The House of Representatives has raised objections over the disparity in the national honours conferred on its Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the recent national awards announced by President Bola Tinubu. The House demanded that Abbas should receive the same title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, conferred on Akpabio, instead of the Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR, given to him. The lawmakers rejected the notion...

President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national honours on several prominent political figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The announcement was made during his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday morning, coinciding with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. In his address, President Tinubu highlighted the significance of these awards in recognising the contributions of these leaders to the nation’s governance and judicial...

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has on Tuesday announced the adoption of 95 orphans in Kano State. According to reports, the Governor’s exceptional kindness and magnanimity was demonstrated during a special lunch with the 95 children presently under the care of the state orphanage home. The event was part of activities marking the 2024 Independence Day anniversary in the state. A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor...

President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day broadcast, acknowledged the hardships Nigerians are currently facing, especially with the rising cost of living and unemployment. He assured the nation that his administration is fully committed to addressing these challenges through sustainable reforms, and appealed for patience as these efforts gradually begin to yield positive outcomes. Below is the transcript of the President’s speech: Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the...

President Bola Tinubu presided over the swearing-in of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Monday. The Senate last week confirmed Kekere-Ekun as the new CJN after her screening on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. President Tinubu had named her the new acting CJN following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukoyede Ariwoola.