Press Releases
Democracy Strong and Alive in Nigeria; Ignore Alarmists
We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into the governing All Progressives Congress. The seismic shift caused by Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno’s open declaration of support for President Bola Tinubu, the […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Itsekiri Leader Ayirimi Emami on 50th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Ayirimi Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, on his 50th birthday, April 26. Chief Emami is a politician, businessman, and philanthropist. President Tinubu commends the Itsekiri leader for his commitment to nation-building, epitomised by his valiant efforts in peacebuilding and in ensuring the safety and sustenance of critical oil and […]
FG To Launch National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism To Stabilise Prices
*We must get it right on agriculture this time, says VP Shettima* The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and […]
NEC Okays New Textile Dev. Board, $90B Agribusiness, Livestock Development Plan
*Observes one minute’s silence for victims of Benue, Plateau attacks* *We’re architects of a sustainable future, not mere responders to crises, VP Shettima tells council members* To reposition Nigeria’s economy and tackle insecurity at its roots, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the establishment of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board, alongside […]
Senate President Akpabio leads Nigeria’s delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Saturday, April 26. Senate President Godswill Akpabio is at the head of the five-member delegation. Other members of the delegation are the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu; Archbishop […]
President Tinubu Condoles with the Oloruntimehin Family over the Passing of Professor Beatrice Olufunmilayo Oloruntimehin
President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences to the family of the renowned professor of Sociology, Mrs Beatrice Olufunmilayo Oloruntimehin, who passed away at 82. President Tinubu describes Professor Oloruntimehin, widow of Benjamin Olatunji Oloruntimehin, a professor of history, as a trailblazer whose life was defined by service, pursuit of knowledge, and devotion to God […]
President Tinubu celebrates City People Publisher Seye Kehinde at 60
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr Seye Kehinde, frontline journalist and publisher of City People magazine, on his 60th birthday on April 24. The President praises him for his significant contributions to the media, including establishing the City People Magazine in November 1996, which has profoundly impacted people and society reporting in the journalism industry. […]
President Tinubu Issues New Directives on Security, Say “Enough is Enough”
President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau and Kwara states. The President, who met with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja for more than two hours, said the killing of innocent people in Borno, […]
President Tinubu to Global Leaders: The Time for Climate Action is Now, Not Tomorrow
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to forging a paradigm shift in which climate action and economic growth advance […]
President Tinubu Hails ECOWAS as it Launches Golden Jubilee Celebration
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, spoke Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, at the launch of a series of events to mark the regional body’s golden jubilee. President Tinubu, also […]
NAHCON Ready for Hitch-Free 2025 Hajj, Airlifts to Begin Next Month
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. The update was disclosed on Tuesday after the NAHCON board briefed Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on preparations for the 2025 Hajj […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Barr. Kazeem, New President of the Ansar–ud–Deen Society Worldwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Barr. Adeniji Kazeem, on his unanimous selection as the President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide at the society’s triennial delegates conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Kazeem, a senior advocate of Nigeria, was a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State between 2015 and 2019. President […]