ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday welcomed the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, and his wife, Olori Abiwumi Owoade, at the State House, Abuja, in a symbolic visit that reaffirmed the deep cultural ties between the Nigerian government and traditional institutions. The royal visit, the first by the monarch
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on Wednesday paid an unscheduled visit to the ongoing drainage construction project at Adekitan Petrol Station in the Government Reservation Area (GRA) of Ado-Ekiti to personally assess the pace and quality of work. The visit underscores the governor’s hands-on leadership style and his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to regional unity and democratic progress, declaring that West African nations are “better off together” in the face of growing political and security challenges. The President made the remarks on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving the Letters of Credence from the new Ambassador
ABUJA — Mrs. Ibiene Patricia Roberts, OON, has officially assumed duties as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, as well as the Federal Ministry of Tourism, following a formal handover ceremony that took place at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Mrs. Roberts takes over from Mr. James
In a moment of pride for Lagos and Nigeria at large, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, received Ayelabola Ololade, the newly crowned Guinness World Record holder for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model, at the Lagos House in Marina. The historic feat, which has garnered global attention, not
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was ably represented at the public presentation of the autobiography of former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, held in Abuja on Monday. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, stood in for the President at the event, which brought together a cross-section of Nigeria’s political elite, academics,
A bill seeking to entrench rotational presidency across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones was met with stiff resistance on the floor of the House of Representatives, culminating in its outright rejection during plenary on Tuesday. The proposed legislation, which aimed to amend the 1999 Constitution to mandate the rotation of the presidency among the geo-political zones,
In a spirited call for equity and inclusive development, Mrs. Maryam Ahmad has reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to advancing girl-child education in Nigeria, aligning her advocacy with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a recent community outreach programme in Northern Nigeria, Ahmad declared that no meaningful national progress can
Lagos — The Lagos State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the housing needs of residents, particularly the low-income demographic, through a robust and inclusive policy thrust anchored on the THEMES+ agenda. Under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state has rolled out far-reaching initiatives designed to expand access to affordable and
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two new commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a significant step towards strengthening the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general elections. The newly appointed commissioners are: In addition to the INEC commissioners, President Tinubu also swore in two new members of the Code of Conduct
