The Presidency on Friday confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, describing the policy as a strategic step to stimulate local refining and strengthen Nigeria’s energy independence. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, … Read more
Real Madrid Coach Xabi Alonso has put to rest recent speculation surrounding winger Vinícius Júnior, affirming that there is “no Vini Jr case” and praising the player for his honesty and clarity with the squad. According to a Fabrizio Romano post on Friday, ” Alonso said, ‘There’s no Vini Jr case, it’s all clarified. “Vini … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decorated the new service chiefs with their respective ranks at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony, which began shortly after 2pm saw the President perform the decoration alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima and the spouses of the decorated officers, each dressed in their respective service uniforms. … Read more
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr Bernard Doro as minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Doro’s screening, which lasted less than 30 minutes, saw lawmakers express confidence in his experience and leadership capacity. The Plateau-born technocrat, who becomes the third minister from his state in the current administration, pledged to promote fairness and transparency … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a total of $2.347bn from the international capital market to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management, chaired by … Read more
The Senate on Tuesday lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, and other key institutions for their roles in securing Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force Grey List, described as a major victory for the nation’s financial integrity and global reputation. The motion was sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Udende under … Read more
A major health initiative aimed at promoting wellness among political, traditional, and community leaders in Akinyele Local Government Area will officially begin on November 1, 2025. The programme, tagged “Akinyele Leaders Wellness Tour,” is organised by Dr. Hafeez Amuda popularly known as Kingsway, through the Kingsway Health and Outreach Foundation. It is designed to … Read more
Former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, has submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the position of National Chairman of the People Democratic Party. Turaki, who has been adopted as consensus candidate for the position by majority of stakeholders of the party, submitted his forms to the National Convention … Read more
A former Manchester United star, Gary Neville, has declared Arsenal the frontrunners to clinch the Premier League title this season. According to Sky Sports on Monday, Neville believes that Mikel Arteta’s squad can secure the championship without needing to amass 90 or 100 points, stressing that their current consistency will be key to success. … Read more
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, abandoned his earlier plan to call witnesses in his ongoing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu is being prosecuted on seven counts of terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government. On Friday, Kanu had prayed the … Read more