President Bola Tinubu is celebrating former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on his 66th birthday, for his unique demonstration of statesmanship and for his distinguishing achievement as a leader, who gave Nigeria and Africa, a pride of place in democratic lore by upending the vitiating paradigm of those who seek to hold onto power by all means. President Tinubu shares the joyous occasion with one of Nigeria and Africa’s icons of democracy, whose humility continues to inspire hope for good governance in the country and on the continent. The President believes the former President possesses a distinguished profile on leadership,…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian Presidential Election. The President also congratulates President-elect Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people, enjoining him to unite the country and build on the popular support expressed through the ballot box to deliver good governance to the people of Liberia. President Tinubu commended President George Weah for demonstrating uncommon leadership by conceding the election and averting any form of socio-political crisis. The President says President Weah’s great act of democratic sportsmanship is exemplary, particularly at this time in West Africa,…
The funeral services of Chief Oyibo Chukwu, erstwhile Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) chairman in Enugu State who was assassinated last February 22 while campaigning to become the Enugu East senator on the Labour Party (LP) ticket, will be held on December 8 and 9. Though the family has not publicly spoken on the funeral arrangements, authoritative sources have confirmed to our correspondent that the burial will be held for two days in his hometown of Amuri in Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State. Chief Chukwu, who served as the national auditor of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP)…
Press Secretary to Governor Soludo of Anambra State, Mr. Christian Aburime, has responded to the claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will die a natural death in 2025. Aburime said the APC doesn’t exist in Anambra state. He said Anambra State is APGA land and will forever remain APGA land because the people have come to accept the All Progressives Grand Alliance as their own political movement and there is absolutely nothing the APC or other opposition parties can do about it. The governor’s press secretary maintained that Anambra is not…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and his administration’s focus on improving the socio-economic conditions of Nigerians living in the most vulnerable communities in the country. He spoke on Tuesday when the Presidential Committee on Flood Mitigation, Adaptation, Preparedness and Response submitted a comprehensive report to him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The committee’s report outlines a roadmap for improving the country’s flood response and preparedness. The report is based on the findings of three previous and ongoing assignments, including the National Economic Council Ad hoc Committee Report on Flood…
VP Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s huge potential in digital technology, the outsourcing industry and the clean energy sector will continue to incentivize investments in its energy transition plan and agenda to diversify the economy. He stated this on Monday when he received Denmark’s Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Mr Dan Jorgensen, on a courtesy visit to the presidential villa. Shedding light on Nigeria’s climate objectives under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President noted that investments in digital technology, clean energy and other sectors had become a priority as a result of the…
President Bola Tinubu has sent out congratulatory message to Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on their victory in the November 11 governorship elections. The President commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their participation in the electoral process, affirming the resilience of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation’s political landscape. He said the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, emphasizing that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency, and good governance. While expressing gratitude…
SOLUDO CONGRATULATES HOPE UZODIMMA ON ELECTION VICTORY Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has congratulated Senator Hope Uzodinma of Imo State on his victory in the just concluded gubernatorial election held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Imo State. It will be recalled that the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Abayomi Fasina announced the results on Sunday morning where he declared Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election with a total vote of 540,308 to defeat his closest rival Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who came…
President Tinubu on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, began his deliberation with the Captains of Saudi Arabian Industry at the Nigeria-Saudi Investment Roundtable by making clear that with his team in place, every negative perception or notion about what Nigeria has represented in the past with respect to the ease of doing business, monetary policy, and trade cooperation is no longer applicable now and in the future of Africa’s largest economy, which he firmly declared is “open for business.” “I believe in this team that I have brought from Nigeria. When I took office, I declared the immediate commencement of…
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has commended Access Bank for offering N30 billion discounted loans to 700,000 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), in support of the Tinubu administration’s agenda for job creation and the growth of the MSME space. Sen. Shettima who disclosed this Friday at a meeting with MSME stakeholders comprising key actors from the public and private sectors, at the Presidential Villa, added that the Access Bank loan scheme will commence as soon as possible. “Every challenge, every problem is pregnant with opportunities for value addition and for repositioning of the society. I just met with…
Afreximbank and Anambra State have signed two mandates, heralding a pivotal moment in the state’s development. His Excellency Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Mr Christian Udechukwu, Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Mark Okoye – CEO of Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), and Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah jointly endorsed these transformative deals, charting a course for the future of Anambra State. The first initiative entails the provision of capital raise financial advisory services, amounting to an estimated USD 200 million. This funding is dedicated to crucial projects, including the development of the Ikenga Mixed-Use Industrial City Project, investments in the Anambra…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed his warmest congratulations to Dame (Dr.) Virgy Etiaba on the occasion of her 81st birthday celebration Dame Virgy Etiaba, CON, a native of Nnewi, was former Governor of Anambra State from November 2006 to February 2007, making her the first woman to serve as governor of a Nigerian state. Governor Soludo congratulated her on behalf of the state and its citizens, for reaching this amazing milestone and for her dedicated service to our great state. Governor Soludo further noted that birthdays are special moments to treasure the gift of life…
Furthering the drive for increased foreign investment i the country, President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria. Speaking at the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, President Tinubu said Nigeria is ready for business, assuring investors of high returns on investment. The President said Nigeria is desirous of enhancing collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on combating terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other violent extremist groups which have been terrorizing the Lake Chad and Sahel regions. “Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have always enjoyed a special relationship at…
In his determination to ensure that every segment of society is sufficiently catered to within the ambit of the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Abba Isa to serve as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters. Mr. Mohammed Abba Isa is a distinguished champion of persons with disabilities with over a decade of experience in local and international advocacy on matters concerning persons with disabilities. The new presidential aide is a graduate of Public Administration with honours from the University of Maiduguri where he also earned…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the N2.176 trillion Supplementary Appropriation Act on Wednesday in Abuja. The President signed the Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2023, in his office at the State House in the presence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume; Majority Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele; the Chairmen of the Appropriation Committees in the Senate, Sen. Olamilekan Adeola, and the House of Representatives, Hon. Abubakar Bichi, as well as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji.…
Embattled former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele has just been granted bail by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The judge said Emefiele is to submit his travel documents before the chief registrar of the court, until his re-arraignment. Emefiele is to be released immediately to his lawyers, who have the responsibility of producing him in court next week. Before the judgment today, Justice Olukayode Adeniyi had earlier ordered that Emefiele who had been in the custody of Security agencies be released unconditionally or be brought to hear his application for bail. After being held by security…
In a heart-wrenching moment for Anambra State and its government, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, reeling from the recent loss of his father at the age of 92, extended his deepest condolences to the Tansi International College community, their grieving students, as well as the bereaved families who have lost their beloved three children following the devastating effects of electrostatic discharge from lightening that unfolded on the school grounds in Anambra State. The deceased include sixtern-year old Obi Francis Chukwunwuike from Nteje, Anambra State, sixteen-year old Obeta Michael Uchechukwu from Nsukka, Enugu State and nineteen-year old Usulor Chidubem Emmanuel from…
On Monday, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, formally acknowledged the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election. He pointed out that the Obidient family, the LP, and himself had all essentially come to terms with their newfound opposition status. In addition to expressing unhappiness with the Supreme Court’s decision upholding President Bola Tinubu’s victory, Obi promised that they would spread the word about the new Nigeria among Nigerians in their homes, schools, and car parks. At an international news conference held at his campaign headquarters in Abuja, the former governor of Anambra shared his message of hope.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathized with the Canadian government, diplomatic community, and all persons affected by a fire incident which occurred on Monday at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja. The President assured the Canadian authorities of the full support of the Nigerian government in the aid of diplomatic and local staff of the High Commission who were particularly affected by the incident. President Tinubu prayed for the repose of the departed souls and wishes all injured persons a rapid and full recovery.
With the Supreme Court decision affirming the election of Tinubu as the president of Nigeria, attention was turned to the main litigants, Atiku of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party. Questions were raised as to what their reaction to the apex court decision should be; since there’s technically no further legal action possible after the highest court’s verdict, will they soldier on or shake hands with President Tinubu. The News Chronicle conducted an online poll to know what Nigerians think about how Atiku and Obi should respond to the Supreme Court decision. Respondents were asked if they…
By Kalu Okoronkwo The states of Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo serve as prime examples of the pivotal role off-season elections play in Nigeria’s democratic experimentation. While the spotlight often shines on the grand stage of national and state elections, it is the off-season elections that wield a subtler, yet equally significant, influence on the country’s political scenery. The gubernatorial elections in these states and others including Anambra, Edo and other such states are more than mere regional events; they hold the potential to shape political dynamics, and national inferences thus revealing their unique nuances, challenges, and their far-reaching impact on…
Says every penny spent on ligation must be recovered from economic saboteurs_ A peacebuilding think tank, Foundation for Peace Professionals also known as PeacePro has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to prosecute all those involved in the conspiracy to defraud Nigeria by Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) Limited. PeacePro said that, the attempt to defraud Nigeria by P&ID to the tune of $11billion is not an isolated case, as several of such cases exists, some of which maybe ongoing and others concluded, noting that those involved in the scam are a cartel that must be exposed and severely…
The African Development Bank, together with partners, including the Tony Blair Institute and International Labor Organization has held the first of a series of regional technical consultation meetings, on the Public Service Delivery Index (PSDI). The Index measures public service performance in African countries through the lens of the Bank’s High 5s priorities. The overall goal of the PSDI is to contribute to the improvement of the quality and coverage of public services delivered to African citizens by monitoring progress over time and transparently making that information publicly and widely available. The meeting was held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on…
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Abuja, expressed his appreciation to France for the return of $150 million stolen from Nigeria by former Head of State, General Sani Abacha. In addition to the recovery of another tranche of Abacha loot, the President acknowledged the signing of a €100 million agreement between Nigeria and France to support the i-DICE programme — a Federal Government initiative to promote investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Creative Arts Industries. The agreement was signed by Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Technology, and the French Minister of Europe and…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the reactivation of the Presidential Delivery Tracker to empower Nigerians to track the implementation of projects across the country in real time. Speaking at the closing session of the three-day Cabinet Retreat, on Friday in Abuja, the President said that his determination to ensure the active and direct participation of citizens in governance is unwavering, noting that all Nigerians must be given the opportunity to track and report on the implementation of projects across the country. President Tinubu said he has asked his Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, to immediately reactivate…
Joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services have successfully averted an imminent attack on Kano by insurgents. In a dawn raid operation carried out on the terrorists’ hideout in the early hours of today, Friday 3 November 2023, troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army in close cooperation with the Department of State Services (DSS), conducted a well-coordinated raid operation in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The operation was aimed at uncovering and apprehending suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) believed to be planning a major operation in Kano State. Consequently, the troops swiftly swung…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja appealed to all candidates participating in the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, as well as the electorate to ensure free and fair elections. The President made the appeal at the presentation of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) flags to the standard-bearers in the upcoming elections. He presented the party flags to Chief Timipre Sylva for Bayelsa State; Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who is seeking a second-term in office, and Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for Kogi State. “All I am pleading for is for free and fair…
The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Dr. Patrick Abba Moro, has said that with the appeal court verdict validating his re-election he feels re-energized to redouble his efforts in providing quality representation to his constituents devoid of distractions. The Appeal Court in Abuja on Wednesday affirmed the tribunal ruling on Moro’s victory in the Benue South senatorial election held on February 25, 2023. In a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, the appellate court said it was satisfied that Moro of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) validly won the Benue South senatorial poll. It held that the…
The authorities in Kwara State have detained a man running a barbershop in Ilorin, the state capital, in connection with the death of his girlfriend during a marathon sexual encounter that took place on Monday. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the police stated that they are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s demise, which occurred after an intimate encounter with her boyfriend at a guest house in the Temidire community, Offa Garage area. According to unverified community reports, the man might have consumed substances in an attempt to impress his girlfriend, leading to her exhaustion and subsequent loss of…
We conduct regular polls as part of our efforts to make sure that everyone’s voice is heard on contentious issues of the day. This week, we are running polls on the response of Atiku and Peter Obi to the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Tinubu as president, and the timeline for fixing the Kaduna Refnery The polls will run from October 30 – November 5, 2023. Be part of it! 1. Supreme Court Verdict – Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s Response Vote Below: This poll will run from October 30 – November 5, 2023
