Presidency, Oshiomhole Respond to Obi’s Comments on Tinubu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Presidency and Senator Adams Oshiomhole have criticised Peter Obi over comments he made about President Bola Tinubu during a television interview. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Obi wrongly compared his political journey with Tinubu’s, insisting the President has remained loyal to the progressive political movement throughout his career. Onanuga said Tinubu […]
Tinubu Appoints Olanrewaju-Smart as NASS Adviser
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives). The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Olanrewaju-Smart replaces Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned from the position to contest […]
Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor As JAMB Registrar
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. […]
Presidency Knocks Obi Over One-Term Promise
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Presidency has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his pledge to serve only one term if elected president, describing the promise as inconsistent with his political history. Obi, in a viral video clip from said he would not remain in office beyond four years “even with a gun […]
Tinubu Felicitates Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on Birthday
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, commending his leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praises Kalu’s dedication to legislative excellence […]
Tinubu Shakes Up Education Sector, Renews Library DG Tenure
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has approved a series of appointments across major education agencies as part of efforts to strengthen institutions under the Federal Ministry of Education. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President announced new leadership for the National Examinations Council […]
Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Airport Meeting with Plateau Attack Victims
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu over criticism of his recent visit to Plateau State, explaining that security and logistical constraints necessitated his decision to meet victims of the Palm Sunday attacks at the airport. The visit followed deadly attacks in parts of Plateau State that left dozens dead and triggered […]
Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Names Disu Acting IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindmess President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing pressing family considerations. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President received Egbetokun’s resignation letter earlier in the day and commended him for […]
Presidency Denies Reports of Change in Chief of Staff
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. In a statement issued on Thursday by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency describes the claim as a fabrication and urged […]
President Tinubu Reconstitutes NERC Board
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) following the confirmation of its members by the Senate on December 16. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga says the reconstituted Board is chaired by Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, who previously served as […]