Tag: President Tinubu
President Tinubu celebrates Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on birthday
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, commending his leadership and contributions to national development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Kalu’s dedication to…
President Tinubu Congratulates New Kano Deputy Governor, Murtala Garo
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Garo, on his emergence. In a statement, the President described Garo’s appointment as well-deserved, noting his track record in public service and commitment to the development of Kano State. He expressed confidence that the new…
Tinubu Meets Global Investors, Reaffirms Economic Reforms in Paris
Paris, France, May 6, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged with global investors in Paris, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic reforms anchored on transparency and fiscal discipline. At the meeting, the President outlined the rationale behind the swift implementation of key policy measures, emphasizing the need to stabilise the economy, attract investment, and…
President Tinubu celebrates district head of Chanso, Al-Hassan Yakmut, at 65
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Highness, Al-Hassan Saleh Yakmut, District Head of Chanso in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Yakmut’s…
Tinubu directs Ayade to step down from 2027 Senate race
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Former Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has stepped down from the race for the Cross River North Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ayade disclosed this in a statement on Monday, revealing that he was invited to…
Kano APC Endorses President Tinubu, Governor Kabir For Second Term
Kano, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the party’s candidates for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement followed a stakeholders’ meeting held in Kano, where party leaders and key members expressed support for the…
INEC Welcomes New National Commissioner, Reaffirms Commitment To 2027 General Election Preparations
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally received a newly appointed National Commissioner, Jamila Abubakar Sadiq Manafa, following her swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, described the appointment as timely and strategic, noting that it comes at a critical phase in the Commission’s electoral…
TINUBU RECEIVES LAGOS GAC, SANWO-OLU AS HAMZAT PRESENTS APC NOMINATION FORM
ABUJA, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), led by Tajudeen Olusi, alongside the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The meeting, held in Abuja, brought together key political stakeholders from Lagos State as consultations ahead of future political activities continue within the…
President Tinubu Removes NMDPRA Chief Executive, Nominates Rabiu Umar as Replacement
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate removal of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Saidu Mohammed. In a related development, the President has nominated Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the Authority, subject to confirmation…
President Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as Lagos APC Consensus Governorship Candidate for 2027
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the choice of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus governorship candidate for Lagos State ahead of the 2027 election. The endorsement follows the decision of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), which selected the current Deputy Governor as its preferred candidate. The…