Press Releases
Nigeria, Under President Tinubu, is Moving in the Right Direction
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference, at its first plenary meeting of 2025 in Abuja at the weekend, gave an alarming prognosis of the state of the economy and the polity that sounded more like snippets from an outdated book. In his opening address, CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru listed youth unemployment, insecurity, poverty, corruption, and […]
Nigerian Professionals will Return as Economy Improves, President Tinubu Assures at Inauguration of Youth CONFAB Planning Committee
President Bola Tinubu said Monday in Abuja that human capital flight can be reversed by improving the economy, developing bottom-up policies that address needs, and deepening citizens’ collective sense of ownership. President Tinubu, who inaugurated the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, assured that the ongoing economic reforms were […]
President Tinubu Mourns Criminal Law Professor, Kharisu Chukkol
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, students, and mentees of the distinguished legal scholar Professor Kharisu Sufiyanu Chukkol, who passed away on Sunday evening in Abuja at the age of 79. A native of Mayo Belwa in Adamawa State, Professor Chukkol dedicated his professional life to teaching and advancing […]
Federal Government Adopts TASUED Ogun State as Federal University
The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University. Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named after Dr Tai Solarin, a revered activist and the founder of […]
President Tinubu Extends Heartfelt Condolences to Jimi and Segun Agbaje on the Passing of their Mother
President Bola Tinubu expresses his deepest sympathies to Jimi and Segun Agbaje and the entire Agbaje family on the sad passing of their beloved mother, Margaret Olabisi Agbaje. Mrs. Agbaje was a distinguished educator, community leader, and former President of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Lagos Ecclesiastical Province. The President joins friends, associates, the […]
Federal Government Takes Over Gombe Hospital
The Federal Government has converted the Gombe State government-owned General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre. The Kumo Federal Medical Centre is the second federal medical institution in the state, after the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, the capital. The teaching hospital was initially a medical centre before being upgraded into a Federal […]
President Tinubu Hails Longtime Associate, Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at 68
President Bola Tinubu congratulates his longtime ally and friend, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 68th birthday. Professor Osinbajo was vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. President Tinubu notes that Osinbajo, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, worked harmoniously with President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver good governance and […]
President Tinubu Condoles with Minister of State for Health Over Mother’s Death
President Bola Tinubu has sent his heartfelt condolences to the Minister of State for Health, Dr Kunle Salako, and members of his family on the loss of their beloved mother, Alhaja Fadilat Anike Salako, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 95. President Tinubu urged the minister to be encouraged by the […]
President Tinubu Appoints Professor Jega as Special Adviser
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. Jega, former vice chancellor of […]
President Tinubu Appoints Six Chief Medical Directors For Federal Hospitals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. The newly appointed CMDs and their hospitals are as follows: 1. Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo has been appointed Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. A seasoned […]
President Tinubu Mourns Prince Doyin Okupe
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a medical doctor, politician, communicator and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape. A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Prince Okupe served as President Goodluck Jonathan’s senior Special Assistant on public affairs and […]
President Tinubu Mourns Renowned Writer Mabel Segun
President Bola Tinubu condoles with the family of Ms Mabel Segun on the passing of the celebrated writer. The President also commiserates with literary community members, friends, and fans of the renowned writer. Ms Segun passed away on Thursday, about a month after her 95th birthday. She was a poet, playwright, and writer of […]
