April 16, 2026

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Tinubu welcomes freed Kebbi schoolgirls, charges security forces to rescue others still in captivity Kebbi schoolgirls rescued after negotiations

Tinubu welcomes freed Kebbi schoolgirls, charges security forces to rescue others still in captivity

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 25, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release today of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga Kebbi last Monday. NATIONAL ACCORD recalled that 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...
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Tinubu holds security meeting with DSS DG amid rising terrorists’ attacks, school abductions Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Tosin Adeola Ajayi, briefing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the security situation on Friday night.

Tinubu holds security meeting with DSS DG amid rising terrorists’ attacks, school abductions

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 22, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a late-night meeting with the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, as part of his intensified review of the nation’s worsening security situation. A photograph released by the Presidency on Friday night confirmed the closed-door session at the State House,...
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Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa Vice President Kashim Shettima on boarding a presidential aircraft. Photo credit: State House

Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 21, 2025
Following the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stay back in Nigeria and attend to security concerns in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent the President at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa @g20org. Senior Special Assistant to the President on...
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Strong LG system crucial to Nigeria’s democracy — Balarabe Kaduna Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe

Strong LG system crucial to Nigeria’s democracy — Balarabe

BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna November 21, 2025
Kaduna State Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, has said Nigeria’s democracy cannot thrive without competent, legitimate and accountable governance at the grassroots. Delivering a keynote address at the 1st International Conference of the Department of Public Administration, held at Kaduna State University on Thursday, Dr. Balarabe stressed that sustainable...
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Tinubu directs Minister of State for Defence Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi over abduction of schoolgirls Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle

Tinubu directs Minister of State for Defence Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi over abduction of schoolgirls

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 21, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state. Matawalle, who was formerly governor of Zamfara State, was asked to remain in the state to monitor security efforts to secure the...
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Tinubu: Our economic reforms designed to equip Nigerian youths with world-class skills President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (right) and Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward during the President Tinubu audience with Prince Edward at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Monday. Photo Credit: State House

Tinubu: Our economic reforms designed to equip Nigerian youths with world-class skills

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 18, 2025
President Bola Tinubu said the sweeping economic reforms underway in the country are intentionally crafted to equip Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills and secure a stronger future for the nation. The president made the remarks on Monday while hosting the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State...
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FG vows swift rescue of abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, reaffirms duty to protect citizens Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris

FG vows swift rescue of abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, reaffirms duty to protect citizens

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja November 18, 2025
Federal Government has expressed deep concern and solidarity with the families of the 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. A statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Nigerian government shared...
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Tinubu celebrates Super Eagles’ 4-1 victory over Gabon, says Nigeria’s march to World Cup continues Osimhen scores twice as Nigeria beat Gabon 4–1 to reach World Cup play-off final

Tinubu celebrates Super Eagles’ 4-1 victory over Gabon, says Nigeria’s march to World Cup continues

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 13, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails. President Tinubu in a statement on Thursday by...
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CSOs condemn FG’s decision to defer 15% fuel import duty, warn of threat to local refineries President Bola Tinubu

CSOs condemn FG’s decision to defer 15% fuel import duty, warn of threat to local refineries

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 13, 2025
Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NCCSO) has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to defer the 15% import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel until the first quarter of 2026, describing it as a deliberate move that “strangulates local refineries and empowers foreign importers.” The coalition’s National...
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Tinubu to Editors: Let verification be your anchor, professionalism your guide President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu to Editors: Let verification be your anchor, professionalism your guide

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 12, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Nigerian editors to uphold truth, balance, and professionalism as anchors of national unity and democratic growth. Speaking on Wednesday at the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) held at the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu said the media remains central...
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Senate approves Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15trn domestic loan to cover 2025 budget deficit Senate President, Godswill Akpabio

Senate approves Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15trn domestic loan to cover 2025 budget deficit

Tom Chiahemen November 12, 2025
Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to fund part of the deficit in the 2025 budget. The decision was reached during Wednesday’s plenary after lawmakers adopted the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, presented by...
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‘Tinubu vs Tinubu’: Orji Kalu boasts APC can’t be stopped in 2027 Senator Orji Kalu

‘Tinubu vs Tinubu’: Orji Kalu boasts APC can’t be stopped in 2027

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 12, 2025
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be unbeatable in the 2027 presidential election, describing the contest as “Tinubu versus Tinubu.” Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the former Abia governor said the APC remains...
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2027 elections: APC youth group targets 6m votes for Tinubu’s re-election President Bola Tinubu

2027 elections: APC youth group targets 6m votes for Tinubu’s re-election

Tom Chiahemen November 11, 2025
A youth-focused wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC), known as the Youth Structure for Asiwaju, has unveiled plans to rally six million young Nigerians in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking with journalists on Monday at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, the group’s...
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Eno flags off renewed hope housing estate in Akwa Ibom Eno flags off renewed hope housing estate in Akwa Ibom

Eno flags off renewed hope housing estate in Akwa Ibom

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo November 8, 2025
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has performed the groundbreaking for the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Renewed Hope Estate at Ekpene Ukim in Uruan Local Government Area. The groundbreaking performed on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, marked the formal commencement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Project in...
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Tinubu meets Sultan of Sokoto in Abuja to foster religious unity, national cohesion Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III; Speaker Tajudeen Abbas with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during an Audience at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Friday. PHOTO: STATE HOUSE.

Tinubu meets Sultan of Sokoto in Abuja to foster religious unity, national cohesion

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 7, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Sultan, who also serves as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), held a private meeting with the President behind closed doors. This visit...
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Genocide Claims: Trump’s CPC decision on Nigeria based on jaundiced, obtrusive data, says IMPI US President Donald Trump

Genocide Claims: Trump’s CPC decision on Nigeria based on jaundiced, obtrusive data, says IMPI

PAUL ADAJI November 7, 2025
‎‎ ‎A think tank group, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has said the US President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on the basis of jaundiced, obtrusive data provided by local and international groups with ulterior motives.‎‎In a policy statement signed by...
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FEC approves over N400bn for nationwide road projects and upgrades Minister of works David Umahi

FEC approves over N400bn for nationwide road projects and upgrades

Tom Chiahemen November 7, 2025
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of major road construction and rehabilitation projects worth more than ₦400 billion as part of the federal government’s drive to improve road infrastructure across the country. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the approvals while briefing State House correspondents after Thursday’s...
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Reps set to submit comprehensive report on root causes of Plateau crisis to Tinubu Lawmakers at the House of Representatives

Reps set to submit comprehensive report on root causes of Plateau crisis to Tinubu

Tom Chiahemen November 7, 2025
House of Representatives is preparing to submit a detailed report on the root causes of the Plateau crisis to President Bola Tinubu, according to the Chairman of the House Ad Hoc Committee on the Plateau Crisis, Rep. Wale Ahmed (APC–Lagos). Ahmed disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during the...
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Uba Sani transforming agricultural landscape of Kaduna, says Minister Kyari Senator Abubakar Kyari Minister of Agriculture and Food Security

Uba Sani transforming agricultural landscape of Kaduna, says Minister Kyari

Tom Chiahemen November 6, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has commended Governor Uba Sani for transforming the agricultural and agro-industrial landscape of Kaduna State within just two and a half years in office. Speaking when he led a delegation of Commissioners of Agriculture from...
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