The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to the recent defections of two governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The ADC described the move as a gang-up against Nigerians by the governors. Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, formally declared for the APC at an elaborate event…
Former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has formally announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his full confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a statement released on his social media pages on Wednesday, the former senator claimed his decision was based on Tinubu’s economic direction and courage to implement “painful…
The Director General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Digital Force, Pharmacist Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant a state pardon to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in the spirit of national reconciliation and renewed hope for unity. In a statement…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on world leaders to recognise the stealing of countries’ mineral resources through illegal mining and smuggling as an international crime. Speaking at the 7th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) in Abuja, the President said the illegal exploitation of Africa’s natural resources…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed his newly appointed commissioners and top government officials to always wear the ‘Asiwaju Mandate Cap’ as a show of loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, warning that any commissioner who fails to comply will face sanctions. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners, agency board members, and commission…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commended the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The President praised the Super Eagles for the hunger, passion, and determination displayed on the…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has revealed that his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was inspired by President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday, shortly after officially announcing his defection to the ruling…
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, says it has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the HI offshore gas project in the country. The decision, taken in partnership with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, saw the injection of $2 billion in the shallow offshore HI field in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will put an end to judges in the FCT living in rented apartments. Wike gave this assurance on Monday while flagging off the design and construction of official residences for the Heads of Courts, including the President of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, praising his achievements, values, and contributions to nation-building. In a heartfelt message personally signed by the President on Sunday, Tinubu expressed gratitude to God for his son’s life and the man he has become. “Today, as you turn forty, I thank…