Press Releases

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends warm congratulations to the leaders and members of Eko Club International (ECI), the premier global organisation of Lagos indigenes, as it marks its 25th anniversary this month. President Tinubu, who inspired the founding of ECI during his time in exile, commends the club’s members for upholding the vision of […]

  President Bola Tinubu expresses sadness over the passing of Bishop Francis Emmanuel Okobo, the pioneer Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka. He was 88 years old. Bishop Okobo was ordained to the Priesthood in 1966 at 29 and served as a priest for 54 years. Following his Episcopal Ordination in 1991, he served […]

President Bola Tinubu expresses sadness over the passing of Bishop Francis Emmanuel Okobo, the pioneer Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka. He was 88 years old. Bishop Okobo was ordained to the Priesthood in 1966 at 29 and served as a priest for 54 years. Following his Episcopal Ordination in 1991, he served as […]

  President Bola Tinubu sends warm felicitations to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, August 31, 2025. The President joins the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest, whose compassion for the poor and underprivileged continues to influence people-centred development […]

  The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Her Excellency, Francia Márquez, has arrived in Abuja on a 3-day official visit to Nigeria. Accompanied by her spouse, Mr Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, the Colombian VP was recieved on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on his 55th birthday, describing him as a committed democrat dedicated to serving his people. President Tinubu extols Gov. Okpebholo’s devotion to good governance and the welfare of his people, especially at the grassroots, noting that his leadership reflects a strong sense […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Engineer Olayinka Hakeem Babalola on his election as the President of Rotary International for the 2026/2027 calendar year. Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, was elected by the Rotary International Board of Directors following SangKoo Yun’s resignation on health grounds. Babalola will assume office […]

  Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unlocking the socio-economic potentials of Nigeria’s geo-heritage sites. To achieve this, he stressed that the federal government’s “doors are open for collaboration” with relevant stakeholders, particularly the subnational governments. The Vice President stated this on Thursday in […]

  * *New medium-term strategy will consolidate reforms, align with Agenda 2050, says VP Shettima* The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday unveiled the framework for the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030) aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s reform agenda and actualize the $1 trillion economy target of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with an elder statesman, distinguished administrator, and scholar, Dr. Goke Adegoroye, as he celebrates his 75th birthday anniversary. President Tinubu describes Adegoroye`s career, spanning decades in both the public and private sectors, as a testament to his commitment to excellence, integrity, and national development. ”Your exemplary and indelible leadership […]

  President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Mustapha, the Sardauna Adamawa, and a one-time Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service. Mustapha died on Thursday in Abuja at the age of 76. President Tinubu acknowledged the deceased’s contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian Customs Service and […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is en route to Abuja from Brazil following his state visit, which focused on strengthening relations between Nigeria and Brazil. The presidential jet took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 pm (local time). Amb. Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East and […]