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VP Kashim Shettima’s Eid–el–Maulud Message
I wish all Muslims happy and remarkable Eid- el-Maulud celebrations to mark the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ( Peace be upon him) whose teachings, predominantly on tolerance, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence, abstinence, honesty and generosity are engraved in our hearts. The universal truth of the values the Great Prophet stood for remain unmovable. As […]
President Tinubu Hails Scion of Awolowo Dynasty, Segun Awolowo, at 60
President Bola Tinubu joins Nigerians and well-wishers globally in celebrating the pioneer President of the National Promotion Organisations of the Economic Community of West African States and current Executive Secretary of the National Action Committee on AfCFTA, Mr. Segun Awolowo, as he turns 60 on September 27, 2023. President Tinubu shares in the immense joy […]
Eid–el–Maulud: Imbibe the Virtues of Prophet Muhammad, Tinubu Urges Muslims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, charging them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The President, in a statement on Tuesday, said beyond celebrating the day marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet, the period should be used for deep introspection and fervent […]
Why we must Crush Illicit Drug Syndicates – Tinubu
**Urges continent’s anti-narcotic agencies to consolidate partnerships* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implored heads of national drug law enforcement agencies in Africa to renew the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in their respective countries. Specifically, the Nigerian leader warned vehemently that the African continent would remain in chains till it breaks free […]
We have Lost an Institution, Shettima Mourns Late Khadi Imam
Vice President Kashim Shettima, this evening, joined other Muslim faithful in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, for the burial rites of the late Khadi Kaka Shehu Imam, father of Alh Mohammed Imam, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Borno State. Khadi Imam passed away in the early hours of Monday. The Jana’iza (funeral […]
President Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Rescue Remaining Female Students Abducted at Federal University, Gusau
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were recently abducted by terrorists. Condemning the reprehensible act of abduction, the President says there is no moral justification for such heinous crimes against innocent victims whose only “offense” was their pursuit of quality […]
FG Unveils National Talent Programme to Boost Youth Employment
…Initiative to enhance Nigeria’s Foreign exchange earnings On the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Bola Tinubu at the weekend launched the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) in a bid to shore up Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings. President Tinubu was represented at the launch by the Minister of Industry, Trade and […]
Special Adviser to the President on Energy Unveils Groundbreaking Initiatives to Boost Oil and Gas Investments
…secures $13.5billion investment commitment over the next 18 months The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, in partnership with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has wrapped up a series of strategic engagements with fifteen (15) leading international and independent Oil and Gas Companies operating in Nigeria. These sessions, held […]
Corrigendum: President Tinubu at NASDAQ
We inadvertently referred to President Bola Tinubu as the first African leader to ring the bell at NASDAQ on Wednesday in New York, based on the information provided by a third-party event organiser. We have since found out that this information was/is incorrect as a former African leader has indeed had the privilege. This error […]
We’ll Sustain Executive Legislative Fraternal Bond, VP Shettima Tells Lawmakers
**Says President Tinubu won’t compromise democratic ideals, values* Vice President Kashim Shettima has promised to use his position to continue to ensure unbreakable fraternal bond between the executive and the legislature, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy. Accordingly, he assured the leadership of the National Assembly of the President’s avowed […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Professor Amadi for Winning the 2023 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovative Respiratory Technologies for Newborns
President Bola Tinubu joins Nigerians, the academia, and the scientific community in congratulating Professor Hippolite Amadi for being awarded the 2023 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science. The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Science on Thursday announced Professor Amadi’s novel scientific work on respiratory technologies for preserving the lives of Nigerian newborns […]
President Tinubu Rings Closing Bell at NASDAQ; Woos Large Scale Investment at the Nigeria-U.S. Executive Business Roundtable
In honour of President Bola Tinubu’s determined global push to aggressively attract foreign direct investment into Nigeria, the world’s second largest stock exchange, the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (NASDAQ), on Wednesday in the world’s financial capital, invited President Tinubu to ring the closing bell. The President, surrounded by Nigerian business leaders […]
