Tag: President Tinubu

Ndume urges Tinubu to prioritise security over politics

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Ndume urges Tinubu

Senator representing Borno-South senatorial district, Ali Ndume has reacted to Monday’s explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, saying the Federal Government should prioritise security over 2027 politics. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja yesterday, Ndume appealed to the Bola Tinubu administration to focus on governance, particularly the security of lives and property and welfare of citizens, which he noted is the primary responsibility of the government. “The people that will vote are dying,” Ndume stated, expressing grave concern over killings in the North-East and other regions by…

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Ramadan-Lent: Tinubu orders free rice distribution for Muslims, Christians nationwide 

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Tinubu orders rice distribution

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across the country to support citizens observing Ramadan and the Lenten season. The announcement was made by Governor Hope Uzodinma, of Imo State, who serves as the Director-General of the campaign group. According to him, the distribution will be coordinated through the group’s nationwide grassroots network, to ensure families in every state benefit during this sacred period of fasting and reflection. “This initiative reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to unity and compassion. Ramadan and Lent are seasons that remind…

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Petroleum Sector: Tinubu sets up Task Force to drive new reforms

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Defence Min. urges Nigerians2

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a ‘Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value-Optimisation Task Force, to drive the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the Task Force will be chaired by Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and founder of FATE Foundation. He will coordinate the activities of the team and ensure the timely delivery of its mandate. Other members of…

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N’East attacks: Defence Minister urges Nigerians not to lose hope

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Defence Min. urges Nigerians

…As Tinubu approves more equipment for military  Security Chiefs have briefed President Bola Tinubu on the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry across the country, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen military operations following a recent surge in attacks in the North-East. The closed-door meeting, held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top security officials led by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, and Heads of the armed forces and intelligence…

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Tinubu host traditional, religious leaders in Abuja

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Tinubu host religious leaders

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a delegation of traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to deepen dialogue between the federal government and community leadership on key national challenges.  The meeting took place yesterday, and brought together eminent figures from different regions and faith traditions in Nigeria, including monarchs, imams, pastors and other respected community custodians. In his address, President Tinubu emphasised the critical role that traditional and religious institutions play in fostering peace, unity and social stability across Nigeria’s diverse…

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OPL 245: Tinubu ends 15yr dispute, unlocks major deepwater investment

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Tinubu ends OPL dispute

…As ex-AGF Adoke seeks apology President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the successful resolution of the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, bringing to a close more than 15 years of legal and political wrangling surrounding one of Nigeria’s most valuable deepwater oil assets. The settlement agreement between the Federal Government, Italian energy giant Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL) was finalised during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja attended by Eni’s Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Descalzi, alongside senior company executives and top Nigerian officials.…

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Tinubu bypasses Senate, to swear-in Disu as 23rd IGP

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Tinubu to swear in Disu

President Bola Tinubu will today formally swear-in Tunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. As the new IGP takes office, the Nigeria Society for Criminology (NSC) urged him to decentralise tactical squads to zonal commands for efficiency and proactive response to crime. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to hold during the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed to State House correspondents, yesterday. Notably, Disu will not appear before the Senate…

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Tinubu meets TY Ɗanjuma in Presidential Villa

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Tinubu meets TY Danjuma

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday received former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Yakubu Ɗanjuma (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Presidency confirmed the meeting in a brief statement accompanied by photographs. The statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in audience General Theophilus Yakubu Ɗanjuma (rtd) at the State House, Abuja, Saturday, February 28, 2026”. As of the time of filing this report, the purpose of the visit had not been disclosed. Recall that Ɗanjuma previously served as Chief of Army Staff under the military administration of Olusegun…

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“2027 Election will be Referendum on Tinubu’s reforms” – Yilwatda

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Yilwatda on Asiwaju 2027

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the 2027 general election will serve as a referendum on the reforms of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the Hope Ambassadors Summit in Abuja, Yilwatda said the party is focused on turning the President’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda into electoral victory through strong communication, grassroots mobilisation, and party unity. He argued that governance and political success are inseparable, stressing that reforms must be clearly communicated and structurally supported to earn public trust. According to him, while…

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Tinubu slashes Power GenCos’ bill from ₦6tr to ₦2.8tr

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Tinubu slashes Power GenCos’ bill

President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of N2.8trillion to power generation companies (GenCos) as the Federal Government’s verified liability for accumulated electricity subsidies dating back to 201. This was as he rejected the ₦6trillion claim submitted by the operators, insisting he will not pay a Naira beyond the audited figure, according to highly-placed officials in the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Power with direct knowledge of the negotiations at the weekend. The approval followed months of negotiations and a tripartite audit involving the Ministry of Finance, the Nigerian…

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