FG declares April 11 as an additional public holiday

The federal government has declared Thursday April 11 as an additional public holiday for this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.  Aishetu Ndayako, permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, in what comes as an update after previously declaring Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays for the Muslim celebration. The additional public […]

President Tinubu message to Nigerians on Eid-el-Fitr

President Bola Tinubu, in his maiden Eid-el-Fitr message as President to end the month of Ramadan has called for a unified effort from all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, towards nation building.  Meanwhile the DSS has urged Nigerians to report suspicious activities during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The service had EARLIER urged citizens to be vigilant […]

ECOWAS chairman supports the direct election of members into parliament

The Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu has said he will support a proposal pushing for the direct election of members into the parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President Tinubu speaking yesterday at the inauguration of the sixth legislature of the parliament in […]

President Tinubu directs release of funds for vaccines purchase

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said […]

President Bola Tinubu signs Amended Student Loan Bill into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the amended Student Loan Bill into law after it was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate.  The bill titled; “Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2024” was signed into law by President Tinubu yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja in the presence […]

President confers national posthumous award on slain soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national posthumous awards on 17 slain military personnel killed in the Okuama area of Delta State. At the burial of the officers and soldiers at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, the President also announced scholarships to university level, and house gifts in any part of our country for the children and […]

 President Tinubu places three-month restriction  on foreign trips for public officers

President Bola Tinubu has temporarily halted ministers, agency heads, and other government officials from embarking on publicly funded foreign trips. Contained in a letter dated March 12, 2024, signed by the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, and addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the restriction will […]

President Bola Tinubu approves relocation of NACA

 President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of NACA from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.  According to Presidential Media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the relocation is to foster synergy and enhance collaboration in pursuit of the nation’s goal to achieve the […]

Federal Government begins vocational training for inmates

The Federal Government has commenced vocational training to empower inmates in Nigeria’s 241 correctional facilities and prepare them for life after incarceration. Senior Special Adviser to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, Abiola Arogundade, who disclosed this yesterday, noted that only 500 inmates from each facility will be considered after the official take-off […]

Senate Inaugurates Ad-Hoc Committee To Probe CBN Anchor Borrowers, Ways And Means

The Senate has inaugurated a 17-member ad-hoc committee to investigate the Ways and Means and the Anchor Borrowers Programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria  The ad-hoc Committee has six weeks to investigate and report back their findings. The move comes after a decision to probe details of the programmes, based on monies given to […]