Germain begin their Ligue 1 title defence this weekend with confidence high after a historic campaign, but questions linger over the toll of a gruelling season. Luis Enrique’s side, crowned Champions League winners in May after defeating Inter Milan, also lifted the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat […]
Several Ogoni groups in Rivers State are calling on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the recent appointment of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Emmanuel Deeyah. The groups claim that Deeyah’s appointment was a result of “petty political interference” and does not reflect the President’s intention to reappoint […]
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has expressed confidence that the president will record a significant surge in votes from the South-East region in the 2027 presidential election. Tinubu is expected to secure approximately two million votes in the region, a substantial rise from the 127,370 votes he garnered in […]
Kaduna State has emerged as the leading host of federal universities in Nigeria, with a total of five institutions, the highest number in any state. This positions the North-Western state as a significant hub for higher education in the country. Delta State comes next with four federal universities, while Katsina, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Osun, […]
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a diplomatic mission to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The trip aims to strengthen Nigeria’s global partnerships and foster economic growth. During his visit to Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner, Operations, and Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate in accordance with the provisions of the FCCPC Act, 2018. […]
Paris Saint-Germain have lifted the UEFA Super Cup after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Udine, following a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time. Just two and a half months after securing their first-ever Champions League title with a resounding 5-0 win over Inter Milan, PSG returned to the big […]
The United States government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Nigeria valued at approximately $346 million, aimed at bolstering the country’s ability to combat terrorism and counter illicit trafficking, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea. According to a statement from the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Wednesday, August 13, the […]
