Author: Lawan

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated his longtime friend and political ally, Prof. Segun Gbadegesin, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, celebrated on December 20. In a goodwill message, the President rejoiced with the renowned Professor of Philosophy, commending his lifelong dedication of knowledge, wisdom and intellect to national service, with enduring impact on democracy and good governance in Nigeria.President Tinubu acknowledged the courage, brilliance and clarity of thought displayed by the United States-based democratic activist during the struggle to restore democratic rule in Nigeria, particularly in the campaign to secure recognition of the winner of the June 12…

* A group of inter-faith religious leaders from northern Nigeria, styling themselves as the Concerned Northern Inter-Faith Clergy for Peace, has urgently called on President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate arrest and prosecution of former governors Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto State and Ahmed Sani Yerima of Zamfara State. The clerics led by Bishop Sunday Bawa in a press conference in Abuja alleged that the two ex-governors bear responsibility for laying the foundations of the rampant banditry terrorising the North-West region. The appeal, issued in a strongly worded statement during the Yuletide season, references a widely circulated video released earlier…

***Lauds Reforms on Transparency, Improved Crude Production The Coalition of Civil Society for Transparency in the Extractive Industry (CCSTEI) has highly commended the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, for his transformative leadership in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja. the coalition’s National Coordinator, Dr. Agabi Emanuel praised Ojulari’s bold reforms that have enhanced transparency, boosted operational efficiency, and driven significant improvements in crude oil production. The CCSTEI highlighted that since Ojulari’s appointment in April 2025, NNPC Ltd has shifted from longstanding…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for visits to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states. According to a statement, the President will begin his trip in Borno State, where he is scheduled to commission several projects executed by the Babagana Zulum-led state government in collaboration with the Federal Government.While in Maiduguri, President Tinubu will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his bride, Hadiza Kam Salem. From Borno, the President will proceed to Bauchi State to pay a condolence visit to the Bauchi State Government and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 budget, describing it as a document that fails to reflect the economic realities faced by most Nigerians. President Tinubu on Friday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, with the theme, “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.” However, the PDP said the budget represents what it termed “consolidated and renewed suffering” for Nigerians. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition party argued that despite government claims of economic stabilisation, Nigerians have continued to…

Presented by:His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFRPresident, Federal Republic of Nigeria, At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja, Friday, 19 December 2025 PROTOCOLSo Distinguished Senate President, o Rt. Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives, o Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, o Fellow Nigerians, 2) Inflation has moderated for eight consecutive months, with headline inflation declining to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, from 24.23 per cent in March 2025. With stabilising food and energy prices, tighter monetary conditions, and improving supply responses, we expect the deflationary trend to persist…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity” aimed at stabilising the economy and translating reforms into improved living standards for Nigerians. Speaking at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, the President said the budget marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s reform journey, noting that his administration had, over the past two and a half years, tackled long-standing structural weaknesses, restored confidence and laid the groundwork for a more inclusive and resilient economy. Tinubu acknowledged that the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, December 19, 2025, hosted factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at an interactive meeting aimed at strengthening compliance with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the Commission’s regulations ahead of forthcoming elections. Speaking at the meeting, INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, said the engagement became necessary following several correspondences received from different quarters within the PDP, requesting the Commission’s intervention on various internal issues. Professor Amupitan noted that INEC is constitutionally and statutorily mandated to monitor the activities of political parties, in addition to its responsibility for conducting elections, stressing…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, on Thursday met with the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some former party members laying claim to different leadership positions, urging them to find a way to resolve the lingering crisis within the party. INEC convened the meeting to hear from all parties involved in the leadership dispute, which has generated parallel claims to the PDP’s national leadership. At the meeting, representatives of both factions exhaustively presented their positions and confirmed that the matter is currently before the Court…

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated renowned and award-winning journalist, Mr Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, on his new appointment as the Director of News of Television Continental (TVC). He described Kolade-Otitoju’s appointment as deserving, considering his experience, commitment and long years of service in the media industry, particularly at TVC. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said Kolade-Otitoju, as an award-winning journalist and seasoned media practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the sector, has what it takes to deliver effectively in his new…