The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has been commended for her soft diplomacy on the international stage. This commendation came from the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole who paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady at the State House in Abuja. The Minister noted that this soft diplomacy has been aiding the country’s quest to draw and sustain foreign direct investment. “Talking about diplomacy, when you have a First Lady that is eloquent, articulate and intelligent, who can really represent your country like she really made us proud in Addis Ababa and would…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appealed to the President of the Dangote Group and the contractor handling the construction of the 100-kilometre Sagamu-Papalanto-Iro-Ilaro-Obelle road in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State to expedite action on the road and ensure that the road is 70% completed by the end of the year. The Governor added that the road is the State’s East-West route that connects Ogun West Senatorial district to the East Senatorial District of the State as well as Lagos-Ibadan expressway, saying that Ota and Agbara Industrial Estates would benefit immensely from the reconstruction of the road.…
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, born on September 27, 1960, in Nko, Cross River State, Nigeria, is a distinguished Nigerian naval officer and diplomat. He served as the 22nd Chief of Naval Staff of the Nigerian Navy from July 2015 until his retirement in January 2021. In recognition of his outstanding service, he was appointed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana in 2021. On the Tuesday, 18 March, 2025, he was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to become the administrator of Rivers State. Educational Background and Naval Training Ibas began his early education at Nko Primary School before completing it at Big Qua…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, 17 March, 2025 listed Nigeria among the eight countries likely to run out of supply of HIV treatments soon. This is as the Trump administration’s decision to pause U.S. foreign aid has “substantially disrupted” supply of HIV treatments in the countries. The global health agency said that Nigeria, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ukraine could exhaust their supply of HIV treatments in the coming months, according to a report by Reuters quoting WHO’s Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus. “The disruptions to HIV programs could undo 20 years of progress,” WHO Director-General…
The Senate has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged annexation of the country’s mangrove islands and maritime territories by the Republic of Cameroon. The committee is expected to report back with necessary recommendations in the next two months. As part of its resolutions, the Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate steps to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial waters, including securing over 2,560 oil wells identified within the disputed mangrove islands in Akwa Ibom State. The Senate leadership has also committed to engaging directly with President Tinubu to explore diplomatic solutions to the crisis. Lawmakers during plenary…
Following the calls for the inclusion of statutory delegates in political parties’ primaries, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has promised that the Electoral Act 2022 will be amended. Speaking during a meeting with officials of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Senate President said the amendment of the Act will be done before the 2027 general elections. According to him, the exemption of the delegates was a mistake that must be corrected. Also stating that there are several defects with the Electoral Act, the Senate President said it is unfortunate that a delegate is not welcomed in the primaries of his…
Members of the House of Representatives on Monday, 17 March, 2025 presented a cheque of N705 million to President Bola Tinubu. The lawmakers made the presentation of the money gift to the President while observing Iftar with him at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock in Abuja. A post on X by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s aide on Information and Strategy said it was a memorable occasion at the Villa. Onanuga said the cheque presentation was aimed at supporting the President with his initiative which aims to alleviate the challenges faced by Nigeria’s vulnerable population. He wrote, “Iftar with a difference.…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended three commissioners for their absence at the State Executive Council meeting on Monday, 17 March, 2025. The state Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor, who made this disclosure, said the affected commissioners failed to inform the appropriate authority of their inability to attend the meeting prior to the scheduled time. Those affected are: Victor Chukwu, Commissioner for Environment; Solomon Azi, Commissioner for Grants and Donor Agencies; and Ikeuwa Omebe of the Ministry of Rural Development. Speaking to newsmen after the state’s council meeting, Okpor said the governor had earlier warned against absenteeism and nonchalant attitude…
The numerical strength of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives has been boasted again as two lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joined the ruling party.Hon. Jallo Hussaini Mohammed, who represents Igabi Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, and Hon. Adamu Tanko, the lawmaker for Gurara/Suleja/Tafa Federal Constituency of Niger State, announced their defection from the PDP to the APC. Their decision was officially confirmed on the floor of the House on Tuesday, 18 March, 2025 when Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read their letters of resignation from the PDP. In their letters, the lawmakers appreciated the support they…
At least 404 Palestinians, including women and children have reportedly been killed after Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza strip early Tuesday, 18 March, 2025. Quoting hospital officials, AP said the surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes after Hamas refused Israeli demands to change the ceasefire agreement. According to officials, the operation was open-ended and was expected to expand. The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel’s actions. The Israeli military ordered people to evacuate…