President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday arrived Kaduna State to commission a string of landmark development projects, including a state-of-the-art skill acquisition institute, a specialist hospital, and a fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for urban transport. Touching down at the Military Airport in Mando at exactly 1:27 p.m. local time aboard a Boeing […]
By Godfrey Asuquo President Bola Tinubu’s administration is seeking approval from the National Assembly for an ambitious foreign borrowing plan totalling approximately ₦45 trillion (over $24 billion) for the 2025 budget, including significant sums in US Dollars, Euros, and Japanese Yen. This request, part of the 2024-2026 External Borrowing Rolling Plan, has ignited a fierce […]
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second year in office, Nigeria stands at a crossroads—grappling with the immediate hardships of sweeping economic reforms while holding onto the promise of long-term prosperity. Tinubu’s tenure has been characterized by bold policy shifts aimed at revitalizing the nation’s economy, yet these measures have also sparked significant public […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the toughest phase of his administration’s reforms is over, declaring that the country is now on a path to economic stability, improved security, and inclusive national development. The President made this statement during a nationwide broadcast to mark the second anniversary of his administration. Reflecting on his […]
By Ukpono Ukpong To commemorate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second year in office, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that it will begin commissioning of completed projects on June 10, 2025, for a period of 19 days. The decision was taken yesterday, at the 14th Executive Committee meeting of the FCTA, chaired by […]
…President says criminality has no religion or tribe, welcomes clergy’s support for reforms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the urgent need for a united national front in the battle against insecurity, calling for collective condemnation of criminality without ethnic or religious bias. The President issued this charge on Friday in Abuja while receiving a […]
BY PATRICK WEMAMBU President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday appealed to the Senate to approve N1.783 trillion as proposed 2025 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Tinubu, in a letter which was read by its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday, appealed for expeditious consideration and passage of the […]
By Our Reporter A prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has warned that the wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) may be giving President Bola Tinubu a misleading sense of achievement in his administration. Speaking during an appearance on Soni Irabor Live, a News Central programme aired on […]
By Our Reporter Ahead of the May, 8 visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Anambra state, the state government has announced slight adjustments to traffic flow and commuter schedules. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Saturday, urged residents to cooperate with security agencies […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday will depart Abuja for a two-day official visit to Katsina State, marking a significant engagement with the northwest region. During the visit, President Tinubu is expected to meet with critical stakeholders, including security officials and local leaders, to evaluate the ongoing security challenges facing the state and explore […]
By Agency Report As Nigeria grapples with an escalating wave of bloodshed, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to return home to resume duties. In a blistering statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle monitored in Abuja yesterday, Obi […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Oyo State over the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of the old Oyo State and a renowned academic. In a statement released on Saturday, President Tinubu, on behalf of the Federal Government, extended sympathies to the Olunloyo family […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Senator Solomon Ayodeji Otegbola, the Asiwaju of Aworiland and one of Nigeria’s most revered elder statesmen. In a condolence message to the Otegbola family and the people of Aworiland, the President hailed the late Senator as “a man of immense dignity, principle, and […]
BY PATRICK WEMAMBU President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mele Kyari and appointed Bayo Ojulari to replace him. Also sacked is the top echelon of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPCL. A statement by the […]
By Tom Okpe A Group, BAT Vanguard has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Shola Olofin As Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Board Chairman. The group in a press statement in Abuja on Friday, signed by its National Secretary, Bar Onyoche Lawani and National Publicity Secretary, Michael Balogun said: “with profound gratitude and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art Armed Forces Complex in Abuja. The event marks a historic step in strengthening Nigeria’s military infrastructure and reaffirming the nation’s commitment to the welfare and professionalism of its armed forces. Addressing attendees, President Tinubu expressed his deep gratitude to the men […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Chief Bisi Akande, elder statesman, accomplished administrator, and the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in celebration of his 86th birthday. Describing Chief Akande as a steadfast progressive and a true disciple of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s ideals, President Tinubu praised his […]
In a powerful and impassioned address, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria reaffirmed his commitment to African solidarity and progress during the swearing-in ceremony of President John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025. Speaking as a special guest of honour at the historic event, Tinubu celebrated Ghana’s democratic transition as a significant milestone for West […]
..as Abbas says 2025 budget, Nigeria’s fiscal realities warrant critical reflection By Tom Okpe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has laid before joint session of the National Assembly, N47.9 trillion budget for the 2024 financial year. The budget christened; ‘Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,’ at presentation on Wednesday at the National Assembly Abuja, Tinubu […]
President Bola Tinubu has just sworn in the new Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack into office. The swearing-in took place prior to the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday at the State House Abuja. Recall that President Tinubu approved the appointment of Walson-Jack as the Head of […]