Local government
Clashes between gunmen and villagers in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of Plateau State have resulted in scores of deaths, with Amnesty International reporting at least 140 fatalities. In response, President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to apprehend the culprits and provide relief to surviving victims. The Christian
Cabinet officials
Nigerian Federal Government officials, led by Minister of Information and National Orientation Mallam Mohammed Idris, have squarely addressed criticisms from Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki regarding fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu's administration. The government argues that Obaseki's statement overlooks
Cabinet officials
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the federal lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast and Northwest Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, has resigned from his position to serve as a Minister in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. Tunji-Ojo's resignation was necessitated by his appointment as a Minister, which
Cabinet officials
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja to discuss ways to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. The meeting, which was held in an unofficial capacity, focused on formulating approaches to stimulate job creation, foster
Cabinet officials
Nigerian politicians and citizens are entrenched in a complex web of allegations, disputes, and unrest as several high-profile incidents draw attention to the country's governance and security challenges. Recent statements by President Bola Tinubu, a meeting with governors of border states, and developments in the presidential election petition
Cabinet officials
President Tinubu's decision to leave out several states from the initial list of ministerial nominees has sparked a frenzy among power brokers and loyalists of top APC functionaries. In states such as Zamfara, Gombe, Adamawa, Kano, and Plateau, intense lobbying and scrambling for ministerial slots are underway, with
Cabinet officials
Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka Anite's nomination as minister by President Bola Tinubu has been met with widespread acclaim, not least due to her impressive track record in banking, medicine, and public service. Her background as a graduate of the University of Benin, with a Bachelor of Medicine and
Cabinet officials
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has made a remarkable statement with his ministerial list, showcasing a notable balance of gender and competence, according to Dr Adebayo Adepoju, the Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character. Adepoju, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), commended
Cabinet officials
The President, Bola Tinubu, has forwarded a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation, with the nominees drawn from 24 of Nigeria's 36 states, ensuring compliance with the Constitution's mandate for at least one minister from every state. The list includes
