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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu, OON, Madaki Lokoja and Makama of Kakanda Kingdom, on his birthday today, January 1. President Tinubu describes Alhaji Ahmadu as a distinguished Nigerian whose life reflects a rare combination of enterprise, national service, philanthropy, and commitment to community development, as well as culture and tradition. The […]

President Bola Tinubu felicitates Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, renowned academic and veteran journalist, on his 60th birthday. A professor of communication and the present registrar of Baze University in Abuja, Professor Adeniyi’s extensive experience spans multiple fields, including media strategy and public relations. President Tinubu highlights Adeniyi’s immense contributions to academia and the media, acknowledging that […]

Fellow Compatriots, I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence in our collective resolve that this new year will be a more prosperous one for our nation, our citizens, and all who call Nigeria home. During 2025, we sustained the momentum on our major reforms. We had a fiscal reset and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with the respected administrator and illustrious son of Benue State, Mathias Terwase Byuan, on his birthday on January 1, 2026, noting his life of purpose, service, and impactful leadership. The President describes Byuan as a dependable party stalwart and a community leader, principled and consistent in defending party ideals, and […]

The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned. These reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country. The tax laws are not designed to raise taxes, […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of service of Mr Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo, SAN, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, to the mainstream Federal Civil Service as the Director of Public Prosecutions, in the Federal Ministry of Justice. A letter dated December 23, signed by Omolabake Mafe on behalf of the Chairman of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on his appointment to the Royal Victorian Order by His Majesty King Charles III. King Charles III appointed Mr Edun as Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in recognition of his longstanding work with the Duke of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke by phone today with Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, following the tragic accident in Ogun State in which Joshua was injured and lost two of his associates. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday, December 28, for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has invited President Tinubu to participate in the 2026 edition of […]

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described marital unions as fundamental pillars of Nigeria’s social strength and long-term national development. Specifically, he observed that marriage is not merely a personal milestone but a social institution that nurtures values essential for national cohesion, stability, and progress. Senator Shettima stated this on Sunday in Makurdi, the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday attended the Grand Finale of the week-long 2025 Eyo Festival, in a white robe, a damask sash slung over his shoulder, and a distinctive hat emblazoned with bold, decorative stars. Like other revellers, the President also carried a long staff called an opambata. The colourful event, held at Tafawa […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of a foremost educationist and the first Professor of Education from Northern Nigeria, Professor Adamu Baikie. Prof Baikie, who died on December 12, 2025, at the age of 94, was buried on December 23. He was at various times vice chancellor of the University of […]