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 […]

On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and on my own behalf, I extend warm and fraternal congratulations to His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on a truly historic milestone. Today, 7 October 2026, marks 25 years since he first assumed office in […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sends his warm greetings to the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, on his 50th birthday, October 6. President Tinubu acknowledges Ogunsan’s commitment to institution-building and promoting partnerships among government, the private sector, and other stakeholders to advance security and development. President Tinubu also […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed. Malam Baba-Ahmed, a respected administrator and religious leader, died in the early hours of Tuesday after a meritorious career of service to Islam and to the nation. President Tinubu described […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military plane today. He also directed that flags should be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the officers. President Tinubu had earlier expressed profound sadness over the crash […]

In my several decades of very close relationship with Dele Alake, I have known him as a steady hand, a forthright, upright, loyal, and committed ally. He is straight and unequivocal. You always know where he stands on issues. On the occasion of his 70th birthday on October 6, I rejoice with him, his immediate […]