Tinubu’s Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale Resigns From Office
President Bola Tinubu has received the memo from Ajuri Ngelale, his spokesman and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, informing him of his resignation for personal and health reasons. A statement on Saturday by the presidency said the President accepted Ngelaleās reasons for the resignation, fully understood them and sympathised with the circumstances that led […]
Family of Late Taiwo Akinkunmi Forced to Proceed with Burial
The family of the designer of the Nigerian national flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has beenforced to proceed with his burial after a year-long wait for a promised state funeralthat never materialised. Akinkunmi, who died on September 4, 2023, at 87, was supposed to be honouredwith a state funeral by the Federal Government. However, his son, Akinwumi […]
Petroleum Minister Says Fuel Crisis to be Resolved Soon
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri has assured the public thatthe fuel crisis experienced across the nation would soon be resolved, noting that theNigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sufficient fuel supplies tomeet national demand. The Minister of State for Petroleum made this known while addressing State HouseCorrespondent in Abuja, after an […]
Georgia Reports Fatalities and Injuries in High School Shooting
At least four people died and nine were wounded in a high school shooting inthe US state of Georgia on Wednesday. Law enforcement authorities said a suspect has been taken into custody.Speaking at a campaign event in New Hampshire after the shooting, VicePresident Kamala Harris said it was time to end the āepidemic of gun […]
NANS Debunk Protest Rumours
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has debunked theplanned protest rumours to shut down the country, calling on security agencies toapprehend instigators. Its President of the Senate, NANS Headquarters, Babatunde Akinteye, debunkedthe rumours in a statement saying the leadership of NANS was aware of rumoursand misinformation circulating across various platforms, suggesting that NANSwas planning […]
President Tinubu Says Africa Holds Opportunities for Investments
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth,and development with its vibrant population, and natural resources. Speaking yesterday at a bilateral meetingĀ in Beijing, with Chinese Premier, Li Qiang,President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on ChinaāAfrica Cooperation inadvancing partnership between Africa and China, called for a strategic focus on areasof collaboration […]
UN to Administer Polio Vaccines in Gaza
United Nations agencies together with Palestinian health authorities began a large-scale campaign of vaccinations against polio in the Gaza Strip. Israel and Hamas agreed to brief pauses in their 11-month war to allow it to goahead after a first case of the virus in 25 years was registered in the enclave.The highly infectious virus is […]
Nigeria to Begin Mpox Vaccinations
Nigeria will begin vaccinations for Mpox from October 8 after regulatoryapprovals are concluded. Spokesperson for the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, RemiAdeleke, said after the vaccines had been subjected to regulatory lab analysis forthree weeks, they would be distributed across five states. Meanwhile, due to limited available doses (9,980) of the Jynneos MPox vaccine,Adeleke […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Speaks on Role of Civil Registration System
Nigeriaās First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the vital role of acomprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering nationaldevelopment and enhancing governance. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative CommemorativeBirth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu argued that a robust civilregistration system is crucial for achieving Sustainable […]
President Tinubu Departs For China
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Beijing, China, for an official visit.According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,Tinubu will meet with President Xi Jinping in China and hold meetings with Chinesebusiness leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that […]