Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has asserted that unity is imperative for development in the country. The Vice President called on Nigerians to support the government, regardless of partisan, religious, ethnic, or sectional differences. Shettima conveyed this message while hosting the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. In a statement released by the Director of Information in the Vice President’s office, Mr. Olusola Abiola, Shettima emphasized the President’s determination to redefine modern leadership. He commended the President’s competence, capability, and commitment while urging the Speaker and esteemed House leadership to lend their support to the President…
Author: Victor Fola
The acting comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Wale Adeniyi has revealed that not all borders in the country have been reopened. Speaking to state house correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa, Adeniyi addressed the closure measure initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari in August 2019 as a means to combat smuggling and promote local rice production. As of December 6, 2020, Buhari gave the directive for the immediate reopening of four land borders. Adeniyi stated that while selected strategic borders were indeed reopened in 2022, a comprehensive evaluation is currently underway to…
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the killings and violence in Plateau State while ordering security agencies to fish out the perpetrators. This was contained in In a statement by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Mr Dele Alake. Condemning the most recent internecine killings in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State and parts of Benue State, Tinubu said the country must break the cycle of violence. “It is most unfortunate that in this orgy of violence, an innocent eight-month-old baby in Farin Lamba community of Vwang District, Jos South Local Government, died in a conflict…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned a report claiming that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is in a state of extreme incapacity and hospitalized. In a press statement released on Tuesday, Senator Iyiola Omisore, the National Secretary of party, described the report as mischievous and sponsored by desperate politicians. The statement came in response to a headline that circulated, which suggested that Governor Akeredolu was in a critical condition. Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of APC, was quoted as urging those present at a meeting to pray for the swift recovery of the Ondo State governor. Senator…
President Bola Tinubu has officially submitted the list of his four nominees for the position of Service Chiefs to the Senate, seeking their confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday at the plenary read President Tinubu’s letter regarding the appointment and confirmation of the Service Chiefs on the Senate floor. The nominated names put forward for consideration are as follows: Major General Christopher G. Musa for the position of Chief of Defence Staff; Major General Tajudeen A. Lagbaja for Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral Emmanuel A. Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshal Hassan B. Abubakar…
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has refuted media reports that she ordered the closure of Aso Rock chapel Her Special Adviser on Media, Busola Kukoyi, in a statement, said there was no time the First Lady made such order, adding the chapel is still functioning as there is still a weekly fellowship held there. “Our attention has been drawn to a story making the rounds on social media about the purported closure of the Aso Rock chapel by the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen Olurermi Tinubu OON,CON. “We wish to state categorically that this is a fabrication and totally false…
President Bola Tinubu has made a fresh round of appointments with the addition of 20 new aides. This marks the third announcement of appointments since Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29. The latest appointments cover various positions, including senior special assistants (SSAs), personal assistants (PAs), personal physician, and photographers. Among those appointed are Tunde Rahman, a seasoned journalist, who takes on the role of SSA (Media). Abdulaziz Abdulaziz has been designated as SSA Print Media, while Ibrahim Masari assumes the role of SSA Political. Additional appointments include Adekunle Tinubu as Personal Physician, Damilotun Aderemi as Senior Special Assistant (Private Secretary), and…
Speculations of internal strife within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been dismissed by the Forum of APC State Chairmen. During a closed-door meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Abdullahi Adamu, Secretary of the forum and APC chair in Cross River State, Alphonsus Oga, have refuted claims of party discord. He congratulated Sen. Abdullahi Adamu and his diligent NWC team on their recent victory. Oga emphasized that reports about conflicts within the party’s rank and file, specifically regarding the postponement of Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, were unfounded. The previously scheduled National Caucus and NEC…
Ladi Adebutu, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State, along with nine others, has been arraigned by the Federal Government before the State High Court in Abeokuta for alleged vote buying. The charges against Mr. Adebutu and the other defendants were filed by the federal government, as earlier reported by PREMIUM TIMES. On Monday, Mr. Adebutu was charged in absentia since he has been out of the country since shortly after the 18th of March election. He did not respond to the police invitation regarding allegations of electoral malpractices and money…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a call to action for the leaders of the West African sub-region to prioritize peace and defend democracy. With the alarming rise in terrorism and military intervention in politics, Tinubu highlighted the pressing threat to peace in the sub-region. He made these remarks at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States/Governments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where he was unanimously elected as the Chair of the 16-nation organization. The summit marked Tinubu’s first attendance as the Nigerian leader. Tinubu disclosed his detailed socio-economic plans for the…