President Bola Tinubu's administration has secured $11.40bn in loan approvals from the World Bank in just about three years, putting it on course to surpass the total amount approved under former President Muhammadu Buhari's eight-year administration, an analysis of data obtained by The PUNCH from the World Bank has sh…

…cost of survival. The N70,000 minimum wage was agreed in 2024 at the outset of President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms. Nigerians were asked to absorb painful shocks in the hope of a more stable future. Two years on, that hope has been strained by the harsh realities of a reform programme that has yet to translate int…

…for the 2027 general election with a statewide rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banner, "Kwara Ndupe (Kwara is Grateful)," drew party leaders, c…

…group, the Coalition for National Unity and Youth Development, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to suspend aspects of the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps, warning that altering the scheme's traditional structure could weaken one of the country's key institutions for national unity, discipline…

By Luminous Jannamike The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into allegations surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting the Presidency “cannot escape accountability” over claims involving the Chief of…

…the APC chieftain said the group remained fully committed to supporting President Bola Tinubu's administration and the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to him, while allegations deserving of investigation should be handled by the appropriate authorities, there was a need to avoid what he described a…

…Oniru Palace in Victoria Island. The three leaders also expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying his administration should be given more time to implement its policies. Sanwo-Olu urged the APC chairmen to remain committed to the nation’s development and prioritise the welfare of citizen…

…candidate in the state, on Sunday said many politicians aspiring to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 lacked the vision required to transform Nigeria. Hamzat stated this while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen's Forum during their visit to key infrastructure projects in the…

…thanked God for the victims’ safe return and acknowledged the support of President Bola Tinubu, security agencies, community groups and other Ekiti indigenes whose efforts contributed to securing their release. He commended the security agencies for their professionalism during the rescue operation and also praised the…

…members." The governor thanked God for the victims' release, appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his support, and commended the efforts of security agencies, including members of the Hunters' Association. He said, "I must particularly place on record my commendation for the efforts of members of the Eda Oniyo Progres…

…allegedly spent outside the approved budget framework. The group called on President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent Judicial Commission of Inquiry comprising jurists, forensic auditors, chartered accountants, civil society representatives and financial crime experts to investigate the matter. It also urged the…

…Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the planned changes require broader consultation. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Fe…

…for the 2027 general elections with a statewide rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banner, "Kwara Ndupe (Kwara is Grateful)," drew party leaders,…

…in Benue State and is the leader of the Labour Party in the state, called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend implementation of the reforms and instead, constitute a broader committee to review them. The lawmaker made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. A member of the House Committees on Youth and Defen…

…said. The Chief Medical Director also commended the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare for prioritising research, innovation and health system strengthening. He added that the Clinical Trial Centre would position ATBUTH as a leading hub for clinical…

…and the National Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption and called for probe. But Oyedele said the Federal Government does not operate a "shadow budget" or spend public funds outside the constitutional and statutory framework. "The F…

…Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of gross corruption following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, citing what he…

…that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming years following talks with President Bola Tinubu. Elsewhere, former Senate President Bukola Saraki pledged support for a first-class UNILORIN graduate to pursue a Master's degree in Italy, the Federal Government inaugurated a new board for the Bank of Agriculture, and…

National Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption, citing the latest findings from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria's public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expendit…

…that within two years of taking power in 2015, I labeled it a historic swindle. Bola Tinubu appeared to agree that we were right. In 2023, he launched his Renewed Hope Agenda, which was basically the APC manifesto sprinkled with local perfume. Both documents sing and dance in the language of lions and tigers, but stink…

…environmental sustainability," Oyetola said. Oyetola said reforms under President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda had strengthened stakeholder engagement, attracted investment, improved maritime safety and enhanced the competitiveness of Nigeria's ports. He added that ongoing port modernisation and plans to develop n…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday flagged off N137bn road rehabilitation projects in Borno State, saying the roads will boost trade, agricultural activities and security operations when completed. The projects are the rehabilitation of the Bama-Banki Road and the Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road. The News Agency of Nigeria rep…

…families". He stated that "Governor Oyebanji expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his support in ensuring the safe return of the victims." He also commended heads of all security agencies in the state, the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, leaders of the Eda Oniyo community, and the State ch…

…accountability rather than partisan politics. It said the administration of President Bola Tinubu came into office with promises of institutional reform, responsible governance and Renewed Hope, adding that those commitments should now be reflected in the government's handling of the controversy. "The Tinubu administra…

…in defending the nation's territorial integrity. Shaibu also appreciated President Bola Tinubu, sister services, security agencies, development partners and Nigerians for supporting the army’s operations. Earlier, the Special Guest of Honour, retired Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo, described the Nigerian Army as a key pill…