IN a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Dr. Muheeba Dankaka from her position as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) only hours after her reappointment, replacing her with former lawmaker, Ayo Hulayat Omidiran. The announcement, contained in a statement issued Monday by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga made available to News Point Nigeria on Monday, marks a significant shake-up in the leadership of the FCC. Omidiran, a two-term member of the House of Representatives who represented Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency of Osun State, steps into the role to succeed Dankaka, whose tenure, according to the…
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Minister of Agriculture and one-time National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh, describing him as a true patriot who firmly believed in Nigeria’s potential. Ogbeh’s death was announced earlier on Saturday in a statement by his family. In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late politician as “a man of strong convictions who spoke the truth as he saw it” and “always ready with facts and figures to support his propositions.” “Chief…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated 39-year-old electrical engineer and administrator, Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Ramat, a former chairman of Ungogo local govt in Kano, holds a PhD in Strategic Management alongside other qualifications, is expected to bring a blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership to the critical power sector regulator. The President also nominated Mr. Abubakar Yusuf as Commissioner for Consumer Affairs and Dr. Fouad Olayinka Animashun as Commissioner for Finance and Management Services at the Commission. All nominations are subject to confirmation…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to three outstanding Nigerian students; Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli for their record-breaking performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Competition held in London, United Kingdom. The trio clinched top honours in the global academic contest, beating participants from across the world in English communication skills and debate. In a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the students were recognised for their stellar achievements: 17-year-old Nafisa was named Overall Best in English Language Skills, 15-year-old Rukayya emerged Overall Best in Debate…
THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) is plunged deeper into internal turmoil as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declines to recognise the party’s newly announced David Mark-led caretaker committee, despite its endorsement by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The crisis escalated after INEC failed to update its records to reflect the new leadership, maintaining Ralph Okey Nwosu and his executive team as the officially recognised officers on its website. This move, critics say, undermines the legitimacy of the party’s recent leadership changes and highlights a growing rift within the opposition party. As of Tuesday, INEC’s portal continued to list…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill 2025, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said on Tuesday. Now, the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, the presidency said the legislation would strengthen Nigeria’s financial sector and accelerate the nation’s march toward a $1 trillion economy. The presidency said the Act repealed and consolidated several outdated insurance laws into a single, modern legal framework. “The new Act provides for comprehensive regulation and supervision of all insurance and reinsurance businesses operating within Nigeria,” Onanuga said. “The NIIRA Act 2025 ushers in a new era of transparency, innovation, and…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has rewarded D’Tigress, Nigeria’s female basketball team, with Order of the Niger (OON) national honours, with each of the players getting $100,000 and a flat. Members of the Coach Rena Makama-led technical team also got $50,000 each. This was announced when President Tinubu hosted the team on Monday evening following the team’s unprecedented fifth consecutive #AfroBasketWomen victory. Last week, the President conferred similar national honours and gifts on the Super Falcons for winning Nigeria’s 10th title of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. In the final on Sunday, Nigeria edged out Mali 78-64 in…
IN a move aimed at enhancing the coordination and implementation of major infrastructure initiatives, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the relocation of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) from the Federal Ministry of Works to the Presidency. News Point Nigeria reports that the decision was announced on Thursday during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, where the President emphasized the need for tighter control and streamlined operations in executing legacy infrastructure projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway. Confirming the development after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, Minister of Information…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects unifying values, and serve as positive catalysts for societal development. He emphasised the critical importance of verifying information before amplifying it. At the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit, themed “Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development,” President Tinubu said: “Your generation has recognised this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But…
IN a quiet but significant reshuffle of federal university leadership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), replacing him with retired senior military officer Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Sadiq Ismaila Kaita. According to a press release issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy made available to News Point Nigeria on Friday, the change is intended to allow Dr. Gawuna to focus fully on his duties as Chairman of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), a…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Thursday called on state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by investing more in rural electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty eradication, and infrastructure. Tinubu’s call followed a presentation on the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP) by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, at the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the State House Council Chambers, Abuja. “I want to appeal to you; let us change the story of our people in the rural areas,” the President was quoted as saying in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant…
THE Presidency has announced that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, has been extended by President Bola Tinubu. Adeniyi’s tenure, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year, according to a statement released by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. He said that the extension will enable Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration. The reforms according to Onanuga includes the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; the implementation of the National Single Window Project; and the execution of Nigeria’s obligations under…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has appointed the governing council and principal officers of the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State. The appointments were announced in a statement on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Prof. Don Mon Baridam, a management expert and former lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, was named Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. Also from the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Chinedu Mmom, a professor of geography and former Rivers State Commissioner for Education, will serve as Vice-Chancellor. Baridam and Mmom are both…
THE Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has announced the appointment of Olumode Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, effective August 14, 2025. This appointment wasannounced in a statement by the board made avaialble to News Point Nigeria on Wednesday. Adeyemi’s appointment follows the retirement of Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, the current Controller-General, who will be retiring on August 1, 2025, upon attaining the age of sixty. Read also: Tinubu appoints Babangida’s son as chairman of Bank of Agriculture, names other agency heads The Board extends its appreciation to Olola for his contributions to…
THE political elite and civic leadership of Northern Nigeria gathered in Kaduna on Tuesday to review President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance but the highly anticipated forum quickly revealed sharp internal divisions over allegations of marginalisation and uneven federal attention. News Point Nigeria reports that held at the historic Arewa House and convened by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, the two-day summit themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizen Engagement for National Unity” featured governors, ministers, traditional rulers, civil society leaders, and policy experts from across the 19 northern states. Some leaders applauded President Tinubu for initiating infrastructure projects and appointing…
THE House of Representatives is proposing a landmark change to Nigeria’s electoral process by recommending that all five categories of elections presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly be conducted on the same day starting from the 2027 general elections. News Point Nigeria reports that the proposal forms part of a new legislation titled Electoral Act 2025, which aims to repeal the existing 2022 version and introduce significant reforms to the electoral system. 1. One-Day Voting for All Elections The bill seeks to consolidate all major elections into a single day, eliminating staggered polls. According to Clause 27,…
VICE President Kashim Shettima would attend the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The summit would hold from July 27 to July 29, his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, said on Sunday. The high-level summit, convened in collaboration with the governments of Ethiopia, Italy, and the United Nations, will bring together world leaders to assess progress since the inaugural 2021 edition and to chart pathways for building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable global food systems. Shettima is expected to join other heads of state and senior officials in discussions focused on transforming critical value chains, including an…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GenCos) to give the Federal Government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts owed to them. During a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President assured them of his administration’s commitment to resolving the liquidity challenges in the power sector. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed that a ₦4 trillion bond programme has received anticipatory approval from Tinubu to address the liquidity shortfall in…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday convened a high-level strategic briefing with key figures from Nigeria’s economic, fiscal, and energy sectors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Though officially described as a routine engagement, sources within the State House told The Nation the session was both timely and tactical, given the nation’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy, strengthen revenue, and deepen energy reforms under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Among those in attendance were: Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Senator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of…
THE Presidency has sharply criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent remarks on the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the party’s statement as “obnoxious,” “dishonest,” and a desperate ploy for political relevance. In a strongly worded statement released on Friday, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare, accused the ADC of exploiting a solemn national moment for cheap political attention. The ADC had earlier alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was using Buhari’s death for political gain. Reacting, the Presidency called the allegation “an opportunistic exercise in manufactured…