Author: NewsQuest

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media Dada Olusegun, has been named an honoree at the 15th Voice Achievers Award and Business Summit, the Netherlands-based publisher behind the prize said. The ceremony is scheduled for August 21st 2026 at the Hilton London Kensington where Olusegun will receive “African Public Relations Excellence Award”. Olusegun, who was appointed to his current role on July 10, 2023, has overseen the presidency’s digital communications during a period of heavy public scrutiny. In his position, Olusegun has been responsible for reshaping how the presidential villa communicates online—moving beyond traditional press releases toward more interactive,…

A senior presidential aide on Tuesday urged travelers in the North Central region to avoid night travel and exercise “heightened caution” on major highways after a series of security incidents raised concerns about passenger safety. In a public advisory, Dr. Abiodun Essiet who is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), said long‑distance travelers should schedule trips during daylight hours and remain vigilant while on the road. Dr. Essiet, also called on transport operators to consider temporarily suspending night services until conditions improve. “The safety and well‑being of citizens remain paramount,” the notice said, asking…

Chairman of Folio Media Group and publisher of Daily Times Nigeria, Fidelis Anosike on Monday re-emphasized the newspaper’s commitment to nation building, ethical journalism and innovation as the organisation launched activities to mark its 100th anniversary. Speaking at a media briefing in the capital, Anosike characterized the centenary as a milestone for both the paper and the nation, noting that Daily Times — founded in 1926 — has chronicled Nigeria’s political, economic and social transformations across a century. He portrayed the celebration as an opportunity to reaffirm the outlet’s role as a recorder and witness to the country’s evolving institutions…

A crowd in Yangoji, Kwali Area Council, on Monday greeted the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike with an enthusiasm that signifies the President Bola Tinubu administration’s drive to demonstrate visible development in rural communities. Minister Wike inspecting a stretch of road linking the Abuja–Lokoja Expressway to Dafa, Yangoji and Gomani on Monday, said the reception reflected residents’ appreciation for projects that, until recently, seemed remote from their daily lives. “Things were bad. Things are getting better. We have come to change their lives,” Minister Wike told reporters. “They never felt any impact of the government before. They are…

Federal civil service will no longer routinely place employees on a so‑called three‑month pre‑retirement leave, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF) said in a directive this week, a move aimed at keeping experienced officials at their posts until formal retirement. In a circular titled “Correct Interpretation of Public Service Rule 120243 on Pre‑Retirement Activities,” Didi Walson‑Jack, HoSF, told Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Service Chiefs and other senior officials that the practice has no basis in the Public Service Rules. The circular, orders Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to stop treating the three‑month retirement notice as an automatic leave…

Romuald Wadagni, the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Benin, paid an introductory visit Sunday to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence. Wadagni, who took office May 24 after winning the April 12 presidential election, arrived Monday afternoon and was received on arrival by Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who escorted him to the residence. NewsQuest reports that the closed‑door meeting between the two leaders lasted about 30 minutes. President Tinubu was represented at Wadagni’s inauguration last weekend by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who the president delegated for the ceremony. Benin, Nigeria’s neighbour to the west, remains an important…

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Monday urged women leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),  to double down on grassroots mobilization and trust-building as the party prepares for upcoming electoral contests. Speaking to APC women leaders from across the country,  the First Lady described political success as a product of sustained, local engagement rather than gender alone. “Politics is not about gender; it’s about number,” she said, adding that failure to connect with constituents undermines credibility. “If you don’t connect with the grassroots, you can’t win their trust.” Senator Tinubu cited her own record of regular constituent outreach…

President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend the inaugural Presidential Press Corps Annual Dinner, a State House Press Corps (SHPC) event intended to strengthen ties between the presidency and the journalists who cover it. In a statement Monday, Dr. Anule Emmanuel, chairman of the State House Press Corps, said the dinner—originally scheduled for Thursday, June 4—has been moved to Friday, June 19 and will be held at the State House Conference Centre in the Presidential Villa. The State House Press Corps comprises reporters accredited to cover the President’s office. The maiden dinner, Dr. Anule said, is designed to “celebrate excellence…

Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare on Saturday celebrated his 60th birthday in a colourful ceremony that brought together political allies, family and cultural dignitaries in the nation’s capital, Abuja. Guests filed into the Les Angeles Event Centre at Kado under vibrant decorations that echoed aesthetic flair—bright fabrics, patterned textiles and traditional beadwork. Dare and his wife arrived in coordinated Yoruba attire, drawing attention for their sharply tailored agbada and iro-and-buba ensembles, respectively. The couple’s sartorial choices reflected the event’s blend of personal celebration and cultural pride. NewsQuest reports that the walls and stands at the venue bore inscriptions describing Dare—who serves…

By Bayo Onanuga With politicking intensifying ahead of the January 2027 election, opposition politicians have escalated their campaign of misinformation and calumny to diminish the impact and achievements of this administration over the last three years. Two years ago, when the administration was struggling to deal with the unintended consequences of its historic reforms, the campaign would have made sense. But not anymore, as the administration can rightly claim bragging rights for what it has achieved against all odds and why the international community is applauding it for putting Nigeria irrevocably on the path of growth and development. The impact…