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Tinubu nominates Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite in a minor cabinet reshuffle. Uzoka-Anite has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third portfolio under the current administration.…
Read More »Tinubu to swear in Disu as substantive IGP Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, following his unanimous endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the swearing-in ceremony would take place during the Federal Executive…
Read More »National Police Council confirms Disu as substantive IGP
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, with his name set to be forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation. President Bola Tinubu had earlier appointed Disu as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former…
Read More »Tinubu reappoints Audi as NSCDC CG for second term
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for a fresh five-year term, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s security institutions. The renewal, which took effect on Friday, February 27, followed the expiration…
Read More »Abia govt completes acquisition of Afro Beverages from AMCON
By Deborah Nnamdi The Abia State Government has finalised the acquisition of Afro Beverages from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, marking another milestone in its industrial revival programme. Governor Alex Otti disclosed the development on Friday during the February edition of his monthly media parley at the Government House…
Read More »Group denies coup allegation against Timipre Sylva, demands proof
By Deborah Nnamdi The Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) has dismissed reports alleging that a former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, financed a purported coup plot against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by Chief Igoni William, the group described the allegations as…
Read More »US military support does not threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty – DHQ
By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday dismissed concerns over the presence of United States military personnel in Nigeria, stating that the support being provided by the US government poses no threat to the country’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. The military high command clarified that the assistance comes…
Read More »Tinubu urges reps to amend constitution for state police, warns against abuse
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu on Friday evening called on members of the House of Representatives to urgently consider constitutional amendments that would pave the way for the establishment of state police, stressing that any reform must be carefully structured to prevent abuse as experienced in the past. The…
Read More »INEC reschedules 2027 presidential, NASS elections to January 16
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday, January 16, 2027, following the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026. The commission also announced that the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will now be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027.…
Read More »First Lady urges national unity, receives chieftaincy title in Warri
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity beyond ethnic, religious, and political interests, reaffirming that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the nation’s growth and development. She appealed on Thursday during a civic reception held in her honour at the palace of the Olu…
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