Press Releases

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former President Goodluck Jonathan as a guardian of democracy whose legacy extends far beyond his time in office. The President described Jonathan as a profound lesson on life after public service, who preserved Nigeria’s democracy at a moment when it mattered most. Speaking on Thursday during the 10th anniversary […]

President Bola Tinubu is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The President describes Segun Awolowo’s death at 62 as unfortunate and a tragic loss “not only to the Awolowo family, but also to the entire country.” The President notes that the […]

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state. Matawalle, who was formerly governor of Zamfara State, was asked to remain in the state to monitor security efforts to secure the release of the abducted students. […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pays tribute to Pa Olusanya David Sotinrin, a distinguished petrochemical engineer and oil and gas expert, as well as the father of Ayo Sotinrin, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Agriculture. President Tinubu describes late Pa Sotinrin as one of the silent pillars of Nigeria’s energy development whose expertise, […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday. The President joins family, friends, and political associates to celebrate the former President on this special occasion and for his contributions to nation-building. President Tinubu notes the simplicity and humility that define Dr Jonathan’s style of leadership, particularly his demonstration of statesmanship during […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. In response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the […]

*ASSURES ON SAFE RETURN OF KEBBI SCHOOLGIRLS President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government will ensure their quick release. President Tinubu also sent his condolences to the military over […]

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola. President Tinubu’s first stop is Johannesburg, where he will attend the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders. After the summit, he will proceed to Angola for the AU-EU summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African leader […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Honourable Adegboyega Adefarati, lawmaker representing Akoko Southeast and Southwest Federal Constituency of Ondo State, on his 60th birthday, November 19. President Tinubu describes the legislator as a patriotic Nigerian whose decades of service as a teacher and banker, combined with his political acumen, have contributed significantly to national development and democratic […]

President Bola Tinubu expresses deep grief over the passing of Chief Dan Agbese, a veteran journalist, prose stylist, author, and co-founder of the trailblazing Newswatch weekly magazine. Agbese, who was the Awan’Otun of Agila town in Ado LGA of Benue State, died on Monday at the age of 81 in Lagos. President Tinubu describes Agbese’s […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s resolve to work towards building an Africa where borders are efficient enough to facilitate trade and other economic opportunities instead of hindering them. He implored African nations to be disciplined in working towards building borders that meet the high demands and rapid pace of contemporary technological advancement. Speaking […]

President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that various reforms, targeted at strengthening the economy and relevant institutions, will secure the future for Nigerian youths and empower them with skills that will make them globally competitive. The President, who received the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House in Abuja on Monday, noted that youths […]