The Presidency has officially launched the ‘RenewHER Save Our Mothers’ campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable deaths among women during childbirth.Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health, said the campaign would focus on strengthening…
The Federal Government has strongly criticised the coronation and activities of self-styled “Eze Ndigbo” (Igbo kings) in foreign countries, describing the trend as an embarrassment to Nigeria and the Igbo people.Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known in a statement issued during the Imeobi meeting of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide held in Enugu.According to…
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims that there is a plan to have only one political party on the ballot in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.Speaking on Politics Today, Dare clarified that the political space remains open and competitive, stressing that no effort is being made to sideline opposition parties in favour of the ruling All…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received his Chadian counterpart, Mahamat Idriss Déby, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between both nations.The high-level engagement, held behind closed doors, highlighted the growing cooperation between Nigeria and Chad in key areas such as regional security, trade, and economic development. Although…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Office of the Vice-President–Generation Unlimited (OVP-GenU) Secretariat, a major step toward empowering young Nigerians with skills, education, and employment opportunities.The initiative, known as Generation Unlimited (GenU), is a programme led by UNICEF. It aims to connect 20 million Nigerian youths to meaningful opportunities by the year…
The Federal Government has unveiled the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), awarding ₦50 million each to 45 outstanding students selected from 65 finalists across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The initiative is designed to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth among young Nigerians.Speaking at the launch event held at the United Nations Development Programme…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the defection of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a major turning point in Nigeria’s political landscape.In a statement issued in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Kwankwaso’s move represents a growing coalition aimed at delivering change and credible leadership in future…
A factional National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that its planned national convention will go ahead as scheduled, despite internal disagreements and conflicting claims.Addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, described the convention as a critical milestone for the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has re-elected Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its National Chairman during the party’s 8th National Convention held in Abuja.Yilwatda’s re-election was part of a broader consensus arrangement that saw all members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) returned through an affirmative voice vote. The newly elected officials were immediately sworn in and…
President Bola Tinubu has called on newly elected national officers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to lead with humility, fairness, and unwavering dedication to the party’s principles. He gave this charge in Abuja during the party’s National Convention, where members gathered to elect officials into the National Working Committee (NWC).Speaking on the convention’s theme, “Unity in…