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President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the need for peace and religious tolerance in Nigeria, declaring that “hate is never an option” for Nigerians. The President made this known on Saturday, October 4, during the funeral ceremony of Nana Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor…
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has shed light on why he accepted the renaming of the National Theatre in Lagos after him, despite his long-standing stance against the appropriation of public monuments by individuals. The iconic playwright, who spoke at the official reopening of the newly-renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overcoming Nigeria’s security challenges, saying peace has returned to many formerly troubled regions. In a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu said security forces have made significant gains in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Owerri, the Imo State capital, for a one-day official visit focused on commissioning major infrastructure projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodimma. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport at exactly 12:52 p.m., where the President was received by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, to attend the official installation of Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The President’s convoy pulled into the historic Mapo Hall venue around 2:25 p.m. on Friday, where he was warmly received by Governor Seyi…
In a major fiscal breakthrough, Nigeria’s monthly revenue collection has surged by over 411%, rising from N711 billion in May 2023 to N3.64 trillion as of August 2025, according to the Chairman of the newly renamed Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji. The sharp rise reflects the impact of comprehensive…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive restructuring of the global financial system as it relates to Africa’s mineral resources, urging African nations to take full control of financing and managing their critical minerals sector. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group…
The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking to remain in power beyond 2031, calling such allegations “baseless and absurd.” In a statement released on Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, reaffirmed the president’s commitment to democratic principles and constitutional…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Kaduna State on Friday afternoon for a one-day working visit, touching down at the Kaduna International Airport around 1:00 p.m. The President was warmly received by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, alongside Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, federal ministers, senators, and other senior government…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for their recent accomplishments on the international stage, calling them “sources of national pride.” The message was conveyed in a statement issued Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu…
