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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of 2 billion Naira for the reconstruction of all houses affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, disclosed this during a visit to Mokwa, following the devastating flood that destroyed lives and property, and left hundreds displaced. Shettima also said the President authorised the immediate release of 20 trucks of rice to be delivered to the victims. […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of his administration’s interventions to support the populace under the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery project. According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Makinde noted that, unlike other states, his administration will persist in assisting the poorest and most vulnerable across all local government areas of Oyo State. This commitment is a direct response to […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced a nationwide special patrol operation in preparation for the Eid el-Kabir celebrations slated for Friday. The operation, which runs from June 5 to June 11, aims to ensure road safety and manage traffic flow during the festive period. According to a statement signed by Corps Spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Wednesday, over 36,000 personnel, including regular and special marshals, will be deployed across the […]

President Bola Tinubu says his reforms of the past two years in office are laying a sustainable foundation for a more prosperous future for Nigerians. Tinubu, who was elected as President on May 29, 2023, stated that his Renewed Hope Agenda was working to reduce the cost of living, promote economic justice and build a business-friendly economy that attracts investment and supports every Nigerian. He framed these efforts as building […]

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 […]