Tinubu Orders EFCC to Unfreeze Osun Government Account
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately vacate the court order freezing the Osun State Government’s bank account. The directive followed the EFCC’s decision to obtain a court order freezing the state’s account with First Bank, a move that came 10 days before the Osun State governorship election […]
Tinubu Mourns Aide’s Father, Chief Idowu Dada
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to his Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, following the death of his father, Chief Idowu Folorunsho Dada, who passed away at the age of 91. The condolence message was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. […]
Tinubu Appoints Fayose REA Board Chairman
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), months after publicly stating that he would not accept any position in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. President Bola Tinubu approved Fayose’s appointment on Monday as part of 26 appointments to the boards of 10 federal government […]
Tinubu Appoints 26 to Federal Agencies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 officials to the boards and leadership of 10 federal agencies and commissions, with all appointments taking immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose was appointed Chairman of the […]
Presidency, Makinde Clash Over UN Probe of Oyo Kidnap
The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state, describing the proposal as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde made the call on Monday while formally receiving 45 rescued pupils and teachers who spent 56 days in captivity after being […]
JUST IN: Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom
The pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom, according to the Presidency. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced their release in a post shared on his verified X account on Friday. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in […]
Stakeholders Question Tinubu’s ₦3.3tn Power Debt Plan
Electricity consumers and industry stakeholders have raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of ₦3.3 trillion to settle legacy debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos), warning the move may not resolve Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the approval on Sunday, saying the funds were intended to address long-standing […]
Jos Visit: Tinubu Promises Justice and Enhanced Security
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday visited Jos, Plateau State, to engage with victims of recent violence and discuss measures to curb recurring conflicts in the region. The visit followed a high-level bilateral meeting with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Initially scheduled to proceed to Iperu, Ogun State, Tinubu’s […]
Tinubu Condemns Jos, Kaduna Attacks, Orders Rescue Operations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State. in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President Bayo Onanuga, describe the assaults—including killings and abductions of wedding guests—as an affront to Nigeria’s values, Tinubu vowed […]
Tinubu Appoints Fola Adeola to Lead Petroleum Reform Task Force
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Fola Adeola as chairman of a nine-member Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Task Force tasked with advancing structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the committee will design and coordinate the […]
