President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are projected to spend a combined total of N9.36 billion on local and international travels, as well as food and refreshments, in the 2026 fiscal year. Details contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill released by the Budget Office of the Federation on Thursday show that the two…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that 2026 will usher in broader prosperity, improved security, and sustained economic growth, stressing that patience, fiscal discipline, and national unity remain essential to achieving these goals. The President gave the assurance in his New Year message on Thursday, noting that his administration would maintain the momentum of its…
President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe, according to the Presidency. This was disclosed on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga said the President will continue his end-of-year holiday in Europe ahead of an official visit to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. He…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on his 58th birthday, commending his record of impactful public service and results-driven leadership. In a statement issued on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Wike as a bold and outstanding performer…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Thursday in Abuja that his administration is laying the groundwork for a vibrant digital workforce that will propel Nigeria’s next phase of economic growth and shared prosperity. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the State House Conference Centre during the 3…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for cancelling his planned visits to South Africa and Angola, describing the decision as mere tokenism rather than a genuine effort to address the worsening security crisis in northern Nigeria. According to the PDP, the cancellation appears to be a symbolic reaction to the abduction…
The Independent National Electoral Commission ‘s Chairman, Joash Amupitan has, assured residents that the Commission will conduct a credible exercise during the Anambra Gubernatorial Election . No fewer than 2,802,790 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots across 21 local government areas of the South-East state. This will be his first governorship election since…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to defeat terrorism and deepen Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with international partners. “We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism. The task ahead is to move forward with clarity of purpose, guided by the Renewed Hope Agenda to build…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total ban on the sale or transfer of properties owned by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) located within or around airport premises. The directive was disclosed on Thursday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a briefing with State House correspondents after the…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed his threat of potential military action in Nigeria over what he described as the “mass killing of Christians”, shortly after the Nigerian presidency proposed diplomatic talks to ease tensions. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked by an AFP correspondent whether his administration was considering deploying troops…
