President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors to significantly impact the welfare of Nigerians, insisting his administration will not import food amid the rising hunger facing Nigerians. A statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said Tinubu emphasised that the government would not allow the importation of food but rather turn the lack in the country into abundance. He made the commitment at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) led by its National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, at the State House on Friday in Abuja. The President assured…
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Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday, said the Bola Tinubu administration has been interfacing with stakeholders in the power sector towards addressing unstable power supply in the country. Gbajabiamila, who also said the President was concerned about cases of energy theft, estimated billing and stealing of power infrastructure, urged Nigerians to protect power infrastructure in their communities rather than damage them. Speaking during the commissioning of 2X20MVA, 33/11KV power transformer injection substation at Randle Close in Lagos, the lawmaker representing Lagos Central, Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun, who represented Gbajabiamila, said: “The administration is in constant interface…
The Federal Government says it has taken a significant step forward in the journey towards digital health innovation with the establishment of a 20-member Digital Health Committee. The committee aims to tackle the prevailing fragmentation within the country’s healthcare sector, which has hindered progress in spite of notable advancements. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, said this at the inauguration of the 20-person implementation committee for Nigeria’s Digital Health Initiative (NHDI) in Abuja. Alausa emphasised the transformative potential of the country’s burgeoning health tech sector, with an impressive count of 136 health tech startups emerging.…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Zubaida Umar as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.. It reads: “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). “The new Director-General of NEMA has over 20 years of work experience in diverse fields, including Human Resources and Finance and Administration. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Institute of Credit…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasizing that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) at the State House in Abuja on Friday, the President assured Nigerians that his government is working around the clock to improve their living conditions, and asked leaders at the grassroots level to encourage citizens to get their National Identification Number (NIN) for planning, structuring interventions and to achieve their…
Residents of Osun State are groaning over the worsening dirtiness of the state capital since the corps of Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES) were sacked by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Members of the corps, saddled with the responsibility of sweeping and cleaning public places, were sacked since 2022 and no replacements have been made. The Nation observed that the state capital, Osogbo, is becoming dirtier and many public places are becoming an eyesore. It was also noted that the Osun State Waste Management (OSWM) has not been performing its statutory role of packing waste from homes. Places visited…
Olalekan Oyeyemi, an associate of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been remanded in the Correctional Facility for alleged terrorism and murder. Oyeyemi, popularly known as ‘Emir’, is a member of the Disciplinary Committee for Osun State Public Transportation System. He was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Osogbo on ten counts of terrorism and murder. Police Prosecutor Umar Rabiu said Oyeyemi committed the offences on February 27, August 22 and November 28, 2022, in Osogbo, the state capital. He said ‘Oyeyemi conspired to wit Act of terrorism by being armed with guns, terrorising All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters…
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, will be interred according to Islamic rites today, Friday, March 15, 2024, at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Vanguard reported that the late Oyo monarch joined his ancestors at the age of 81 late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness Baba-Kekere Olubadan and his younger brother, Kola Balogun, in a statement in Ibadan, made the burial announcement He said, “Oba Balogun would be buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home by 4 pm on Friday (today), according to…
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to set aside political differences and collaborate with the federal government to build the nation. Speaking during the breaking of Ramadan fast with governors at the State House in Abuja, on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of transitioning from politics to governance, noting the need for unity and cooperation among all stakeholders. ”Since we recognize the need to build our nation together, the time for politics is over. It is now time for governance. ”We are of the same family and parents; living in the same house, but sleeping in different…
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola said on Thursday, March 14, that in view of the political will shown by President Bola Tinubu to develop the nation’s maritime sector, the government will not sit back and watc the ports to completely collapse The minister also said that the government required about 1.1 billion dollars reinvestment in the nation’s port before renewing the concession agreement of the ports. Oyetola, who appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation, said at the moment, the concessioningnod the ports was being delayed to allow the government conclude it’s reinvestment plan nd…