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In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to three new ministers who recently received Senate clearance. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Ayodele Olawande, and Balarabe Lawal assumed their ministerial roles at a swearing-in ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the State House. Following this ceremony, President Tinubu presided over a Federal…
In the midst of a growing controversy surrounding the educational credentials of President Bola Tinubu, the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called on the President to provide clarity regarding his educational background. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Obi urged Tinubu to reveal crucial details about his academic…
In a press statement issued on October 9, 2023, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media & Publicity, announced the appointment of several individuals to key positions in the Office of the President, specifically within the Media & Publicity Directorate. The appointments align with Nigeria’s federal character principle and emphasize merit-based…
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeks to present new evidence to the Supreme Court, alleging that President Bola Tinubu submitted forged documents to INEC. In a determined effort to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s qualification for the presidency, former Vice President and presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring teachers receive fair recognition and rewards. He expressed regret over the challenges faced by Nigerian educators, such as overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and insufficient professional development opportunities, attributing these issues to long-term neglect of the teaching profession.
In a historic moment, President Bola Tinubu became the first Nigerian leader to ring the closing bell at the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (NASDAQ), the world’s second-largest stock exchange. The event took place in New York, where President Tinubu seized the opportunity to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) into Nigeria. Surrounded…
In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly, Nigerian President emphasizes the importance of global partnership in addressing Africa’s challenges, including economic development, democracy, security, climate change, and resource protection. Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Nigerian President 1. On behalf of the people of Nigeria,…
Chicago State University has provided the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois with the academic records of President Bola Tinubu during his time as an Accounting student at the institution. These records were submitted as part of a civil action filed by Tinubu’s co-contestant in the last presidential election, Alhaji Atiku…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and finding long-term solutions to the recurring clashes between herders and farmers in Nigeria. This announcement came following the submission of a report from the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in…
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to assume the role of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for an initial five-year term, pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
Chicago State University (CSU) has officially confirmed that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu attended the university and graduated in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. The university’s statement, reported by CBS News, expressed confidence in the accuracy of its records regarding Tinubu’s academic achievements and degree certificate. However, CSU clarified that U.S. federal law,…
Issued by: Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Office of the President September 11, 2023 In a significant diplomatic achievement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have finalized a historic agreement that results in the immediate lifting…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). The announcement of this appointment was made in an official statement released on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, said that the newly sworn-in ministers who have received their portfolios would be held responsible for the good governance and standards which was promised to Nigerians. Addressing the newly sworn-in ministers at the Conference Centre of the State House in Abuja, he emphasized his expectation for accountability and transformation as…
An All Progressives Congress, APC, leader and former member of the Presidential Campaign Council, Hon. Obidike Chukwuebuka, has conveyed confidence that President Bola Tinubu GCFR is dedicated to uplifting more than 70 million Nigerians from poverty. Hon. Obidike emphasized that President Tinubu’s strategy involves a comprehensive approach to address the complex issue of poverty. He…
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the highly anticipated ministerial portfolios assigned to his nominees, providing insight into the strategic vision that will guide his administration’s efforts to drive progress and development across various sectors of Nigeria. With a careful consideration of expertise and experience, this lineup reflects the administration’s commitment to addressing the nation’s challenges…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2023, revealing a significant uptick in the country’s inflation rate. According to the data, the headline inflation rate experienced a year-on-year increase of 1.29 percentage points, soaring to 24.08 percent in July. This surge marks a notable rise from…
Adetokunbo Pearse, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Presidential Campaign Council, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, particularly the removal of petrol subsidy, referring to it as a disaster. Pearse shared his views during a recent appearance on a Channels TV programme. He voiced the concerns of Nigerians who are eager…
Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has cast doubt on the notion that an increase in the number of operational Nigerian refineries would lead to a decrease in the price of petrol. During his appearance on Television Continental’s talk show, Ngelale challenged the widely-held belief, labeling it as a myth…
A legal battle between former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a new turn, as Atiku’s lawyer, Liu Angela, accuses Tinubu’s legal team of obstruction and lack of cooperation in the ongoing credentials dispute. The controversy centers around Tinubu’s academic credentials, particularly his educational records at…