The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has described the Federal Government’s vocational training and empowerment initiative as a game changer in tackling poverty and unemployment, particularly among young Nigerians. The initiative, being implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), is designed to enhance beneficiaries’ employability, entrepreneurship and economic independence. The monarch […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends warm felicitations to the Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on his 65th birthday on October 9, 2026. President Tinubu joins family, friends, and political associates in celebrating the Governor’s milestone. The President commends Governor Yahaya for his exemplary leadership, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, an eminent Mass Communications scholar and former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, who died at 85. President Tinubu described the death of the renowned academic and journalist as a great loss to Nigeria, particularly the academic community, the […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) agreed today to forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell to Nigerians at cost to cushion the impact of global crude oil price shocks and volatility on vulnerable households. NNPC Retail, which already sells petrol at the lowest price in the market, will offer this new deal […]

The Permanent Secretary, State House, Temitope Fashedemi on Wednesday in Abuja, called on staff to demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, efficiency, empathy and ownership while continuously seeking better ways of performing their duties. He also called on them to develop the culture of always advancing customer satisfaction above every other consideration. The Permanent Secretary, represented by the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mourns the passing of Chief Ralph Obioha, a respected statesman, former lawmaker, businessman and prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. The President extends his heartfelt condolences to Chief Obioha’s family, his community, the people of Imo State, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, members of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), and all Nigerians mourning […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muhammed Bello Bala Shagari on his election as Chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organisation (NAMYO) for the 2026–2029 term. The President described the election as a significant achievement for Nigeria and a recognition of Shagari’s contributions to youth development and international engagement. Shagari, a former Vice Chairperson of […]