Author: Anule Emmanuel

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, after Adeniyi won a unanimous re-election as chair of the World Customs Organisation council during sessions in Brussels. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on information and strategy, President Tinubu described the re-election as a “historic endorsement” of Adeniyi’s leadership and a sign of Nigeria’s rising profile in global customs administration. President Tinubu said his recent approval of an extension to Adeniyi’s tenure at the Nigeria Customs Service reflected a desire to preserve momentum behind reform efforts within the agency. He…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike on Thursday, was singled out among Nigeria’s political and business elite, receiving a prominent honour as the inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner set out to become an annual fixture. The gala—hosted by President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu—recognized a cross-section of figures from government, industry and the media for their roles in national development. First Lady Tinubu presented awards across categories, including tributes to business leaders Aliko Dangote and Tony Elumelu and senior officials such as Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service; Atiku Bagudu, minister of…

Chairman of the State House Press Corps, Dr. Anule Emmanuel, on Thursday received an Outstanding Leadership Award at the inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the Presidential Villa. The event was attended by President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. First Lady Tinubu presented the award to Dr. Anule as the dinner—announced as an annual fixture—honored a cross-section of the nation’s political and business elite for their contributions to national development. The event recognized prominent figures including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; industrialist Aliko Dangote; businessman Tony Elumelu; Executive Chairman of the Federal…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged Nigerian journalists to put national interest above sensational reporting, warning that irresponsible coverage could undermine the country’s security and democratic progress. Addressing the inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu said the media must resist becoming “megaphones” for terrorists and criminal groups seeking to destabilise the country. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga in a statement quoted the President as saying “I made a commitment at the inauguration that I will do everything possible in my power to be consistent with the Constitution of the Federal…

A governorship hopeful in Benue State Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun, on Tuesday praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership for what he described as fair and judicious handling of appeals stemming from the party’s recent National Assembly primaries. In a statement, Kuraun said the APC National Working Committee’s decision to review petitions and “take corrective actions where necessary” had reinforced his confidence in the party’s internal dispute‑resolution mechanisms. He also congratulated those who secured the party’s nominations for Senate and House seats, predicting they would be successful in the 2027 general elections. Kuraun said he had filed a petition after…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday approved the total reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, signaling a major shift in the decades‑old programme in  response to mounting security concerns and calls for modernization. Speaking after FEC meeting presided by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande said the government plans to broaden the yearlong scheme with skills‑development tracks and open the leadership of the agency to civilians and technocrats. “The NYSC will retain its one‑year duration but introduce flexible, skills‑based training programmes within the service year,” Olawande said. He…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved ₦2.078 trillion for highway projects spanning 10 states, part of a broader package of infrastructure approvals that also includes an airstrip in Benue and nearly ₦286 billion in maritime upgrades. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided by the President cleared 23 major road projects covering Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, Kwara, Cross River, Kogi, Lagos, Niger, Oyo and Plateau. Minister of Works David Umahi disclosed this while addressing State House Correspondents after FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.  The measures are aimed at easing transport bottlenecks, improving movement of people and goods, and stimulating economic…

President Bola Tinubu has hailed Benue State as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s agricultural and civic life as the state marked its 50th anniversary, pledging continued federal support to bolster security and unlock local economic opportunities. Speaking at a thanksgiving service that concluded the Golden Jubilee celebrations at IBB Square, the President—represented by his chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila—said the creation of Benue on February 3, 1976, reflected a national commitment to justice and balanced development. “Benue has grown into one of the pillars of the federation,” President Tinubu said. He praised the state’s role in national food security and nation-building…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) said at the weekend it has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government and extended by four weeks a deadline for the government to meet outstanding demands. NARD warned that nationwide strike action could follow if the issues remain unresolved. In a communiqué issued after an extraordinary virtual meeting of the association’s National Executive Council on Saturday, leaders said the group could not “guarantee industrial harmony beyond the four‑week window” unless the government fulfilled commitments on pay and welfare. The statement was signed by NARD President Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman, Secretary‑General Dr.…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume on Sunday expressed “profound shock, sadness and outrage” after the killing of Alhaji Ardo Risku, chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, and an associate, calling for an immediate and thorough investigation. SGF Akume in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Yomi Odunuga described the attack as “reprehensible” and said it threatened progress made toward peace and reconciliation in a state that has seen “encouraging improvements in security” in recent months. He urged security agencies to “leave…