Speaking in a Television programme, Onanuga dismissed social media nicknames labelling Tinubu as “T-pain” as mischievous, reiterating that the President was committed to turning Nigeria’s economic fortunes around. Following Onanuga’s comments, some X and Facebook users slammed the Presidency, noting that if a description was worse than the “T-Pain,” it should be adopted.
He also re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. Recall, Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress chieftain, appointed 48 ministers in August 2023, three months after his inauguration. The Senate immediately screened and confirmed the ministers. One of the ministers, Betta Edu, was suspended in January while another, […]
The decisions were taken at the meeting of the FEC in Abuja, as seen on the X handle of the Special Adviser Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga. There will now be a Ministry of Regional Development to oversee all the Regional Development Commissions, such as the Niger Delta Development Commission, North West […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, stated this during an event celebrating the third anniversary of the commission’s establishment in Abuja. According to him, the aim is to enhance the country’s energy output and contribute to economic growth. The initiative will also tackle key challenges in the […]
The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Bala Ibrahim, said in a statement that the decision was informed by a need for thorough investigation into the allegation, to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the state administration. He emphasized the Governor Namadi’s commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance. He said the […]
The tragic event, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, led to the destruction of properties, including vehicles and buildings Governor Abiodun described the inferno as unfortunate, even as he commiserated with the affected. The governor urged tanker drivers to adhere to safety regulations related to fuel transport and storage to prevent similar tragedies […]
In a statement, Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Tinubu, sympathised with the families who lost loved ones in the tragic incident and prayed that God grant them the fortitude to bear the loss. The statement signed by presidential aide Stanley Nkwocha also announced immediate federal government intervention for the victims of the […]
The governor disclosed that his administration will soon begin implementing the sale of other subsidized foodstuffs across the 20 local governments of the state. Abiodun noted that the implementation of the scheme across the state would help deepen the reach of the initiative, adding that food items like garri, rice, and beans would be sold […]
The ruling House made this appeal at a press conference where they noted that only four houses, the Metiku, Falade, Ademuyiwa, and Atere have the legitimate ancestral right to Chieftancy of Sooko of Itakun as opposed to the two purportedly declared. Speaking at the press conference, the House traced the Chieftancy dispute to the inclusion […]