Author: Lawrence Idoko
Former Governor of Katsina State Aminu Masari has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s plans for Nigeria surpass those of any leader he has encountered in nearly 40 years of political activity, urging citizens to look past mounting criticism of the administration. Speaking at a public function in Kaduna addressed largely to women, Masari said his assessment drew on a political career spanning almost four decades, including service as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo and two terms as governor of Katsina State from 2015 to 2023. “Even if I were asked to…
The Federal Government has issued a two-week ultimatum to motorists and other road users on the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, warning that the route will be closed if safety violations and illegal activities persist. Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, delivered the warning at a press briefing, citing dangerous speeding, vandalism, illegal parking and other breaches that have led to repeated fatalities on the highway. Dare said Works Minister David Umahi had ordered the ministry to return and shut the road if there was no significant improvement within two weeks. “In another two weeks,…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu has congratulated First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on her 66th birthday, praising her leadership and public service as an example of compassion. In a statement Monday, Kalu described the first lady as the “Mother of the Nation” and commended her efforts to support women, families and vulnerable Nigerians, as well as her investment in young people. He said her initiatives had given President Bola Tinubu’s administration “a profoundly human face.” Kalu also highlighted the First Lady’s campaign to raise funds for the renovation and completion of the National Library of Nigeria, calling…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Police Force to maintain strict impartiality and professionalism ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the institution must never be perceived as serving any political interest. Speaking Monday at the opening of the 2026 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Owerri, Imo State, Tinubu said every Nigerian, regardless of political affiliation, ethnicity, religion or geography, must feel protected by the police. The President was represent d at the event by Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). “The police must be seen not as an…
Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to open the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Enugu on Thursday, September 24, as the Nigerian Guild of Editors[NGE] prepares to examine the media’s role in protecting democracy and countering election-related disinformation. The two-day conference, the guild’s flagship annual gathering, will begin at 2 p.m. at The Dome International Conference Centre, Opara Square Road, Enugu, and continue through Friday, September 25. The Vice President is expected to address editors and other participants on this year’s edition’s theme, “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive”. Discussions will also focus…
President Bola Tinubu has dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha in a statement said the high-level delegation will include Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, cabinet ministers and other senior government officials. He said the General Debate is scheduled for September 22–28 under the theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all”. Nkwocha said Vice President Shettima is expected to deliver…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, is seeking partnerships with American Universities to expand practical training in fields including robotics, biotechnology, data science and advanced manufacturing, as the country works to align higher education with the demands of a digital economy. The Minister, who led a delegation to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania, held discussions with university President Christopher M.o Reber and other senior officials on developing transnational education partnerships while promoting Science , Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) in Nigerian universities. The visit took place ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA)…
Nigeria and Spain have agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, focusing on technology transfer, investment promotion and joint efforts in food production, livestock development and post-harvest preservation. The understanding was reached during a meeting in Madrid between Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, and Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas Puchades, at the Palacio de Fomento. Planas congratulated Ambassador Ikpeazu on his appointment and on presenting his Letters of Credence to King Felipe VI, saying the ambassador’s arrival would help strengthen bilateral relations, especially in agro-food production, animal health and irrigation. He pointed to Spain’s experience in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is treating this weekend’s bye-elections in four states as a critical dry run for the 2027 general elections, using the contests to stress-test logistics, technology and field operations ahead of the nationwide polls. Prof. Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Commission said the exercises in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta offered “indispensable operational lessons” as the commission maps its roadmap to 2027. Speaking from INEC’s National Situation Room at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, Amupitan said bye-elections must not be dismissed as routine, but viewed as essential audits of the commission’s readiness. The…
A faction of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Benue South Senatorial District has broken ranks with its party’s 2027 ticket, endorsing President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for president and Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Benue South senate seat. The group, calling itself the NDC Integrity Group, said the move aligns with a broader “strategic alliance” being promoted in Benue State by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The endorsement, declared Friday during a courtesy visit to Moro at the National Assembly, puts the…