Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, hours after his removal from the Federal Executive Council. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Edun reflected on his time in office, describing his service as both an honour and a privilege during what he called a critical phase in Nigeria’s economic journey. “I wish to thank His Excellency, President...

…As President Sacks Finance Minister Edun, Housing Counterpart, Dangiwa The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has commended President Bola Tinubu for the recent cabinet reshuffle, describing the move as timely and strategic. In a statement by the convener, Bamidele Atoyebi on Wednesday, the group said the decision reflected the President’s commitment to accountability and effective leadership, noting that public office holders must be evaluated based on measurable performance and impact. BAT-IG also observed that the...

Fresh concerns over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process are intensifying, with civil society groups calling for accountability within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and warning against the growing influence of money politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has asked the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to step aside over what it described as a crisis of confidence allegedly triggered by his actions. In a statement by...

Vice President Kashim Shettima, has commissioned the newly constructed Governor’s Office Complex delivered by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, as part of efforts to modernise governance infrastructure in the state. The project is a key component of Governor Zulum’s broader initiative to create a more conducive working environment for staff at the seat of power and to enhance administrative efficiency. Zulum, while briefing the VP shortly before inaugurating the project, noted that the...

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has been appointed to the Directorate of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), a political mobilization structure working towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The appointment was announced on Friday by the Director General and National Coordinator of the group, Governor Hope Uzodimma. According to the organisation, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors was set up as a nationwide platform to promote the...

The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, says Nigeria’s monthly revenue rose from ₦711 billion in May 2023 to over ₦3.635 trillion by September 2025 following sweeping fiscal reforms by President Bola Tinubu. Adedeji disclosed this at the inauguration of the agency’s new headquarters in Abuja, describing the increase as a 411 per cent growth driven by policy changes. He said the reforms—including the removal of the fuel subsidy, unification of...