President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, tomorrow to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. Instead, he will head to Jos, capital of Plateau state, to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the recent gun attacks,...
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The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) wants the President Bola Tinubu administration to use benefits that would accrue to the country from the current surge in global crude price in the aftermath of the ongoing Middle East conflict to continue to build a more resilient economy. This is...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Sen. Dr Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission and nominated seven people to fill vacant commissioner positions at the National Population Commission (NPC). This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. Ida...
Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, alongside other prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, on Sunday led special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he marked his 74th birthday at the National Mosque in Abuja. President Tinubu arrived at the mosque a few minutes after...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the establishment of a dedicated support fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of fallen heroes. The President announced the initiative on Sunday, using the commemoration of his 74th birthday, to honour the...
My dear fellow Nigerians, Today, as I clock another year on the journey of life, I’m filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity to serve this great nation. I want to take this moment to thank Nigerians for their messages, show of love and prayers on the occasion...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s current economic difficulties to global geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, while defending his administration’s economic reforms as necessary steps toward long-term prosperity. Speaking on Friday at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the mandate of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) in a new drive to reposition the initiative. The initiative according to a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on...
Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has dismissed criticisms trailing the resolution of the long-running OPL 245 dispute, describing them as driven by “selfish” rather than patriotic motives. In a statement issued on March 25, 2026, the AGF said his office was compelled...
President Bola Tinubu has extolled Mr Tunde Rahman, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, for his commitment to duty and loyalty over the years. President Tinubu used the occasion of his longtime aide’s 60th birthday to shower encomiums on him for his many years of unflinching...
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could trigger severe economic consequences for Africa, particularly through rising volatility in the global oil market. Dangote made the remarks on Monday after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos, where...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has witnessed the signing of a £746 million (about $990 million) export finance agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom to overhaul two of the country’s busiest seaports in Lagos. The deal, signed between Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance led by Wale Edun and Citibank, will...
As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble...
Text of the Speech By President Bola Tinubu at the State Banquet in His Honour at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Your Majesty, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Distinguished Guests, Ladies...
STATE VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND MRS. TINUBU Your Excellency, Mr President, and Distinguished First Lady, Ekabo. Se Daaa Daa Ni. (Greetings! I hope you are well.) My wife and I are delighted to welcome you to Windsor Castle here on this occasion. We...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised fresh concerns over what it described as a calculated attempt to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging a plot to impose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate. In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Bolaji...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, extolling his determination and dedication to duty. President Tinubu, who spoke after the brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the...