Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that posterity will look kindly upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking what he described as “hard but necessary decisions” aimed at securing a better future for Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, Shettima commended Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to economic reform and diversification, insisting that the President possesses both the political will and the courage to take bold actions in…

The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat accident in the Borgu area of Niger State, which claimed the lives of approximately 32 people. In a statement issued on Friday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the tragedy as a painful loss, especially coming just months after devastating floods in Mokwa, also in Niger State. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families…

Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has publicly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent departure to Europe for a 10-day working vacation, calling him a “vacation president” produced by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) “technical glitches”. The Presidency announced on Wednesday that President Tinubu departed Abuja on 4 September to commence a working holiday in Europe as part of his 2025 annual leave. According to a statement issued by…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has urged for enhanced regional cooperation to combat terrorism in the ECOWAS and Sahel regions. Speaking at a conference on combating emerging terrorist groups at the National Counterterrorism Centre in Abuja, the Minister stressed that insecurity poses an “existential challenge” to the people, economies, and future of the region. READ ALSO: Nigeria launches special operations force training to enhance military efficiency Abubakar outlined a three-pronged…

In a move to improve service delivery for senior citizens, the Federal Government, FG, has launched the revised Service Charter for the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). The new charter, themed “Renewed Commitment to Service Excellence,” aims to establish clearer service standards and accountability measures to ensure quicker and more reliable services for pensioners nationwide. The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, unveiled the charter in Abuja, describing it…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), effective immediately. The announcement was made in a press release by the outgoing FPRO, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. CSP Hundeyin, a seasoned communicator and security expert, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. A…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to apply the brake on the implementation of the five per cent fuel tax. Obi, in a post on his verified X handle, opined that Tinubu should let Nigerians begin to feel tangible impacts of the administration’s economic reforms before imposing another tax on the citizens. READ ALSO: Tinubu departs Abuja for…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commended the leadership of organised labour in the state for fostering a harmonious working relationship, which he said has been instrumental in the state’s economic growth over the past 35 months. Speaking yesterday in Ado-Ekiti during a meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the newly inaugurated executive members of its Women’s Wing, Oyebanji attributed his administration’s achievements to the…

In a significant crackdown on illicit trafficking, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, has seized a large cache of firearms, ammunition, and industrial drones in separate operations across Ogun and Ondo States. The seizures, valued at a duty-paid value of over ₦377 million, highlight the service’s heightened focus on national security. READ ALSO: Customs reaffirms transparency, accountability as pillars of modernised agenda Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, who…

The Federal Government, FG, has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders to recommit to implementing the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy, citing alarming statistics on road fatalities. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the FRSC’s 8th Annual Lecture Series, acknowledged the Corps’ efforts but stressed that more work is needed to make Nigerian roads safe. Shettima, who also serves as the Chairman of the National Road Safety…

President Bola Tinubu has departed from Abuja to begin a 10-working-day “working vacation” in Europe. The trip is part of his 2025 annual leave and will include stops in France and the United Kingdom before he returns to Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. READ ALSO: Tinubu mandates health insurance compliance across MDAs This marks one…

By Ismaeel Aleem The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the official timetable for the 2025 Batch B Stream II mobilisation, outlining key dates for prospective corps members. The schedule, shared on X on Thursday and the NYSC website on Wednesday, confirmed that online registration for both foreign- and Nigerian-trained graduates will commence on 8 September and run until 13 September 2025. READ ALSO: Anambra NYSC member breaks silence after…