During President Bola Tinubu's 2025 budget presentation, National Assembly members chanted "On your mandate, we shall stand," showing loyalty to the president. This prompted mixed reactions on social media, with critics calling the lawmakers "rubber stamp legislators" and expressing concerns...
President Bola Tinubu has announced free nationwide train services for the Yuletide season, running from December 20 to January 5. The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) have praised the initiative, calling it a thoughtful gesture that alleviates travel burdens and brings joy to...
President Bola Tinubu celebrates Shell and partners' $5 billion investment in Nigeria’s oil sector, focused on the Bonga North Deep Offshore Field. The project, set to yield 350 million barrels of crude, underscores Tinubu's successful reforms that attract global investment and drive economic...
President Bola Tinubu acknowledged Nigeria's economic hardship, stating that reforms causing difficulties were unintentional. Speaking at Obafemi Awolowo University, he urged Nigerians to endure temporary suffering for long-term benefits. Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to correcting past...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized patience regarding Nigeria’s electricity challenges, highlighting ongoing reforms, aging infrastructure, and alternative energy projects. During a visit from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Tinubu stressed youth training, industrial...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as ECOWAS Chair, discussed the reintegration of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Tinubu emphasized diplomacy and citizens’ welfare while condemning unconstitutional governments. Both leaders stressed collaboration for...
President Bola Tinubu cancels Yazid Danfulani’s appointment as SMDF/PAGMI Executive Secretary, citing no vacancy. Fatima Umaru Shinkafi, first appointed by Buhari, is reappointed to the role. Known for driving solid minerals sector reforms, her reinstatement aligns with Tinubu's broader agency...
Daniel Bwala, President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Policy Communication, defends the proposed tax reform bills, asserting they will benefit the poor in northern Nigeria. Despite opposition from northern governors, Bwala dismisses fears that the reforms will harm the region and suggests...
Governors in Nigeria are softening their opposition to President Tinubu's Tax Reform Bills after clarifications on the proposed VAT distribution model. The new model aims for fairer revenue sharing and economic inclusivity while addressing concerns about multiple taxation and public agency...
President Bola Tinubu said Nigerians lived "fake lives" before the 2023 petrol subsidy removal, which was necessary to avoid economic collapse. At FUTA's convocation, Tinubu justified the subsidy and exchange rate reforms, acknowledging their tough impact on citizens but asserting they were...
Northern governors have urged President Tinubu to delay tax reform bills, citing concerns over regional imbalances that favor Lagos and Rivers States. Borno Governor Zulum highlighted the need for deeper consultations, emphasizing the North's support for Tinubu while advocating for equitable...
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, joined President Tinubu on a state visit to France, meeting with President Macron. Discussions centered on strengthening Nigeria-France relations in agriculture, energy transition, security, education, and youth engagement. Wike's...
President Bola Tinubu has nominated three new members to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) board. The nominees include Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, Mr. Kennedy Ikpeme, and Justice Ibrahim Buba. These appointments aim to enhance integrity and transparency within Nigeria's public service sector...
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Atiku Abubakar on his 78th birthday, acknowledging his role in Nigeria’s democracy since 1999. The president praised Atiku for his dedication to public service, political contributions, and philanthropy, wishing him continued health and happiness.
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Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe claims Nigeria would have progressed under Peter Obi’s leadership, criticizing President Tinubu’s nepotistic appointments. Speaking on Channels TV, Abaribe called for Nnamdi Kanu's release and praised Simon Ekpa’s arrest as steps toward South-East peace.
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Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai, confronted their son, Bashir, after he criticized President Bola Tinubu's media team. Bashir’s remarks followed Obasanjo’s comments on Nigeria’s 2023 elections, prompting a public debate on governance and family tensions over the...
Wale Edun, Nigeria's Finance Minister, praised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end the fuel subsidy, which saved the country five percent of its GDP annually. He highlighted that the move would benefit all levels of government, boost infrastructure, and attract private sector investments...
President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the G20 Summit in Brazil, called for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council, advocating two permanent African seats. He lauded the African Union’s inclusion in the G20 and praised Brazil’s Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, aligning its goals with...
President Bola Tinubu has proposed a ₦47.9 trillion budget for 2025, marking a 35% increase from the previous year. The budget focuses on economic growth, fiscal stability, and strategic reforms, including new borrowings, capital expenditure, and oil price benchmarks. It will require National...
The Nigerian Presidency rebuked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his criticisms of successive administrations, labeling him unfit to comment on governance. Bayo Onanuga, a Tinubu aide, highlighted Obasanjo’s alleged failings, including corruption and constitutional violations. The clash...
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