Amid the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has sparked debate among stakeholders, who view it as a step toward national healing between the Southeast and Nigeria in general. Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet …
Why Shettima cancelled his trip to Samoa
Vice-President Kashim Shettima who was assigned by Tinubu to represent the country at the upcoming meeting has canceled his plans to attend the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. A statement from the presidency on Thursday night revealed that Shettima’s trip was canceled, citing that his plane was struck by a foreign object …
President Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu, others as ministers
President Bola Tinubu has nominated seven new Ministers in a major restructuring aimed at improving government operations. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the presidency after the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday, October 23. The seven newly nominated ministers are: Dr Nentawe Yilwatda (Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction); Muhammadu …
Bill Gates donates $50million to Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign
American billionaire, Bill Gates, has donated $50million to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. The donation breaks the jinx of decades of sitting on the sidelines of politics. This donation is said to be a private one to a non-profit organisation that is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run, according to three people briefed on …
FG dissolves Ministry Of Niger Delta and Sports Development
President Bola Tinubu during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has dissolved both the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development. The National Sports Commission (NSC) will now assume the duties previously managed by the sports ministry. Additionally, the FEC has approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of …
President Tinubu swears in Abdullahi Bello as Code of Conduct Bureau Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has just sworn in Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, prior to the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting. The CCB’s mandate cuts across ensuring that public officials comply …
Obasanjo reveals real reason Nigeria cannot make progress
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned that Nigeria will continue to struggle with progress as long as it remains a graveyard for unimplemented policies. Obasanjo expressed concern that the nation seems to be making one step forward and three steps back due to a lack of effective leadership in policy execution. Speaking at an event …
President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after working leave
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after his two weeks of annual leave in the UK. Tinubu arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja yesterday’s evening after his working leave. “The eagle has landed,” presidential aide Dada Olusegun wrote on his X account on Saturday. “Welcome home, Mr President.” President Tinubu …
Minimum wage: Governor Fubara approves ₦85,000 for Rivers Workers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to N85,000, News 360 reports. This decision, aimed at easing the burden of current economic challenges, was reached during a closed-door meeting with representatives of the organized labour under the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council on …
VP Shettima Arrives Sweden for 2-Day Visit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a 2-day working visit. The visit, at the behest of President Bola Tinubu, will see VP Shettima engage in discussions with key government officials, including Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and the Swedish Prime Minister. Shettima is accompanied by a delegation, including Plateau State Governor, Barr. …