President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Energy Commission of Nigeria Director-General Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, urging him to improve athletes’ welfare, strengthen administration and expand opportunities for young talents.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission, while reappointing Bala Bila as the North-East representative. The nominees will undergo Senate scrutiny ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Presidential aide Fredrick Nwabufo has outlined five key takeaways from the APC Presidential Campaign Council inauguration, focusing on political consensus, campaign discipline, governance, women and youth.
President Tinubu’s media adviser, Sunday Dare, has defended the administration’s 30-day petrol discount and price modulation framework, arguing that Atiku Abubakar’s proposed production subsidy raises concerns about crude oil availability, fiscal sustainability and the future of Nigeria’s economic reforms.
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s October 2026 report, citing improved economic growth, stronger public revenues and stabilising poverty levels as signs that Nigeria’s economic reforms are yielding results, while pledging further action to improve living conditions.
Police arrest two suspects over an alleged kidnap threat against Kano village head Mallam Idris in Gezawa Local Government Area as investigations continue.
The Federal Government has commenced training for 150 Enugu youths in artificial intelligence, solar installation and fashion design under its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy, an initiative aimed at tackling unemployment and promoting sustainable poverty reduction through vocational skills and entrepreneurship.
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has assured Church leaders that the Smart Green Schools initiative will not undermine mission schools, pledging professional training opportunities and stronger collaboration with Church educators.