Abuja – June 27, 2025 — In a historic move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Morenike Grace Henry (JP) as the first-ever female Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion. The appointment, announced by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, marks a milestone in gender inclusion within Nigeria’s veterans’ community
Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly brokered a fresh peace deal aimed at resolving the lingering political crisis in Rivers State by agreeing to the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara—with a key condition: the embattled governor must not seek re-election in 2027. According to insider sources familiar with the high-level
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined assent to the newly proposed National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill, citing concerns over provisions that conflict with Nigeria’s existing financial regulations. A key reason for the decision, according to sources familiar with the President’s position, is the bill’s proposal to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion
As the political climate in Nigeria begins to warm up ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has openly declared his unwavering loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking to journalists at a political gathering in Abuja, the Kano-born lawmaker made it clear that he remains fully
A fresh wave of criticism has erupted following the decision by the National Assembly to once again extend the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 national budget — this time until December 31, 2025. The move, approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives during plenary on Tuesday, has stirred widespread concern
ABUJA — Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, has issued a strong caution to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the wave of political defections flooding the party, warning that the ruling party risks collapse if it continues to absorb politicians indiscriminately. Ndume, who represents
Abuja, June 23, 2025 – Minister of Solid Minerals and veteran political strategist Dele Alake has credited President Bola Tinubu for playing a pivotal role in the emergence of the late MKO Abiola as the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) presidential candidate in 1993. Alake, who served as Tinubu’s Media and Communications Director during the 2023
Abuja, June 23, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially handed over the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, marking the end of his tenure at the helm of the regional bloc. The symbolic transition took place during the 67th Ordinary Session
Kaduna, June 19, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrated composure and authority during a brief security breach in Kaduna State on Wednesday, when an unidentified man suddenly attempted to approach him while he was addressing a gathering at an official event. The incident occurred during the commissioning of critical infrastructure projects by the Kaduna
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai has boldly asserted that President Bola Tinubu stands no chance of being re‑elected in 2027. Speaking in a recent interview, El‑Rufai expressed profound doubt over the President’s political prospects, citing widespread disillusionment with Tinubu’s performance and prevailing national challenges. El‑Rufai remarked, “Anybody that thinks
