President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji on his emergence as the APC governorship candidate in Osun State. The congratulatory message followed the party’s primary election held on Saturday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the Osun State chapter of the…
President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of a new Nigerian Army Training Depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. This decision expands military infrastructure in the Southeast region. Consequently Nigeria now has three major depots. The first has operated in Zaria, Kaduna State since 1924. The second gained approval in Osogbo, Osun State in August 2025. Purpose…
President Bola Tinubu has again dismissed claims that Nigeria is witnessing a Christian genocide, insisting that no religious group is being targeted. He said both Christians and Muslims have suffered from terrorism driven by criminality, extremism and long-standing socioeconomic problems—not religious persecution. Tinubu delivered the message in Abuja on Friday while declaring open the NASFAT…
President Bola Tinubu has created a high-level committee to address the contractor debt crisis after learning that the federal government owes about N4 trillion to nearly 2,000 contractors. Moreover, the President expressed strong displeasure over the scale of the backlog and demanded an urgent, coordinated solution. Tinubu Unhappy With Rising Contractor Debt Bayo Onanuga, Special…
The Nigerian Army has suspended retirements for several categories of officers after President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency. The suspension follows a wave of mass abductions across the country in November, where more than 600 people were kidnapped in multiple attacks. Some of the most severe incidents include the abduction of over 300…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in a new Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, in a major turning point for the nation’s security strategy. A retired general, Musa is bringing into the office many years of experience in the military. Background on the Appointment Tinubu nominated Musa after Mohammed Badaru resigned as Defence Minister. Badaru…
Reno Omokri has reacted to his ambassador nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The former aide described the president’s action as a sign of unity and reconciliation. In a statement, he thanked God, his family, and the president. According to Reno Omokri, the decision renewed his understanding of loyalty to Nigeria. Tinubu’s leadership style and…
Former Blanco, Texas Mayor Mike Arnold has criticized President Bola Tinubu over the inclusion of Reno Omokri among 32 additional ambassadorial nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation. Arnold, a longtime critic of Omokri, has repeatedly accused him of downplaying the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Meanwhile, he shared his concerns in a Facebook post…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan gave a statement to journalists on Friday, reflecting on his experience being stranded in Guinea-Bissau during the recent military coup. He thanked Nigerians for their concern and explained how the evacuation was handled. Details of the Evacuation Jonathan revealed that both President Bola Tinubu and Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara arranged…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the US–Nigeria Joint Security Working Group, a move that aims to strengthen defence cooperation between both nations. The decision followed recent high-level engagements in Washington, DC. Tinubu Approves New Security Delegation Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga announced the approval in…
