At Ward L2, Ikoyi, during the Presidential Primary Election held at Ireti Primary School, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the exercise demonstrated strong internal democracy within the party and reflected peaceful, grassroots political participation. He noted that the process had been going very well according to plan, describing it as a true demonstration of internal democracy where every member of the party had the right to participate and be involved in a peaceful and well-organized manner. Speaking during the exercise, the President said the primary election demonstrated true grassroots politics, where every member of the party was given the opportunity…
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The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading a viral report alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to initiate constitutional amendments aimed at changing Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolishing Sharia Law in the Northern region. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as fake news designed to create tension, provoke political unrest, and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the statement, the report relied on anonymous sources and falsely claimed that the President intended to send a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He succeeds Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure is scheduled to end on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a State House press release issued on May 21, 2026, by Bayo Onanuga. Academic and Professional Background Professor Aina is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in examination systems, digital infrastructure, and institutional reform within the public sector. He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University…
Following the successful APC Senatorial Primaries held in Ikorodu on Monday, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, described the exercise as a historic moment for the Lagos East Senatorial District and a strong indication of unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dada Olusegun speaks shortly after the affirmation of Senator Tokunbo Abiru as the party’s sole candidate, Olusegun thanked party leaders, members, and stakeholders for their peaceful conduct and overwhelming support throughout the process. According to him, the absence of opposition against Senator Abiru during the primaries reflected the confidence the people have…
The trajectory of a nation is often defined by the boldness of its leadership during times of profound uncertainty. Let it be stated unequivocally: Nigeria would have experienced an abject collapse if not for the urgent, reformatory processes initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As a seasoned policy analyst, looking at the structural framework of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is evident that the foundation of our national building has been shaky for decades. To experience true solidity and enduring prosperity, a massive structural adjustment is not just necessary; it is a matter of survival. President Bola Tinubu, the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the successful execution of a joint counterterrorism operation conducted by the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the United States. The operation, carried out overnight in the Lake Chad Basin, resulted in a major setback for the Islamic State (IS) terrorist network operating within the region. According to preliminary assessments, the operation led to the elimination of a high-profile Islamic State leader identified as Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok. Several of his close associates and lieutenants were also reportedly neutralized during a coordinated strike on his compound in…
At the Africa CEO Forum, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a robust defense of his administration’s economic reforms, insisting that the painful measures introduced since he assumed office were necessary to rescue Nigeria from fiscal collapse and place the country on a sustainable path to growth. Speaking before business leaders and policymakers, Tinubu acknowledged the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and the liberalization of the naira but maintained that the reforms were unavoidable. According to the president, continuing subsidy payments would have amounted to “spending the future generations’ endowment before they were born.” He argued that subsidies…
Tinubu Hails Push for Private Capital as IFC Commits Mission to Nigeria The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced plans to immediately dispatch a mission to Nigeria to explore scalable investment opportunities capable of unlocking private capital in key sectors of the economy, including livestock, energy, and housing. The announcement was made on Thursday in Kigali, Rwanda, by IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop during a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the sidelines of the 13th Africa CEO Summit. Diop led a high-level IFC delegation that included Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice President for Africa, and Dahlia Khalifa, IFC Director…
Nigeria intensified its campaign to attract investment and deepen regional economic cooperation during high-level engagements at the Africa CEO Forum, according to comments by Minister of Finance representative and fiscal policy expert, Taiwo Oyedele. Speaking after meetings involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and African leaders, Oyedele described the Nigerian President as the country’s “chief marketer,” emphasizing his active role in promoting Nigeria’s economic potential on the global stage. He said discussions at the forum centered largely on attracting investment into key sectors of the economy, particularly power, mining, infrastructure, and private enterprise development. According to Oyedele, the engagements highlighted Nigeria’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intensified Nigeria’s economic diplomacy drive at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, holding a series of high-level bilateral meetings focused on attracting strategic investments into critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. Speaking after the engagements, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare, described the President’s schedule as “eventful and highly productive,” noting that the meetings reinforced growing international confidence in Nigeria’s reform agenda. According to Dare, President Tinubu actively participated in the forum’s plenary session alongside global financial leaders, including top executives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC),…