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President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with Taiwo Oyedele, his nominee for the Minister of state Finance in a closed-door session at the Presidential Villa — the first of such encounter since the nomination. Although, no official reason was given for the meeting, which precedes the nominee’s confirmation by the Senate and subsequent swearing-in, NewsQuest reports that the session signals progress in President Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen his economic team in addressing the nation’s fiscal and monetary challenges. Oyedele who currently heads the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, was nominated by President Tinubu on March 3, 2026…

The Federal Government has approved N100 billion to install solar power systems in public institutions nationwide, aiming to tackle electricity shortages under a new initiative called the National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative. Engineer Abba Aliyu, Manging Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, announced the funding during a visit to the agency’s Abuja headquarters by Justice Babatunde Adejumo, Administrator of the National Judicial Institute. The programme targets government offices, hospitals, and schools grappling with unreliable power grids or soaring energy bills. “This is part of President Bola Tinubu’s push to boost electricity access via renewables,” Aliyu said. “The National Judicial Institute…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP),  Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) for the Nigeria Police Force, the outgoing spokesman announced on Sunday. The change takes immediate effect, according to Benjamin Hundeyin, who has served in the role. In a statement, Hundeyin described DCP Placid as a seasoned officer with broad experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training and international peacekeeping. He said Placid was born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and hails from Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local…

Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Lateef Fagbemi on Sunday hailed the resolution of a long-running oil dispute over OPL 245 as a pivotal step to revitalize the economy and bolster the nation’s finances, crediting President Bola Tinubu’s leadership for the breakthrough. Fagbemi, who serves as both AGF and Minister of Justice spoke after signing the legal agreement in Abuja that ended the standoff, calling it a milestone in reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President Bayo Onanuga in a statement quoted the Minister as saying “The agreement marks a turning point for Nigeria’s…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Sunday called for accelerated investment in women’s empowerment as a cornerstone of national progress in a message commemorating International Women’s Day. Speaking on the 2026 theme, “Rights, justice, action for all Women and Girls,” the First Lady described it as a call to action rather than charity. “Empowering women is not an act of charity; it is an investment in our collective future,” Mrs. Tinubu said. The First Lady emphasized the need for access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, leadership roles, justice, and equity, arguing that these build stronger families, prosperous communities, and an inclusive…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication Daniel Bwala on Saturday pushed back against a social media backlash over his recent interview with British broadcaster Mehdi Hasan, calling it a “privileged job” that demands unflinching defense of the administration. In a statement Bwala described the interview on Al Jazeera’s “Head to Head” as a deliberate ambush. “Head to Head contacted me requesting an interview, stating that they wanted to challenge our government on security, the economy, and corruption,” he wrote. “Nowhere in our almost six months of communication did they mention that they were going to challenge…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated an 11-member committee to pave the way for a new Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO), aiming to tackle chronic transmission bottlenecks and stranded power generation in the electricity sector. The decision follows the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval this week for GAMCO’s creation. The company, fully owned by the government through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, seeks to optimize underused assets, mobilize private capital and deliver reliable electricity to boost industrial hubs like Lagos and Ogun States. Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, presided over the inauguration and described GAMCO as a…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday praised officers and men of the Armed Forces for their sacrifices against bandits and terrorists during an interfaith breaking of fast, assuring troops that recent economic turbulence has passed and that their welfare remains a top priority. The event held at the Presisential Villa, Abuja, brought together Muslim and Christian leaders to break the Ramadan fast. President Tinubu thanked the leadership of the military for embodying the nation’s “complexity and diversity.” He noted the “laudable” spirit of interfaith peace, saying God had ordained the occasion for “self-integration and self-actualization.” Addressing the military directly, the…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Friday condemned a deadly attack on two remote communities in Kwande Local Government Area that killed at least 12 people and wounded others, pledging intensified security measures to combat persistent violence in the region. The assault struck Tyungu Jam and Mbaav in the Yaav and Mbadura council wards on Thursday, according to a statement by the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication Solomon Iorpev. Governor Alia describe the killings “barbaric, senseless and unacceptable,” expressing “deep sorrow and outrage” over the deaths. “Every life matters, and the loss of…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has pledged to expand collaboration with a leading US defence University, emphasising professional education as key to tackling the nation’s security threats. General Shaibu stated this on Friday when he hosted a delegation from the US Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) in Abuja. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Public Relations Appolonia Anele, the Army chief reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to DSCU courses on defence management, logistics and institutional capacity-building. “Professional military education is a cornerstone in building a modern and adaptive fighting force,” General Shaibu…