Press Releases
President Tinubu Mourns the Passing of Gentleman Mike Ejeagha
President Bola Tinubu extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and many fans of Mike Ejeagha, one of Nigeria’s greatest folklorists, songwriters, and musicians in the Igbo language, who passed on to eternity on Friday at 95. President Tinubu notes that Mike Ejeagha used his music and distinctive storytelling style to preserve and project […]
In Justice Uwais, Nigeria Lost a Phenomenal Jurist, Statesman
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who died on Friday at 89, was a phenomenal jurist and statesman who served Nigeria with honour, courage and exceptional integrity. I join family members, friends, proteges and well-meaning Nigerians in mourning this respected patriot and statesman, who passed away today as we mark Eid-Al-Adha. […]
President Tinubu: Let’s Pray for our Troops, Be our Brother’s Keeper
President Bola Tinubu has called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits. The President, who observed the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that the security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top […]
Statement of President Tinubu on the Occasion of 2025 Eid-El-Kabir
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims and the global Muslim Ummah as we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Eid-el-Kabir represents the high point of the sacred first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, a period filled with opportunities for acts of worship and good deeds. It is a time for gratitude to Almighty Allah […]
VP Shettima Leads Mourners At Funeral Prayers For Late Prof. Jibril Aminu
*Says Nigeria has lost an intellectual giant* Vice President Kashim Shettima today led other Muslim faithful for the Jana’iza (funeral prayers) of the late elder statesman, renowned medical scholar and former Minister of Education and Petroleum, Prof. Jibril Aminu, at the National Mosque in Abuja. Prof. Aminu, a one-time President of the African Petroleum […]
Prisident Bola Tinubu’s Tribute to the Late Professor Jibril Aminu
I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Professor Jibril Muhammad Aminu, a respected academic and political leader who passed away at the age of 85. Professor Aminu was a professor of cardiology and one of Nigeria’s most decorated medical professionals. He straddled his profession and politics exceptionally, bringing erudition and brilliance […]
VP Shettima In Mokwa, Pledges FG’s Resolve To Rebuild Flood-ravaged Community
*FG donates N2bn, 20 trucks of grains to residents of affected community* Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the people of Mokwa that the federal government will stand by them in the aftermath of the devastating floods that recently swept through the community, leaving a trail of destruction. He promised the affected residents immediate […]
President Tinubu hails industrialist Oyin Jolayemi at 85
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Oyin Jolayemi, a prominent industrialist and business icon, on his 85th birthday on June 4, 2025. A successful entrepreneur with several decades of business experience, Jolayemi, the founder and chairman of indigenous conglomerate Daily Need Group of Companies, hails from Iludun Oro, Kwara State. He became a household name […]
President Tinubu Confers National Honour on Bill Gates, An Inspiration to Leaders
President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday in Lagos that Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill Gates Foundation, inspires leaders worldwide by consistently lifting the poor and underprivileged. The President, who conferred the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Gates, noted the renowned […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Bayo Ojulari at 60
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, on his milestone 60th birthday on June 3. The President joins family, friends and associates in celebrating an accomplished energy professional whose distinguished career has been defined by transformative and visionary leadership in our country’s oil and gas industry. […]
VP Shettima: We Will Move Nigeria From Cocoa Production To Processing
*As Nigeria seeks $25bn investment for undersea gas pipeline to Europe* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully committed to reviving the cocoa industry and the whole agricultural value chain in Nigeria, with a target of moving the sector from mere producer to processor […]
Two Years of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Under President Tinubu Administration: An Informed Commentary
By AMBASSADOR ‘SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the remaining part of his […]
