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OLUBADAN HAILS FG’s SKILLS EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE AS GAME CHANGER IN TACKLING POVERTY
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 TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR INUWA YAHAYA ON HIS 65TH BIRTHDAY
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 TINUBU MOURNS IDOWU SOBOWALE, DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MASS COMMUNICATION PROFESSOR
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 […]
NNPC RETAIL FORGOES PETROL PROFIT MARGIN TO OFFER SOME SUPPORT TO NIGERIAN HOUSEHOLDS AMID GLOBAL PETROL CRISIS; FG ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL MEASURES
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 […]
STATEHOUSE PERM SEC URGES PROFESSIONAL, INGENUITY IN PROBLEM SOLVING
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 TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHIEF RALPH OBIOHA
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 TINUBU CONGRATULATES BELLO SHAGARI ON ELECTION AS NAMYO CHAIRPERSON
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 […]
MESSAGE FROM HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI AS HEAD OF GOVERNMENT IN GUJARAT AND THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA
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 TINUBU CELEBRATES LASG SECURITY TRUST FUND CEO, AYODELE OGUNSAN, AT 50
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 TINUBU MOURNS SECRETARY-GENERAL OF SUPREME COUNCIL FOR SHARI’AH IN NIGERIA, MALAM NAFIU BABA-AHMED
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 TINUBU DECLARES THREE-DAY MOURNING FOR AIR FORCE PERSONNEL WHO DIED IN AIRCRAFT CRASH
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 […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU’S TRIBUTE TO MINISTER OF SOLID MINERALS, DELE ALAKE, ON HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY
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 […]
