President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent wave of killings in Benue State and has directed immediate security intervention to curb the violence. The president also urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to spearhead peace and reconciliation initiatives among the warring communities. In a statement released on Saturday, Tinubu described the killings as “unacceptable” and reiterated
June 15th, 2025 What began as a high-level gathering of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from Nigeria’s North-East ended in controversy on Sunday, following the exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s name in a public endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 general elections. The summit, held in Gombe State, was attended by
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, raising eyebrows as the honour ranks lower than the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) previously awarded to him by former President
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), a key initiative aimed at enhancing access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. In a significant development, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has been appointed as the Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, delivered a compelling address to a joint session of Nigeria’s National Assembly on June 12, 2025, commemorating the nation’s 26th Democracy Day. His speech underscored the enduring spirit of Nigeria’s democratic journey, paid tribute to its heroes, and outlined the administration’s commitment to economic reforms and national unity. Standing before
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred posthumous national honours on Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, and several other distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their roles in advancing democracy in the country. The honours were announced as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, held to commemorate the historic June 12, 1993,
Abuja, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 The Federal Government has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in recognition of his contributions to national development and infrastructure revitalization. The renaming ceremony, which took place during the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated facility, was attended by top government
Abuja, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African countries to implement deliberate and practical policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and protect the continent’s rich cultural heritage. Speaking at the 68th United Nations Regional Meeting on Sustainable Tourism, the Nigerian leader stressed the need for African nations to prioritize environmental
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to respect and comply with all directives issued by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, affirming the minister’s authority over administrative matters within the territory. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during the commissioning ceremony of the newly rehabilitated International
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Fidelis Kaigama, a distinguished public servant and former Federal Permanent Secretary, who died on June 6, 2025, at the age of 84. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the late Kaigama as
