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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwa Rukuban, Jos, while urging Plateau State leaders to commit to lasting peace and address the root causes of recurring violence. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga disclosed this...

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria's new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by...

President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, reinforcing political alignment within the state's ruling structure. The endorsement in Abuja on Wednesday followed the...

President Bola Tinubu has removed Saidu Mohammed as head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as his replacement, pending Senate approval. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga disclosed this on X on Wednesday, April...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has described himself as a "very stubborn politician" whom his enemies have tried to get rid of through insecurity. Speaking at the Presidential Villa while receiving Plateau State stakeholders, Tinubu said, "They want to use insecurity to get rid of me. But...

The Digest: Osifo Stanley, a trader from Edo State, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination forms for N100 million, becoming the first aspirant to publicly challenge incumbent President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 ticket. The development comes shortly after...

President Bola Tinubu has again expressed his administration's resolve to establish state police to tackle the ravaging security crisis in the country. The President restated his backing for state police on Tuesday during a closed-door meeting with a delegation from Plateau State led by Governor...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration's approach to borrowing, stating that taking loans is not inherently wrong as long as there is a clear plan to repay. Speaking on the nation's economic direction, Tinubu said borrowing should not be viewed as a stigma, emphasising that...

The Digest: James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. The forms, which cost N100 million, were presented by the APC national organising secretary at the...

President Bola Tinubu has taken a formal step toward seeking a second term, with the purchase of All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The forms, valued at N100 million, were obtained on his behalf by Ikeja Federal...

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving ₦68 billion operational support for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP) in Borno State. The funding, to be released in phases from March 2026 to December 2028, aims to address power shortages exacerbated by...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has charged newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to "aggressively pursue foreign investments, strengthen strategic partnerships, and reposition the country in global affairs." Speaking at an induction course for the envoys in Abuja, Tinubu...

Journalists have been barred from covering the trial of six alleged coup plotters accused of plotting to oust President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns about transparency in a case not officially declared a secret trial. The defendants, including retired Major General Ibrahim Gana and former naval...

The Digest: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lambasted President Bola Tinubu's administration over the rising insecurity in Nigeria. In an interview with News Central, Obasanjo said: "Let me tell you, the government that cannot give security of life and property of its citizens has no...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the weekend opposition summit in Ibadan, declaring that figures including Governor Seyi Makinde, Atiku Abubakar, and David Mark cannot defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. In a statement by Oyo APC publicity secretary Wasiu Sadare, the party...

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially backed the political realignment of opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement by national publicity secretary Ladipo Johnson, NNPP said the coalition represents a unified movement of Nigerians tired of the status quo and...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian-American basketball star Ejimofor Anosike for leading China's Hong Kong Bulls to victory in the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) Championship. Anosike was named Finals Most Valuable Player, Best International Player, and Slam...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election, stating that Nigeria is in "capable hands" under his leadership. Speaking at the Southern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in Port Harcourt, Fubara said continuity is...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting is taking place at the Council Chamber, instead of the initially planned Conference Room. Governors in attendance include Babagana...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja. The agenda of the meeting has not been made public by the presidency. Jonathan's last meeting with Tinubu was in November 2025 after his return from Guinea-Bissau, where he...