07 Mar, 2026
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Tinubu asks youths to shun japa syndrome

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian graduates to exercise patriotism and avoid the temptation of seeking greener pastures outside the country. The President made the appeal in his address at the 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremony of the University of Uyo held at the institution’s permanent ground, Nwanniba road on Saturday. Tinubu, who […]

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Lagbaja: Flags at half-mast; First Lady visits widow

President Bola Tinubu has ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the late Chief of Army Staff. This is as the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu paid a condolence visit to Lagbaja’s widow, Mariya Lagbaja. Disclosing this, Segun Imohiosen, director of information and public relations at the […]

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JUST IN: Tinubu congratulates US President-elect Trump

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Tinubu expressed his eagerness to strengthen the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world. His congratulatory message was conveyed through a […]

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FG reverses 18-year age limit for admission

The Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark into tertiary institutions in the country. Alausa spoke on Wednesday at his inaugural ministerial briefing, which is ongoing in Abuja. He also hinted at the possibility of his administration reviewing the nation’s education policy. However, the Minister said there would be no […]

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Tinubu swears in seven new ministers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in seven newly appointed ministers in an official ceremony held on Monday, 4th November 2024 at the Council Chambers in Abuja. This swearing-in comes a few days after the Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointments. The new ministers, filling various strategic positions, were urged by President Tinubu to view their […]

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Tinubu nominates new REC for Ondo, North West national commissioner

President Bola Tinubu on Monday nominated a lawyer, Saseyi Ibiyemi, as a resident electoral commissioner representing Ondo State pending her confirmation by the Senate. He also nominated Abdulrazak Tukur as a National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission, representing the North West. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […]

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Tinubu directs AGF on immediate release of minors facing prosecution over hunger protest

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of the minors arrested during the End Bad Governance protests. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja when he addressed State House correspondents. Mr Idris said that Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, was asked to drop […]

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SERAP gives Tinubu 48 hours to release ‘hungry, malnourished children, other protesters’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his “leadership position and good offices to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN to take urgent steps to ensure the immediate and unconditional release of all the #EndBadGovernance protesters including the 32 hungry […]

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What Tinubu told Dangote, others about Naira-based Crude Oil sales

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday commended the progress of the Implementation Committee overseeing Naira-based sales of crude oil and refined products, urging them to resolve any initial challenges. Speaking at a review meeting in Abuja, he explained that Naira transactions aimed to eliminate exchange rate barriers, promoting a more stable oil sector. Any solution […]