Wike: PDP cannot suspend me | Governance not about party
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says nobody can suspend him as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, Wike said governance is not about membership of a political party. Recently, President Bola Tinubu, who won the last election […]
In phone conversation, Trudeau, Tinubu discuss Gabon coup, protection of democracy in Africa
Justin Trudeau, prime minister of Canada, and President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday had a telephone conversation to discuss the need to protect democracy in Africa. According to a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, the conversation took place hours after the military coup in Gabon. […]
PenCom: Over 41,000 employees uncredited due to incomplete documentation by employers
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says the retirement savings accounts (RSAs) of over 41,000 employees’ have not been credited due to the failure of employers to provide complete documentation for their pension contributions. The commission disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, titled, ‘Outstanding Pension Contributions in the Account of Pension Fund Administrators […]
Toyosi Ogunseye appointed CEO of US Presidential Precinct
The United States Presidential Precinct has appointed Toyosi Ogunseye as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Ogunseye, who is the second president and CEO of the organisation, takes over from Neal Piper, the founding director. Jim Murray, the organisation’s founder and board chair, said Ogunseye’s appointment will guarantee a bright […]
Tinubu mourns Taiwo Akinkunmi, says he left a generational legacy
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of Taiwo Akinkunmi over the death of the designer of the Nigerian flag. Akinkunmi Akinwumi, one of his children, announced the death in a Facebook post on Wednesday. The octogenarian was reported to have died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief […]
Angolan president invites Tinubu to pan-African forum for peace
Angolan President João Lourenço has invited President Bola Tinubu to the third edition of the Biennal de Luanda. Lourenço extended the invitation to his Nigerian counterpart in a message delivered by Téte António, Angolan minister of foreign affairs. The Biennale of Luanda – “Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace” — is […]
‘I’ve been made a scapegoat’ — Adoke says he’ll reveal truth about OPL 245
Mohammed Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), says Nigerians deserve to know the “whole truth” on the controversy surrounding the oil prospecting licence 245 known as the OPL 245 deal. Adoke, who was the AGF and minister of justice between 2010 and 2015, said he was made a “scapegoat” on the OPL […]
NNPP approved Kwankwaso’s meeting with Tinubu, says Buba Galadima
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), says Rabiu Kwankwaso was given permission by the party to meet with President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Wednesday, Galadima was reacting to the suspension of the party’s presidential candidate in the last election by a faction […]
Presidency: Tinubu working with AU to determine next line of action in Gabon
Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity, says his principal is consulting with the African Union (AU) to determine the next course of action about the coup in Gabon. Ngelale, who spoke on Wednesday during a press conference at the State House, Abuja, said the president “affirmed that […]
Lagos blue line service to commence passenger operations September 4
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says the blue line rail system will commence passenger operations on September 4, 2023. In June, LAMATA announced that the blue line would be open for passenger operations in August 2023. Recently, the agency announced that passenger operations will commence on Wednesday. Speaking on […]