The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Thursday, stated that the current administration has made significant achievements that have positively impacted the daily lives of citizens. He specifically highlighted the introduction of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas initiative, which according to him has alleviated transportation difficulties for the populace. Addressing journalists…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, has finally spoken about the rumours suggesting he could be the next spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu. Following the recent resignation of Ajuri Ngelale, who previously held the role, there were suggestions from certain ends that Bwala might be considered…
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world’s mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 per cent of cobalt, and 54 per cent of manganese, yet underdeveloped. The President attributed the continent’s underdevelopment to the fact that the resources were primarily extracted and exported to foreign countries for…
A review of Public Payments platform Open Treasury portal has shown that the President Bola Tinubu-led Presidency under the “State House” spent the sum of N9.2billion on motor vehicles between March and May 2024. The review shows that in March 2024, the sum of N1.904billion was recorded as used to purchase motor vehicles. In May,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Presidency on Wednesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is ready to reshuffle his cabinet. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this while addressing a press conference at the State House in Abuja. He however said he does not know when the reshuffling would take place,…
President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to prioritise debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. The President also asked the United Nations to commit to multilateralism by deepening relations among member states, in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality and cooperation. Tinubu, who is the…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock villa. The meeting had in attendance Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; as well as other members of the Council. Below are…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Tinubu has paid tribute to his elder cousin Dr. Naheemdeen Ade Ekemode, who died at 80. In a tribute to the departed, the President shared memories of their childhood and honoured Dr Ekemode’s contributions as a gynaecologist who practised for more than 50 years. President Tinubu’s tribute to the memory…
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he termed a successful, peaceful, and largely hitch-free governorship election in Edo State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his…
President Bola Tinubu has issued a fresh directive to security agencies to go after cyber criminals and other organized crime groups in the country. This was made known by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, President Tinubu said security and…