Press Releases

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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the crash on Monday morning of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. The President extends his deepest condolences to the family […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Press Council (NPC), Dr Dili Ezughah, on his 65th birthday, acknowledging his decades of contributions to journalism, public communication and national development. President Tinubu commended the celebrant for his commitment to the growth and advancement of the Nigerian press, particularly […]

The North Central All Progressives Congress have scheduled a grand rally for Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, next Saturday. The rally is part of the region’s Grassroots Mobilisation Movement programme to support the re-election of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in 2027. At the movement’s inaugural meeting, held at the office of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, on his 45th birthday today. President Tinubu describes Hon. Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency of Kano State, as a vibrant, resourceful and dedicated lawmaker whose commitment to legislative duties and national development stands out. President Tinubu remarks: […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sends his heartfelt congratulations to General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade (rtd), elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, on his 87th birthday on October 3, 2026. President Tinubu describes General Akinrinade as a towering statesman, a gallant soldier, and a principled patriot who has dedicated his entire life to the service […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, attended the national premiere of MKO, a documentary film by US-based filmmaker Ose Oyamendan. The screening at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts was part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The film chronicles the life, political struggle […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on his 61st birthday today, October 1. The President joins family, friends, associates and constituents in Zaria in celebrating the Speaker on this special day. Speaker Abbas attended Ahmadu Bello University and Usmanu Dan Fodio University. He holds the title of Iyan […]