President Bola Tinubu has approved the complete reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway using reinforced concrete pavement, marking a major shift in the Federal Government’s road construction strategy. The approval was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who said the decision followed the rapid deterioration of sections of the highway despite being rehabilitated just…
President Bola Tinubu has assured executives from Deloitte Africa that Nigeria’s economy is on a steady growth trajectory, citing recent reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, improving investor confidence and sustaining long-term development. The President said his administration remains committed to fiscal discipline, private sector-led growth and policies that will strengthen the country’s economic fundamentals….
The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has intensified after the Senate declined to immediately investigate how the non-existent agency secured a ₦1.3 billion allocation in the 2026 budget, opting instead to await the outcome of an ongoing ICPC investigation ordered by President Bola Tinubu. The motion, sponsored by Senator Kawu…
Questions continue to surround the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist attached to the Federal Ministry of Works, who died on June 27 at the country residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The incident has sparked public debate and renewed calls for a transparent investigation. In an official statement,…
The Federal Government has increased the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000, a move aimed at improving troop welfare but one that has also triggered widespread debate over whether the raise is sufficient given the country’s economic realities. Minister of Defence Christopher Musa announced the increase during an interview with News…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the economic reforms introduced by his administration will soon translate into tangible improvements in their daily lives, despite the hardship many citizens continue to face. Speaking at the inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja, Tinubu defended key policies such as the removal of the fuel subsidy…
President Bola Tinubu has held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s service chiefs and top security officials as concerns over insecurity continue across the country, while the Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers have thrown their weight behind the establishment of state police. The security meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja focused on the country’s…
Diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa remain high following the reported killing of two Nigerian nationals amid a wave of anti-migrant protests and enforcement operations that have unsettled foreign communities across South Africa. The latest developments have prompted fresh calls from Abuja for justice, accountability and stronger protections for Nigerians living in the country….
Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has stirred widespread debate after defending President Bola Tinubu’s performance in office, pointing to the President’s high-profile international engagements as evidence of growing global recognition. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff argued that Tinubu has strengthened Nigeria’s diplomatic standing by securing official invitations from…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has saved $3.4 billion through an aggressive contract restructuring and optimisation programme, while remitting ₦19.5 trillion to the Federation Account over the past 14 months. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed the figures during the opening of the 25th Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG)…
