Tinubu Calls For Shift From Government Exclusive Infrastructure Financing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a fundamental shift from traditional, government-only infrastructure financing model, to a new Public Private Partnership approach built on collaboration, innovation, and integrity. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit on Tuesday in Abuja, President Tinubu represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima—noted that the […]
President Tinubu to Visit Benue Wednesday Over Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to visit Benue State on Wednesday in response to the lingering security challenges in the state, while reaffirming his commitment to peace and national unity. Speaking during the commissioning of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network on Monday in Abuja, President Tinubu expressed deep concern over the continued violence […]
Police, CSOs Agree on Peaceful Protest, Single Venue in Lagos
A heavy police presence, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force’s Area F Division, was observed as groups of protesters began assembling at the Ikeja underbridge in Lagos to mark June 12 Democracy Day. The demonstrators, including civil society groups and pro-democracy activists, were gathering to voice concerns over worsening economic conditions and rising insecurity […]
FG, Private Sector Partner on Multi-Billion Naira Creative Arena
The Federal Government is partnering with Private investors to develop the MEFA Abuja Arena — a multi-billion naira project designed to transform Nigeria’s creative and cultural landscape. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 4,000-capacity facility in Abuja, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who decried the absence of […]
DWI Warns Nigerians Against Protests By Unnamed Groups
The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has urged Nigerians to be cautious of upcoming protests by unnamed groups, warning that such demonstrations could impede national progress. In a statement signed by Dr. Tunji O. Bamidele, the group’s Director of Strategic Communication, DWI described the protests as baseless, irrational, and detrimental. DWI expressed concerns that these protests, […]
Abuja International Conference Centre Renamed In Honour Of President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development across key economic sectors.Speaking at the reopening of the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) on Tuesday, Tinubu directed all government agencies to pay for the facility’s usage to ensure its maintenance and sustainability. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the President praised […]
Launches National Asset Restoration Programme in Maiduguri
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Asset Restoration Programme (NARP), a flagship initiative of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), aimed at reviving over 26,000 broken but serviceable machines and repurposing nearly 500,000 idle component scraps across the country. Speaking at the launch which held at the Borno State […]
22 PDP Govs Endorsed Jonathan Yet He Lost Re-Election
Senator Ali Ndume has warned that President Bola Tinubu could face electoral defeat in 2027 if he does not learn from the mistakes of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who lost his re-election bid in 2015 despite strong party support. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume pointed out that Jonathan, backed by 22 governors from […]
Tinubu, Govs Preach Unity as Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
President Bola Tinubu, alongside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibrin; as well as several governors, joined millions of Muslim faithfuls in celebrating this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In separate statements, these political leaders emphasized the significance of unity, love, and hope for all Nigerians during this important festivity. Eid-el-Kabir, […]
FG Seeks ¥15bn from Japan to Boost Food Security
The Federal Government has intensified discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to fast-track the implementation of a ¥15bn (about $110m) emergency loan to improve food security across the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and Coordinating Ministry of the Economy on Wednesday after a high-level meeting […]