President Bola Tinubu has announced the cancellation of his 72nd birthday celebrations amidst mounting national challenges. The decision comes amidst widespread unrest and economic turmoil gripping the country. Tinubu made the announcement in a brief statement released by his office on Sunday. The statement cited the need to prioritise addressing pressing issues facing the nation over personal festivities. “Because of the present mood of the nation and recent killing of the officers and men of...

In a bid to prioritise fiscal responsibility and streamline government expenditure, President Bola Tinubu has announced a temporary ban on all publicly-funded foreign trips for federal government officials, effective 1 April 2024. The ban applies to all ministries, departments, and agencies of the federal government. It covers trips funded by taxpayers’ money for conferences, seminars, workshops, and other official engagements abroad. The President’s decision to enforce this ban stems from a commitment to ensure prudent...

The Okun community in Kogi State has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Usman Ododo and former Governor Yahaya Bello as well as the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The people condemned comments credited to one Bashorun Adeyemi against both the former Governor and his successor, saying that he was only a mouthpiece of some Abuja-based political jesters and not authorised to speak on behalf of Okun people. While...