By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Governor of Kebbi state for projects execution across the state. He commended the Emir of Argungu and the Sultan of Sokoto for their patience to honour him at the grand final of Argungu international fishing festival. Tinubu commended the organisers of the event describing governor Idris as a team leader saying it has propeller the state to tourism. He reaffirmed his government commitments to to end insecurity in Nigeria. “We will win war against any form of banditry in the country, farmers will return to the their farms…
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By Lanre Adewole December 26, 2022, then presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu made voters a solemn promise and entered into a quasi obligatory contract with them. At a programme tagged “Business Lunch with Asiwaju, he said and I quote verbatim as extracted from the clip of the event, aired by TVC; his television station; “By all means, you (addressing attendees and pitching to his potential voter elsewhere since he would not be everyone’s pick even if he possessed mojo to decree his promise into existence) must have electricity and you will not pay for…
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with traders and people of Kano State over the devastating fire outbreak at Kano’s Singer Market over the weekend. The fire, which started on Saturday evening, 14 February, 2026, raged into Sunday morning, 15 February, 2026, causing significant damage to the food market. President Tinubu, who had earlier reached out to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to obtain a situation report on the fire, described the incident as tragic. The President was particularly alarmed that the latest incident came less than two weeks after another fire destroyed dozens of shops and property at the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to express sympathy and support for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. The delegation, scheduled to depart Abuja tomorrow, Monday, 16 February, 2026, will convey President Tinubu’s condolences to the traders who lost billions of Naira in the weekend fire that engulfed the market, marking the second incident in just two weeks. The delegation will also pledge, on behalf of the government, financial assistance to aid the victims and support Kano State in facilitating the quick reopening of the market.…
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kano State over the devastating fire outbreak at Singa Market in Kano. The inferno reportedly destroyed properties worth over ₦5 billion, affected more than 1,000 businesses, and left seven persons missing. In a statement issued on Sunday, 15 February, 2026, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Abiodun described the incident as one of the most unfortunate tragedies in the history of the market. He sympathised with traders who lost valuable goods and properties, urging them not to lose…
Kebbi: Beyond Borders, Tinubu’s Re-opening of Kamba Borders, a Stroke of Economic Diplomacy By Sunday Dare “This border reopening reflects a balanced and pragmatic approach to governance that recognises the link between economic inclusion, regional diplomacy, and national security”. The recent opening of the Kamba and Tsamiya border routes by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is both timely and strategic. The livelihoods of northern communities that straddle the Nigeria–Niger border have been significantly revived. Nigeria–Niger relations have been strengthened, and commercial activities, particularly the automobile, transport, and logistics business across both sides of the border, are back in full swing. Beyond…
The real estate dispute between a United States-based Nigerian nurse, Modupe Allen, and a Lagos-based realtor, Florence Eze-Obiene, has taken a sharper turn, with the petitioner flatly rejecting what she described as a “repackaged” offer and insisting on the immediate refund of ₦5.6 million allegedly paid as commission for a transaction that never materialised. Allen had earlier petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the failed purchase of a two-bedroom apartment at Dideolu Estate, Ogba GRA, Lagos. The transaction, which began in December 2025, collapsed after the property owner reportedly increased the price. While…
The policy think-tank of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), The Progressives Institute (TPI), has announced plans to conduct a three-year performance review of President Bola Tinubu, saying it is time to critically assess the gains of the administration’s multi-sectoral reforms. Speaking on Thursday, 12 February, 2026, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between TPI and Jade & Jaydens Services Limited, which will support the upcoming three-day Midterm Sectoral Review of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, TPI Director-General Dr. Lanre Adebayo lauded the President’s economic measures. He highlighted that the removal of the petrol subsidy and the floating…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has affirmed that the Commission has started implementing a new Governance Advisory Report as part of its strategy to consolidate its performance and reposition itself for greater impact in the year ahead. Speaking during a two-day NDDC Management Retreat at the Landmark Events Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Ogbuku, noted that the retreat focused on strengthening governance and improving project and service delivery. The 2026 NDDC Management Retreat, which was anchored on the theme: “Consolidating Performance and Repositioning the Commission for Strategic Impact in 2026,” had in attendance the Executive Director…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, 9 February, 2026, declared that Nigeria will defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the security threats as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s core values. Declaring open the Second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, President Tinubu assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to strengthen the country’s security forces and restore peace across affected communities. “I promise you here that I’ll play my part. Seven zones of mechanisation are coming. I promise Nigerians that this will be delivered, and I am here again to further find ways to strengthen our…