Tag: president tinubu
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to conduct a nationwide security diagnostic and present actionable recommendations for reforming Nigeria’s security architecture. The directive was announced during a Presidential Parley with participants of Senior Executive Course 47, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja.…
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President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s laws to enable states to establish their own police forces as part of a nationwide effort to tackle rising insecurity. The call was included in a statement issued on Wednesday declaring a national security emergency. Tinubu said his administration will support states that already…
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World Trade Organisation Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denied authoring a viral social media post that criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of insecurity in Nigeria. The post, falsely titled “Trump didn’t ‘hit’ us – our leaders did,” accused Nigerian leaders of prioritising rhetoric over action and urged Tinubu to “secure the people.” Okonjo-Iweala described the…
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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to use new media to promote unity, innovation, and national development. Speaking at the Progressive Digital Media Summit in Abuja, he praised young Nigerians for their creativity and role in shaping the digital future. He emphasized using digital platforms responsibly — to build businesses, inspire others, and demand…
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Single Window Steering Committee to ensure the platform is fully operational by the first quarter of 2026. This directive was given during the fifth steering committee meeting, held at the State House, Abuja, with Tinubu represented by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. The meeting has however, emphasized the…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences. President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to…
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President Bola Tinubu has left Saint Lucia for Brazil to attend the 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, after a six-day state visit starting June 28. In Saint Lucia, he met with Governor General Cyril Charles and Prime Minister Philip Pierre, addressed a joint session of the Senate and House of…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the coalition platform for the 2027 elections aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu. He emphasized that the coalition prioritizes Nigeria’s best interests and was formed after careful reflection on the country’s current challenges. Obi further highlighted the…
