Written by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country. According to a statement on Thursday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President took the decision to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating … Continue reading “Tinubu Gives Governors Seven Days Deadline, Issues Directive On Food Security”
Written by Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the Senate will approve funds for the purchase of a new presidential jet if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submits a request. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary session, Akpabio noted that he’s yet to receive a formal request from the President seeking the Senate’s approval for such a purchase. Akpabio who spoke … Continue reading “Akpabio explains why the senate will approve a request for purchase of presidential jets for Tinubu and Shettima”
Written by The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has distributed 2,760 solar-powered radio sets to the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) but rued the growing out-of-school children population in Nigeria. UNICEF handed over the radio sets to Katsina SUBEB for students in the security frontline communities to learn lessons. In his address … Continue reading “One In Three Nigerian Children Out Of School, Says UNICEF”
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the purchase and sale of foodstuff worth N155 billion to be distributed across the nation. The President gave the approval during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja where he urged state governors to work together to meet the needs of citizens. He said he is … Continue reading “Tinubu Orders Disbursement Of N155bn For Foodstuff Purchase Nationwide”
Police in the Maldives have arrested a state environment minister, officers said Thursday, with media in the Indian Ocean nation reporting she was accused of performing “black magic” on the president. State Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Energy, Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem, was arrested on Sunday along with two others in the … Continue reading “Maldives Climate Minister Arrested Over ‘Black Magic’”
Akpabio Dismisses Claims of New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed claims that the Senate proposed new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Akpabio, in a statement on Tuesday by Jackson Udom, his Special Assistant on Print Media, gave the clarification during a condolence visit […]
Written by President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Ibadan airport, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday. The governor said his administration’s efforts to have the Ibadan Airport, Alakia, upgraded to an international airport have yielded positive results, stressing that the upgrade would commence in the next three weeks. Governor Makinde made this … Continue reading “Tinubu Approves Upgrade Of Ibadan Airport”
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu is determined to tackle the myriads of security challenges facing the nation. Shettima stated this in Kano while receiving a high-powered presidential delegation to console him on the recent loss of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam Albishir. Appreciating the visit, the Vice President … Continue reading “Tinubu Determined To Fix Insecurity, Shettima Assures Nigerians”
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present a detailed cost analysis for the proposed wage adjustments within the next two days. This directive was issued during a crucial meeting at the presidential villa in Abuja. The meeting included the government’s negotiation team led by the Secretary to the Government … Continue reading “Tinubu Directs Edun To Present New Minimum Wage Template, Issues Ultimatum”
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, welcomed Senator Abdul Ningi back to the Senate on Tuesday, urging reconciliation and a forward focus after the Bauchi Central Senator resumed following a three-month suspension. Senator Ningi had been suspended in March due to allegations he made about the 2024 budget during a BBC Hausa interview, in which he claimed … Continue reading “Akpabio Issues Advice To Ningi Upon Resumption From Suspension”