Presidency

Tinubu Recalls NTA DG, ED News, Reverses Fresh Appointments

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Recalls NTA DG, ED News, Reverses Fresh Appointments In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered the recall of top executives of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), reversing management changes that had unsettled Africa’s largest TV network. The President directed the immediate return of Mr. Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the NTA. Dembos, who was first appointed in October 2023, had briefly vacated his position following new appointments at the station. With this directive, he will now resume office to complete his three-year tenure. Also recalled is Mr. Ayo Adewuyi, the Executive Director of…

Sep

2025

Chatham House Survey Ranks Presidency, Police Least Trusted Institutions In Nigeria

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Presidency

Chatham House Survey Ranks Presidency, Police Least Trusted Institutions In Nigeria A recent national survey conducted by Chatham House in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has exposed a deep erosion of public trust in Nigeria’s key institutions. The survey ranked the Nigeria Police Force, the presidency, and the federal government among the least trusted institutions in the country. The survey, published under the Social Norms and Accountable Governance Project, explores how trust, or the lack thereof, in public institutions affects governance and accountability, News Point Nigeria reports. The results paint a grim picture in Africa’s most populous…

Aug

2025

Amaechi Is The Last Person ADC Will Give It’s Presidential Ticket To – Wike

Amaechi Is The Last Person ADC Will Give Its Presidential Ticket To – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the chances of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Tuesday, Wike said Amaechi was the “last person” the opposition coalition platform would consider for its ticket. The minister was reacting to Amaechi’s recent remarks where the former Transportation Minister boasted that he would end corruption within one month if elected…

Aug

2025

President Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals

Health, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals President Bola Tinubu has approved a reduction in the price of each kidney dialysis session for patients, from N50,000 to N12,000, a spokesperson has said. Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson to the president, made this known on Monday via his X handle. The development, which will first commence in ten public hospitals, will provide relief to thousands of Nigerians battling kidney-related diseases, many of whom cannot pay for the dialysis. “More federal medical centres and teaching hospitals will be added before the end of the year to widen access nationwide. ”It would be recalled…

Aug

2025

2027: ‘They Want To Rebrand Failure’ – Farotimi Speaks On Jonathan’s Return

2027: ‘They Want To Rebrand Failure’ – Farotimi Speaks On Jonathan’s Return Dele Farotimi, a frontline lawyer has said that some politicians are trying hard to rebrand former President, Goodluck Jonathan, who was voted out of office by Nigerians in 2015 for valid reasons. He questioned the rationale behind the move, insisting that those expecting the former Bayelsa State Governor to come and do a miracle would be disappointed. He pointed out that there were good reasons Nigerians decided to vote Jonathan out in 2015 which they believed was the solution to the country’s problems, but ended up in a…

Aug

2025

“He Is My Friend Of Over 20 Years” – Tinubu Pledges To Work With Soludo Ahead Of 2027

“He is My Friend of Over 20 Years”- Tinubu Pledges to Work with Soludo Ahead of 2027 Soludo visited Aso Villa on Tuesday, discussing the economy, security, and other matters with the president.Tinubu praised Soludo as a progressive leader, signaling support for his re-election bid. President Bola Tinubu has revealed he will work with Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo ahead of the 2027 elec" The message read: “It was a pleasure to welcome my friend of over two decades and the Governor of Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo, to the Aso Villa yesterday. “We discussed the bold reforms underway, the…

Aug

2025

Tinubu Administration Takes Credit As Stock Market Boom, Grows In Tripple

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Administration Takes Credit As Stock Market Boom, Grows Triple The federal government says the Nigerian stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with key indicators showing remarkable growth since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has seen its All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation more than triple, reflecting investor confidence and the impact of sweeping economic reforms. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, at the time of President Tinubu’s inauguration, the NGX All-Share Index stood at 52,973.88 points, with a market capitalisation of N28.845…

Aug

2025

2027: Jonathan Reportedly Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop Presidential Ambition

2027: Jonathan Reportedly Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop Presidential Ambition Former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu has claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan offered ex-Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, a slot of Coordinating Minister of the Economy, if he withdraws from the 2027 race to support him. Kachikwu made the claim at a press conference in Abuja on Friday. He alleged that the Northern political interests have drafted the former president into the presidential race to weaken the South. Kachikwu added that Obi was also told that he cannot get Northern votes because…

Aug

2025