Author: Abdullahi Maitama Sani

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, not to be distracted by busybodies and naysayers but to focus on his mandate to transform the nation’s capital. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday when he inaugurated the rehabilitated and refurbished International Conference Centre, Abuja, which was renamed in his honour as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The President said the refurbished international conference centre was part of his administration’s “determined efforts to change the way we do things, to reflect us as people of quality, people of character, people of determination,…

THE Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, on Monday tendered his resignation. In a one-page letter dated June 8 and routed through the President’s Chief of Staff, Audu wrote, “I write to formally tender my resignation… effective immediately. I thanked the President for the opportunity to serve my fatherland under your visionary leadership.” He also praised former presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, whose recommendation led to his nomination on August 26, 2023. “It has been an honour to contribute to the public communication efforts of this administration,” the letter continued, Audu also said “Please accept…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that Nigeria is not yet where it aspires to be, but appealed to Nigerians to keep hope alive. The President made the appeal in the Ei-El-Kabir message to Nigerians which he personally signed on Thursday. Tinubu noted that Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of our responsibilities beyond faith: to show resilience, tolerance, compassion, and dedication to the progress of our beloved country. He reaffirmed his “commitment to these values and expressed my deep appreciation for the faith, patience, and perseverance Nigerians show as we implement bold reforms.” “Though the journey has not been easy, and some doubted…

BILL Gates, world-renowned philanthropist, said his Foundation is working to end Malaria in Nigeria within the next twenty years. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill Gates Foundation, disclosed this shortly after being conferred with one of Nigeria’s highest national honours, the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic CFR, by President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, on Tuesday. Gates, who described the project as ” ambitious”, however, assured that it will be achieved “Some of our goals will seem ambitious; for example, in the next twenty years, we hope to eradicate malaria,” Malaria, one of the…

PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday night conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill Gates Foundation. The brief investiture ceremony took place at the President’s private residence in Lagos, during Gates’ visit to Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the investiture in a post on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday night conferred the National Honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic…

SENATOR Orji Kalu, who represents Abia North, has urged President Bola Tinubu to relieve certain ministers and security chiefs of their duties, citing inefficiency and lack of impact on Nigeria’s development. Speaking during a guest appearance on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television on Monday monitored by News Point Nigeria, Kalu said he had assessed the current federal cabinet. “Some people working with President Tinubu should be relieved of their duties. Some of them should go — both from the security sector and among the ministers,” he said. Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State, further advised the…

SPECIAL Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, says Nigerians will soon experience a reduction in the cost of living, as the effects of the administration’s economic reforms start to materialise Speaking to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday, Onanuga stated that the positive effects of Tinubu’s policies would soon be felt across all segments of the nation. Onanuga highlighted that the President had not only introduced progressive reforms but had also tackled challenges that previous administrations avoided. He added that two years is an insufficient yardstick to fully measure the administration’s achievements, noting that policy…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Saturday sympathised with the families of the members of the Kano State contingent who died in a road accident while returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. In a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the president extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, as well as to the families and loved ones of those who died in the accident. “This is a devastating blow to the nation. It casts a shadow over the National Sports Festival, a celebration of unity, talent, and excellence. It has long served…

BAYO Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent comments on the Tinubu administration, describing them as “vitriol” driven by personal animosity rather than objective analysis. Responding to Atiku’s statement which accused the government of implementing “anti-people” policies, Onanuga said the former vice president “ought to acknowledge the significant progress and positive achievements made by this administration over the past two years.” “Unless former Vice President Atiku allowed personal grievances to cloud his judgment,” he added, “he should, in good conscience, acknowledge the significant progress… made by…

FELLOW Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The economic and general situation of the country I inherited required that we redirect the country’s affairs with a bold and new vision. I immediately implemented two necessary policies to stop our country from further drifting into the precipice. It was apparent that if the federal government and the other two tiers…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu says his reforms of the past two years in office are laying a sustainable foundation for a more prosperous future for Nigerians. Tinubu, who was elected as President on May 29, 2023, stated that his Renewed Hope Agenda was working to reduce the cost of living, promote economic justice and build a business-friendly economy that attracts investment and supports every Nigerian. “We are laying the foundation for a more sustainable future…together, we are creating a system where prosperity is shared, and no one is left behind,” Tinubu stated in his nationwide address to mark his second year…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, called on West African leaders to uphold and pass on the vision of the founding fathers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as the regional bloc marks its 50th anniversary. In a keynote address at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, the President urged leaders to look beyond the artificial borders created by colonialists and embrace one another as a family. Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, noted that the founding fathers foresaw a more united, harmonious, and purpose-driven regional bloc that would…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has appointed additional people to fill vacancies in the governing councils of some federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, in a statement on Wednesday, said Hon. Chidi Nwogu from Imo was appointed as a member of the Council of African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja. Dr Folashade Kareem from Kwara was also appointed to the council of the University of Jos, Plateau, and Dipe Adeniyi from Lagos State was appointed as a member of the council of the Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa-Ibom. Others are Akanimo Umoh, Akwa Ibom,…

TWO months after sacking the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the latest development in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new governing council members for three federal universities.’ The new governing council members for UNIABUJA are Prof. Rosemary Egonmwan…

THE National Assembly has received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu seeking approval for a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to settle outstanding pension liabilities. The request, aimed at financing critical projects across various sectors of the economy—particularly infrastructure, health, education, and water supply—was read on the floor of the Senate during plenary today. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts for further legislative scrutiny, with a report expected within two weeks. In a separate request, President Tinubu also sought the Senate’s authorisation for the issuance of Federal…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has condemned child bullying and is promising to create a better and more secure environment for children in the country. This was the crux of Tinubu’s message on the 2025 Children’s Day celebration. In a statement he issued on Tuesday, President Tinubu said this year’s Children’s Day theme, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” is a fitting reminder of the need to build a culture where every child is respected and heard. “A culture where every child feels safe, respected, and heard, both in physical spaces and digital communities. Just to be clear, violence, bullying,…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has halted the forceful takeover of 4,794 revoked lands in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for non-payment of Ground Rent for prolonged years. Consequently, defaulted have been given a fresh grace period of two weeks to pay off their debt or risk losing their properties. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Land Administration, FCT, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, on Monday night. This newspaper reports the enforcement of the takeover order by the FCT Administration earlier on Monday, leading to the shutting down of many private and public business centres. “Today, May 26, 2025, we…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 22 individuals into key positions across various federal agencies and commissions, in what is seen as a strategic move to strengthen public institutions and enhance service delivery. Among those appointed are prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts, including former Senate President Ken Nnamani, ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Anyim Pius Anyim, and former Katsina State governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema. Nnamani was named Chairman of the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Anyim will now chair the National Merit Awards Committee, while Shema has been appointed Chairman of…

Ahead of the commencement of the 2027 election campaigns, the All Progressive Governors Forum, on Thursday, announced that they have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The Governors made the declaration on Thursday, at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The endorsement was moved by the forum, Hope Uzodinma, chairman of the Forum and Imo State Governor, while the motion was seconded by Governor UBA Sani of Kaduna State. The move is seen as signalling strong unity among the party’s governors in support of Tinubu’s bid…

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has officially submitted the 2025 Appropriation Bill for Rivers State to the National Assembly for consideration, following the suspension of the state’s House of Assembly. In a letter addressed to the Senate President, Senator Goodwill Akpabio, the proposed budget totals ₦1.481 trillion, with major allocations aimed at revitalizing key sectors. Infrastructure tops the list with a proposed ₦324 billion, while the health sector is allocated ₦106 billion, including ₦5 billion earmarked for free malaria drugs. The education sector is set to receive ₦75.6 billion while ₦31.4 billion is proposed for agricultural development. The budget, according to the…