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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has welcomed three House of Representatives members who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor was at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly, where he received the lawmakers representing Kaduna State and expressed confidence in the success of his leadership in ‘The Centre of Learning’ State. Governor Sani wrote on his official Facebook handle and said, “Today, at the hallowed Green Chamber of the National Assembly, I had the distinct honor of formally welcoming three Honourable Members of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State,…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has commended President Bola Tinubu for his government’s financial support to the 36 states and Abuja, describing it as a significant intervention that is driving key infrastructural development at the sub-national level. Wike who stated this during the flagging off of the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II Junction in Abuja, described the President’s leadership style as visionary and purposeful. Minister Wike said that Nigeria’s improved financial turnaround today resulted from President Tinubu’s bold decision to end the fuel subsidy,…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala Tuesday renewed strategic coordinated engagement with over 100 support groups to consolidate political backing across the regions and maintain Tinubu’s political influence as the 2027 election approaches. Bwala met with leaders of various support groups in what is described as ‘Meet and Greet with the Spokesman’ in Abuja, where he expressed confidence that considering the giant strides in policy reforms and economic development made by the Tinubu administration, with their support, no politician currently has the capacity to challenge the President’s second-term bid in 2027. “We thought that as part…
The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has condemned ongoing attempts by certain individuals and interest groups to ethnicise the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Tinubu nominated Professor Amupitan on Thursday 9 October 2025 to replace Mahmood Yakubu, also a professor, who has led INEC since 2015 and stepped down as his second term of five years drew to a close. Professor Amupitan’s nomination has also been ratified by the National Council of State (NCS). “In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to…
The Federal Government has called on citizens to imbibe the culture of regular handwashing with soap to improve personal hygiene. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Utsev made the call at a press briefing as part of activities to commemorate the 2025 Global Handwashing Day. This campaign highlights that handwashing is not only an individual responsibility but a collective one to reduce healthcare burdens and build a healthier future for all Nigerians. According to Minister Utsev, regular handwashing with soap is critical to disease prevention , improve health and eliminate barriers to economic opportunities. The Minister told reporters…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has congratulated President Bola Tinubu’s son Oluwaseyi on the occasion of his 40th birthday anniversary. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula expressed warm felicitations with chief Seyi who is the Chairman of LOATSAD Promomedia, a prominent outdoor advertising company on the special event. Governor Alia described Seyi as a humble, intelligent and hardworking young man, who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment towards uplifting the vulnerable and improving lives of people in the society. He noted that Seyi – as he is fondly called has over the years, crafted…
The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Editors Danlami Nmodu, Sufuyan Ojeifo, and Kemi Yesufu on their emergence as President, Secretary-General, and Publicity Secretary respectively, of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) in the just-concluded election. In a statement by the Convener of NNGM Jacob Idi – Kakaki Bassange, the minority group said that the emergence of the new officers is a strong affirmation of the trust and confidence reposed in their integrity, competence, and commitment to the advancement of ethical journalism in Nigeria. “We also felicitate with other officers elected to serve in various…
Thirty-Nine skilled Artisans have been deployed from Benue State to Belarus-Eastern Europe under the international job placements programme. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor Tersoo Kula said, the initiative sponsored by the Federal Government is aimed at creating decent employment opportunities for Nigerians abroad. “The initiative which is the first of its kind, was borne from collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Benue State Government, the National Directorate of Employment, the Benue State Bureau of Entrepreneurship & Wealth Creation, and Enhanced Entrepreneurs Belarus Nig. Co. Ltd (EBNC),” Kula said. Speaking…
By O’tega Ogra Following renewed claims from certain Western voices, including United States Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher, alleging “Christian persecution” in Nigeria, O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Engagement and Strategy, offers this measured response. It reflects the growing insistence within Africa’s largest democracy that its story will be told by its own citizens, not rewritten from abroad._ It is remarkable how quickly concern for Nigeria resurfaces whenever some in the West need a new stage for their moral theatre. This time a senator with a well-kept beard and a television comedian…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Utsev has initiated talks with the leadership of the House of Representatives to renew a partnership that will aid in addressing the country’s perennial flooding issues. The Minister recently met with the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Flood Management and Response in Abuja. In a statement by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity Terhemen Oraduen, Minister Utsev explained that such a partnership was crucial to enable the two arms of government to work collectively for effective flood mitigation and management in the country. He informed the committee that his ministry…