Новости за 29.05.2023

Moments after they were both sworn in, the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu and his Vice-president, Kashim Shettima updated their details on Twitter. Tinubu who was sworn in Today currently has 1.9 million followers on the popular microblogging site. As of press time, his bio reads, “President of the Federal

The new Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, has vowed to launch a probe into the N241bn debt inherited from his successor, Abdullahi Ganduje. Yusuf also lamented that the handover notes he obtained from the immediate past administration were not enough and very scanty. According to him, Ganduje departed from established democratic practice by leaving

The new Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, has vowed to launch a probe into the N241bn debt inherited from his successor, Abdullahi Ganduje. Yusuf also lamented that the handover notes he obtained from the immediate past administration were not enough and very scanty. According to him, Ganduje departed from established democratic practice by leaving

Today, May 29, 2023, the winner of the February 25, 2023, Presidential elections, Bola Tinubu was officially sworn in as the fifth democratically elected president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since the country’s return to democracy in 1999. Tinubu, popularly referred to as Jagaban, loosely translated to mean, ‘leader of warriors’, has never hidden

The immediate past governor of Ebonyi,  Mr David Umahi, said the state was emancipated from the shackles of under-development, rejection and dejection under his administration. Umahi made the assertion on the occasion of his account of Stewardship and Pre-Inauguration/Gala-Night on Sunday night in Abakaliki. According to the governor, the state is now a “reference point

Outgoing Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Monday presented his handover notes and Abia Long Term Development and Budgetary Document for 2023, to the incoming Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti. The brief handover ceremony took place at about 9.45 am at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia. In his speech, Ikpeazu said that the

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has been sworn in for a second term in office. Abiodun and his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele were sworn in by the Chief Justice of Ogun state, Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Monday, at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta. The governor won his second term bid after defeating the candidate

Sir Siminialayi Fubara and Prof Ngozi Ordu were on  Monday sworn in as the Governor of Rivers State and Deputy Governor respectively. Fubara was sworn in at exactly 12pm after the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi. When invited to the rostrum the immediate past governor, Nyesom Wik,e addresses his successor thus,” Your

A policy advocacy group, the Think Tank on Nigeria, has suggested that political offices should be made less attractive if the fight against corruption must be achieved. The group which described its advice as the best way to fight corruption to a standstill in Nigeria, also stressed the need to strengthen the legal and institutional

The immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has departed the Eagle Square, Abuja, for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, en route to his home town, Daura, Katsina State. Buhari left the venue immediately Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were respectively sworn-in as President and Vice President on Monday. Before his departure, Buhari formally

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has taken the oath of office for his second term as governor. The Oath of Office, which was administered by the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, signals the beginning of the governor’s second term of four years. The governor was sworn in at 11:38 am.

The winner of the March 18, 2023, governorship election in Katsina State, Dr Dikko Radda has been sworn in as Governor of the state. The inauguration took place today at the Muhammadu Dikko Township Stadium, Katsina. The 52-year-old governor defeated Senator Yakubu Danmarke of the Peoples Democratic Party, who had earlier threatened to file a

The outgoing governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said he is exiting the state’s number one office as a fulfilled man with no grudge against anyone. In his farewell broadcast last night, Ikpeazu who had earlier dissolved the state Executive Council, said his story offers hope to all residents in the state, adding that

Popular microblogging platform, Twitter, on Monday removed the verification tag attached to the account of the former Vice-president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The special verification tag prior to its removal was designed for officials of government. As at press time, our correspondent had observed that Osinbajo’s tag has been removed however the one of

In a bold move to further its commitment to providing international payments for everyone and better serve its expanding community, Lemonade Finance announces its rebranding to LemFi. The decision to change the name was driven by a desire to simplify and capture the essence of the company’s vision and to differentiate itself in the evolving

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq early on Monday took the oath for a second term of office and vowed to remain a responsible and responsive leader for the people of the state. The modest yet colourful inauguration lasted just 45 minutes, kicking off at exactly 8:10 a.m. following the arrival of the Governor at 8

Senator Kashim Shettima has become the 16th Vice President of Nigeria. He was sworn in at Eagles Square with the Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Olukayode Ariwoola administering the oath of office on him. Details later

Some prominent Nigerians and representatives of foreign governments and agencies have arrived for the inauguration ceremony for the president-elect, Bola Tinubu. Cited are the former Governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel, former Osun governor,  Gboyega Oyetola. Former Speaker of the House of Rep, Demeji Bankole, former Super Eagles star, Daniel Amokachi, and Minister of Special Duties

President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima have both been sworn in as President and Vice President of Nigeria, respectively. The Oath of Office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, on Monday. Tinubu, a former Senator and governor of Lagos State was declared the winner of the February 2023 presidential

Former All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council Secretary, James Faleke, on Monday, said the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, will within 60 days after his inauguration as President of Nigeria reveal the names of his cabinet members. He said this during an interview with Channels Television at the Eagle Eagle, Abuja. Faleke said, “Of course, within 60

The outgoing First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari; Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and the adopted candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Senate President of the 10th Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio have all arrived at the Eagle Square venue of today’s swearing-in ceremony of incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. 

Top dignitaries have begun to arrive the Eagle Square, Abuja, for the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the Vice-President elect, Kashim Shettima. Early arrivals at the venue include members of the diplomatic corps, the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and Business mogul, Femi Otedola. Others at the venue are the Minister of

Angry youths in the early hours of Monday invaded a police post located on Olayiwola Close, in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, set it ablaze and injured a policeman on duty. As of the time of filing this report, the motivation behind the attack could not be ascertained but our correspondent gathered that

The outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Retd.) has approved the renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians. This was contained in a by the Head of Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry of Aviation, Odutayo Oluseyi made available to the media on Sunday. According to the statement, the airports include Akure International

The Alumni Association of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos has donated additional lecture rooms and offices equipped with amenities to the faculty. The Engr Dideolu Falobi led- executives said it embarked on the N500million developmental project to enhance the learning experience for current and future students of the faculty The President of the