Where is the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
By Peter Obi This is not just a question; it’s a critical demand for accountability in a national emergency. As we approach the end of this year, Nigeria will be…
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Tinubu projects stronger economic growth, lower inflation in 2026
Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 will mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, assuring citizens that the pains associated…
Despite alleged post-passage alterations, Tinubu insists new tax laws begin January 1
Isaac Samuel President Bola Tinubu has insisted that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws will commence on January 1, 2026, as scheduled, despite public controversy over alleged post-passage alterations to…
Presidency debunks reports of Gbajabiamila’s replacement as Chief of Staff
Isaac Samuel The Presidency has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with the…
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to religious freedom, national unity in Christmas message
Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious freedom, national unity and peaceful coexistence, urging Nigerians to embrace tolerance, love and mutual respect as Christians…
Tinubu warns governors on LG autonomy, threatens enforcement via executive order
“The Supreme Court has capped it for you again, saying, ‘give them their money directly.’ If you wait for my Executive Order, because I have the knife, I have the…
President Tinubu nominates 32 additional ambassadors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after he sent the first batch of three names. In two separate…
Tinubu approves National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, which Mr Joseph Tegbe chairs, will ensure the implementation of the administration’s…
PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS THE WITHDRAWAL OF POLICE OFFICERS GUARDING VIPS FOR CORE POLICE DUTIES
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them…
PRESIDENT TINUBU ASKS MATAWALLE, MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, TO MOVE TO KEBBI OVER SCHOOLGIRLS’ ABDUCTION
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state. Matawalle, who…
TINUBU POSTPONES TRIP TO G20 AND AU-EU SUMMITS FOR FURTHER SECURITY BRIEFINGS, DIRECTS MILITARY, POLICE TO DEPLOY MORE MEN TO KWARA
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE TINUBU POSTPONES TRIP TO G20 AND AU-EU SUMMITS FOR FURTHER SECURITY BRIEFINGS, DIRECTS MILITARY, POLICE TO DEPLOY MORE MEN TO KWARA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed…
Tinubu appoints Tax Ombudsman
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. This appointment aligns…
Tinubu returns to Abuja after security meeting in Rome
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Tinubu returns to Abuja after security meeting in Rome President Bola Tinubu returns to Abuja Saturday after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level…
Tinubu goes to Rome for security meeting
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday, October 12, for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, with…
PRESIDENT TINUBU PARDONS HERBERT MACAULAY, VATSA, LAWAN, GRANTS CLEMENCY TO 82 INMATES
Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Vatsa, a poet, was among the…
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE approves appointment of Prof. Amupitan as INEC chairman
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President…
Finally, Geoffrey Nnaji resigns as Minister following allegations of certificate forgery
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations of certificate forgery against him. President Tinubu appointed Nnaji…
Tinubu begins consultations on new INEC chairman
Council of State meets Thursday Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to meet with members of the Council of State on Thursday as part of consultations ahead of…
Tinubu Commissions renovated National theatre
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that renaming the renovated National Theatre after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka was a fitting way to honour the legacy of a man of…
Nigeria@65: Worst is over, says Tinubu
Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared that the worst is over for Africa’s largest economy, assuring Nigerians that the difficult reforms introduced by his administration since 2023…
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025
Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960,…
Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers, restores Fubara, Assembly
Isaac Samuel President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, declared an end to the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State. The President said the decision became necessary following renewed spirit…
Key Takeaways from Our Tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States
By Bayo Onanuga We returned to Abuja on Saturday after a three-day working tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States as members of the National Communication Team, led by Alhaji Mohammed…
APC ELECTS YILWATDA AS NEW CHAIRMAN, AS PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES GOVERNORS TO DEEPEN GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE APC ELECTS YILWATDA AS NEW CHAIRMAN, AS PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES GOVERNORS TO DEEPEN GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as…
Confusion trails Tinubu’s whereabouts despite presidency’s announcement of return
Isaac Samuel Amid rising public concern over the prolonged silence surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s movements, the Presidency on Saturday announced his return to Abuja after a two-nation trip to…
STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT: PRESIDENT TINUBU NEVER STOPPED THE 5-YEAR NON-IMMIGRANT VISA FOR US CITIZENS
Contrary to misinformation and fake news circulating online, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has never stopped issuing 5-year multiple-entry visas for US citizens, in accordance with the principle of subsisting bilateral…
Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers, Not More Confusion
PRESS RELEASE: Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers, Not More Confusion During the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Mechanisation Programme in Abuja yesterday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made what appeared…
President Tinubu directs security agencies to arrest killers in Benue, advises Gov. Alia to set up peace committee
President Tinubu directs security agencies to arrest killers in Benue, advises Gov. Alia to set up peace committee President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,…
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU TO VISIT BENUE OVER CRISIS
… SHIFTS SCHEDULED OFFICIAL VISIT TO KADUNA President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025,…
Tinubu confers national honours on Kudirat Abiola, Wole Soyinka, Shehu Yar’Adua
Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, announced the conferment of posthumous and national honours on key figures in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle, including Kudirat Abiola, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, and…
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025
THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today,…
Statehouse Press Release: President Tinubu Announces More Appointments for Federal Institutions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed additional people to fill vacancies in the governing councils of some Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education. The new appointees and their institutions…
Development Commissions: Tinubu sends nine names to Senate for ratification
Comfort Isaac President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of nine appointees for the South West, North Central, and South South Development Commissions to the Senate for confirmation. This…
Presidency: Democracy strong and alive in Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE Presidency: Democracy strong and alive in Nigeria We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over…