Press Releases

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, lauded the Nigerian armed forces for their successes in the war against insurgency and criminality while emphasising his administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of insecurity through strengthening the government security apparatus and ongoing economic reforms. President Tinubu made the remarks during his intervention at […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Tokyo, Japan, early on Tuesday to join other African leaders, international development partners and stakeholders at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The event will be held from August 20-22 at the Pacifico Yokohama. President Tinubu was received at the Presidential Wing of the Haneda International […]

President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on the passing of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. The President stresses that his thoughts and prayers are with the Ododo family, friends, and the people of Kogi State as they mourn the deceased. Alhaji Momohsani died on Monday […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over the passing of their respective parents. Governor Ododo lost his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who died Monday at the age of 83, while APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, lost […]

President Bola Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, on the passing of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Mama Yilwatda died on Sunday morning at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital at the age of 83. President Tinubu describes her as a woman of virtue […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), on his 50th birthday, August 19, 2025. Dr Ogbuku is a former executive member of the Ijaw Youth Council and a leader in the Niger Delta. He had also served as Chief of Staff to former Bayelsa State […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates all the winners of Saturday, August 16, by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. The President commends the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence. Following the results declared by INEC, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won in 12 constituencies, the All Progressives Grand […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II), describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and military heritage. The traditional ruler and retired military officer died Saturday night in a London hospital at […]

President Bola Tinubu felicitates former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 84th birthday today. The President rejoices with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose eight years of rule greatly impacted Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development. President Tinubu celebrates General Babangida’s distinguished military career, which includes serving as an […]

  The Office of the Vice President has noted with serious concern the gross misrepresentation of remarks made by His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during the public presentation of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), […]

  *As VP Shettima demands urgent action to bridge nation’s skills gap* Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for immediate and united action to close Nigeria’s widening skills gap, describing it as a national priority critical to economic transformation. This is just as the federal government has hinted at a proposal for the review of […]

  *Says life is a litigation with no final adjournment in the pursuit of justice* *As Ex-AGF, Adoke, recounts experience under prosecution for $1.3bn Malabu oil deal in new book*   Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public service, urging former and current public officials to summon the courage […]