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  President Bola Tinubu I rejoice with Nigerians at home and abroad as we celebrate another Easter. To Christians in Nigeria and around the world, the Easter season reminds us of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation for humanity. This season also reminds us of the significance of Easter and the message it embodies— of sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness. For us in Nigeria, the essence resonates with our current realities as we navigate a period marked by economic strain and security challenges, even as determined efforts are underway to address them. Despite the good efforts of the administration and the gallant efforts of our men and women of the Armed Forces who leave behind their families to confront the evil actors in our land, challenges to our security have remained. However, my administration continues to make resources available and forge foreign partnerships to enable us to deal decisiv...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Federal Government has concluded plans to deploy an artificial intelligence-enabled network of over 5,000 digital cameras to help law enforcement agencies combat insecurity in Plateau State. President Bola Tinubu stated this during his visit to Jos on Thursday over the recent attacks.  He commiserated with the government and people of the state on March 29 gun attacks that claimed the lives of innocent citizens in the Angwan Rukuba district of Jos North Local Government Area. "I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself," he said. President Tinubu directed the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd); Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu to 'unearth and find the killers' of innocent Nigerians. He announced that the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, will oversee the immediate installation of the security cameras in close coordina...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebrations. News Rider reports that April 3 is Good Friday, while April 6 is Easter Monday in the Christendom calender.  Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.  Easter signifies the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, marking his victory over death and the fulfillment of the promise of salvation for humanity.  In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister  congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter.  Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The minister called on Nigerians to remain committed to the...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).  He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu,  who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in  Adamawa State. Tinubu also renewed the appointment of Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz's as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a second and final term.  Both appointments take immediate effect. Prof. Aliyu, the new PTDF helmsman, was, until his appointment, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education. He is a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator with extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership. His appointment underscores the President’s commitment to strengthening key institutions in the petroleum sector and advancing capa...

By Temitope Ajayi, Abuja President Bola Tinubu demonstrated foresight in July 2024, when he approved the use of the naira as the payment currency for crude oil supplied by the NNPC to the Dangote Refinery. Since the launch of the naira-for-crude initiative on October 1, 2024, Nigeria has experienced a strategic breakthrough amid the ongoing economic turmoil resulting from the Iran-Israel-US conflict in the Middle East. Since its inception, the technical committee on naira-for-crude, which has the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji and others as members, the Federal government has developed a robust framework that has ensured the Presidential initiative continues to deliver on its core objectives by maintaining supply security, stabilising the economy, and safeguarding Nigeria’s energy future. The US/Israel-Iran war has now entered its 6th week, triggering global econom...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, tomorrow to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. Instead, he will head to Jos, capital of Plateau state, to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the recent gun attacks, which claimed the lives of innocent citizens. From Plateau, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.  On Saturday, April 4, President Tinubu will head to Ogun State for the commissioning of the Cargo Airport and inauguration of two commercial aircraft for export and import of goods, aimed at boosting the state's economic growth. He will also inaugurate the new edifice of the Federal Operations Unit of the Nigerian Customs Service and its operational vehicles. He will return to Lagos to continue the Easter holiday, during which he is also expected to commission infrastructure projects undertaken by the administration of Governor Bab...