Press Releases
AGF Denies FG’s Involvement in First Holdco Share Aquisition
We are compelled to respond to a publication by ThisDay Newspaper of July 17, 2025, and Arise TV suggesting that 25% of First Bank Holdings (First Holdco) shares were transferred to the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) trustee. The report is inaccurate, misleading, resentful and malicious. Neither the Federal Government of Nigeria nor the […]
In Kano, President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Aminu Dantata’s Philantrophy, Integrity
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata as a titan of integrity, humility, and generosity, whose life was dedicated to service, philanthropy, and devotion to others. During a condolence visit to the family of the late business mogul in Kano on Friday, President Tinubu said Alhaji Dantata embodied the highest values […]
Presient Tinubu Appoints Muhammad Babangida Chairman of Bank of Agriculture, Others as Chairmen and Heads of Government Agencies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. President Tinubu approved the appointment today, along with eight others. Some of them will serve as chairmen or directors-general of Federal agencies. Muhammad Babangida, 53, is an alumnus of the European […]
Tinubu: Buhari’s Absence Would be Felt by Generations
TINUBU: BUHARI’S ABSENCE WOULD BE FELT BY GENERATIONS, RENAMES UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI AFTER THE LATE LEADER; MINISTER RECALLS BUHARI’S LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR TINUBU President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja on Thursday, led his cabinet ministers, the Secretary to the Government, two state governors, and the Head of Service in a solemn tribute to the […]
Tribute by President Tinubu at FEC in Honour of Late President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR
PROTOCOL Today, we gather under a heavy shadow, drawn from the silence that surrounds a departed leader and the immense weight of a life whose absence will be felt for generations. We meet to honour a man whose presence once commanded this very room, whose voice once summoned the best in us, and whose […]
Vp Shettima at Fidau Prayer for Buhari: Late ex-President Pursued Justice With Sincerity
*Says Tinubu-led FG will continue to protect dignity of the Buhari family, Katsina people* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the late former President Muhammadu Buhari pursued justice with the utmost sincerity. And in death, according to Senator Shettima, the late Buhari has also proved to the world that he was, indeed, […]
State House Perm. Sec. Pays Tribute to Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Praises His Uncommon Dedication to Nation Building
The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, lauding him as an elder statesman who devoted his life to nation building. Signing the condolence register at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Fashedemi described Buhari as a visionary leader who […]
VP Shettima: Buhari’s Demise A Major Loss To Nigeria, African Continent
*Says President Tinubu is Personally Pained by death of the former leader* *Gov Radda, ministers, ex-govs, opposition leaders join VP for prayers in Daura* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is personally pained by the passing of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. He described Buhari’s passing as […]
President Tinubu, VP Shettima, Dignitaries Bid Farewell as Former President Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the former President’s residence to pay their last respects. The former President’s final […]
President Tinubu Receives Remains of Former President Buhari in Katsina Ahead of Final Rites in Daura
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. President Tinubu arrived at the airport from Abuja at 1:42 p.m. and inspected a guard of honour before the Nigerian Air Force plane conveying the remains of his predecessor landed at exactly […]
On Recent Developments in VISA Issuance Policies by the United States and the United Arab Emirates
The Federal Government of Nigeria reaffirms its unwavering commitment to maintaining and strengthening the longstanding and cordial diplomatic relations with the Governments of the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates. The recent changes in visa issuance policies affecting Nigerian citizens by these two countries have received the attention of the Federal […]
New Date for Special Federal Executive Council Session in Honour of President Muhammadu Buhari to be Announced
The special Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will no longer be held as announced earlier, given the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, on the same day. In addition, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the departed Nigerian […]