During a recent meeting with the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called on Nigerians to embrace the country’s rich cultural and religious diversity as a driving force for unity, peace, and economic development. Addressing the gathering, President Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria’s strength lies in its plurality and urged all faith
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former Jigawa State Governor and elder statesman, Alhaji Sule Lamido, for his enduring contributions to Nigeria’s political development, describing him as a principled democrat and a symbol of consistency in public service. The President made this known in remarks delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Information and
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Alhaji Khamis Olatunde Badmus, describing him as a consummate farmer, a pillar of community development, and a statesman whose life has been marked by unwavering service to the nation. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed fresh investment initiatives from Qatari investors aimed at exploring Nigeria’s vast agricultural potential, reaffirming the country’s openness to strategic and mutually beneficial partnerships that support economic diversification and food security. The President gave the assurance during high-level discussions with a delegation of Qatari investors at the Presidential Villa in
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has officially commissioned the Emeka Anyaoku Institute of International Studies and Diplomacy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s academic and diplomatic landscape. The Institute, named after the revered Nigerian diplomat and former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, is envisioned as a hub for nurturing future
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the recent influx of prominent political figures and their supporters into its fold as a strong vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformational leadership and the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement issued by the APC’s National Publicity Directorate, the party noted that the growing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, received the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, at the State House in Abuja, where both leaders held a closed-door meeting centered on key development issues and federal collaboration in advancing the South-Western state’s priorities. The meeting, which took place at the President’s office, is part of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a total of N787.14 billion and $651.7 million for the execution and rescoping of critical infrastructure projects, particularly major road constructions, across 13 states of the federation. The approvals were granted during the latest Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Minister of Works,
Professor John Tyavbee Ajai of Taraba State University has called on President BolaTinubu to urgently reconsider Nigeria’s participation in the ECOWAS Transhumance Protocol and to expedite the enactment of a national law banning open grazing. In an open letter dated September 24, 2024, Ajai warned that the current approach to livestock mobility is exacerbating insecurity,
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has formally appealed to President Bola Tinubu to issue a presidential order directing security agencies to enhance protection for pastoralist communities across Nigeria. In a statement issued by MACBAN’s National Secretary-General, Alhaji Bello Gotomo, the association expressed deep concern over ongoing ethnic profiling, discrimination, and unlawful
