Lateef Idris
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Tinubu, Wike, Akume listed as PFIPC board members, Reps raise questions
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has raised concerns over documents that allegedly listed President Bola Tinubu and several senior government officials as members of the organisation’s governing board.
07/08/2026
Nigeria will shape global energy agenda through world council membership – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s admission as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC) marks a significant milestone that will enable the country to play a greater role in shaping global energy policies while advancing Africa’s interests on the international stage.
07/08/2026
Tinubu receives outgoing ECOWAS commission president
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the outgoing President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, at the State House, Abuja.
07/08/2026
Health crisis: Lagos short of 40,000 doctors – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said the state faces a deficit of about 40,000 doctors and another 40,000 nurses, while its health sector requires at least N100bn above current budgetary provisions to meet the needs of its growing population.
07/08/2026
Jessica Oji Makes History, Wins Nigeria’s First World U20 Field Event Gold
Team Nigeria’s Jessica Oji has made history as the country’s first-ever field-event gold medallist at the World U20 Athletics Championships, winning the women’s shot put title with a sensational throw of 18.08m in Oregon.
07/08/2026
Shettima Begins Two-Week Leave, Restates Commitment To National Service
Vice President Kashim Shettima will begin a two-week leave on Thursday following President Bola Tinubu’s approval.
07/08/2026
WAFCON 2026: Ghana Draw Mali To Secure Last Eight Spot [Full Quarter-Final Fixtures, Schedule]
Ghana claimed the last quarter-final place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after drawing 1-1 with Mali in Rabat on Thursday.
07/08/2026
Tinubu Directs EFCC To Unfreeze Osun Government Account
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate a court order freezing an account belonging to the Osun State Government.
07/08/2026
Tinubu not pursuing one-party state, ready to deepen dialogue with Catholic Bishops – Akume
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was pursuing a one-party state, insisting that the government remains committed to multi-party democracy while pledging to deepen engagement with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and other stakeholders to address the country’s pressing challenges.
05/08/2026
Lagos professors earn less than secondary school principals – ASUU
LAGOS — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged that senior professors in Lagos State-owned universities now earn less in monthly remuneration than secondary school principals in the state’s public service.
05/08/2026
