President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who passed away at age 84 on Wednesday. After his training at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Olu Jacobs built a career in British television and international film before […]

By Olu Arowolo Verheijen A memorial lecture asks something of those of us entrusted with public responsibility: what will work better for our people because we served? Dr Olusegun Agagu’s life gives that question particular meaning. A geologist, entrepreneur, minister and governor, he moved comfortably between science, business and public service — worlds we too […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly congratulates the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on his historic turbaning as the Sardauna of Ilorin. His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Kolapo Sulu-Gambari, the 11th Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, will confer the […]

I warmly congratulate my dear friend, Prof. Shaffy Adeniyi Amuwo, on his 80th birthday today. Prof. Amuwo is a scholar, a patriot, and a man of deep convictions. Over the years, I have come to value his wisdom, his commitment to public service and democracy, and his unwavering love for Lagos and Nigeria. As an […]

The Presidency on Monday described the death of Mr Peter Chukwuemeka Onwubuariri, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations in the Presidential Villa, as a big loss to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Department of Media and Public Relations in the Presidential Villa. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) has announced the continued rollout of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), a flagship Federal Government initiative aimed at lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within 10 years through economic growth and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly congratulates the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, on his birthday on September 14. The President describes Ambassador Enikanolaiye as a distinguished diplomat, accomplished administrator and dedicated public servant whose career reflects professionalism, patriotism and a deep commitment to Nigeria. Ambassador Enikanolaiye served in the Ministry of […]