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 […]
Air India Dreamliner Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing 242 Onboard as Boeing Shares Plunge
A London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with all 242 passengers and crew on board believed to have been killed. So far, rescue teams supported by the military have recovered 204 bodies, with casualties including both those on the plane and residents of the […]
President Tinubu Grants Posthumous Pardon To Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ogoni Nine
President Bola Tinubu has granted a full presidential posthumous pardon to the late environmental rights activist, Ken Saro Wiwa, and eight other Ogoni men, also known as Ogoni Nine. Tinubu announced the pardon to the nine Ogonis, who he described as national heroes, while exercising his powers under the Prerogative of Mercy during an address […]
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 […]
President Tinubu Receives Chess Master Tunde Onakoya
Chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Monday night, where he presented his Guinness World Record certificate for the longest chess marathon. The meeting was revealed through a post on the president’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. In April, Onakoya made history alongside […]
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, […]