News Rider

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has warned Nigerians against opposition trying to truncate democracy.  He stated this in Kaduna at a state banquet for the Presidential Media Team and over 50 journalists, on a tour of Federal Government projects in the North-West.  The team, led by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga continued its inspection with visits to several Federal and state government projects.  These included the 35-kilometre Gadan-Gayam, Gwaraji, and Kujama roads linking 76 farming communities in Igabi, Kajuru, and Chikun Local Government Areas; the multi-billion-naira Skills Acquisition Centre; and the 300-bed capacity Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital. Other members of the team included Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Mr Sunday Dare;  Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman; Senior Special Assistant...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja    Alhaji Mohammed Idris President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on his 60th birthday.  In a statement signed by him, the President described Mohammed as an excellent communicator, public relations executive, and media leader, who brought finesse, credibility, and gravitas to public communication in his administration.  Tinubu said: "His reputation precedes him. He has been at the forefront of the media and public relations industry as the founder and publisher of Blueprint Newspapers and as the chairman of a successful public relations consultancy and broadcast media outfit. "His role as general secretary of the Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria (NPAN) before his appointment distinguished him as a patriot and valued partner in nation-building." The President commended Mohammed for his diligence, brilliance and doggedness in communicating the achi...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has concluded plans to embark on a 13-day trip to Kenya, Rwanda and France.  He will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2nd, on a visit to the three nations. Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after which he will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin next week.  Co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, the summit focuses on energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, restructuring of global financing architecture, and climate action.  President Tinubu’s participation at the summit from May 11 to 12, will underscore Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and the French Republic. The summit, with the theme: "Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth", will provide a high-level platform for African leaders and their French coun...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja As Nigeria joins the global community to mark 2026 Workers' Day, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has pledged improved welfare, conditions of service, and training opportunities for staff. The Director-General/CEO of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor stated this on Friday in commemoration of International Workers' Day with the theme: "Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment". He hailed the staff for their commitment, professionalism, courage, and sacrifice in navigating difficult terrains.  Barikor said: "Today, as Nigeria joins the world to celebrate Workers’ Day, I salute all of you who give meaning to the mandate of the Agency. From Headquarters to Zonal Offices, State Field Offices, Operational Areas, and our laboratories, you have exhibited uncommon resolve to safeguard the Nigerian environment.  "Our job as the police of the environment is certainly not an easy o...