According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu acted within his authority to make leadership changes in the military. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Tope Ajayi, explained that the move followed two years of sustained operations under the previous chiefs. He […]
The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General […]
During a meeting with a delegation from PLAN International, Shettima emphasised the importance of initiatives like the school feeding programme in reducing the number of out-of-school children. He invited teenager Joy Ogah to symbolically take over his seat as “one-day Vice President” to advocate for the rights of the girl-child, pledging continued government collaboration with […]
In a statement issued on its official X account this week, the party said Nigerian politics has “for too long revolved around personalities rather than principles, and power has been used for patronage rather than progress. The ADC said its vision “begins with one simple but radical idea: government must serve citizens, not politicians.” “That […]
The event, organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), serves as a platform to attract investments from Nigerians abroad into key sectors of the economy, including real estate, healthcare, ICT, energy, and the creative industry. NiDCOM Chair, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the summit has grown in scale and impact since its inception, generating hundreds of […]
Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, Tijani said the Federal Government is investing in infrastructure and talent to ensure AI drives transformation across key sectors such as agriculture, mining and education. He linked the government’s plan to create three million technical jobs to the development of AI skills and solutions tailored to local […]
In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President arrived in Lagos after attending the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan. “While in Lagos, the President met with key investors, including Bayo Ogunlesi, Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners, and Keem Belo-Osagie, […]
Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, […]
According to a statement from the Directorate, the package includes a fixed payment of ₦32,000 as well as percentage increases of 10.66% and 12.95% for eligible pension categories. The new rates will benefit over 832,000 pensioners managed by PTAD. The increment follows presidential approval for a series of welfare measures for DBS pensioners. These include […]
During the visit, he commissioned several infrastructure projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodimma, including the reconstructed 60-kilometre Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia dual carriageway, the Assumpta Flyover, and the newly completed 6,000-capacity Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre. Tinubu also attended the public presentation of Uzodimma’s book, “A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria”, which highlights the country’s democratic […]