From threat by Ohanaeze Ndigbo against the Nigerian government to squabble in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-east, the past week was eventful in the region. It was the fourth week of February 2024. Here are the highlights of the top stories that made headlines in the region: Security agencies raid terrorist camp in South-east … Read more
The federal government has announced its plan to block leakages of official documents, following a series of recent leaks exposing wasteful and other forms of suspicious expenditures incurred by public officers amid the worsening economic woes of the country. Folashade Yemi-Esan, Nigeria’s head of civil service of the Federation, expressed concerns about rampant cases of … Read more
A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mark Jacob, has given the “reason” Nyesom Wike supported President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general election. Mr Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, is a member of the PDP. But the former governor supported Mr Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress candidate in … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disowned Daniel Bwala, who served as a spokesperson for his presidential campaign for last year’s presidential election. Atiku said in a statement released by his media office on Tuesday that Mr Bwala is not and has never been his aide beyond his roles as a spokesperson for his presidential … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to keep its flames burning against the scourge of internet crimes and other acts of corruption. He gave the charge in Abuja on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at a one-day public engagement on youth , religion and fight against corruption and the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has said universities, among other educational institutions, are central to the attainment of the new Nigeria of his dream. He urged academics to put on their thinking caps and be prepared to offer their support in the efforts to reposition the country. Represented by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, at the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, at the State House in Abuja, held a meeting with the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, and the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, during which he received briefing on investment prospects in the steel sector. The president emphasised that a revitalised steel development industry is both a catalyst for … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following nine Nigerians to serve on the board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC): The appointees are: 1. Colonel Aloche Adole — Chairman 2. Dr. Stephen Adegbite — Secretary 3. Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola — Member, South West 4. Clement Alobu Nweke — Member, South East … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has described President Bola Tinubu’s New Year day broadcast to Nigerians as an arrogant display of dishonesty and disregard for citizens of the country. The party stated this in a statement on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. President Tinubu in his New Year’s broadcast to the nation on … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has said the nation’s security challenge has improved since he assumed office. He stated this in his New Year broadcast on Monday. Mr Tinubu assumed office on 29 May 2023, about seven months ago. The president said his administration has been working silently to free captives from abductors. He said though it … Read more
