Tinubu, Wife Departs Abuja For UK President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, 17 March, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, 18 March, to Thursday, 19 March. The state visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle.
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President Tinubu Promises To Look Into Tarrifs For Media Bussiness, Calls For Greater Collaboration For National Development President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said he would address tariffs on newspapers and broadcasting materials to empower the media industry to discharge its constitutional role effectively. President Tinubu gave the promise at the State House, where he hosted the leadership of the Nigerian media, comprising members of the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), Nigerian Guild of Editors, and Nigerian Union of Journalists, among others. The President commended the media owners, editors, and…
FCT Senator, Kingibe Warns Over One-Party State Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has raised concerns over the gradual drift toward a one-party dominance in Nigeria, insisting that a vibrant opposition is crucial for the survival of democracy. The senator, who spoke in an exclusive interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, on Friday, emphasized that her recent defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was motivated by a commitment to preserve a multiparty system and strengthen opposition voices in the Senate. Recall that on…
All FG Projects Are Federal Character Compliant – Abass-Aleshinloye A Federal Character Commissioner representing Oyo State, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, has declared that all projects being undertaken by the Federal Government across the country comply with the Federal Character principle. Abass-Aleshinloye made the declaration during a press briefing on matters of national importance and at an inaugural meeting with staff of the Federal Character Commission in Oyo State, held at the conference room of the Federal Secretariat, Ikolaba, Ibadan. He explained that the Federal Character principle, as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is designed to…
Federal Government Implements Salary Agreement With ASUU The federal government has begun the implementation of key welfare components of the 2025 renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Education Minister Tunji Alausa confirmed this in a statement yesterday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Boriowo Folasade. The minister reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the well-being of academic staff and the stability of the Nigerian university system. He stressed that this was another renewed hope initiative in action. Alausa said the Federal Government had fulfilled its obligation to implement the 40…
APC Directs The Swearing In Of All Elected Party Executive Committee Members The All Progressives Congress (APC) hereby directs that the Ward, Local Government and State Executive Committees duly elected at the 2026 Congresses of the Party be sworn in/ inaugurated today or soon hereafter in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Party’s Constitution. Our great Party wishes to thank all members, stakeholders and supporters for the peaceful conduct of Congresses around the country. Congratulations to all. Signed: *Felix Morka, CON* *National Publicity Secretary* *All Progressives Congress (APC)*
Oyo Govt Boosts Science Education as ETF Distributes Equipment to 99 Public Schools As part of ongoing efforts to improve the standard of education in the state, the Oyo State Government has strengthened the activities of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) to drive quality education through resource mobilization, improved infrastructure, enhanced learning environments, and capacity building for teachers and students. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this during the symbolic distribution of science equipment and materials to selected public secondary schools across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Oyo State. The event was held on…
Iran Retaliates as Explosions Rock Northern Israel In a major escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the United States and Israel launched a massive joint military offensive against Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The operation, which involved both air and sea strikes, hit numerous targets across the country, including an apparent strike near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in downtown Tehran. n response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced it has initiated a “first wave” of retaliatory drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, while Bahrain confirmed that a missile strike also targeted the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet…
Provide Legal Framework For Creation of State Police – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday appealed to the leadership of the 10th Senate to amend the constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of State Police to tackle insecurity nationwide. President Tinubu made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots policing, and enhance states’ capacity to respond swiftly to threats within their jurisdictions. He noted that a decentralised policing structure…
“You Are a Leader With Sterling Qualities” Osun State Christian Community Celebrates Oyo CAN Chairman, Ogundiya The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Osun State on Tuesday, bestowed an award on the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State, Revd Dr. Elisha Olukayode Ogundiya. The award ceremony was during the Osun State annual General meeting of the association held at the CAN, Osun State Secretariat, Aisu Ede along Gbongan Ibadan Road , Osun State This event was directed by the Osun State CAN Chairman , Revd Dr. John A. Adeleke. In his remark at the award ceremony, the Chairman, Osun…