14 h. ago Borno Attack: VP Shettima Consoles Families, Pledges Tougher Military Action

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community of Bama local government area. The Vice President reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware […]

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15 h. ago Darajamal killings: Tinubu directs military to acquire more drones

….As Shettima assures community of Justice Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved new read more Darajamal killings: Tinubu directs military to acquire more drones

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18 h. ago Boko Haram: Ndume Condemns Killing Of 5 Soldiers, 2 Immigration Officers, 58 Civilians

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) has condemned fresh Boko Haram attacks in Darajamal community of Bama and Monguno local government areas of Borno State. In Darajamal village, five soldiers and 58 civilians were killed while an unspecified number of people, mostly women and girls, were abducted, even as ground troops of North East […]

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s UN Humanitarian Coordinator Condemns Killing Of Civilians In Borno

United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, has denounced the reported killing of dozens of civilians in Darajamal Village, Bama local government area (LGA) in Borno State, north-east Nigeria by suspected terrorists. In a statement issued yesterday by Dr. Seyi Soremekun, of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Abuja, Fall expressed […]

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35 h. ago Ndume Condemns Killing Of Security Personnel, Civilians In Borno Attacks

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Mohamme Ali Ndume has condemned fresh Boko Haram attacks in Darajamal Community of Bama and Monguno local government areas of Borno State. Five soldiers with 58 civilains were killed at Darajamal Village while unspecified number of people, mostly women and girls, were abducted. Troops of North East Joint Task Force […]

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36 h. ago ‘Civilians Should Never Be Target’, UN Condemns Killing Of Scores In Borno

The United Nations (UN) has condemned Friday’s deadly attack in Bama local government area of Borno State, where insurgents killed more than 50 civilians in Darajamal village. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, in a statement on Sunday, described the incident as “deeply appalling and saddening,” stressing that civilians must never be a […]

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63 h. ago Opposition jittery over Tinubu’s confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty – Oyelude

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Director General of Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors, Prince Dele Oyelude, yesterday, said the opposition are not comfortable with President Bola Tinubu’s confirmation of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s loyalty. This came amidst replacement rumour of Shettima as Oyelude posited that the confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty […] The post Opposition jittery over Tinubu’s confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty – Oyelude appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Adeyanju Hails Tinubu, DSS Boss Over Arraignment Of Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has lauded President Bola Tinubu and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, for the arraignment of nine prime suspects linked to the recent killings in Benue and Plateau States. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adeyanju described the move as a “welcome step” […]

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4 d. ago Why I openly supported Tinubu’s candidacy in 2023 elections — Morayo Afolabi

Tribune Online Why I openly supported Tinubu’s candidacy in 2023 elections — Morayo Afolabi-Brown Managing Director of TVC Entertainment, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has revealed why she openly supported President Bola Tinubu's candidacy during Why I openly supported Tinubu’s candidacy in 2023 elections — Morayo Afolabi-Brown Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Tinubu orders overhaul of security in Katsina, pledges support for state police, forest guard upgrade

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive review of security operations in Katsina State. The development followed the escalating bandit attacks recently reported in the state. He also affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deploying more advanced military hardware, including drones and surveillance gadgets to protect the citizens. According […] The post Tinubu orders overhaul of security in Katsina, pledges support for state police, forest guard upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu directs mandatory health insurance implementation across MDAs

Tribune Online Tinubu directs mandatory health insurance implementation across MDAs The presidential directive aims to expand health coverage, safeguard workers, reduce out-of-pocket health expenditures.... Tinubu directs mandatory health insurance implementation across MDAs Tribune Online

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5 d. ago President Tinubu directs reinforcement of security for Katsina

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered immediate security reinforcement for Katsina State following a high-level meeting with a delegation from read more President Tinubu directs reinforcement of security for Katsina

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6 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Reverses NTA Appointments, Reinstates Dembos, Adewuyi

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the recall of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, who briefly vacated the post following some management changes in the agency. Dembos was appointed DG of the TV network by President Tinubu in October 2023. He will now return to complete his three-year tenure. […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu recalls NTA DG, ED of News; sets aside new appointments

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a surprising reversal amid recent management changes, President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Dembos, who was appointed to the role by President Tinubu in October 2023, had briefly vacated the position following new appointments. Similarly, President Tinubu […] The post Tinubu recalls NTA DG, ED of News; sets aside new appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ICYMI: Tinubu directs minister to resolve ASUU’s lingering demands

Tribune Online ICYMI: Tinubu directs minister to resolve ASUU’s lingering demands President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has weighed in on the lingering face-off between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of ICYMI: Tinubu directs minister to resolve ASUU’s lingering demands Tribune Online

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1 week ago Positioning Nigeria as Africa’s premier investment destination

When President Bola Tinubu hosted the Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Board of NGX Group read more Positioning Nigeria as Africa’s premier investment destination

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1 week ago Tinubu directed me to work with Ganduje – Yilwatda, APC national chairman

Ganduje rates relationship with successor cordial From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed him to work hand-in-hand with his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yilwatda made the disclosure when the former Kano State governor paid him a condolence […] The post Tinubu directed me to work with Ganduje – Yilwatda, APC national chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Tinubu Directed Me To Work With You’, New APC Chair Yilwatda Tells Ganduje

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that President Bola Tinubu directed him to work hand-in-hand with the immediate-past natioanl chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yilwatda, who described himself as a coordinator of the APC for now, added that he will depend heavily on Ganduje’s experience […]

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1 week ago Tinubu applauds capital market growth, meets NGX Board, SEC Chief in Brazil

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasília, Brazil President Bola Tinubu has praised the performance of Nigeria’s capital market, describing its rapid expansion over the past two years as a reflection of growing investor confidence in his administration’s reforms. Speaking in Brazil on Tuesday, August 26, during his state visit, the President held discussions with the Director-General of […] The post Tinubu applauds capital market growth, meets NGX Board, SEC Chief in Brazil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu congratulates NPA MD Dantsoho on election as IAPH VP, Africa

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, following his election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Dantsoho will serve a […] The post Tinubu congratulates NPA MD Dantsoho on election as IAPH VP, Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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