Category: Presidency

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to embrace resilience, tolerance, compassion, and dedication to national progress. In his message to the Muslim faithful, he emphasized that the festival serves as a reminder to show gratitude to God for His abundant mercies. President Tinubu highlighted Eid-el-Kabir as the peak of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah—a period rich with opportunities for worship and good deeds. He encouraged citizens to reflect on the festival’s deeper meaning, emphasizing sacrifice, devotion, and selflessness. He called on Nigerians…

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President Bola Tinubu has approved a bold new policy: Renewed Hope Nigeria First. It requires all federal bodies to prioritize Nigerian-made goods, services, and talent. On Monday, Minister Mohammed Idris briefed the press after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. He explained that the directive would soon be backed by an Executive Order. “This policy places Nigeria at the center of every kobo government spends,” Idris said. He stressed the need to stop unnecessary imports.   Executive Order to Enforce Local Content Rule The FEC fully supported Tinubu’s proposal. Attorney-General…

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The Presidency has strongly rejected claims made by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina about Nigeria’s economic status. Adesina, the outgoing AfDB President, said Nigerians are worse off now than in 1960. He cited GDP per capita falling from $1,847 in 1960 to $824 in 2025. His remarks have ignited public debate and criticism nationwide. However, the Presidency says his figures are misleading and factually wrong. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, issued a rebuttal Monday. “Our GDP in 1960 was $4.2 billion,” Onanuga stated. “With a…

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In a surprising development, the highly anticipated release of documents by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) related to an alleged drug investigation involving President Bola Tinubu has been postponed. Judge Beryl Howell ordered the records’ release on April 2, 2025. The FBI and DEA were expected to comply by May 2, 2025. However, both agencies filed a joint report on May 1, requesting 90 more days. They said they needed more time to complete the search and produce the documents. Aaron Greenspan filed…

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President Bola Tinubu has declared State of Emergency on Rivers State in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday 18th March 2025. The president also blamed the State Governor Siminalaye Fubara for the state of the things. Full text below Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned…

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In response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent criticism regarding the award of a contract for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, the Presidency has defended Seyi Tinubu’s right to engage in legitimate business activities. The statement, issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, reaffirmed Seyi Tinubu’s entitlement to pursue business interests both domestically and internationally. Atiku Abubakar had raised concerns about the awarding of the contract to Hitech Construction Company Ltd, citing Seyi Tinubu’s association with CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the…

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation to Mr. Jim Obazee, former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), for his diligent service as the Special Investigator of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and affiliated entities. Obazee was appointed to this role on July 28, 2023. Tinubu lauded Obazee for his dedication and professionalism in navigating the intricacies of the crucial national assignment. Following the completion of the task and the submission of a comprehensive final report, along with the conclusion of all operational activities…

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