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Pres.Tinubu presides over inaugural FEC meeting

A week after inaugurating his cabinet, President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House,...

After the plundering of its commonwealth, Nigeria needs resetting for renewal of its socio-economic infrastructure – Elumelu

“We salute the political will and courage that have been found to address the root causes of issues, to introduce policies for the...

Servicing external debts with 90% of our revenue amidst developmental challenges unacceptable — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not sustain a failed economic policy that sees to the wastage of 90 percent of...

Fight against crude theft: NSA lauds service chiefs, ministers, NNPCL leadership, community security contractors, others

The National Security Adviser, retired AIG Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the spirited efforts of the government security forces, community security contractors, and the...

Why ex-Nigeria’s VP Osinbajo was named among 100 peace icons in Africa, saddled with international engagements, says Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, PAAW Director

  “Osinbajo Is an Oasis of Competence in Buhari’s Presidency’’, that when he emerged as Vice-President in 2015, he had arrived with an...

Port Harcourt refinery back on stream in December, Warri, Kaduna follow in 2024, says Minister, Lokpobiri

“Warri will come on stream by the end of the first quarter of next year, and Kaduna will also come on board towards...

Cabinet: Ex-Presidential aide, Akande, hails Tinubu, asks who takes charge of “innovation” portfolio

On the controversy trailing the appointment of a minister, over her NYSC programme, Akande expressed his support for the Minister of Art, Culture...

Former US President Trump arrested, released at Fulton County jail in Georgia election case

Former US President Donald Trump surrendered to the State of Georgia’s authorities on Thursday – his fourth arrest this year – over charges...

State House, Abuja, de-accredits 25 media correspondents

The Press Corps of the State House, Abuja, has withdrawn the media accreditations of at least 25 news media, Persecondnews reports. Of the 96...

S/Africa 15th BRICS Summit: Pres. Tinubu very Passionate about Empowering MSMEs — VP Shettima

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for the development of the nation’s economy, says Vice-President,...

Oil Prices Under Pressure Across The Globe As Economic Concerns Mount

Oil prices fell in Asian trading early on Thursday, losing ground for a fourth consecutive day, as market participants are concerned about the...

Just in: Another storey building collapses in Abuja, welcoming new FCT minister as many feared dead

Amid threats by the new Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to restore the city’s master plan and demolish some houses, a storey...

Wale Edun: A bright star aloft Tinubu administration’s economic agenda

By Femi Soneye Even before the inauguration of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration on May 29, 2023, media projections had favoured Wale...

Alleged N6.9bn procurement fraud: Again, Emefiele’s arraignment stalled

The much-anticipated arraignment of the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over an alleged N6.9 billion procurement fraud was again stalled...

Breaking: Cash for contract, Diezani’s corruption woes multiply as UK charges her to court

A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke’s corruption woes are not over yet as the UK government found her wanting in accepting...

VP Shettima departs Abuja for South Africa 15th BRICS Summit

The Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will today depart Abuja for Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit scheduled for August 22...