Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu departs Abuja on a two-nation visit

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Tinubu departs

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today, Thursday, for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. According to a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, the President will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in the City of Yokohama from August 20 to 22. With the theme: “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” TICAD9 will focus on Africa’s economic transformation and…

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Presidency reacts to reports of Tinubu’s ill health

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Asiwaju's health

In the wake of mounting concerns over the health of President Bola Tinubu following his absence from several official engagements in recent days, the Presidency has dismissed such claims, insisting the President is carrying out his duties. According to sources, his medical team is reportedly preparing for the possibility of flying him abroad for urgent treatment. Reports indicate that the president has been confined indoors for days, with Vice President Kashim Shettima stepping in for him at key events. Several scheduled meetings and public appearances have been cancelled, including a…

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Tinubu, Northern leaders, Governors mourn Audu Ogbeh

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Audu Ogbeh passes

…Extol ex-minister’s integrity, service President Bola Tinubu, the Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), and the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) have expressed deep grief over the death of former Minister of Agriculture, ex-PDP National Chairman, and elder statesman, Chief Audu Innocent Ogbeh, who passed away yesterday at the age of 78. Ogbeh’s family announced his passing in a statement, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the country. In a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the late politician as “a man…

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Where is Tinubu? Health rumours swirl, as Presidency dismisses concerns

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Tinubu health rumours

Amid mounting public concern, reports suggest President Bola Tinubu may be battling a health challenge, potentially requiring urgent medical attention abroad. A published report yesterday disclosed that each has learned that several of his public engagements have been abruptly cancelled, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima stepping in at official events. Tinubu has not been seen publicly since August 1, when he appeared at a media summit in Abuja. His absence at key state functions – including a celebratory reception for the victorious D’Tigress basketball team – has further fueled speculation. Presidential…

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Tinubu, prominent Nigerians hail Yobe schoolgirls for winning Global Debate and English Awards

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Tinubu, Nigerians hail Yobe schoolgirls

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and many prominent Nigerians have jointly hailed the remarkable achievements of three Nigerian schoolgirls who clinched top honours at the ‘2025 TeenEagle Global English Championship’, held in London, United Kingdom. The students — Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu (17), Ruƙayya Muhammad Fema (15), and Hadiza Kashim Kalli — all from Nigerian Tulip International College, Mamudo, Yobe State, outshone over 20,000 participants from 69 countries to emerge global champions in various categories. Nafisa was named the world’s best in English language skills, Ruƙayya topped the debate category, while Hadiza…

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FG orders immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees

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Tinubu orders

…Approves pension increase President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a vital component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He also directed the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, which would provide a safety net for the most vulnerable pensioners under the Scheme. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, yesterday, the President gave these directives…

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“Tinubu clueless, prioritising Lagos airport renovation over hungry Nigerians” – Obi

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Obi on Asiwaju

Former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi has excoriated President Bola Tinubu’s administration for allocating humongous ₦712 billion for the renovation of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The former Anambra governor is seeking to replace Tinubu as president in 2027. Obi’s criticism came days after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the renovation, as part of a broader effort to modernise the airport and improve the passenger experience. In a statement issued yesterday, Obi described the allocation as profoundly troubling at a time scores of Nigerians contend with acute hunger.…

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“Use your influence to foster unity, not division” – Tinubu to new media influencers

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Tinubu to new media

…Urges them to verify before amplifying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects unifying values, and serve as positive catalysts for societal development. He emphasised the critical importance of verifying information before amplifying it. At the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit yesterday, themed: “Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development“, President Tinubu said: “Your generation…

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Tinubu’s lopsided allocations: Northern Summit highlights regional imbalance 

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Northern Summit

…Calls for equity  A powerful chorus of Northern voices has emerged from Kaduna, where regional leaders, stakeholders, and policy experts converged at two separate but thematically-aligned gatherings to address growing concerns over federal neglect and demanding a more equitable distribution of national resources. At the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) Summit, a communiqué signed by the Foundation’s Director-General, Dr. Abubakar Gambo Umar, outlined sweeping recommendations to redress long-standing developmental disparities in Northern Nigeria.  The participants called for urgent federal investment in critical infrastructure such as the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas…

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Tinubu extends Customs Comptroller-General tenure by 1yr

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Tinubu extends Customs

The Presidency yesterday announced that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year. According to a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the extension, approved by President Bola Tinubu, will enable Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of the present administration, including the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; implementation of the National Single Window Project; and the execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental…

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