A former Minister of Information and past President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s future, warning that the country could break apart before the 2027 general elections if sweeping constitutional reforms are not urgently implemented. Delivering a keynote address at the launch of two books
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025 — a landmark legislation to strengthen Nigeria’s financial sector and accelerate the nation’s march toward a $1 trillion economy. Accordingly, the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, has repealed and consolidates several outdated insurance laws
.As NEC Endorses Ward Devt Programme To Hasten Social Protection At Grassroots President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by investing more in their future, putting more money in rural electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty eradication and infrastructure. According to a statement by Stanley
The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has met with Ghanaian officials in a bid to ease diplomatic tensions that rose following the protest held by Ghanaians on Saturday at the popular Obra Spot in Accra. The protesters had demanded the immediate expulsion of Nigerians from their country over alleged involvement
Former President Muhammudu Buhari was buried in Daura, Katsina State at 5:30 pm on Tuesday. He was buried in the premises of his private residence in Daura, Katsina State. Buhari was buried under the shade of trees where he usually sat to unwind and interact with friends and associates. Shortly
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on behalf of the government and the people of Edo State, has mourned the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a private hospital in London, England Sunday. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, Governor
The Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has faulted the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) article that raised concerns over the Nigeria’s economic trajectory, saying the tone and timing of the message was faulty.He descried it as both discouraging and destabilising. Speaking on Channels Television’s “The
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this while addressing a special joint session of the Senate and House of Assembly of
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil. A statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said his first stop is Saint Lucia, where he will pay a state visit as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s engagement with
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Buhari Forged In The Furnace Of Battle, Tempered In The Trials Of Governance — Akpabio
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCFR, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari, as a man forged in the furnace of battle and tempered in the trials of governance. In his tribute to the former president at the Special Session of the Expanded Special Federal Executive Council Meeting