Friday, July 3, 2026

Bayo Onanuga

April 29, 2026

Tinubu names Bianca Ojukwu as foreign minister, nominates Enikanolaiye as state minister

Mrs Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as minister of state for foreign affairs.

Bianca Ojukwu
April 29, 2026

2027: Tinubu endorses Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat’s governorship ambition

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Mr Tinubu gave the endorsement at a meeting with the GAC.

Obafemi Hamzat, President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
April 29, 2026

Tinubu sacks NMDPRA chief, nominates Rabiu Umar as successor

The president thanked Mr Mohammed for his service.

Saidu Mohammed, the chief executive of NMDPRA
April 25, 2026

Tinubu hails Nigerian-American basketball star Anosike on historic feats in China

Mr Tinubu said the achievements reflected Mr Anosike’s exceptional talent, discipline and resilience.

Ejimofor Anosike.
April 24, 2026

Tinubu hails 14-year-old Adeolu Oreofe African Spelling Bee winner

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated a 14-year-old student, Adeolu Oluwadamilola Oreofe, for emerging as the 2026 African Spelling Bee champion.

Adeolu Oreofe African Spelling Bee winner
April 24, 2026

Tinubu hails Nigeria’s 91.45% aviation safety rating by ICAO

President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, describing it as impressive.

Tinubu disembarking from plane
April 23, 2026

Nigeria earns 91.45% aviation safety rating from ICAO

The score is Nigeria’s highest ever since the audit programme began in 1999.

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
April 22, 2026

Tinubu restates commitment to Nigeria-UK ties 

He described the long-standing partnership between Nigeria and Britain as strategic and valuable.

President Bola Tinubu
April 20, 2026

Tinubu approves N15 billion for new police academy in Ogun

He said Mr Tinubu’s approval was in fulfillment of provision of the Nigeria Police Academy Act, 2021.

President Bola Tinubu
April 17, 2026

President Tinubu signs N68.32 trillion 2026 appropriation bill, extends 2025 budget implementation

The president also extended the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

Tinubu signing the electoral bill into law