Tinubu Shakes Up Oil Sector: Sacks Kyari, NNPCL Board Citing Poor Performance and Lack of Transparency – Officials ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a dramatic move signaling a potential overhaul of the nation’s crucial oil and gas sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly sacked Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), along with the entire board, according to top government officials. While no official statement has been released by the Presidency or NNPCL, multiple sources within the government, speaking on…
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Abuja Rail Mass Transit Project Nearing Completion, Says FCT Minister
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has announced that the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ART) project is nearing completion, standing at an impressive 97 percent readiness. Wike made this revelation after conducting an inspection tour of key stations including the Metro Station in the Central Area and the station at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Expressing his delight, Wike described the project as a “dream come true,” emphasizing its significance for the nation’s economy. He mentioned that President Bola Tinubu had approved a schedule for…
Read MoreHouse of Representatives Launches Probe into Alleged Certificate Racketeering by Government Officials
In response to the alarming allegations of certificate racketeering involving Nigerian students and officials of Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the House of Representatives has taken decisive action. The resolution to conduct a thorough investigation was reached following the adoption of a motion on the House floor last Wednesday. The motion, moved by Abubakar Fulata, the representative for Birniwa/Guri/Kiri-Kasamma Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, highlighted the urgent need to address the issue. The investigative focus centers on uncovering the extent of involvement of officials from various MDAs in…
Read MoreFCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Initiates Anti-Bandit Campaign Amidst Rising Insecurity
In response to the escalating incidents of kidnapping and violence perpetrated by bandits in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of FCT, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has launched a series of confidence-building visits to area councils within the territory. The minister declared that security agencies would intensify efforts to make it challenging for bandits to operate, emphasizing that enough was enough. Wike’s visit, which began in Bwari town, the headquarters of Bwari Area Council, included a town hall meeting with residents, traditional rulers, security, defense, and intelligence personnel, as well…
Read MoreMinister Uju Kennedy Reveals Ministry’s 10 Million Dollar Spending on ‘Unimpactful’ Meetings, Shuns Advocacy Group Partnerships
The Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy, has disclosed that the ministry has expended over 10 million dollars on what she described as frivolous meetings in recent times. This revelation took place during a women stakeholders conference organized by the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development. Expressing her concern, Minister Kennedy characterized most women’s meetings as lacking impact and excessively wasteful. She asserted that moving forward, the ministry will no longer collaborate with advocacy groups. In emphasizing the gravity of the situation, she highlighted the contrast between the…
Read MorePresident Tinubu Urges Swift Ministerial Action to Relieve Hardships Facing Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive to the ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, urging them to take immediate action to address the challenges faced by Nigerians. The President emphasized the need to boost the economy, tap into the potential of the nation’s youth, ensure food security, and advance healthcare services in order to alleviate the hardships faced by the citizens. This directive was delivered during the inaugural council meeting, where President Tinubu outlined his strategic plan for the country’s economic progress. He called upon the new…
Read MoreFocus on Serving Nigeria as a Whole, Urges President Tinubu to Newly Sworn-in Ministers”
During the swearing-in ceremony of 45 recently appointed Ministers of the Federal Republic, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of prioritizing the welfare and interests of the entire nation and its diverse populace over any regional or state-specific concerns. Addressing the gathering at the State House Conference Centre, the President highlighted the significant responsibility these ministers now hold in shaping policies that will profoundly impact the lives of millions of Nigerians. President Tinubu further encouraged the ministers to serve the citizens of Nigeria with unwavering integrity and dignity, while staying…
Read MoreMINISTERIAL PORTFOLIOS: Tinubu Appoints Wike Minister of FCT, Umahi, Works Keyamo, Aviation
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tuani, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management, Ishak Salako Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy- Wale Edun Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Bunmi Tunji Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John Minister of Transportation, Adegboyega Oyetola Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Anite Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji Minister of State, Labour and Employment,…
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