There is no food for the lazy man, we are not the cause of the current situation - Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, has defended her husband, President Bola Tinubu, against criticisms of the ongoing economic hardship in the country, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.

First Lady, Remi Tinubu urges Nigerians to prioritize mental health awareness.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to commit to improving mental health awareness. In a message commemorating World Mental Health Day, the First Lady of Nigeria encouraged individuals to seek medical help and counselling early.

Nigeria has the second highest rate of food insecurity in the world, Bill Gates says

Bill Gates, the Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has said that Nigeria has the second highest rate of food insecurity in the world. He added that arable lands have disappeared due to climate change.

Any attempt to unseat Tinubu in 2027 can destroy Nigeria’s unity — Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has cautioned northern leaders against attempting to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections, warning that such actions could jeopardize the nation's unity. Sani conveyed this message during an interview with Arise Television.

It’s time for FG to remove petrol subsidy - Dangote

Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has called on the federal government to end the petrol subsidy, stating that it is the right time for the country to move away from such payments.

I didn't come to look for money. I came to work – President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said that he is not in office to make money but to work for the good of Nigeria. 

Insecurity is weaponised for political purposes in Nigeria - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stated that insecurity in Nigeria is being weaponised for political reasons. The WTO director-general said there would only be development in the country with adequate security. “We cannot have socio-economic development without security,” she said at the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos state on Sunday, August 25. “We certainly cannot have security without development. We all know that security has been weaponised in our country for political purposes by political actors, which has partly led to our current situation. 

“We have politicians who believe that the best way to make their opponents look bad is to instigate insecurity making it look like they can’t govern, regardless of whether this leads to loss of lives and property of innocent Nigerians. “This has to stop.”“Nigerians have seen for years how organised crude oil theft on a massive scale seriously undermines the economic and financial health of the country,”“All Nigerians must agree that stealing of our national assets of any type is intolerable and must be stopped.”Okonjo added that there is so “much technology” to track crude oil theft and there should not be any excuses not to do so.

‘It Was My Priority’: Tinubu Justifies Reintroduction Of Old National Anthem

Tinubu had signed a bill bringing back the old national anthem in a move that triggered criticisms from several quarters. 

We cannot grow today’s seed with yesterday’s belief system — Tinubu stresses the need for economic reforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has underscored the necessity of implementing economic reforms in Nigeria, declaring that the country can no longer depend on outdated belief systems and strategies. 

There are cabals and cartels in the power sector- Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, says

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says he is aware that there are cartels and cabals in the power sector who believe that making electricity stable in the country will harm their businesses.

‘He printed N684.5m notes with N18.9bn’ - EFCC files fresh charges against Emefiele

  

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a fresh charge against Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Miyetti Allah's leader, Bodejo tells the court he is innocent of terrorism allegations

The detained President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, said Wednesday, March 3, that he is innocent of the terrorism allegations after he was slammed with a three-count terrorism charge. 

Because of cheapness of electricity in Nigeria, some people turn on their Air Conditioner and Freezer for days even while not using it - Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has cautioned Nigerians over the way electricity is consumed in the country.

Don't curse Nigeria. Change bad leaders in next election - Tinubu urges Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has charged religious leaders against condemning Nigeria during their sermons.

Lori Iro Nigeria will not fall because we are the true Giant of Africa - Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, says.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says despite the increasing hardship in the country, Nigeria will not fall because it remains the “Giant of Africa.

Ban the use of dollars in Nigeria - Ned Nwoko tells Senate

As the forex crisis in Nigeria subsists, Senator Ned Nwoko has asked his colleagues to ban the use of dollars in the country.

Betta Edu, Sadiya Umar-Farouq: Zenith, Providus, Jaiz banks’ CEOs at EFCC office, submit documents

Investigations into alleged fraud, financial misappropriation, and diversion of public funds into private accounts, linked to suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, have led to the invitation of some ‘big boys’ in Nigeria’s banking sector by Nigeria’s anti-graft commission.

I will not go out to ban mining activities - Makinde says after explosion caused by illegal miners rocked Ibadan

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that he will not ban mining activities in the state. Makinde stated this while speaking on the explosion that rocked Bodija in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday night, Jan. 16.

FG spends N750 feeding each prisoner daily; N800 on one dog says NCoS

The comptroller general, of Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS), Haliru Nababa, has revealed that the federal government spends N750 feeding an inmate daily while it spends N800 daily on a dog.

Cut down the cost of governance extravagant lifestyle, CISLAC tells FG

WHILE reacting to the 2023 Supplementary Budget at the National Assembly, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Wednesday, demanded the Federal Government cut down extravagant lifestyles and the cost of governance.