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President Tinubu Mourns Exit of Literary Giant, Kole Omotoso
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of celebrated writer, author and literary scholar, Professor Kole Omotoso, saying his demise is a big loss to Nigeria, Africa and the literary world. Prof. Omotoso died in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday at 80. President Tinubu described Prof. Omotoso as a literary giant […]
Let’s Rally Round and Support President Tinubu, VP Shettima Appeals to Former Colleagues
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima today appealed to former senators to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a leader with a genuine interest to transform the country. Speaking to a delegation comprising his former colleagues from the 9th Senate who were on a courtesy visit to him at the Presidential […]
President Tinubu Felicitates Muslims on Islamic New Year
I send my heartfelt felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world as we witness the end of another Hijri lunar calendar. I pray the incoming Hijri Year 1445 ushers in a more peaceful and prosperous period in our lives. While celebrating the New Year, I implore you, fellow compatriots, to imbibe the […]
We’re Prepared to Combat Terrorism on West Coast, Says Chairman of ECOWAS, President Tinubu
Nigeria’s President and Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja said the security challenges in the West Coast had been thoroughly reviewed and a properly-funded strategy would be instituted to tackle terrorism. President Tinubu made the disclosure about a new approach by ECOWAS leaders to […]
President Tinubu Sympathises with Parents of 2 Year-Old Killed by Stray Bullet in Delta
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of 2-year-old Ivan Omhonrina killed by a stray bullet during an operation by officers of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. “I mourn the death of little Ivan Omhonrina and sympathise with his […]
African Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Integration, Development and Cooperation
African Heads of State and Government have declared their commitment to advancing integration, development and cooperation within the continent. The leaders, representing the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) and Chairpersons of the eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) as well as Regional Mechanisms (RMs), concluded the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of AU […]
President Tinubu’s Solution to Insecurity, Poverty in Northern Nigeria Underway, Says VP Shettima
*Pays condolence visits to Galadanci, Mangal families in Kano, Katsina The Tinubu administration will in the coming weeks unveil an initiative that will address insurgency and poverty, among other challenges confronting Nigerians especially those living in the northern region, according to the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima. The Vice President disclosed this today in chat […]
Fifth AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting Draft Declaration
WE, the Heads of State and Government, representing the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union and Chairpersons of the Eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs) as well as Regional Mechanisms (RMs), meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on 16th July 2023 on the occasion of the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, chaired by H.E. Azali Assoumani, […]
Address on Status of Regional Integration in ECOWAS- President Tinubu
• Your Excellency President Azali Assoumani, Chairperson of the African Union; • Your Excellency William Ruto, President and Head of State of the Republic of Kenya; • Your Excellency Musa Faki Chairperson of the African Union Commission; • Excellencies Heads of State and Government; • Excellencies Heads of the Regional Economic Communities; • Excellencies the […]
In Maiden Speech at AU, President Tinubu Affirms Africa’s Unity and Strength, Rejects Notion of New Scramble for Continent
…says violence and war will impede economic integration President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya reaffirmed Africa’s unity and strength, while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble for Africa. The President warned that past plundering and exploitation of the continent should remain in the past and never be repeated. Speaking at the […]
President Tinubu to African Leaders: Respect Democracy, Ensure Political Stability
… URGES UN TO STAND FIRM AGAINST MILITARY COUPS President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya, called on African leaders to respect democracy, rule of law, and ensure political stability. In his statement at a high-level event organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on the margins of Fifth Mid-Year African Union […]
Nigeria Pays Full Assessment to AU for Year 2023
…AS PRESIDENT TINUBU ATTENDS MID-YEAR COORDINATION MEETING IN NAIROBI Nigeria has fulfilled its financial obligations to the African Union (AU) by making full payment of its assessed contributions for the year 2023. The confirmation was made on Saturday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Adamu Ibrahim Lamuwa, on the sidelines of the […]