Author: Joy Gyakyor

King Charles III welcomed Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu to Windsor Castle with a speech that blended personal reminiscence, cultural humor and a forward-looking embrace of the two nations’ deepening ties, even as he gently acknowledged the shadows of their shared colonial past. “Your Excellency, Mr. President, and Distinguished First Lady,” the king began, greeting his guests in Yoruba — “Ekabo. Se Daaa Daa Ni” — before expressing delight at hosting them amid Ramadan. “Ramadan Mubarak!” he declared, noting the sacrifice of travel during the holy month. The address, delivered during a state banquet, painted Nigeria not as an emerging power…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Wednesday called on residents to stand firmly behind President Bola Tinubu, pointing to a surge of infrastructure projects in long-neglected satellite towns as evidence of the administration’s commitment to equitable growth. READ ALSO… https://www.newsquestng.com/220-nigerians-studying-in-uk-under-presidential-amnesty-minister-idris/ Speaking during an inspection tour along the Bwari-Kubwa road, Minister Wike identified roads under construction in areas like Karu, Apo-Karshi, and the Bwari-Kubwa corridor. He said “It is very difficult for anybody to win an election in the FCT against Mr. President because to them, it is surprising what they have seen in their lives,” he…

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris on Wednesday said that the Federal Government is supporting more than 8,000 students studying in Nigeria and 220 others pursuing degrees in Britain, under Presidential Amnesty Programme. The programme was created to quell militancy in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Minister Idris, shared the details in a post on X on Wednesday after meeting beneficiaries of the programme during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Britain at the invitation of King Charles III. The meeting with the beneficiaries was also attended by Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Peteoleum Resources. Launched in…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Wednesday handed out checks totaling more than N2.43 billion to the families and beneficiaries of 1,075 deceased officers, in fulfilment of the force’s pledge to support those left behind after years of delays in insurance payouts. Deputy Commissionwr of Police and Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Anthony Placid in a statement said the ceremony at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters, Abuja, covered claims from policy years spanning 2018 to 2026, including long-overdue recoveries from prior obligations. Assistant Commissioner of Police Lydia Ameh, the Force’s insurance officer, told guests at the…

President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are spurring trade financing and cross-border investment, exemplified by Zenith Bank’s new branch in the United Kingdom (UK), Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele said on Wednesday. Oyedele, who represented President Tinubu at the inauguration, attributed the bank’s expansion to the Federal Government’s  policy shifts designed to stabilize the macroeconomy, easing taxes and boosting the financial system. “These reforms are positioning Nigeria as a more competitive destination for global capital,” Oyedele said, enabling local banks to expand abroad and smooth international transactions. President Tinubu hailed the milestone in a statement as a “strong vote…

Taraba State Governor state Agbu Kefas has quashed rumours of a fallout with elder statesman General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, retired Army General and former Defence Minister, insisting their bond remains unbroken despite his recent defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa Abuja, Governor Kefas dismissed speculation of discord or financial inducements behind his party switch. “I don’t have any problem with TY Danjuma; he is my father. Since we started politics, nothing has ever come between…

President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order mandating the direct remittances of oil and gas revenues to the federation account, aiming to slash wasteful deductions and reclaim billions lost under the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The order, gazetted on 13 February and invoking constitutional powers over mineral resources, targets “duplicative structures” that have diverted more than two-thirds of potential revenues through fees and funds managed by Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. NewsQuest reports that Critics of the PIA argue it allows NNPC to skim 30% of profit oil and gas as a management fee—on top of 20%…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Tinubu for rapidly signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, hailing it as a key step towards more credible elections. In a statement on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, Minister Wike described the move as further evidence of President Tinubu’s dedication to bolstering democracy. The Miniater said that the National Assembly’s passage of the bill—followed by the President’s assent within 24 hours—had swiftly quelled protests from opponents, whom he accused of seeking excuses for expected defeats. “Democracy has always…

The Independent National Election (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the 2027 general elections raising fears that funding shortfalls could disrupt preparations. Chairman of INEC Professor Joash Amupitan stated this on Thursday in a presentation to the National Assembly, where he said total estimate covers five key areas. He said N379.75 billion is for operations, N92.32 billion for administration, N209.21 billion for technology, N154.91 billion for election capital costs, and N42.61 billion for miscellaneous expenses. Professor Amupitan presented this before the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in Abuja, stressing compliance with the Electoral Act 2022’s requirement for…

Kaduna State governor Uba Sani has hailed his administration’s reforms as delivering early gains in public finance, governance and the business climate, with the state topping the country’s fiscal transparency rankings for two years running. Commissioner for Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs. Patience Fakai who represented the Governor at the 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair stated this and said the measures were stabilising finances, enhancing accountability and drawing investors. “Industrialisation must be rooted in local enterprise, local skills and strong local value chains,” she said, spotlighting agribusiness, minerals, manufacturing, ICT and services. The fair, she added, was a chance to…