President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, shared a cordial moment with Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, during the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the encounter via…
ABUJA — As political alignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has declared that, as of now, no candidate appears capable of defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a presidential contest. Speaking with journalists in Abuja yesterday, the elder statesman…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumours suggesting he may run against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, especially if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zones its ticket to the South. In an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Saturday, Wike declared his unwavering loyalty to President Tinubu,…
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has called for stronger collaboration among African nations to effectively address the continent’s energy challenges. He made the call while officially opening the Nigerian Exhibition Pavilion at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, United States. Speaking under the theme “Africa’s Energy Renaissance:…
Yenagoa, May 6, 2025 Hon. Engr. Ebiye Tarabina, MCORen, Chairman of the Directorate for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Bayelsa State, today conducted a hands‑on inspection of several high‑priority infrastructure projects across the state. The visits are part of an ongoing drive to ensure contractors adhere to quality standards and complete works on schedule. Tarabina began…
New Associates: Bayelsa PDP CTC boss, Turnah Promises Support For Diri’s Sacked Appointees In a bid to invigorate and show more solidarity with political appointees recently sacked by the Bayelsa State Government, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the State, Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON yesterday met with with the…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against the Houthis after a missile fired by the group struck the grounds of Israel’s main airport. In a video posted on social media, Netanyahu threatened strikes against the group, saying: “We attacked in the past, we will attack in the future”. The missile, fired from…
The Nigerian government, a few weeks ago, issued a warning to illegal miners to vacate all mining sites in Zamfara State without delay. Officials reaffirmed that the ongoing suspension of mining activities would remain in place until standard operating procedures for the sector’s reopening are formally released. This directive followed a recent outbreak of lead…
By Our Abuja Correspondent A new report has raised concerns about the federal government’s digital engagement strategy, revealing that despite a combined following of over 17 million Nigerians on social media, most cabinet ministers under President Bola Tinubu are neglecting key platforms such as TikTok and LinkedIn. The Nigerian Cabinet Social Media Report 2025, published…
….Kyari to Spend Weekend in Custody as Anti-Graft Agency Probes Oil Sector Irregularities Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Mele Kyari, the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), as part of a deepening probe into alleged financial mismanagement and abuse…
