Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reaction to the killing of an abducted teacher in Oyo state, accusing the presidency of responding to insecurity with “press statements”. Last Friday, gunmen invaded the Esiele community in Oriire local government area of Oyo State, killing two persons and abducting pupils, students…
President Bola Tinubu says the joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces dealt a major blow to the Islamic State (ISIS). In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu confirmed that the operation led to the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, described as a senior ISIS commander. Earlier, Donald…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeyinka Fadewa, a retired major general, as special adviser on homeland security. The appointment was announced in a circular signed by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and issued by Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office. According to the presidency, the appointment reflects Tinubu’s commitment to…
All Progressives Congress says its national working committee (NWC) has waived the screening requirements for Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the party’s presidential primaries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Felix Morka, APC national publicity secretary, said the decision was taken during the 188th meeting of the NWC held on May 6, 2026. According to…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as minister of foreign affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tuggar stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs….
President Bola Tinubu has said some of his opponents are exploiting insecurity to undermine his administration, insisting that he will seek re-election. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Plateau state at the State House, Abuja. “My enemies want to use insecurity in the country to get rid of me, but I’m a…
Solomon Dalung, former minister of youth and sports development, has said Wale Edun endured President Bola Tinubu’s administration until his personal integrity came under threat. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV, Dalung dismissed the official claim that Edun resigned on health grounds, insisting there was more to the development. The presidency had said Edun…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy, despite his past role in the pro-democracy struggle under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Amaechi spoke on Tuesday during the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he criticised the current administration’s handling of governance, security, and the economy….
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent comparison of Nigeria with Kenya, warning that “self-consolation” will not address the country’s economic and developmental challenges. In an X post on Monday, Obi said Tinubu’s remark in Bayelsa, where he said Nigerians should take solace in…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says President Bola Tinubu’s recent remark on power supply in Jos confirms his campaign promise that Nigerians should not vote for him if he fails to deliver stable electricity. Obi made the statement in a post on X on Saturday while reacting to Tinubu’s visit…
