Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu orders NIMC to enrol all Nigerians; sets 2026 deadline

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Tinubu orders NIMC

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enrol every Nigerian in the national identity database before the end of 2026, the Commission’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said. Speaking during a television programme yesterday, Coker-Odusote said the directive is part of the Federal Government’s plan to build a comprehensive national identity system to support governance, planning and service delivery. “The President has given us till the end of this year to make sure that we capture every single Nigerian”, she said. She…

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Tinubu orders relief for rescued Oyo pupils, teachers

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Tinubu orders relief

President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of abducted children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for ending their 56-day captivity. The President said the security operation led to the arrest of eight suspected abductors while several others were neutralised, describing the outcome as a major relief for the victims, their families and the nation. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…

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2027: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate, submits APC nomination forms

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Tinubu retains Shettima

President Bola Tinubu has officially retained Vice-President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election after submitting the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination forms, bringing an end to months of speculation over the vice-presidential slot.  The development was announced yesterday by the President’s Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari, who submitted the completed nomination forms on behalf of President Tinubu during a ceremony in Abuja.  The submission formally confirms that the APC will contest the 2027 presidential election with the same Tinubu-Shettima ticket that secured…

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“Every Nigerian will feel impact of my reforms” – Tinubu

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Tinubu on reforms

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the impact of his administration’s reforms will be felt by citizens across the country, saying the policies are aimed at laying the foundation for greater prosperity and national development. Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘PBAT Door-to-Door Movement’ in Abuja yesterday, President Tinubu, who was represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said he chose the path of courage and conviction in implementing reforms aimed at rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for the country. Since taking office on May…

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Liberty Symposium Convener, Ramalan backs Tinubu’s directive to probe global tech, media firms over Nigerian content exploitation

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Ramalan backs Tinubu's directive

Aminu Imam Convener of the Liberty Symposium,  Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major foreign technology companies, global media platforms, digital content aggregators, and generative artificial intelligence providers over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unregulated exploitation of Nigerian media content. Ramalan described the presidential directive as a landmark intervention that demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigeria’s media ecosystem, promoting fair competition, safeguarding national digital sovereignty, and ensuring the long-term sustainability…

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Tinubu orders FCCPC to investigate big foreign brands, tech companies harmful to Nigeria’s media platforms 

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Tinubu orders FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into major foreign media and technology companies over allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful use of news content and other actions said to be harmful to Nigerian media organisations. The development was disclosed in an issued statement yesterday by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Commission to examine a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), and independent TV channels.  The Nigerian…

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Tinubu approves ₦3.9tr road projects across 15 states

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Tinubu approves road projects

…Says highways key to fighting insecurity President Bola Tinubu has approved 27 major road projects worth over ₦3.9 trillion across 15 states, with the Federal Government saying the massive infrastructure investment is aimed not only at improving transportation and boosting economic growth but also at strengthening national security. The approvals were announced yesterday by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Umahi, the projects will be executed across Adamawa, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Kogi,…

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Group seeks Tinubu’s disqualification from 2027 election over allegations of certificate forgery

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Group seeks Tinubu’s disqualification

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election . In suit FHC/K/CS/312/2026, the group alleged Tinubu presented “forged academic certificates from Chicago State University and a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate” to INEC during the 2023 polls. INEC and Chicago State University are listed as co-defendants.  The plaintiff contended Tinubu “never attended Government College Lagos as claimed,” arguing the school “was established in…

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“Tinubu plotting one-party state” – Atiku alleges

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Atiku alleges on 2027

…Warns world leaders over Nigeria’s democracy Former Vice-President and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of pursuing a dangerous agenda aimed at turning Nigeria into a one-party state, warning that such actions could undermine the country’s hard-earned democracy. Atiku made the allegation yesterday while reacting to attempts to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) through judicial processes, describing the move as part of a broader strategy to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a…

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“Nigeria’s not beyond redemption; pay your taxes for me to do more”  – Tinubu

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Tinubu assures Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is not beyond redemption. Tinubu made the remark yesterday, during the commissioning of interchange at Arterial Road N16–Ring Road III Intersection linking Jahi District to Gwarimpa District of the FCT, while noting that infrastructure is the foundation of prosperity which is the cardinal principle of this administration. The project was among those earmarked to celebrate his third year anniversary, and he was represented at the commissioning by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He said: “I’m very proud to stand here to…

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