President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve not to negotiate with or pay ransom to terrorists and kidnappers, declaring that the Federal Government will intensify military operations and other strategic measures to defeat criminal groups across the country. The President stated this on Thursday while receiving the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said the country’s persistent security challenges had compelled his administration...

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has unveiled the commission’s studio and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) storage facility ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Amupitan inaugurated the facilities during his visit to the state on Tuesday. As stated in a Wednesday statement issued on INEC’s official X handle, the facilities were designed to enhance election communication and safeguard critical electoral technology. INEC stated that...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling hunger and child malnutrition through the establishment of community food banks and the expansion of food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Speaking in Akure on Tuesday during the distribution of food items to vulnerable residents of Ondo State, the First Lady said the intervention was aimed at ensuring that no Nigerian, especially children, goes hungry. Mrs Tinubu, who...

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday dismissed concerns over the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting the electoral body remains neutral despite growing criticism from opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. The President said opposition politicians questioning the commission’s independence were motivated by fear rather than any evidence of bias. Speaking while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso,...