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By Shola Ajayi In his first six months in office, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has moved decisively to honour his commitment to the people of Ondo State. Focusing on the core pillars of his administration – Security, Education, Economic Revival, and Infrastructure, his government has taken concrete steps to build a safer, more prosperous future for all. Securing Our State and Communities – Boosted our security agencies with a new fleet of operational vehicles and increased funding to ensure the safety of every citizen and business. – Inaugurated a special task force to combat the menace of land grabbing, protecting property…

Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, recently hosted several stakeholders from around the world for a reflective and deep insightful debate about the growth future of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the African continent. It was the 4th African Union MSME Forum- carefully designed with strategically focused themes on affordable financing, digital transformation, market access, and building resilient MSMEs for Africa’s economic growth. The five-day event, organized by the African Union Commission, attracted delegates and stakeholders from over 50 African countries, with the opening session held at Aso Rock, Presidential Villa. For many of the participants, Nigeria’s decision to host…

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday praised  the Nigerian armed forces for their success in the war against insurgency and criminality as his administration remains committed to tackling the root causes of insecurity by enhancing the government’s security infrastructure alongside ongoing economic reforms. The President made the remarks during his intervention at the plenary session on Peace and Stability at the 9th meeting of the Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan. Im a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu reaffirmed that inclusivity, diversity, and the rule of…

Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured that his administration is actively establishing all necessary structures and processes to promote the dynamic development of youth in the state. The Governor stated this at a programme to mark the 2025 International Youth Day in Akure the Ondo State capital. Represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, Governor Aiyedatiwa said his administration has consistently prioritized youth development and empowerment. “I am delighted to join the rest of the world to felicitate the youth of our Sunshine State on this occasion of the…

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Dr. Pius Akutah, on Tuesday said that President Bola Tinubu is deeply committed to achieving significant infrastructural development across the country during his tenure by implementing the various reforms he has initiated. Dr. Akuta stated this when he hosted members of the Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ), who visited him at his Abuja office. According to the Nigerian Shippers Council chief executive officer, President Tinubu in the last two years has taken strategic bold policy decisions that are already reshaping the economy to improve millions of lives. “In the last two years,…

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Muheeba Dankaka as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission for a second five-year term. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Monday said, Tinubu also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun as commissioner. According to the statement, Oladele, a former House of Representatives member, was appointed by President Tinubu in 2024 and served as the commission’s acting chairman following the expiration of Dankaka’s first-term tenure. “The President renewed the appointment of Lawal Ya’u Roni, Abubakar Atiku Bunu,…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has received an award as North-Central Governor of the Year, after a Digital Media Summit organized by officials at the presidency, Abuja. The Governor on his official Facebook page wrote that he was handed over the award in Makurdi by the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media Dada Olusegun, with the theme; ‘Unveiling the critical role of new media in national development with a focus on the Renewed Hope agenda’. “I am delighted to share that, at the recent Progressive Digital Media Summit, themed “Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media…

By Tunde Rahman Two years in the saddle, has President Bola Tinubu undercut the North in running the country’s affairs and distributing political appointments and infrastructure? Has he reneged on the promise to the Northern elites three years ago in Kaduna that he would run an all-inclusive government, protect the national interest and be fair to the North? It was in a bid to answer these critical questions that governors, ministers and other top government functionaries from the Northern region converged on Arewa House, Kaduna on July 29 and 30, 2025, under the auspices of the Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed the National Pension Commission (PenCom), to immediately commence the rollout of a free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The President described the exercise as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement and called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, which would provide a safety net for the most vulnerable pensioners under the CPS. President Tinubu gave the directives after receiving a briefing from Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, the Director General of PenCom. A statement by the Special Adviser…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his deepest condolences to President John Mahama, the government, and people of Ghana following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga assured President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of the government and people of Nigeria are with them during this time of profound national loss. “The President urges the Ghanaian nation and the bereaved families and friends to find comfort in…