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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the decision of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to seek new external and domestic loans, describing the move as reckless and a threat to Nigeria’s economic future. In a statement on Thursday via X, Atiku said the proposed borrowing of $21.54 billion, €2.19 billion, and ¥15 billion — totaling over $24 billion — would dangerously increase the country’s debt profile, raising concerns about […]

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially handed over 31 new medical equipment to the management of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan, as part of efforts to upgrade the facility to the level of a University Teaching Hospital. Speaking on behalf of the governor, his Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe, noted that the initiative reflects the government’s broader commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and medical […]

Two months after sacking the governing council of the University of Abuja, , President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, the President had disbanded UNIABUJA’s council and removed the Vice-Chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy surrounding her qualifications. This development was announced in a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President […]

The Oyo State House of Assembly has received multiple protest letters and petitions following the recent passage of the Chieftaincy Amendment Bill. The Assembly had earlier passed the bill, which introduces a rotational system for the chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs among the Alaafin of Oyo, Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Soun of Ogbomosoland, on a two-year basis. This followed the adoption of a report by […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to embark on a period of introspection, evaluating the performance of its elected officials at both federal and subnational levels. The performance of the Tinubu Administration, including that of governors after two years, will come under the searchlight at a summit billed for the Banquet Hall at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today. The event will host over 2,500 participants, including members of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last night returned to Abuja after a two-day visit to the Vatican City in Rome, where he attended the inauguration of the 267th Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. He arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 6:50pm, was received by the senior members of the administration. In Rome, President Tinubu held talks with authorities of the Vatican on diplomatic and religious matters, […]