Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support efforts aimed at providing formal education for Almajiri and other out-of-school children across the country. Speaking on Thursday while receiving the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yousef Mohammed Al-Balawi, at the State House in Abuja, the First Lady said integrating Arabic and Islamic education with Western education would provide a more secure future for vulnerable children, particularly those in the Almajiri system. She stressed that the proposed collaboration would help protect the future of thousands of children by equipping them with both religious…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s hardline stance against terrorism and banditry, declaring that Nigeria will never negotiate with criminals or pay ransom to secure the release of kidnapped victims. Speaking during a courtesy visit by traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the President said the successful rescue operation in Oyo State demonstrated the effectiveness of the country’s evolving security strategy, attributing the achievement to the support of Nigerians, the prayers of citizens, and the professionalism of the armed forces. PBAT commended the men and women of the military for their…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, bringing an end to a body that has overseen the privatisation, sale and lease of federal government landed assets for over two decades. The Presidency announced that all matters relating to the activities of the dissolved committee will henceforth be coordinated by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. The Presidential Implementation Committee was established in 2000 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to implement the Federal Government’s monetisation policy through…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms in the country’s security architecture will lead to the defeat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, while expressing confidence that the economy has stabilised and prosperity is on the horizon. The President gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Archbishop Matthew Ndagoso of Kaduna, at the State House in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, Tinubu said his administration was repositioning Nigeria’s security institutions through enhanced intelligence gathering, institutional restructuring, improved logistics and greater attention to the welfare…
Since assuming office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made security the bedrock of his Renewed Hope Agenda, recognizing that no nation can achieve sustainable economic growth, attract investment, or guarantee prosperity without peace and stability. At the center of this ambitious national security drive stands the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, whose unwavering commitment, strategic leadership, and relentless advocacy have made him one of the administration’s most influential figures in the fight against insecurity. As one of President Tinubu’s most trusted allies on defence and national security, Matawalle has become the public face of the administration’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, describing the assault as a “barbaric and cowardly” act of terror against innocent citizens. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, claimed the lives of about 30 residents, including women and children, while several homes were set ablaze. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, President Tinubu said those responsible for the attack would be brought to justice, stressing that attempts to undermine the peace and security achieved in Kaduna State in recent…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as the new Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strengthening executive-legislative collaboration. Dr. Olanrewaju-Smart succeeds Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned from the position to pursue an elective office in his home state. A respected scholar and public policy expert, Dr. Olanrewaju-Smart holds a PhD in Educational Management from Lead City University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University, where he was an Edward Mason Fellow in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. He was also a LEAPS…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve military operations across the country. The approval is aimed at enhancing the Army’s operational effectiveness, improving command and control, decentralising decision-making, strengthening border security, protecting critical national infrastructure, and boosting counter-insurgency and internal security operations. Under the new structure, four new divisions will be established in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo, and Benin City, while existing divisions will continue to cover other parts of the country. The implementation…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, expressing gratitude for his unwavering support and wise counsel to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since its inception. Speaking during the visit at the Sultan’s Palace in Sokoto, Senator Tinubu reflected on the longstanding relationship between their families, describing the Sultan as a respected traditional leader whose guidance has continued to provide valuable direction to the administration. She explained that the visit was primarily to appreciate the monarch for his consistent encouragement and support. In…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria is earning increased global recognition as a result of his administration’s ongoing reforms, assuring citizens that the full benefits of the economic policies will become more evident in the near future. The President made the remarks on Thursday while receiving a delegation of the research group, Aseyori Tinubu, led by Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, at the State House in Abuja. According to President Tinubu, growing interest from multinational companies in partnering with and investing in Nigeria reflects renewed international confidence in the country’s economic direction. He credited…