Browsing: Bola Tinubu

South-South zonal branch of Military Widows Association of Nigeria is asking for complete support, including psychological and social help, for the widows of deceased soldiers to show them love, even after their loved ones have passed away. The association also stands with Nigerians and the international community in denouncing the savage murder of 17 soldiers who were deployed for security and peacekeeping duties in the Okuoma community of Delta State. […]

Lagos, Kano, and 10 other states have concluded plans to start generating power in their respective states in conformity with the Electricity Act 2023. The PUNCH gathered on Thursday that some of these states had established their electricity market laws and were waiting for the approval of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to have independent […]

President Bola Tinubu instructed the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, to work with the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to ensure the release of necessary funds for vaccine procurement. He assured the Vaccine Alliance, GAVI, of Nigeria’s commitment to fulfilling its outstanding […]

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu stated his support for a suggestion to directly elect members of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States. Tinubu explained that this move would allow citizens of member countries to have a say in choosing their representatives at the sub-regional level. “As a former lawmaker, I am eager to consider a proposal…”

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting the Nigeria Student Loan Act. Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. This followed separate considerations by the Senate and the House of Representatives on the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and […]

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena, stated on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu will serve two terms of eight years in office, despite discussions of a merger and attempts by opposition parties to discredit the current administration due to economic difficulties.

The lawmaker for Ajeromi/Ifelodun Constituency in Lagos in the House of Representatives, Kalejaiye Paul, has advised Nigerians to wait, stay strong, and be positive with the hope of a better Nigeria. The lawmaker mentioned that the government is paying attention to the desires of the people and creating policies that will benefit them. As per a statement received […]

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, urged Nigeria’s religious leaders to refrain from cursing and denigrating the nation in their sermons. He also called for constructive criticism of officials occupying elective positions. “’Yes, this leader is bad, fine. Wait until the next election to change him, but do not condemn your country. Do not curse Nigeria. […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, pending confirmation by the Senate. Bello succeeds Prof Isah Mohammed, whom former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed in November 2018. The Presidency announced his appointment in a statement signed Thursday, by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media […]

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, and members of the Presidential Campaign Council for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared their loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Dr. Abiye Sekibo, a former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General of PDP-PCC Rivers State, made the announcement during a press conference in Port Harcourt on Thursday.