President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ms. Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to Maduagwu’s family, the management and staff of…
A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to unite in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. Babarinde, who currently serves as the General Secretary of Renewed Hope Global, made the appeal in a statement…
Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima has concluded his participation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, where he represented President Bola Tinubu. UN Secretary-General António Guterres commended Nigeria’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while Shettima promoted the country’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to investors. He also…
The organiser of a new civic initiative in Nigeria has launched a 72-hour writing marathon to highlight what he calls President Bola Tinubu’s “courageous” reforms and to encourage citizens to engage in dialogue about the country’s direction. At a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, Shuaibu Ishaq, convener of the Write-A-Thon, said the project would…
President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s support for constitutional reforms tailored for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,(SGF), Sen. George Akume stated this while declaring open a Public Hearing on the Review of 1999 Constitution in Abuja. President Tinubu described the process as a “golden…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Victor Ogba, has urged the people of the South-South to support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, citing the administration’s economic reforms and infrastructural projects. Ogba, who is also President of the Movement for National Transformation (MNT), told the News Agency of…
The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has condemned former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over his alleged claim that President Bola Tinubu is plotting to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally allowed eight years. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the Convener of the group, Chief Jacob Edi, described El-Rufai’s remarks as “reckless,…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to commence the construction of two hostels of 300 capacity each for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja. This was revealed in a statement signed by Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant, Public Communications and Social Media, to the minister, on Tuesday…
President Bola Tinubu has declared an end to emergency rule in Rivers State, restoring the mandate of the state’s elected officials six months after suspending them amid a deep political crisis. Tinubu, who announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, said the measure would lapse at midnight on September 17, clearing the way for…
Nigeria’s president has celebrated the accomplishments of two nationals making their mark abroad, describing them as symbols of the country’s growing influence in global affairs and sport. In a statement on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu congratulated Farouk Gumel, recently appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, and Tobi Amusan, who won silver in the…
