Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu appoints new Controller-General of Federal Fire Service 

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Tinubu appoints

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Head of the Federal Fire Service. The appointment will take effect from August 14, 2025. The new appointment comes ahead of the retirement of the current Controller-General, Engr. AbdulGaniyu Jaji Olola, who will be leaving office on August 11 after reaching the age of 60. Adeyemi, who began his service at the FCT Fire Service before joining the Federal Fire Service, rose to the position of Deputy Controller-General in charge of human resources. Over the years, he…

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Tinubu rewards Super Falcons with $100,000, homes, National Honours

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Tinubu rewards S'Falcons

…As NGF donates ₦10m each President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s Super Falcons with $100,000 (roughly ₦150 million) each, three-bedroom apartments, and national honours following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, (WAFCON), in Morocco. The team, which staged a dramatic comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3–2 in the final on Saturday and clinch a record-extending 10th title, was hosted at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday. Tinubu told the players and officials during the reception:  “You have demonstrated an indomitable spirit of resilience, determination, and…

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“Nigeria is in safe hands; we’ll restore peace nationwide”, Tinubu reassures citizens

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Tinubu reassures Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is committed to restoring peace, stability, and law and order across the country, especially in areas affected by insecurity and violence. Speaking through the National Security Adviser, (NSA) Nuhu Ribaɗu, at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State, Tinubu said, “Nigeria is in safe hands, and we will restore law and order. That is an assurance we are giving. It will be done.” The housing project, carried out in collaboration with…

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Tinubu appoints IBB’s son, Moh’d, others as Heads of Govt. agencies

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Tinubu appoints

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, (IBB). as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture, alongside eight other new Heads of federal government agencies. The disclosure was contained in a statement released by the State House press yesterday. Babangida, 53, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public Relations and Business Communication from the European University in Montreux, Switzerland. He also completed Harvard Business School’s Executive Programme on Corporate Governance in 2002, further strengthening his qualifications for the…

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Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

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Tinubu renames UniMaid

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State as the ‘Muhammadu Buhari University’. “May we now adopt the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University”, Tinubu said, at the close of a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), held to honour Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja yesterday. Earlier, the President paid a glowing tribute to Buhari, describing him as “a good man, a decent man, an honourable man”, whose legacy of discipline, patriotism, and moral uprightness would endure for generations.…

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Tinubu declares data Nigeria’s new oil

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Tinubu declares data

…Says it’s key to progress President Bola Tinubu has declared data as “the new oil”, emphasising its critical role in governance and Nigeria’s global standing. He announced a directive for all ministries, departments, and agencies to capture, safeguard, and responsibly release data to drive public value and facilitate international benchmarking. This strategic emphasis on data comes as Galaxy Backbone launches its ‘1Government Cloud Academy’, an initiative designed to equip civil servants with the essential digital skills for Nigeria’s transition to a paperless public sector. According to a statement from Galaxy…

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Tinubu mourns business icon, Aminu Ɗantata

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Tinubu mourns Dantata

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Ɗantata, an elder statesman, business mogul, and philanthropist, describing his demise as a monumental national loss. A condolence message yesterday, signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noted that Ɗantata, who passed away at 94 in the early hours yesterday, was a renowned and accomplished businessman. President Tinubu described Ɗantata death as a monumental national loss because of his sterling contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth and development. In addition to his long-standing…

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Tinubu to visit St. Lucia, attend BRICS summit in Brazil

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Tinubu to St. Lucia

President Bola Tinubu is bilked ti embark on a two-nation tour today, Saturday, with scheduled visits to Saint Lucia and Brazil. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, in Saint Lucia, Tinubu is expected to meet with the Governor-General, Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, and Prime Minister Philip Pierre. He will also address a joint session of the island nation’s Senate and House of Assembly at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet. The visit will include a high-level…

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Tinubu signs 4 landmark Tax reform Bills into law

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Tinubu signs Tax Bills

…Establishes Nigeria Revenue Service to replace FIRS President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four major tax reform Bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework, including legislation that formally transforms the Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS) into the Nigeria Revenue Service, (NRS). The Bills — Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill — were signed during a ceremony held yesterday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The reforms followed months of legislative work and wide-ranging consultations…

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“They are political IDPs” – Tinubu slams Coalition planners

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Tinubu slams Coalition

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lashed out at those behind a proposed political coalition aimed at stopping his re-election bid in 2027, describing them as political ‘internally-displaced persons’ (IDPs). Tinubu made the remarks yesterday while commissioning legacy projects in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The projects were executed by Governor Abdullahi Sule, whom the President praised for prioritising the welfare and prosperity of his people. Commending the governor’s performance, Tinubu said: “Sule is doing well because Bola Tinubu is doing well too”. He also applauded Sule’s prudent use of the…

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