The Police revelation comes following concerns raised by the Ekid People’s Union (EPU) on the whereabout of Princess Odoito after she was arrested on Wednesday afternoon at Eket.

The party said the President’s unavailability on a day dedicated to national reflection and solidarity with troops and military families was troubling, arguing that the presence of the Commander-in-Chief carries moral and symbolic weight for soldiers on the frontlines.

Soludo gave the commendation on Thursday, after inspecting the guard of honour and laying wreaths at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held in Awka.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote Nigeria’s culture and empower creative talents, highlighting the growing influence of the country’s music and entertainment industry on the continent.

Northern socio-cultural groups and institutions have announced plans to convene a major conference themed “Sixty Years Without the Sardauna”, aimed at reflecting on the legacy of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardaunan Sokoto, and charting a new course for the development of Northern Nigeria.

The President also reiterated his government’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians and strengthening the creative economy.

“VAT has always applied to fees, commissions, and charges for services rendered by banks and other financial institutions under Nigeria’s long-established VAT regime.

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has clarified that there has been no new imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on banking services, dismissing claims circulating in some media outlets.

President Tinubu, in the message, said: “On this Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day, Nigeria pauses to honour its heroes.

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 15.15 percent in December 2025, down 2.18 percentage points from 17.33 percent in November, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported.