President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s Super Falcons with national awards, monetary rewards, and housing allocations following their landmark triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The President hosted the victorious team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, applauding their resilience, skill, and historic achievement—securing Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title
President Bola Tinubu has brokered a political truce in the lingering crisis in Rivers State, securing a deal that allows Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain in office, on the condition that he will not contest for a second term in 2027. The agreement, which was struck during a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa on
President Bola Tinubu has visited survivors of the Yelewata massacre in Benue State, offering comfort and renewing federal commitment toward restoring security in the region. Arriving in Makurdi at approximately 12:58 pm on Wednesday, Tinubu touched down at the Nigeria Air Force Base, where he was welcomed by the Secretary to the Government of the
In a bold move to revive Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector, President Bola Tinubu has issued a new Executive Order aimed at reducing high operational costs, boosting investor confidence, and unlocking greater economic value from the country’s petroleum resources. The order, titled “The Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost Efficiency Incentives Order (2025)”, introduces performance-based tax
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, alleging that the government is pursuing policies detrimental to Nigerians while attempting to suppress opposition voices and create a one-party state. These claims were outlined in a communiqué issued at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the House of Representatives, seeking approval for a new external borrowing plan worth over $21.5 billion, alongside a ₦757.9 billion domestic bond issuance intended to address outstanding pension obligations. In his letter to the Green Chamber, the President outlined the necessity of the proposed 2025–2026 borrowing framework, citing
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the continued growth of the All Progressives Congress (APC), anticipating more defections from opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the APC National Summit held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, Tinubu addressed party leaders, National Working Committee members, National Assembly leadership, and
A coalition of prominent Northern leaders under the banner of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum (NBBF) has publicly declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The group cited the President’s policy reforms and leadership approach as key drivers of national progress, particularly in the areas of security, economic stabilization, and unity.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Rome on Saturday, May 17, to attend the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, following an invitation from the newly elected pontiff. The ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, May 18, at 10:00 AM local time in St. Peter’s Square, marks the formal commencement of Pope Leo
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will not yield to internal or external forces working to destabilize the country, stating that the nation remains unshaken in its fight against terrorism and insecurity. Speaking to troops during a visit to the frontline in Katsina State on Friday, Tinubu praised the Nigerian armed forces for their
