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AN ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 84TH BIRTHDAY AND BOOK LAUNCH OF HIS EXCELLENCY, GEN. ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR GCFR AT THE BANQUET HALL, PRESIDENTIAL VILLA, ABUJA, JUNE 13, 2026. VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA DELIVERED THE SPEECH ON THE PRESIDENT’S BEHALF
PROTOCOLS I am deeply delighted to be here among eminent personalities, gathered from far and near, to honour His Excellency, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR, one of Nigeria’s most outstanding and courageous leaders—a true statesman, a soldier-democrat, a passionate bridge-builder, a dependable patriot and a noble gentleman—on this joyous occasion of his 84th birthday and public […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU EXPRESSES SADNESS OVER THE DEATH OF RETIRED MAJOR-GENERAL ABUBAKAR, CONDOLES WITH THE FAMILY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of terrorists in Katsina State. General Abubakar, after a distinguished career in the military, retired a few years ago. He was on his way to his hometown when the hoodlums captured him The President commiserated with […]
VP SHETTIMA: LATE EMIR OF NGAZARGAMU EPITOMISED INSTITUTION HISTORY, PEACE
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigerians have a lot to learn from the life and times of the late Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State, HRH Tijjani Ahmed Ibn-Saleh. He paid glowing tribute to the paramount monarch who passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness, noting that citizens, especially the […]
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our […]
VP SHETTIMA: WHY PRESIDENT TINUBU’S PROGRAMMES, POLICIES ARE PRO-YOUTH
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s programmes and policies are mostly in favour of Nigerian youths because he summons modern ideas to solve the problems of the 21st century. According to him, the Tinubu administration will continue to support Nigerian youths based on his conviction that they are the […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES EMIR OF ZAZZAU, AMB. AHMED BAMALLI, ON 60TH BIRTHDAY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, on his 60th birthday. The President described the monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler whose life reflects service to the nation and his people through years of diligent work in the private sector, diplomacy and community leadership. The President […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ADDRESS THE NATION ON DEMOCRACY DAY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a national address on Friday, June 12, in commemoration of Democracy Day. The speech is scheduled to air on the network of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) at 7:00 a.m. All television and radio stations are requested to link up with the […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU AT UNVEILING OF KUJE-AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY: WE WON’T REST UNTIL DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS ARE EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTED AROUND FCT
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will not rest until the dividends of democracy are equitably distributed across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its satellite towns and the entire country. He promised a balanced infrastructural and socio-economic development across both the city center and the suburbs of the nation’s capital, assuring that […]
DISCLAIMER TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE PURPORTED APPOINTMENT OF A PRINCE ADENIYI ADEYEMI UNDER THE AUSPICES OF AN ALLEGED ORGANISATION STYLED AS THE PRESIDENTIAL FOREIGN INTERVENTION PROMOTION COUNCIL
DISCLAIMER TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE PURPORTED APPOINTMENT OF A PRINCE ADENIYI ADEYEMI UNDER THE AUSPICES OF AN ALLEGED ORGANISATION STYLED AS THE PRESIDENTIAL FOREIGN INTERVENTION PROMOTION COUNCIL It has come to the notice of the Federal Government of Nigeria and specifically the Office of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, President Bola […]
DIGITAL EDUCATION: VP SHETTIMA LAUDS PROFUTURO FOUNDATION, KUKAH CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has applauded the partnership between the Kukah Centre and the ProFuturo Foundation in support of quality digital education, especially in vulnerable communities across the country. He said the foundation’s initiative for digital education aligns with the nation’s quest for skills education through the National Council on Skills and the […]
AS FCT EVOLVES INTO A WORTHY CAPITAL UNDER APC: PRESIDENT TINUBU SAYS NATION’S CAPITAL WILL REFLECT NIGERIA’S GROWING POPULATION, NATIONAL IDENTITY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will evolve into a capital city that reflects Nigeria’s growing population, economic aspirations and national identity. To this effect, he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure-led development, noting that improved transport connectivity in Abuja is expected to reduce logistics costs, encourage investment and […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI ON SETTING A SERVICE RECORD
I warmly congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the historic milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. This remarkable achievement reflects the enduring confidence and trust the people of India have reposed in his leadership over three consecutive mandates. His dedication to public service, commitment to national development, and influential leadership on the global […]
