Press Releases

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release today of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga Kebbi last Monday. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on November 17 and abducted the girls, moments after a military detachment left the premises. The Kebbi incident triggered some other copycat kidnappings in Eruku in Kwara State […]

President Tinubu demands Africa-led solutions to insecurity, rejects private military firms on continent Reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to advancing peace and democratic governance across Africa* Nigeria has intensified the bid to secure permanent seats with veto-wielding authority in the United Nations (UN) Security Council for Africa, insisting that a comprehensive reform of the global governance system […]

Ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador. In his role as ambassador, he will double as the Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation. With the appointment, which takes immediate effect, Governor Uzodimma […]

President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sadness over the death of Prince Bayo Osiyemi, writer, journalist and his longstanding associate. An influential stalwart of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Osiyemi served as Chief Press Secretary to the state’s first civilian governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. He died in Lagos on Monday at the age of […]

Dear Gaius-Obaseki, I congratulate you on your 80th birthday on November 25. It is a rare blessing to reach such a venerable age after decades of hard work, diligent service, and the pursuit of excellence. I join your family, friends and associates to celebrate you and your outstanding accomplishments, including your remarkable contributions to the […]

Discussions and engagements held last week between a high-level Nigerian delegation and US officials will help strengthen security partnerships between the two countries and open new avenues for cooperation to protect Nigerian citizens. The delegation, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, met with senior officials across the US Congress, the White House […]

I am currently in an extended security meeting with heads of our defence and intelligence apparatus including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the DSS, at the State House. We are reviewing the latest reports and taking decisive actions to stabilise the affected areas and protect our […]

My fellow Nigerians, You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me coordinate the security efforts at home. Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued. I am equally […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the police, Air Force, army chiefs […]

Following the conclusion of his engagements at the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders in South Africa, Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Johannesburg for Luanda to represent President Bola Tinubu at the AU-EU Summit scheduled for Angola. The Vice President will join other Heads of State and Government from the African Union (AU) and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a global framework that benefits communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and Africa, ensuring value addition at the source. This is coming just as Nigeria also backed the creation of global ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at accelerating development across the world. President Tinubu made the […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The Vice President, who arrived on Friday evening, is scheduled to engage foreign leaders and development partners on issues relating to the economy, security, climate change, among others. He was received at the Waterkloof Air […]