FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

A major Kano State forum among APC stakeholders has endorsed former Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Murtala Sule Garo, as favorite to fill the vacant Deputy Governor post, signaling a strong push for consensus within the party. During a late-night strategy meeting on Saturday, party heavyweights overwhelmingly supported Garo, revealing that he “secured around 90% approval from participants, especially from …

The Federal Government has dismissed concerns about Nigeria’s security prospects, insisting the country remains stable and safe, despite the United States’ decision to withdraw non-essential personnel from its embassy in Abuja. This confirmation came on Thursday after the US government authorized the non-emergency evacuation of staff and their families, citing security concerns affecting several regions of the country. Earlier, the …

The Federal Government has completed the formal process to send Nigerian envoys to key international destinations, including the UK, France and the UN, after receiving approval from the host countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu handed over a Letter of Credence on behalf of President Bola Tinubu officially advancing the accreditation of the diplomats. The affected envoys are Ambassador …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the resumption of the electronic membership registration exercise. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the exercise would resume in all neighborhoods and designated locations nationwide. “We urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join …

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations and other agencies, has announced a major overhaul of Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty reduction system with the adoption of a unified national framework known as the One Humanitarian – One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS). The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, at the end of a …

The director general of the City Boys Movement, Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, said the atmosphere in London during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit was “the definitive turning point for Nigeria’s industrial future”. Shoga, who spoke to journalists upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday after participating in the historic UK-Nigeria trade mission, confirmed the £24 …

Each year, World Oral Health Day serves as a powerful reminder of the essential role oral health plays in overall well-being, quality of life and social inclusion. This is an opportune time to shine a spotlight on a critical but often overlooked aspect of oral healthcare in Nigeria and across Africa: the vital role of orthodontics in the comprehensive care …

…He says Tinubu’s reforms are designed to benefit all Nigerians The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to remain calm as the federal government is working hard to ensure security in all parts of the country. Idris made the appeal while speaking to journalists shortly after observing the Jumaat prayer at the Yahaya Road Mosque …

As Nigerians wait for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to lift the ban on political campaigning, about fifteen hundred (1500) registered support groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed The Renewed Hope Network (TRN) as a special purpose vehicle set up to galvanize strong and broad grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in …

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Friday, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding critical road infrastructure in the South East as part of efforts to spur economic growth and regional connectivity. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of the Federal Government’s ongoing road projects in Ebonyi State, where he assessed the progress of strategic highways linking communities …