President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line project, a 37km project expected to reduce travel time and improve transportation and logistics in the state. The President also witnessed the signing of the contract for Phase 2 of the LRMT Red Line project by the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, and the Chairman of CCECC Nigeria Limited, Jason Zhang. The President, before departing for a state visit to Qatar, embarked on an inaugural train ride from the Ikeja station to the Agege station,…
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Owo, Ondo State, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu, and visited the palace of the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III. Speaking at the palace of the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, the President eulogized the late Akeredolu as a statesman and a distinguished legal luminary who served his people with unwavering dedication. ‘‘We lost an illustrious son. Akeredolu was very close to me and an ally. He was a son of the soil, and I have come to pay homage,’’…
Honouring an invitation by His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos State and embark on a two-day official visit to the State of Qatar on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations in several areas, including security, cultural exchange, and economic development. During the visit, President Tinubu will witness the signing of several agreements focused on boosting Nigeria’s real sector and creating value-additive investments across the fields of trade, education, culture, solid minerals, digital economy, agriculture, and gas, as well as…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja launched the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) to facilitate home-grown skill retention and technology domestication and to balance employment opportunities between Nigerians and expatriates. Speaking at the launch of the Expatriate Employment Levy handbook, the President also said the aim is to close wage gaps between expatriates and the Nigerian labour force, while increasing employment opportunities for qualified Nigerians in foreign companies operating in the country. President Tinubu, however, warned that the scheme should not be used as an impediment nor as a cudgel wielded to discourage foreign investors. “We expect improved revenue generation;…
The United Republic of Tanzania is set to welcome ministers and attorneys-general to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will open in Zanzibar on 4 March 2024. Held every two years, the meeting of law ministers is a leading platform for collaboration among the 56 Commonwealth countries, which share a common legal tradition. The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Technology and Innovation: How digitalisation paves the way for the development of people-centred access to justice.’ Under this theme, law ministers will examine ethical ways to use technology to make legal services and information more accessible to people, while exploring responses…
A man who said President Tinubu’s wife, Remi Tinubu, should be killed, has reached out to the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and retracted his words. The man, identified as Sanusi Abubakar, who was pretending to be an Islamic scholar, has reached out to MURIC, withdrawing his wild, thoughtless, provocative, reckless and misguided call for the killing of Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of the Nigerian president. Reacting to the press statement released by MURIC on Friday 23rd February, 2024, a man, identified as Sanusi Abubakar who was pretending to be an Islamic scholar, has reached out to MURIC, withdrawing all his…
President Bola Tinubu has called for the suspension of economic sanctions imposed on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea by ECOWAS. Speaking at the Extra-ordinary Summit of ECOWAS in Abuja on Saturday, President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the organization, stated that: “Everything we did was in hopes of persuading our brothers that there existed a better path, a path that would lead to genuine improvement of their people’s welfare through democratic good governance. And this was a path each of our nations had solemnly agreed with one another pursuant…
Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Monday, February 26, launch the Light Up South East Initiative to accelerate power supply to industrial clusters in the region. The event billed to hold in Enugu, the Enugu State capital, is in continuation of the ongoing efforts to improve energy supply to industrial clusters across the country. The project, a collaboration between the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) and its partners, will feature key stakeholders in the nation’s power sector. A key highlight of the Vice President’s engagement in Enugu on Monday will be the South East Business Roundtable featuring top…
With stories making rounds on Peter Obi’s purported departure from the Labour Party, Peter Obi’s Media Reach (POMR) has come out to dismiss what it refers to as fake and fallacious news story suggesting that he was parting ways with the Labour Party. In a statement made available to the media by his aide Michael Jude Nwolisa, it said the story is not true and did not originate from Obi or the Obidient Movement but from mischief makers bent on sowing the seed of discord in the party. “These rising misdemeanors on the party did not start today as they…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today led the nation in mourning former Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, describing him as a “fearless soldier” and “unwavering advocate” for his people. In a eulogy filled with both grief and admiration at the St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo, Ondo State, the President represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded Akeredolu’s “indomitable legacy of national service.” “We are gathered here today to bid farewell to a remarkable soul, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, CON,” the President began, reflecting on the transience of life and the enduring impact of our choices. He lauded Akeredolu’s…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the federal government’s action to secure and develop Nigeria’s border communities to improve the lives of residents and the security situation in the country. The Vice President, who stated this during a meeting with a delegation from the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, noted the challenges faced by these communities, including insecurity and lack of basic amenities. “Most of the challenges we face stem from our poor border security evident in the free flow of light weapons and ammunition across the border. We need to address the role of…
Following the commando-style arrest of Julius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has reacted in strong terms to the incident which he termed a distasteful news. Abure was arrested on Wednesday in Benin City alongside Kelly Ogbaloi, the LP chairman in Edo state. Reports have it that Abure was arrested over a petition accusing him of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit dangerous harm. Reacting, Obi in a post on his official X page, described Abure’s arrest as “undesirable and demeaning”. “Like many Nigerians, I observed…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), effective from March 1, 2024. DCG Nandap takes over from Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office expires on February 29, 2024. Before her appointment as Comptroller-General, Nandap was the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Migration Directorate of the Service. The President anticipates that the new Comptroller-General will deepen the ongoing reforms in the service and create a robust mechanism for efficient and dedicated service delivery to Nigerians, as well as strengthen the nation’s security…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to recapitalize and restructure the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to bolster Nigeria’s agricultural sector and achieve national food security. This is just as the Federal Government has officially transferred operations of the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant to Penstock Limited. The move is expected to boost Nigeria’s power generation capacity and contribute significantly to meeting the country’s growing energy demands. This was disclosed on Tuesday during the first meeting of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) for the year 2024 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, Vice…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appointed an Islamic scholar of Igbo extraction, Shaykh Chief Haroun Ajah as a member of the Ohanaeze Committee for Reconciliation and Peace Building in Nigeria. Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has commended the Igbo socio-cultural organization for appointing Chief Haroun Ajah. MURIC said the development is a positive one capable of engendering cordial relationship between Muslims and Christians in Igboland. This was made known to newsmen in a press statement issued on Wednesday, 21st February, 2024 by Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director and Founder of MURIC. The full statement…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hinted at plans by his administration to create millions of jobs by unlocking the value of Nigeria’s vast public assets with a view to optimizing and doubling the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to him, with economic revitalisation as its top priority, the federal government has a target of raising at least $10 billion in order to increase foreign exchange liquidity that will, in turn, stabilise the Naira. The President disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the inaugural Public Wealth Management Conference organized by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) with the theme,…
By Gouend Louis On February 8, the Russian-African Club of MSU named after M.V. Lomonosov held an International Conference: “Development of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and African countries.” The event took place at the Faculty of Global Processes of Moscow State University. The conference was held as part of the implementation of the decisions of the Second Summit and the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, which was held on July 27–28, 2023. in St. Petersburg. The event was supported by the Secretariat of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The…
The Senator Representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the Red Chamber, Senator Victor Umeh, has congratulated the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 Presidential Election and the National Leader of LP, Mr. Peter Obi, for clinching the 2023 Sun Newspaper Political Icon Award. Senator Umeh in his Congratulatory Message on behalf of himself, family and the people of Anambra Central, stated that it was an Award most deserved by Obi. Umeh, the Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), extolled Obi’s style of politics, which, he said, focused on Developmental Issues, Ethical and Moral…
President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday, and had fruitful discussions on comprehensive strengthening of bilateral ties in all fields. Speaking at the meeting, President Tinubu emphasized the strength of Nigeria’s economic potential and influence, saying the country is witnessing a leap forward, despite some short-term reform pains, as his administration is removing all encumbrances to business. The President further explained that his administration is investing in critical sectors of the economy like healthcare, education, and agriculture to ensure the welfare of all Nigerian citizens and to create…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the federal government under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is on the right path to returning Nigeria to greatness. According to him, with shared commitment, mutual respect and open dialogue, a brighter future would soon be at hand for Nigerians. He however emphasized the crucial role the media must play in achieving this goal, calling for collaboration and a shared commitment to national progress. Speaking at the weekend during The Sun Newspapers Awards in Lagos, Senator Shettima who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley…
By Abdullahi Y. Shehu, and Maurice Okoli Introduction Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1992, the tectonic plates of geopolitics have been shifting and with current geopolitical tensions, including the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the Israeli-Hamas war, new alliances and potential rivalry among world powers seeking for influence in Africa and other regions of the world, we may see the world becoming more multipolar. Despite the plethora of multilateral institutions, multipolarity has become a cliché as member states forge new alliances to address perceived injustices in the existing system. BRICS emerged from the Russia-India-China strategic triangle called RIC. The group…
To ensure optimal productivity by workers with top-notch skills in the country’s public service, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa has urged out-of-the-box innovation to institute competitive pay policy. Olaopa spoke when he visited the Chairman/CEO, National Salaries Incomes & Wages Commission (NSIWC), Abuja, Mr Ekpo Nta in his office in Abuja on Friday. In stating his objective for the courtesy call on the Chairman NSIWC, Prof. Olaopa said that “policy and institutional reform requires a seminal space for cross- pollination of ideas, and that silos operation must give way to a whole of…
The fallout of the shambolic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration is killing Nigerians even as there are no efforts to stem the tide, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has said. Shaibu said in a statement on Thursday that the unprecedented hunger, poverty, and hardship in Nigeria were part of Tinubu’s ultimate plan to decimate Nigerians and pauperise them until they have no shred of dignity left. According to Atiku’s aide, “Tinubu is like a quack doctor trying to treat a cancerous patient. But the quack doctor is…
By Samuel Ouma The U.S. government has claimed that the Russian Intelligence Agency is trying to undermine its influence in Africa through spreading deadly disinformation. In a statement, the U.S. Department of State’s Global Engagement Center further revealed that the disinformation campaign also targets European countries. It is alleged Russia is using the “African Initiative,” a new information agency focused on Africa-Russia relations, to bolster its image while denigrating that of other countries. “In addition to its own staff, African Initiative recruits African journalists, bloggers, and members of local publics to support and amplify the organization’s work of bolstering Russia’s…
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has reduced electricity supply to the Aba Ring-fenced Area that compromises nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State by more than 50%. According to sources close to Aba Power which serves the nine LGAs but who asked for anonymity in the media because they are not authorized to speak to the press on the issue, the reduction started last week, with supplies dropping from 25 Megawatts to 10MW without any official explanation or apology. The Aba Power Managing Director, Patrick Umeh, confirmed the drastic reduction in a brief telephone conversation…
We’ll deploy security forces to protect farmers, activate more farmlands – VP Shettima The Federal Government has hinted at plans to establish a National Commodity Board as a solution to the escalating food inflation in the country. In tackling price volatility, the board will be given the mandate to assess and regulate food prices, as well as maintain a strategic food reserve for stabilizing prices of crucial grains and other food items. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday during a two-day high-level strategic meeting on climate change, food systems and resource mobilization held at the Banquet Hall of…
An Abuja Based Microfinance Bank is hiring for the role of a managing director. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: i. Provide cross-cutting leadership necessary for attainment of the bank’s goals and objectives; ii. Ensure development of synergies with all relevant stakeholders, including vital target market players, government agencies and MSME support institutions; iii. Develop and implement a growth focused strategy to increase and diversify the bank’s portfolio; iv. Provide strategic guidance to the management and staff on contemporary Fintech services; v. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, guidelines, laws and regulations. ABOUT THE PERSON The ideal…
By Stanley Nkwocha Vice President Kashim Shettima’s engagement with Nigeria’s national team, Super Eagles of Nigeria, last Wednesday at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament spoke eloquently to the connection between leadership and the round leather game. It also underscored the extent to which football has grown to become one of the most influential games and one with long-term sustainable growth and national integration- a sport that influences the social, economic, political and demographic aspects of a nation. So, it was quite strategic that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again sent a high-powered federal government delegation led by…
SOLUDO COMMISSIONS 14.62KM ROADS IN ADAZI ANI BUILT BY CHIEF MADUBUKO, CANVASSES PUBLIC PRIVATE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MODEL FOR DEVELOPMENT Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has commissioned 21 newly built roads totaling 14.62 kilometers in Adazi Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area. The roads were constructed by Chief Chinedu Benson Madubuko, an indigene of Adazi Ani. The commissioning ceremony was used to showcase Governor Soludo’s push for public-private collaboration to accelerate Anambra’s infrastructural development while highlighting his administration’s focus on transparency, accountability, and social welfare programmes. Commissioning the project, Governor Soludo emphasized the need for increased private sector involvement…
As government strives to address challenges confronting Nigerians, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the celebration of the Maulid calls for renewal of commitment to service by leaders at all levels. Senator Shettima spoke at the 38th anniversary of the Shiekh Ibrahim Niass Alkaulakhy National Maulid and was joined by Shiekh Muhammad Sanusi II, Sautul Faida Shiekh Dahiru Usman Bauchi (OFR), Sheikh Ibrahim Saleh Alhusaini, Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, amongst others. This year’s event, the 38th National Maulid anniversary, commemorates the birth of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, just as prayers are conducted for the peace…
