Crime

Killers of soldiers in Delta must be punished – Tinubu

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By Oluwaseyi Ajibade President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the brutal killing of military personnel in Delta State, describing the act as cowardly. In a statement on Sunday, the President said he stood in solidarity with all well-meaning Nigerians and the brave men and women of the armed Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Olubadan Served Humanity Exceptionally, Says Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale, on Friday, said Olubadan was an exceptional king in the service of humanity. The statement read in part, “President Bola Tinubu […]Continue Reading

Security

Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to Rescue Abducted Victims

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President Bola Tinubu has directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the abducted vulnerable victims, internally displaced persons in Borno State, and students in Kaduna State. The President, who condemned the abduction, also ordered all relevant government agencies to ensure that justice is served against the perpetrators of the abominable acts. Continue Reading

Health

Tinubu Approves Upgrade of LUTH, ABUTH, 14 Others

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate upgrade of 16 health institutions across all six geo-political zones in the country. The president directed that the infrastructure and equipment of the institutions should be immediately upgraded. The institutions include the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere and the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Continue Reading

Governance

Tinubu, Govs Give Nod to State Police

Web News 16 February 2024 184 0

President Bola Tinubu and state governors have agreed to establish state police in the country as part of measures to check the rising wave of insecurity in the country. This was one of the six high points of an emergency meeting summoned by the President at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, given the […]Continue Reading

Security

Tinubu Departs Abuja for NDA 60th Anniversary

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President Bola Tinubu has departed the nation’s capital, Abuja, to attend the grand finale of a week-long activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. “President Bola Tinubu departs to attend NDA Anniversary in Kaduna,” read an update from the State House media office Saturday morning. On February 5, the Academy […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Tinubu Mourns Namibia President

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By Abdullah Bello President Bola Tinubu has, on behalf of Nigeria, condoled with the government and people of Namibia over the death of President Hage Geingob. In a statement, President Tinubu mourns the loss of his counterpart, whom he describes as a veteran in the struggle for democracy, proponent of good governance, and advocate of […]Continue Reading

Security

Tinubu Tells Security Chiefs ‘Avoidable Errors’ in Kaduna Bombing Cannot Be Repeated

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President Bola Tinubu has described the recent bombing in Kaduna State as a series of avoidable errors, saying it cannot be repeated. Addressing security chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House, in Abuja, on Friday, Tinubu warned the military against failing in their responsibilities. “The success you […]Continue Reading

Governance

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Confirmation of 19 NPC Commissioners Nominee

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In a letter to the Senate on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu requested the confirmation of 19 candidates for National Population Commission (NPC) commissioners. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read out the letter on the floor during plenary in Abuja. The nominees: The President also asked the red chamber to confirm the nomination of […]Continue Reading

Governance

Put Masses Interest First, Tinubu Urges APC Governors  

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President Bola Tinubu has advised APC Governors to put the interest of the people first and work for the good of their states. Receiving outgoing Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, the re-elected Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, and the Governor-elect of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, in Abuja, the President expressed satisfaction with […]Continue Reading

Economy

Nigerians, greatest primary asset- Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has informed international investors that Nigerians are highly educated, highly skilled, and naturally industrious, are the primary asset and advantage the country wields. The president  made the speech at a panel discussion in Berlin, Germany, titled, ‘Fostering Local Value Chains and Investments in Africa: The Role of the German Private Sector Continue Reading

Environment

Senate Calls for Implementation of Recommendations on Flooding

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The Senate on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to implement the recommendations of the Presidential Committee for the Development of a Comprehensive Plan of Action against Flooding. The committee had recommended the establishment of a National Flood Management Council in Nigeria. The agency is expected to serve as a central body responsible for coordinating flood […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Senator Alli Congratulates Tinubu, Shettima on Supreme Court Victory

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Senator representing Oyo South, Sharafadeen Alli has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on the Supreme Court verdict which validated their victory in the February 25 presidential election. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Supreme Court Verdict: Oyo APC Congratulates Tinubu, Shettima

Web News 26 October 2023 267 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State has described the Thursday verdict of the Supreme Court which gave final validation to the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the February 25, 2023 poll as the best thing to have happened to the nation’s democracy in recent times calling on the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Fresh Evidence: Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku’s Motion

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The Supreme Court has dismissed the motion filed by former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Atiku had sought leave of the court to file fresh evidence in his appeal against the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election. In his motion, Atiku requested the apex court […]Continue Reading

Education

Student loan scheme will commence January 2024 – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu says the implementation of the student loan initiative will commence in January 2024. Tinubu, who was speaking at Abuja during the National Economic Summit 2023  on Monday, assured Nigerian students that the era of incessant strikes will be a thing of the past. “By January 2024, the new student loan must commence. […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

S/Court Reserves Judgment on Obi’s Appeal, Atiku’s Application

Web News 23 October 2023 190 0

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, against the tribunal’s judgment affirming President Bola Tinubu’s election. The seven-man panel led by John Inyang Okoro after listening to the submissions of the parties involved in the matter said the judgment date would be […]Continue Reading

Security

Adeleke Lauds Tinubu on Adeniyi’s Confirmation as CG Customs

Web News 22 October 2023 274 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended President Bola Tinubu for the confirmation of Mr. Adewale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service. In a statement by the Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor appreciated President Tinubu for recognizing the capability of Mr. Adeniyi to drive his agenda in the […]Continue Reading

Education

No Evidence Tinubu Forged College Record, Says BBC’s Global Disinformation Team

Web News 11 October 2023 257 0

There is no evidence that the diploma Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted to the country’s electoral commission was forged, the BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has found. Allegations that President Tinubu’s certificates were faked went viral on social media following the release by Chicago State University (CSU) of his academic records Continue Reading

Governance

President Tinubu Back in Nigeria

Web News 30 September 2023 290 0

President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday after attending the United Nations General Assembly, #UNGA78, in New York. As is customary, the President was greeted by key government officials at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to our State Department correspondent, the President will address the nation on Sunday morning. The President is Continue Reading

Human Angle

FULL SPEECH: Tinubu addresses 78th UN General Assembly

Web News 20 September 2023 268 0

Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, 1. On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of this Session of the United Nations General Assembly. CONCLUSION 41. As I close, let me emphasize that Nigeria’s objectives accord with the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tinubu Nominates Jamila Ibrahim, Ayodele Olawande as Youth Ministers

Web News 17 September 2023 391 0

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday nominated Dr. Jamila Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He also nominated Mr. Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. […]Continue Reading

Politics

UNGA78: Six Govs, Seven Ministers Part of President Tinubu’s Delegation

Web News 17 September 2023 610 0

Six state governors and seven ministers will be part of President Bola Tinubu’s 17-man delegation to this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York from September 18 to 26. For his first appearance at the annual gathering as Nigeria’s President, Tinubu will be accompanied by Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Umo Eno of Akwa […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tinubu Gives Reason for Ambassadors’ Recall

Web News 4 September 2023 300 0

President Bola Tinubu has explained the reason he recalled all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, had earlier disclosed that the ambassadors have been recalled, but did not state the reason. But the president, in a statement issued on Saturday night by his spokesperson, Ajuri […]Continue Reading

Politics

President Tinubu Presides over Maiden FEC Meeting

Web News 28 August 2023 378 0

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the inaugural Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting of his administration at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. Recall that President Tinubu was sworn-in on May 29 and the new cabinet members were inaugurated on Monday last week after their confirmation by the Senate in line […]Continue Reading