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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for making history as the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. The President, who received the cheering news upon his return from campaign engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday acknowledged the pivotal role of Rivers State voters in the 2023 presidential election that brought him into office, and sought their renewed backing in the January 16 election to consolidate his administration’s gains. Speaking at a campaign rally at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, the President commended […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with Niger Republic military president General Abdourahamane Tiani over the death of his father, Elhadji Tiani Hassane. Elhadji Hassane died on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the venerable age of 110. President Tinubu said the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are with the people and […]

On a state visit to Akwa Ibom State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday approved the request for the establishment of the Ibom Deep Sea Port, declaring that it would bring development and prosperity to the state and the South-South region in general. President Tinubu said his approval was based on his administration’s determination to […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expresses sorrow over the passing of the former Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Adam Ochume Onum, describing him as an accomplished jurist, public servant and community leader. The President extends his heartfelt condolences to the late Justice Onum’s wife, Vivien, and the entire family, the Benue State Judiciary, the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, on his birthday, November 6. The President acknowledges the Minister’s service to the country and his role in advancing the administration’s efforts to revitalise Nigeria’s steel industry and expand its contribution to national development. President Tinubu notes Prince Audu’s work in […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Friday, November 6, for a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers. The President will first visit Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to commission landmark projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration and attend a political rally. Governor Eno, the host, has declared Friday a work-free […]

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has called for responsible and cautious deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly as political activities and campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections gather momentum. He warned that while the scientific breakthrough has had positive effects, it is now imperative to put guardrails […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their impressive victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The President describes the team’s qualification for the final as a remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride and joy to millions of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly congratulates Mr. Jim Ovia, the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, on his 75th birthday. President Tinubu commends Ovia’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, economic development and private-sector growth, describing him as a visionary entrepreneur, accomplished banker and distinguished business leader. “Mr. Ovia’s dedication, resilience and commitment to […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday departed King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for Abuja, after the successful completion of his Umrah (Lesser Hajj) in the Holy city of Makkah. President Tinubu’s plane took off at the Royal Terminal of the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at exactly 5:13 pm Saudi time. […]

By Tunde Rahman When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday for Umrah, the lesser Hajj, it was a private spiritual journey. By Sunday, it had become a moment of national symbolism. In a rare gesture reserved only for visiting Heads of State, monarchs and top dignitaries, the Saudi Royal Court […]