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A Non-Governmental Organization, NGO, Citizens for Equality and Good Governance Nigeria, CEGGN, has appealed to  President Bola Tinubu to end the incessant attacks on the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL) Engineer Bashir Bayo  Ojulari, by those it described as  unpatriotic individuals who are bent on truncating the positive reforms being implemented by the current NNPCL leadership. The group said the renewed agitation demanding the removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL is targeted at sabotaging the nation’s economy, thereby derailing the steady recovery of Nigeria’s economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Leader…

By Terhemen Oraduen This post has been made in line with the saying that if you don’t tell the world what you’re doing, nobody will know. There is so much the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Engr Prof Joseph Terlumun Utsev has been doing silently , with the support of our dear President Bola Tinubu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume to enhance the progress of Benue State without beating the drums to draw attention. This is simply because he is a humble man who prefers that his efforts should speak for…

The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Ahmed Alkali, and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Kayode Opeifa, have ruled out the possibility of sabotage in last week’s Abuja-Kaduna train accident, which left over a dozen of persons injured. Last Tuesday train derailment is coming three years after the rail line was attacked  in March 2022 by armed bandits in Katari, Kaduna State. The 2022 attack witnessed the bombing the train, the  kidnapping of 62 passengers, with multiple deaths and injuries. Briefing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, both the Transportation Minister and the Director General…

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…