Tag: President Bola Tinubu

2027: Wike insists on Southern presidential ticket, commissions ICC renovated by Tinubu

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Wike commissions ICC

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed his stance that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, issuing a direct challenge to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s long-standing presidential ambitions. Wike’s declaration comes amid heightened political maneuvering within the PDP, and coincides with a high-profile infrastructure achievement under his leadership in Abuja. Recall that Wike, speaking during a media chat on May 12, had warned that the PDP cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the 2023 election, when the party declined…

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“Eid-el- Kabir: Let’s come together to build Nigeria” — Tinubu

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Tinubu urges

…Prays for military President Bola Tinubu yesterday called on Nigerians to unite in building a nation that all citizens can be proud of. The President, who made the call while speaking with newsmen shortly after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos, also appealed for prayers for the country’s troops on the frontlines, fighting terrorism and working to ensure national security. Tinubu further urged citizens to be their brothers’ keepers, extend kindness to their neighbours, and show love to all, regardless of differences. “We must sacrifice, we should…

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Tinubu to unveil 11 roads today

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Tinubu to unveil

President Bola Tinubu will today, Saturday, commission 11 completed road projects across Nigeria, including the first completed section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Federal Ministry of Works, which announced yesterday, said the commissioning, which will be held both physically and virtually, follows presidential approval secured by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to officially open a 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road to traffic. The event will take place at Kilometre-8 of the project corridor, near Jakande Estate in Lagos State. An issued statement by Umahi’s aide, Orji…

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Two Years of Renewed Hope: IGP (Rtd) Adamu Salutes President Tinubu’s Transformative Strides

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In a goodwill message to mark the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Abubakar Adamu, has described the President’s leadership as impactful and transformative. He commended the strides made across key sectors and urged Nigerians to support the government’s reform efforts. Recall that President Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023, has spent the last two years implementing wide-ranging reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The administration is credited with improvements in power supply, with generation rising to over 6,000 megawatts, and…

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Tinubu appoints Governing Councils for 3 federal varsities

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Tinubu appoints

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. Recall that in February, Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, A’isha Maikuɗi, amid controversy over her eligibility. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the latest development in a statement yesterday, titled: ‘President Tinubu appoints new Governing Council members for three federal universities.’…

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ECOWAS golden jubilee: Tinubu to lead celebrations in Lagos

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Tinubu for ECOWAS jubilee

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS golden jubilee was flagged off in Accra in April 2025. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement yesterday, titled: “President Tinubu departs for Lagos to mark ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary, commission projects”. The statement reads: “The Lagos events will include reenacting the 1975 declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Victoria…

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APC endorses President Tinubu as sole 2027 presidential candidate

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In a united show of political support, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.  The endorsement came during the APC National Summit held at the Presidential Villa’s Banquet Hall in Abuja, under the theme: “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far.” The decision received unanimous backing from key party stakeholders, including APC governors, the National Assembly leadership, and the party’s National Working Committee, (NWC). Imo State Governor and Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, Hope…

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Tinubu congratulates two British-Nigerians sworn-in as London Mayors

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Tinubu on London mayors

President Bola Tinubu yesterday felicitated two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, on their election and inauguration as Mayors in London, United Kingdom. The President commended Bright and Jackson for sustaining the legacy of good works by Nigerians in the diaspora and consistently promoting the values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and commitment to the well-being of others. Their stories, he said, would inspire countless young people – both at home and in the diaspora – to pursue excellence and serve their communities with distinction, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s…

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Tinubu meets Catholic Bishops in Vatican, urges unity across diversity

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Tinubu meets Catholic Bishops

In a powerful moment that transcended religion and politics, President Bola Tinubu met with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria during his visit to Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the papal inauguration, brought together some of Nigeria’s most revered spiritual leaders and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to interfaith harmony and national cohesion. President Tinubu, a devout Muslim, used the occasion to deliver a message rooted in peace, purpose, and progress.  Speaking to the bishops, he said: “If we use…

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Dr. Harris Hails Tinubu’s ‘Nigeria-First’ Procurement Policy

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…Describes it as game-changer for local economy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly approved Renewed Hope–Nigeria First Procurement Policy has been described as a strategic masterstroke to revitalize Nigeria’s economy through local content prioritization. The policy, which mandates all federal agencies to prioritize Nigerian-made goods and services, has drawn strong endorsement from industry leaders, including Dr. Harris Haroon Rasheed Jibril, Group Managing Director of Vivid Solutions Consulting Group and National President of the Arewa Consultative and Synergy Congress. According to him, federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are now required to…

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