President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7.

Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2011 and 2017, was reelected in December 2024. He will succeed President Nana Akuffo-Addo( 2017-2025).

President Tinubu’s trip to Accra is at the invitation of the president-elect, who had visited the Nigerian leader earlier in December.

Mahama and President Tinubu have a longstanding personal relationship, just like Nigeria and Ghana maintain a longstanding bilateral relationship.

President Tinubu, as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will join other African leaders at the ceremony.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and other senior government officials will accompany President Tinubu on the trip.

In a move aimed at advancing Nigeria’s energy sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the exploration and development of the Anambra Basin. This pledge was made during a high-level meeting with stakeholders in Enugu State Yesterday

The Anambra Basin, identified as one of Nigeria’s significant hydrocarbon-rich regions, has remained largely untapped for decades. President Tinubu emphasized that its development aligns with his administration’s focus on boosting local energy production, creating jobs, and diversifying the nation’s economy.

“The potential of the Anambra Basin is immense, and my government is fully committed to harnessing this resource responsibly and sustainably for the benefit of our people,” the President stated. He assured stakeholders of adequate policy support, funding, and collaboration with international partners to fast-track ongoing efforts.

The administration has also directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to prioritize exploration activities in the region. A task force comprising key industry players and government agencies is set to be inaugurated to oversee the implementation of this ambitious plan.

Community leaders and representatives from the host communities in the Anambra Basin expressed optimism about the renewed commitment. They urged the government to address environmental concerns, ensure fair distribution of benefits, and prioritize local content in the project’s execution.

President Tinubu’s promise marks a significant step toward unlocking the potential of the Anambra Basin, with the hope that it will drive economic growth, strengthen energy security, and contribute to the nation’s overall development.

The Secretary to the Sokoto State Government, Alhaji Muhammadu Bello Sifawa, has lost his daughter and three grandchildren in a devastating fire that engulfed their home in Sifawa town, Bodinga Local Government Area of the state.

The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 6, 2025, at the residence of his daughter, Rabiatu, who was married to Alhaji Muhammadu Yusuf Bello, Permanent Secretary of the Sokoto State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development.

The inferno, which swept through the house as the family slept, also claimed the life of the housemaid.

It was gathered that only Alhaji Muhammadu Yusuf Bello, miraculously survived.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the blaze, while firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames.

The remains of the victims were laid to rest today at the Sheikh Shehu Usmanu Danfodiyo Mosque in Sifawa.