October 19, 2026

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

ADC demands probe of NNPC’s ₦7.13tn energy security spending, seeks full disclosure from Tinubu Govt Adc

ADC demands probe of NNPC’s ₦7.13tn energy security spending, seeks full disclosure from Tinubu Govt

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja July 21, 2026
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and the National Assembly to disclose the full details of the company’s energy security spending, following the release of its audited 2024 financial statements. The opposition party said the figures...
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Nigeria govt dismisses ₦80tn borrowing claims, explains rise in public debt FG denies operating ₦8.83 trillion shadow budget, rebuts Atiku's IMF-based claims

Nigeria govt dismisses ₦80tn borrowing claims, explains rise in public debt

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja July 21, 2026
Nigeria Government has dismissed claims that the administration of President Bola Tinubu borrowed about ₦80 trillion within three years, insisting that the figures being circulated are misleading and largely driven by accounting adjustments rather than fresh loans. The clarification was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Finance and...
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FG commissions digital e-library in Kano, expands Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Education Agenda FG commissions digital e-library in Kano, expands Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Education Agenda

FG commissions digital e-library in Kano, expands Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Education Agenda

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja July 20, 2026
The Federal Government has stepped up the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Education with the commissioning of a renovated digital e-library at the Federal Government College, FGC, Kano, while reaffirming plans to expand bilingual schools and proceed with the proposed land swap initiative at the...
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Tinubu behind Kaduna’s infrastructure drive, says Uba Sani as he flags off 11 road projects Tinubu behind Kaduna's infrastructure drive, says Uba Sani as he flags off 11 road projects

Tinubu behind Kaduna’s infrastructure drive, says Uba Sani as he flags off 11 road projects

BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna July 19, 2026
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has credited President Bola Tinubu with driving the rapid pace of infrastructure development in the state, saying the President’s support has been instrumental in the execution of major road projects and other federal interventions across the state. The governor spoke over the weekend at...
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‘139 million Nigerians in poverty Is Tinubu’s scorecard’ — ADC calls for president’s resignation President Bola Tinubu

‘139 million Nigerians in poverty Is Tinubu’s scorecard’ — ADC calls for president’s resignation

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja July 19, 2026
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider resigning from office following recent World Bank figures showing that about 139 million Nigerians, representing roughly 60 per cent of the country’s population, now live below the national poverty line. In a statement issued by the party’s...
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ADC to Tinubu: Resign if you can’t control your presidency, urges National Assembly to Probe ‘appointments fiasco’ President Bola Tinubu

ADC to Tinubu: Resign if you can’t control your presidency, urges National Assembly to Probe ‘appointments fiasco’

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja July 17, 2026
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a fresh attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration, alleging that the President has lost control of the federal government and urging the National Assembly to investigate whether he remains capable of effectively discharging the responsibilities of his office. In a statement...
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Tinubu signs executive order on virtual assets, establishes council to harmonize regulation of digital economy Tinubu signs executive order on virtual assets, establishes council to harmonize regulation of digital economy

Tinubu signs executive order on virtual assets, establishes council to harmonize regulation of digital economy

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja July 17, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets, strengthen cooperation among the nation’s financial, revenue and capital markets agencies, protect citizens from fraud, and safeguard the integrity of the financial system while enabling responsible innovation....
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Tinubu is intentionally rebuilding the South-East, says Soludo President Bola Tinubu and Anambra State Governor Soludo

Tinubu is intentionally rebuilding the South-East, says Soludo

By BARBARA KALU, Awka July 16, 2026
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the design and procurement of two major highway projects in the South-East, describing the decision as a historic step towards rebuilding the region’s infrastructure. In a post shared on his official X account on Wednesday,...
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Shettima launches $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund Shettima launches $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund

Shettima launches $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja July 15, 2026
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has launched the $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund, describing it as a laudable development for a nation whose foundation was built on agrarian economy and whose soil paid its bills before the discovery of oil. He observed that Nigeria cannot afford to...
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UPDATED: Police arrest PFIPC ‘DG’ Adeyemi after court-issued bench warrant PFIPC scandal police arrest Adeniyi Adeyemi

UPDATED: Police arrest PFIPC ‘DG’ Adeyemi after court-issued bench warrant

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja July 14, 2026
Police have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, who presented himself as the Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), in Osun State following a court-issued bench warrant. Confirming the development, Force Public Relations Officer, Okokon Iniedu, said, “We have just confirmed the arrest of Mr. Adeniyi Adeyemi by...
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‘GbajaGate’: Atiku accuses Tinubu of shielding Gbajabiamila, says corruption scandal too serious to ignore Presidency slams Atiku’s TV interview, says 2027 ambition ‘dead before arrival’

‘GbajaGate’: Atiku accuses Tinubu of shielding Gbajabiamila, says corruption scandal too serious to ignore

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja July 14, 2026
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says silence, indifference and passage of time cannot kill the unfolding corruption allegations against Tinubu’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. Reacting to the latest report by the Gazette newspaper, accusing the Chief of Staff...
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Court rejects Sowore’s bid for long adjournment in trial for allegedly defaming Tinubu Sowore and President Bola Tinubu

Court rejects Sowore’s bid for long adjournment in trial for allegedly defaming Tinubu

By JOY ADARA, Abuja July 13, 2026
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, rejected an application by online publisher and Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, seeking a long adjournment of his trial in the alleged defamation of President Bola Tinubu. The charges were filed...
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2027: Zulum thanks Tinubu for re-nominating Shettima as running mate, pledges Borno’s support Zulum presents Borno APC governorship candidate Gubio to Tinubu

2027: Zulum thanks Tinubu for re-nominating Shettima as running mate, pledges Borno’s support

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri July 12, 2026
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-nominating Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Saturday, Governor Zulum described the President’s decision as a demonstration of political wisdom,...
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You are either lazy or too embarrassed to acknowledge my statement on rescued Oyo victims – Atiku blasts Tinubu Presidency slams Atiku’s TV interview, says 2027 ambition ‘dead before arrival’

You are either lazy or too embarrassed to acknowledge my statement on rescued Oyo victims – Atiku blasts Tinubu

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja July 11, 2026
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has described the Presidency’s claim that he remained silent following the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State as a reckless distortion of facts that collapses under the weight of...
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Alausa applauds Tinubu, salutes security forces for safe rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers Presidency announces rescue of all kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers

Alausa applauds Tinubu, salutes security forces for safe rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja July 11, 2026
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has warmly congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State,while also commending the Oyo State Government and the nation’s security agencies for their collaborative efforts in securing...
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Tinubu expresses joy over rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers, hails security agencies Presidency announces rescue of all kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers

Tinubu expresses joy over rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers, hails security agencies

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja July 10, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of the children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, by the security forces. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, praised the heroic efforts of the security agencies, especially the military, the...
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Tinubu hails Wike as Remodeled Abuja City Gate signals capital’s renewal Tinubu hails Wike as Remodeled Abuja City Gate signals capital's renewal

Tinubu hails Wike as Remodeled Abuja City Gate signals capital’s renewal

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja July 10, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared that the newly remodeled Abuja City Gate stands as an enduring symbol of national renewal, unity and progress, while commending the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, for transforming the nation’s capital through sustained infrastructure development. Represented by...
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2027: Tinubu’s Govt is after my life – Peter Obi alleges Peter Obi for 2027 presidential election

2027: Tinubu’s Govt is after my life – Peter Obi alleges

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja July 9, 2026
Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, sits down with the leading presidential contender in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in a far-reaching conversation on Nigeria’s political future, the state of the nation and his personal journey ahead of the 2027 elections....
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Tinubu to CSOs: Put Nigeria first, shun harmful foreign influence Tinubu to CSOs: Put Nigeria first, shun harmful foreign influence

Tinubu to CSOs: Put Nigeria first, shun harmful foreign influence

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja July 8, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) across the country to align more closely with his administration’s development agenda, urging them to prioritise national interests and reject foreign funding that could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and development objectives. Speaking at the Southern Civil Society Organisations Summit in...
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Emefiele: Alleged fraudulent $6.2m withdrawal pushed CBN’s special dollar account into negative balance — Witness Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele and court gavel

Emefiele: Alleged fraudulent $6.2m withdrawal pushed CBN’s special dollar account into negative balance — Witness

By JOY ADARA, Abuja July 4, 2026
The 15th Prosecution Witness, PW15, Jim Osayande Obazee, in the trial of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, on Friday, July 3, 2026 told Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja that the $6.2 million allegedly earmarked for...
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