Tag: #Tinubu
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TINUBU DEFAMATION CASE: COURT THROWS OUT SOWORE’S DOCUMENTS
Judge says evidence can’t come through a witness who knows nothing about it, as DSS trial takes a dramatic turn. The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected documents tendered by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, in his ongoing trial over alleged defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the…
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TINUBU OKAYS KEY DIPLOMATIC POSTINGS TO U.S., U.K., FRANCE
Nigeria’s foreign missions in three global power centres are about to get new faces. President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of three ambassadors-designate to the United States, United Kingdom and France, drawing from the 68 nominees earlier cleared by the Senate. According to a statement by Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Ambassador Ayodele Oke will…
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YUSUF TO TINUBU: KANO NEEDS BACKUP ON SECURITY, MEGA PROJECTS
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has met President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, seeking stronger federal support to tackle rising insecurity in parts of the state and push key infrastructure projects. At the closed-door meeting, Yusuf briefed the President on security concerns, including the recent killing of a housewife and her children, and called for closer…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES RESCUE OF 38 ABDUCTED KWARA CHURCH WORSHIPPERS, COMMENDS SECURITY FORCES
President Bola Tinubu announced the successful rescue of all 38 worshippers abducted from Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, Eruku in Kwara State. He shared the news on his verified X account, noting that the breakthrough followed days of coordinated operations by security agencies he personally supervised after cancelling his trip to the G20 Summit in…
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TINUBU EXTENDS MARWA’S TERM AS NDLEA CHAIRMAN, URGES INTENSIFIED DRUG WAR
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa’s (rtd) appointment as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five years, extending his leadership until 2031. This move underscores the government’s trust in Marwa’s relentless fight against drug trafficking and abuse across Nigeria. Marwa, a decorated military officer and former…
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TINUBU CALLS ON NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged participants of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) to actively contribute to Nigeria’s inclusive governance and industrial growth during their strategic leadership training. Speaking in Abuja, he emphasized that developing Nigeria is a shared responsibility and called on emerging leaders to be agents of positive change. Highlighting…
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TINUBU, SULTAN, UZODIMMA HEADLINE STAR-STUDDED NIGERIAN EDITORS’ CONFERENCE IN ABUJA
Abuja buzzes as top editors, leaders, and thinkers gather to shape conversations on democracy, national cohesion, and the future of journalism. Abuja is set for two days of high-powered dialogue and reflection as the 2025 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) gets underway on November 12–13.The event, which has become the nation’s…
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FEC APPROVES MAJOR AVIATION UPGRADES: PORT HARCOURT AIRPORT CONCESSION, BIOMETRIC SECURITY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has greenlit key projects to modernize Nigeria’s aviation sector, including the concession of Port Harcourt International Airport and introducing biometric verification systems across all airports. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo highlighted approvals for maintenance contracts at five major international airports—Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. Further enhancements include installing advanced…
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BIG NAMES, BIG IDEAS: TINUBU, SULTAN, UZODIMMA, OBAIGBENA LEAD STAR LINEUP AT NIGERIAN EDITORS’ CONFERENCE IN ABUJA
Abuja comes alive as top editors, politicians, business leaders, and diplomats converge to discuss democracy, trust, and the future of journalism. The nation’s capital, Abuja, is buzzing with activity as editors from across Nigeria arrive for the 2025 Annual Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Conference, taking place November 12–13. The two-day event, which brings together…
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TINUBU JUSTIFIES ₦200BN FUND TO BOOST MSMEs AND MANUFACTURERS
President highlights bold support measures fueling Nigeria’s economic growth and youth empowerment. President Bola Tinubu, speaking via Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, explained the ₦200 billion intervention fund was designed to help MSMEs and manufacturers overcome structural challenges and increase competitiveness. With a strong GDP growth of 4.23% in September 2025,…
