Professor Usman is now NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. Ngelale noted that Professor Usman previously served as […]
ECOWAS urged Fully Implement Anti-corruption Protocol
In a bid to wipe out corruption in the region, Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, has called on member countries of the regional body to, as a matter of necessity, ratify and fully implement the […]
INEC announces date for PVC collection in Edo State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged potential voters to endeavor to collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, personally from Thursday 22nd of August from 9.00am to 5.00pm daily including the weekend, in Edo State ahead of the September 21 Governorship Election. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu who made the announcement in Abuja today, during a meeting with Resident Electoral […]
NSCC Commits To Enhancing lives Of Senior Citizens
The Director General of the National Senior citizens Centre (NSCC), Emem Omokaro, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to improving the lives of senior citizens across Nigeria, stating that investing in them will drive economic development nationwide. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Commissioner for Special Duties of Anambra State, Beverly Ikpeazu Nkemdiche, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Omokaro highlighted the benefits of engaging retired and aged individuals to tap into their knowledge and experience, in order to enable the government to reshape policies and improve the economy. The Commissioner expressed Anambra State’s interest in partnering with NSCC to address challenges related to ageing and ensure senior citizens receive necessary care and support. She stressed the need for federal and state governments to collaborate in addressing the unique needs of the growing elderly population.
Ministers Harps on President Tinubu’s Visit to Equatorial Guinea
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo has described the agreement for the construction of a 200km gas pipeline across the Gulf of Guinea, worth $2.5 billion signed between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea as a landmark project that would significantly boost Nigeria’s gas exports and create substantial economic benefits for both […]
President Tinubu Reduces Delegates to the UN
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States. This directive was disclosed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday in Abuja during a one-day retreat organised by the State House […]
FG launches DICON evolution strategy and road map 2030
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, aimed at providing the armed forces with advanced equipment tailored to contemporary challenges. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at DICON’s 60th anniversary on Wednesday in Abuja, the President pledged […]
House of Reps. Speaker withdraws Counter Subversion Bill
Following widespread public outcry, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which prescribed 10-year jail term for anyone who refused to sing the reintroduced national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee‘. The speaker, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Musa Krishi, explained that his decision came after […]
Christina Aguilera Recalls Pressure to Be Skinny
Christina Aguilera’s body image has shifted over the years after experiencing body shaming as a young artist. In an interview the “Genie In a Bottle” singer, 43, opened up about the obsession with her weight throughout her career and how it was difficult to navigate. Christina admitted that much of her self-esteem was determined by […]
President Tinubu Calls On African Leaders To Stop Skill Exodus
President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the migration of skills and talent from Africa. Speaking at a dinner held in his honour on the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday night, President Tinubu said research and development must […]
