Tinubu holds first security meeting with new service chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the newly appointed service heads at the State House. Tinubu fired the former service chiefs last Friday, causing a huge shakeup in the…
Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy
Nigeria turning towards prosperity
By Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy In this role, I often feel a mix of emotions: deep pride in our national journey, regret over…
Tinubu hails Nigeria’s removal from FATF grey list, says it’s a ‘strategic victory’ for the economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The FATF, the world’s leading standard-setting body for combating money laundering, terrorist financing…
Tinubu shakes up military leadership, appoints Oluyede as new defence chief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved sweeping changes in the hierarchy of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, appointing a new set of Service Chiefs. In the reshuffle announced Friday, General Olufemi Oluyede…
The coup that wasn’t and what it says about Nigeria’s democracy
Over the last few days Nigerians have been abuzz. Reports surfaced that middle-rank military officers were plotting to topple President Tinubu. That the national parade for October 1 was cancelled…
Shell okays $2bn gas project as investment under Tinubu hits $8bn
Nigeria has secured another major vote of confidence from the global energy industry, as Shell announced a $2 billion Final Investment Decision (FID) for a new offshore gas project in…
Bilyaminu Bello’s family condemns Tinubu’s pardon of Maryam Sanda
The family of late Bilyaminu Bello has criticised the clemency granted to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for killing her husband, Bello, in 2017. In a statement issued…
Tinubu’s pardon parade and the mockery of Justice
If Nigeria were a Netflix series, the latest episode, “Presidential Pardon: Season Tinubu, Episode 3, Mercy for the Mighty”, would sit neatly under dark comedy. Unfortunately, it’s real life, and…
Tinubu departs for Rome to attend counter-terrorism summit
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja today to travel to Rome, the Italian capital, to attend the heads of state and government level conference of the Aqaba Process.…
Tinubu pardons Ogoni Nine, 175 inmates, honours 959 Nigerians and foreign nationals
President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to 175 inmates and conferred national honours on 959 Nigerians and friends of the country. At the conclusion of the national council of state…
