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 […]
Barau Jibrin Urges Students to Support Tinubu’s Re-Election
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has called on Nigerian students to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu, citing ongoing reforms in the education sector as critical to youth development and national growth. Barau made the appeal on Friday in Abuja while chairing the 45th anniversary celebration of the […]
Tinubu Signs ₦68.32tn 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Spending Window
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a record ₦68.32 trillion budget aimed at driving infrastructure development, economic stability, and inclusive growth. The newly enacted budget allocates ₦4.799 trillion to statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent expenditure, and a significant ₦32.2 trillion […]
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 […]
President Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly after months of deliberations. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday at the State House, with top government officials in attendance, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the […]
Ex Nigerian Lawmakers Endorse President Tinubu for 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former members of Nigeria’s National Assembly have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. They also urged the constitutional entrenchment of rotational presidency as a tool for national stability and unity. The resolutions on Saturday emerged from the 2026 National Summit of the National Forum […]
Tinubu Unveils Nigeria–UAE CEPA at sustainability Summit
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Speaking at 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the President described the agreement as a milestone that will usher in a new era of bilateral relations, particularly in renewable energy, […]
Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of UAE Engagement
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break, ahead of an official engagement in the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President will proceed from Europe to Abu Dhabi to attend the 2026 edition of the […]
Christmas: President Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Freedom
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, tolerance and unity as Christians celebrate Christmas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to religious freedom and national security. In his 2025 Christmas message issued on Wednesday, the President said the season goes beyond festivities and offers an opportunity to reflect on the birth of […]
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military for Foiling Coup in Benin Republic
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in helping to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Benin following an early morning coup attempt on Sunday. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu […]