Tag: #BolaTinubu
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RETIRED GEN. CHRISTOPHER MUSA URGES SOLDIERS TO STAY STEADFAST: “NIGERIA IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR”
At an emotional Pulling-Out Parade in Abuja, Retired Gen. Christopher Musa marked the end of his distinguished 39-year military career with a powerful message, Nigeria is a nation worth every sacrifice. Musa reflected on his time in service as the greatest honour of his life, expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the trust to…
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TINUBU PLEDGES BOOST FOR INNOVATION, RESEARCH, AND SKILLS AT UNILORIN’S 40TH CONVOCATION
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing innovation, research, and skill-based education in Nigerian universities during the University of Ilorin’s 40th Convocation Ceremony. Represented by FUTA’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Temidayo Oladiji, Tinubu praised UNILORIN’s academic discipline and excellence, highlighting its role as a flagship institution preparing Nigeria’s youth for global competition. The…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES WORLD ATHLETICS AFRICAN RUNNING CONFERENCE TO BOOST SPORTS ECONOMY
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has kicked off the World Athletics African Running Conference in Abuja, aiming to tap into Nigeria’s vast domestic sports potential. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko shared during the event at Abiola National Stadium that this move fits perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of using sports as a major driver…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY PROGRAM FOR COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Innovative Cancer Medicine (ICM) Demonstration Study, a historic program providing advanced, free immunotherapy treatment for Nigerian patients battling metastatic colorectal cancer. Launched at the National Hospital Abuja on Tuesday, this is the first initiative of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to improve access to lifesaving cancer…
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TINUBU NOMINATES DR. BERNARD DORO AS MINISTER TO REPLACE APC CHAIRMAN YILWATDA
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination, sent to the Senate for confirmation, follows the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, to National Chairman of the APC. Born January 23, 1969, in…
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FCT MINISTER WIKE FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 600-BED HOSTELS FOR NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, ANNOUNCES NEW AUDITORIUM PLAN
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Sen. Nyesom Wike, has commenced the building of new male and female hostels, each with 316 beds, at the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja. This project, launched Monday, addresses the critical accommodation shortage affecting students. Wike revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally approved the building of a new…
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TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO KENYA’S RAILA ODINGA, A GIANT OF AFRICAN POLITICS
President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Kenya after the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a towering figure whose influence shaped democracy and unity across Africa. In a statement shared by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Odinga’s lifelong fight for justice, electoral reforms, and people-powered governance, calling his…
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FG LAUNCHES FOREST GUARDS INITIATIVE TO TACKLE BANDITS AND KIDNAPPERS HIDING IN NIGERIA’S FORESTS
The Federal Government has unveiled a new security strategy with the rollout of the Forest Guards Initiative, aimed at flushing out bandits, kidnappers, and criminal gangs hiding in Nigeria’s forests. NSA Babagana Umara Ribadu announced the deployment of over 130,000 armed forest guards across 1,129 forest and game reserves, starting with pilot states like Adamawa,…
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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE APPROVES PROF. JOASH OJO AMUPITAN AS NEW INEC CHAIRMAN
The National Council of State has given a unanimous nod to Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from Kogi State as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced Amupitan as the first nominee from North-Central Nigeria to fill the vacancy left by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who served from…
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TINUBU PRESIDES OVER POLICE COUNCIL, GREENLIGHTS MAJOR REFORMS FOR NPF
President Bola Tinubu chaired a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, approving a robust institutional framework to accelerate reforms in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Key among decisions is boosting funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) by removing its six-year sunset clause and doubling its statutory deduction from 0.5% to 1% of…
