Abuja, Nigeria — October 20, 2025President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, on the occasion of the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne of his ancestors. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the newly restructured Bank of Agriculture. The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Babangida, 53, holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master’s…
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri in Borno State after ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu announced this on Thursday during an expanded FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in honour of the former Nigerian leader. President Tinubu announced the honour at the session of tributes of the Federal Executive Council to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences. President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to…
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his official visit to Kaduna State, opting instead to travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This visit is part of renewed efforts to foster peace and tackle the ongoing conflict that has severely affected communities in the state. The President’s trip aims to assess firsthand the recurring…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja after spending two weeks in Lagos, where he celebrated Eid al-Adha. Tinubu was accompanied to the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, from where he left for Abuja, by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other government officials. Upon his return to Abuja, Tinubu attended the inauguration of the rehabilitated…
N4.7tn Debt: Power Firms Urge Urgent Meeting with President Tinubu Electricity generation companies (Gencos) are pressing for an expedited meeting with President Bola Tinubu to address the growing ₦4.7 trillion debt owed to them by the Federal Government. While no date has been confirmed, the Gencos are calling for the meeting to happen “as soon…
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has dismissed social media rumors claiming that President Bola Tinubu is in France for medical treatment, stating that the reports are baseless. “Sometimes on social media, you see people posting information, and you don’t even know who they are—it could be someone dealing with mental health issues. Yet, the information spreads,”…
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu left for Paris, France, for a brief working visit. A video shared by the Presidency showed the President greeting senior government officials before boarding the Presidential aircraft. At the airport to see him off were key figures, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Minister…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to maintain the good practices instilled during the month of Ramadan. He made the appeal shortly after attending the Eid-El-Fitr prayers at the National Eid Ground in Abuja on Sunday. The President urged citizens to avoid reverting to past behaviors and instead lead lives rooted in piety and…
