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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…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally returned to Abuja after concluding his annual working vacation in Europe, the Presidency confirmed on Monday. The President arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport where he was warmly received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, Chief of Staff Femi…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to accelerate the local production of arms and ammunition as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the graduation ceremony of Course 33 of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja,…
