Press Releases

  I celebrate the 83rd birthday of former Head of State and elder statesman, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd). I salute him for his decades of exceptional service to Nigeria, both in uniform and in retirement, and commend his steadfast commitment to peace, stability, and good governance across the African continent. General Abubakar’s legacy, particularly his […]

  Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration salvaged Nigeria’s public finances from the brink of collapse. In an address delivered on June 12 at The Platform Nigeria, hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade and The Covenant Nation, Governor Soludo praised President Tinubu’s economic reforms. He called for a nationwide […]

  Today, I celebrate Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, iconic journalist and publisher of Vanguard newspaper, on his 90th birthday. Fondly called Uncle Sam, Amuka-Pemu started his career at the Daily Times. Then, he co-founded The Punch with the late accountant Chief Olu Aboderin. After parting ways with Aboderin, he set up the Vanguard newspaper in 1984, […]

  President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to welcome the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, whenever he decides to join. The President stated this at the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), connecting Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to […]

  President Bola Tinubu felicitates Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, former governor of Bauchi State and former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on his 70th birthday. President Tinubu describes Alhaji Mu’azu as an accomplished public servant and frontline politician who has remained relevant for his strength of character and dignified comportment. “We were governors […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reopened the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) on Tuesday in Abuja and directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for the use of the facility to ensure its upkeep and long-term sustainability. At the event, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike announced renaming the Centre, which opened […]

  *NASENI-led initiative to tackle abandonment, boost agric, industrial capacity* *Commissions power infrastructure project at Borno State University* Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday launched the NASENI Asset Restoration Programme as part of ongoing efforts by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore and revive the nation’s industrial and agricultural capacity. The programme, […]

  President Bola Tinubu commiserates with the family and friends of boxing legend Obisia Nwankpa, who died on June 2, 2025, at 75. Nwankpa represented Nigeria at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, competing in the light-welterweight division. He won gold medals at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos and the 1974 British Commonwealth Games […]

  President Bola Tinubu extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and many fans of Mike Ejeagha, one of Nigeria’s greatest folklorists, songwriters, and musicians in the Igbo language, who passed on to eternity on Friday at 95. President Tinubu notes that Mike Ejeagha used his music and distinctive storytelling style to preserve and project […]

  Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who died on Friday at 89, was a phenomenal jurist and statesman who served Nigeria with honour, courage and exceptional integrity. I join family members, friends, proteges and well-meaning Nigerians in mourning this respected patriot and statesman, who passed away today as we mark Eid-Al-Adha. […]

  President Bola Tinubu has called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits. The President, who observed the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that the security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top […]

  I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims and the global Muslim Ummah as we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Eid-el-Kabir represents the high point of the sacred first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, a period filled with opportunities for acts of worship and good deeds. It is a time for gratitude to Almighty Allah […]