Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President-elect has promised not to disappoint Nigerians who put their trust in him by electing him their president. Tinubu said this on Thursday in Abuja during his investiture as Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) – the nation’s highest honour-and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima as Grand Commander of the Order of…
Tinubu Gets Highest Honour of GCFR, Shettima Gets GCON
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President-elect, has on Thursday May 25, been conferred the highest honour of the country, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR, while Kashim Settima, Vice President-elect was decorated with the honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON.The two of them were decorated by President Muhammadu Buhari, in preparation…
Abdulrazaq Succeeds Tambuwal as NGF Chairman
Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Kwara state Governor has emerged as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum(NGF).According to a statement by Aminu Tambuwal, the outgoing NGF Chairman of Sokoto State governor on Wednesday, May 24, in Abuja. Tambuwal also stated that Seyi Makinde governor of Oyo State emerged as the Vice-Chairman of the forum, saying that…
“Maritime cannot thrive without effective Search and Rescue”~ Jamoh, NIMASA DG
Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, Minister of Transportation has commissioned five enforcement boats and four ferries for staff of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Sambo also commissioned newly acquired gadgets to enhance communication between NIMASA operational base and vessels in Nigerian waters. These include an ultra-modern Search and Rescue Base clinic located in Apapa,…
Buhari Commissions Seven Projects
President Muhammadu Buhari is spending the better part of his last week in office in Lagos, Anambra, Benue, Bayelsa and Zamfara states to commission projects. On Monday he commissioned Dangote refinery, world’s largest refinery at Lekki in lagos. From there he moved to commission another project for the Nigerian Navy, and beginning from Tuesday, May…
Buhari Urges Other Industrialists to Emulate Dangote as he Commissions Dangote’s Refinery
President Muhammadu Buhari has on Monday, May 22, commissioned Dangote Petroleum Refinery at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, which would enable Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in refined products and even have surplus for export. While speaking at the well attended event, Buhari described the feat as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s economy and a game changer for the…
FG Replaces Yadudu, Federal Airport Authority MD
The federal government has removed Rabiu Yadudu, until Friday the general manager of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN. The government has approved the appointment of Kabir Mohammed, the current Manager, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as Yadudu’s replacement.Mohammed is expected to assume duty this week. Mohammed before his appointment as the new FAAN…
Otunba Subomi Balogun, FCMB Founder, Dies in London
Michael Subomi Balogun, Founder of the First City Monument Bank Group, died on Friday, May 19, at an undisclosed hospital in London.He was 89.The financial expert, philanthropist, and boardroom giant, renowned for his sartorial elegance, according to reports coming in, died at the age of 89 in a London Hospital.He celebrated his 89th birthday in…
I Have Forgiven All Those who Offended Me – Governor Adeleke
Ademola Adeleke the Executive Governor of Osun State, has said that he has forgiven all those who might have offended him during his struggle to assume the leadership of the state. In a release signed by Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Executive Governor, Adeleke stated this while on a thank you visit to the Palace…
Lagos Reopens Chrisland School
Chrisland School in Opebi has been reopened partially by the Lagos State Government for physical learning ahead of the school’s upcoming examinations. Folasade Adefisayo, Commissioner for Education, Lagos State made this announcement in a statement addressed to the school’s management. Adefisayo said that the state government had granted the school approval to open for physical…