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NAHCON Ready for Hitch-Free 2025 Hajj, Airlifts to Begin Next Month
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. The update was disclosed on Tuesday after the NAHCON board briefed Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on preparations for the 2025 Hajj […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Barr. Kazeem, New President of the Ansar–ud–Deen Society Worldwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Barr. Adeniji Kazeem, on his unanimous selection as the President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide at the society’s triennial delegates conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Kazeem, a senior advocate of Nigeria, was a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State between 2015 and 2019. President […]
President Tinubu Greets the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Ibrahim Sulu–Gambari on 85th Birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu felicitates the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 85th birthday on April 22. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari is a former justice of the Court of Appeal and pioneer Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice in old Gongola State. After his call to the Bar […]
President Tinubu’s Statement on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
Today, with a heavy heart, I join the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions. His passing, coming just after the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, is a sacred return to his Maker at a […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Sen Orji Uzor Kalu at 65
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, on his 65th birthday. President Tinubu reflects on their enduring friendship and shared commitment to national progress, rooted in their membership of the “Class of ’99” Governors. The President extols the former Majority Whip’s […]
VP Shettima Inaugurates Interministerial Committee On Research, Innovation
*Says target is to build Nigeria into innovation-driven, trillion-dollar economy within 10 years* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has inaugurated the Interministerial Committee on Research and Innovation with a charge to its members to ensure food security in Nigeria, energy security to power the economy and break the nation’s dependence on imports. The […]
VP Shettima: MDAs, PEBEC Must Synergise For Robust Business Environment
*Says the era of buck-passing on mandates of government is over* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government as well as members of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to deepen synergy in order to ensure an enabling business environment in Nigeria. According to him, […]
Statement on President Tinubu’s Return to Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe. His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks. The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Mo Abudu’s Recognition as One of Time 100 Most Influential People in the World
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mo Abudu, the CEO of Ebony Life Group, on her inclusion in the 2025 TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World. The President commends Mo Abudu’s recognition as a media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Africa’s cultural ambassador. He commends her creativity and commitment to telling the African story with authenticity […]
President Tinubu Inaugurates National Census Committee, Gives Three-Week Deadline for Report
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee will submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. Nigeria’s last census was […]
President Tinubu Condemns Latest Attacks in Plateau, Charges Gov Mutfwang with Resolving Underlying Communal Issues
President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. He strongly condemns the violence and extends his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau while urging him to summon the necessary political will […]
Nigeria Restates Resolve To Rank Among Top 80 Nations On Global Human Capital Index
*As VP Shettima applauds Akwa Ibom over full implementation of national HCD blueprint* The Nigerian government has restated its resolve to position the nation among the top 80 countries on the global Human Capital Index (HCI) by the year 2030. This, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima, can be achieved by enhancing the nation’s […]