Author: Lawan

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday night departed Yokohama, Japan, for Brazil, where he is scheduled to begin a state visit on Sunday, August 24. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President embarked on the ultra-long-haul flight to Brasilia with a scheduled stopover in Los Angeles, United States, before proceeding to the Brazilian capital. Tinubu had arrived in Japan on August 18 as part of a two-nation working tour that began with his departure from Abuja on August 15. His itinerary included a stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding…

S’south, S’east party chiefs reject Diri/Makinde stakeholders Lagos meeting decisionsThe proposed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention is being threatened by a deep-seated rift among its leaders. It is over the zoning of party offices and the 2027 presidential ticket, it was learnt yesterday. The November 15 and 16 elective convention is scheduled for Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. A 110-member National Convention Committee headed by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has been inaugurated by the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Although the mood in the opposition party tilts towards the zoning of the presidential slot to the South, there is…

The rise of Nigeria to its rightful place in the comity of nations has begun, the president declared yesterday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians in the Diaspora that the country’s economy is stabilizing, opportunities are expanding, and reforms are yielding visible results. He spoke during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Japan. The session was held on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The President said his administration is determined to reverse negative trends and make the country a land of prosperity for its citizens at home and abroad.…

The Federal Government’s Nigerian Student Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N86,347,458,384.00 for the upkeep allowance of students and institutional fees under the student loan scheme. A breakdown of the figure showed that the agency has paid N38,718,120,000.00 as upkeep allowance to beneficiaries of the loan scheme. The figures further showed that NELFUND paid N47,629,338,384.00 as institutional fees of students benefiting from the loan scheme. Details of the disbursement were obtained from the official X handle (formerly Twitter) of NELFUND, as of yesterday. The organisation said 449,039 students have so far benefited from the loan while 218 tertiary institutions have subscribed…

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has revealed that terrorists use funds from illegally mined gold to sustain their operations. Speaking on a national television programme yesterday, he explained that it was difficult to immediately expose or prosecute terror financiers from within because of their complex networks and international connections. Gen. Musa also spoke on the capturing of Ansaru terror leaders, the current security situations in the Southeast and Southern Kaduna and oil theft in the Niger Delta. When asked about the main source of financing for terror groups, the defence chief replied, “Gold. They try to circulate…

The Coalition of Zamfara Patriots (CZP) has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of orchestrating a “tyrannical assault” on democracy during the recent Kaura-Namoda South Constituency bye-election, which was declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement, the group condemned Lawal’s alleged use of state-backed vigilantes and hired thugs to intimidate voters, describing his actions as a desperate bid to cling to power amid a failing tenure. The bye-election, held on August 16, 2025, followed the death of Hon. Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar Daji, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hon. Kamilu Sa’idu Kasuwar Daji, securing 7,001…

The Concerned Jigawa APC Forum (CJAF) has issued a scathing rebuke of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, branding his performance in the recent Garki-Babura Federal Constituency bye-election as a “catastrophic political failure” and a threat to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. In a strongly worded press statement, the group demanded Badaru’s immediate resignation, citing his inability to secure votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his home polling unit and ward as evidence of his dwindling political influence. The bye-election, held on August 17, 2025, saw the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deliver a stunning…

By Moses Udo Among the constellation of Nigeria’s leadership, there are individuals whose vision and tenacity do more than just inspire people, they are representation and an architect of transformation. Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, helming the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), is irrevocably one such luminary. His leadership over this critical agency has been exceptionally administrative; it is emblematic of the purposeful reform which has become one of the answers to the clarion calls within the broader framework of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Komolafe’s leadership is one that has yielded structural innovations, an article which can be…

By William Ochonu Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke stands as a towering figure of loyalty and transformative leadership, his name etched in the annals of Nigeria’s history for his unwavering commitment to public service. Faleke’s career radiates strategic brilliance and selfless dedication. As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s steadfast ally, his pivotal leadership in the 2023 presidential campaign and resolute embrace of the Renewed Hope Agenda have solidified his title as the “dependable ally.” Through his sharp legislative insight, profound humility, and remarkable ability to unite diverse stakeholders, Faleke not only drives Nigeria’s progress but also forges a lasting legacy of…

The Coalition for Justice and Democracy (CJD) has accused the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, of orchestrating a campaign of calumny against President Bola Tinubu as revenge for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday and signed by its president, Comrade Raymond Aighona, the coalition alleged that Fubara was also behind the circulation of a document on social media which falsely accused the Sole Administrator of Rivers, Ibok-Eket Ibas, of mismanaging half a trillion naira and inflating contracts under the guise of funding President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The group…