By Adeyemi David A former Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has commended the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its efforts in stabilising the Naira, expanding infrastructure, and enhancing international trade engagements. Obasanjo made the remarks on Saturday during a media parley in Abeokuta, where she addressed questions on her political ambitions,…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.07 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by increased crude oil production, according to the latest report released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth rate represents an improvement over the 3.76 per cent recorded in…
By Adeyemi David The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election, bringing forward the dates for the presidential and National Assembly polls in line with the new Electoral Act, 2026. Under the updated schedule issued on Thursday in Abuja, Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold…
By Adeyemi David President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on the leadership of the 10th Senate to initiate constitutional amendments that would provide for the establishment of State Police. The President made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.Tinubu…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Zach Adedeji, has said the 2026 tax reforms position the agency to generate N40.7 trillion in taxes and royalties. Adedeji made this known on Wednesday at a roundtable in Abuja organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations for key stakeholders in…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a final reminder to prospective investors, announcing that the window for pre-qualification applications for the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will close on Friday, February 27, 2026. In a public notice released on Wednesday, the Commission stated that the registration and submission portal would…
By Adeyemi David President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday tasked Olatunji Disu, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, to take full charge of the force, restore peace, and strengthen security across the country. The President made the remarks while decorating Disu at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa as Acting IGP, following the retirement of Kayode…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed optimism that the Naira would soon appreciate to N1,000 against the United States dollar, declaring that the target could be achieved “in a matter of weeks.” The President made the assertion while addressing participants at the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Naira…
By Seun Ibiyemi Tunji Disu is a senior Nigerian police officer with more than three decades of experience in law enforcement, widely recognised for his operational leadership and strategic approach to policing. He has been appointed as the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun after a directive by President Bola Tinubu.Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, from office and appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Tunji Disu as his successor. Sources indicate that Egbetokun was directed to resign Tinubu to Governors: We will establish State Police to curb insecurityduring a meeting with the President at…
