Former Nigerian Leader Gowon Visits President Tinubu, Praises Government’s Efforts

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 04, 2026

Nigeria’s long-running electricity crisis has come under renewed scrutiny after former presidential candidate Peter Obi claimed that President Bola Tinubu abruptly ended a visit to Jos due to a power outage.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

Nigeria’s opposition bloc, formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, has suffered a significant setback as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed key leadership names from its official registry a move that temporarily freezes the party’s operational status ahead of critical primaries.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure a $5 billion foreign loan, a move that places renewed attention on the country’s growing debt burden and the administration’s strategy for stabilising Africa’s largest economy.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a series of key appointments and nominations affecting major federal institutions, including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the National Population Commission (NPC).

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 31, 2026

‎President Bola Tinubu has ignited a fresh wave of debate after announcing that he will donate all his salaries since assuming office on May 29, 2023, to a newly proposed welfare fund for wounded soldiers and families of fallen military personnel, an initiative some observers are already describing as symbolic rather than systemic.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 14, 2026

The decision removes the agency from the supervision of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and positions it to report straight to the presidential office. The move is aimed at strengthening oversight and independence in accident investigations across Nigeria’s transport sector.