President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured that the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration is not a mere slogan but a deliberate social contract and a commitment to governance that works for the people. He stated this at the commissioning of the 198-kilometre water pipeline network in Bwari, FCT. The President who was represented at the event by his wife, First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu commended the FCT Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike for being relentless in his service. “I recall that the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, His Excellency, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON came to…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday led an outpouring of tributes in honour of his wife, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, describing her as a woman whose life has been defined by compassion, integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the service of humanity as she celebrated her 60th birthday. Speaking at a thanksgiving service marking the First Lady’s diamond jubilee in Lagos, the governor thanked God for preserving her life and granting her the grace to attain the significant milestone. He paid glowing tribute to his wife, describing her as a dependable life partner whose steadfast support, wise counsel,…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the extension of the one-day-off-duty work palliative for eligible public and civil servants in the state. The Governor has also approved the payment of a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for an additional three months, covering July to September 2026. The measures are aimed at cushioning the impact of transportation costs on workers and motivating them to continue delivering efficient and excellent service to the people of Ogun State. It will be recalled that Governor Abiodun had earlier approved the palliative measures for the period of April to June 2026 in response to…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has paid glowing tribute to former Governor of Ogun State and elder statesman, Aremo Chief Olusegun Osoba, on the occasion of his 87th birthday, describing him as an extraordinary patriot, a distinguished journalist, an exceptional democrat, and one of Nigeria’s finest political leaders whose life has been dedicated to the service of humanity. Governor Abiodun said Chief Osoba’s remarkable journey through journalism, politics, and public service remains a shining testament to courage, integrity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to truth and justice. Osoba, a two-time Governor of Ogun State, is widely regarded as…
The Presidency has defended the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy, saying the growing number of infrastructure and development projects in Imo State demonstrates that the policy is yielding tangible benefits. Tunde Rahman, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties to President Bola Tinubu, who spoke in his capacity as the Director of Media and Publicity of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors stated this on Wednesday during the group’s media tour of Federal Government projects in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Rahman said the Federal and the State government projects inspected by the delegation reflected the impact of increased funding…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a stronger partnership that supports investments, youth training, and employment. The President, who received a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House, said the reforms had steadily stabilised the economy over three years, with growing plaudits for positive development and growth indicators. “We are following the example of Deloitte’s greatness to change things from the foundation, building the necessary future for our…
I have known Aremo Chief Olusegun Osoba for so many years that we could easily write a book about one another. His hearty laughter when sharing a joke, his stern expression when focused, and his depth in moments of decision are all familiar to me. Behind the titles, the pen, and the politics, stands a man whose first instinct is always to serve. We entered public life from different doorways, but we found ourselves in the same house: the house of an idea – that Nigeria could be governed with competence, respect for institutions, and an unyielding belief that our…
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd, the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, has been named the Best Overall Performing Bank in Nigeria in The Banker magazine’s Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2026. The recognition reaffirms GTBank’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions and reflects the Bank’s consistent delivery of strong financial performance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The rankings evaluate banks globally using audited financial results, assessing institutions across financial strength, operational efficiency, risk management, liquidity, growth, and profitability. GTBank ranked 1st Overall as best performing Bank and also ranked 1st in Efficiency and Soundness. The Bank…
By Babafemi Ojudu I was in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, last weekend to attend the Firdaus prayer for the late mother of a dear friend. What I witnessed there was both striking and deeply instructive. The Islamic prayer took place in the Bishop Court, Isale Aro—a Christian institution at the very heart of Christianity in Osogbo. I paused for a moment and smiled. In many parts of the world, such an arrangement would be unimaginable. In Yorùbáland, however, it scarcely raised an eyebrow. That simple event reminded me of one of the finest virtues of the Yorùbá people:…
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said that Nigeria’s quest for sustainable development, economic transformation, industrial growth and global competitiveness can only be achieved by placing engineering, innovation and technology at the centre of national planning and execution. Professor Yilwatda stated this on Tuesday after participating in the opening ceremony of the 34th Engineering Assembly of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) held in Abuja, where he joined eminent engineering professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, academics and other critical stakeholders to deliberate on the future of engineering practice…