Press Releases

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Benin Republic counterpart, Patrice Talon, have restated their condemnation of any effort to seize power and undermine constitutional authority in Niger Republic. Both leaders met on Wednesday in Abuja at the Presidential Villa, following what President Tinubu described as ‘military misbehaviour’ in the neighboring country. Speaking to the press […]

Information filtering in from the Republic of Niger indicates some unpleasant developments around the country’s highest political leadership. It should be quite clear to all players in the Republic of Niger that the leadership of the ECOWAS Region and all lovers of democracy around the world will not tolerate any situation that incapacitates the democratically-elected […]

Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima has mourned the death of Emir of Koko, Mallam Muhammadu Bello Koko, describing him as a peaceful traditional ruler who sacrificed a lot for Kebbi State and Nigeria at large. Senator Shettima’s condolences was delivered to the late Emir’s family by a delegation led by Hon. Usman Zannah on Monday. […]

It was widely reported earlier this week across some news media outlets that the Federal Government had increased tuition fees in federal universities in the country. These reports are inaccurate and not correct. We are aware that some universities have in recent weeks announced increase in the amount payable by students on sundry charges. However, […]

Headlines UN Food Systems Summit in Rome Nigeria has mobilized over half a billion dollars for innovative, profitable, equitable and sustainable food systems transformation initiative, according to the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima. The Vice President made the disclosure while chairing a high-level meeting on the first day of the UN Food Systems Summit declared […]

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will today depart Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at two major international Summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. At the Rome event, Vice President Shettima will join other global leaders for the first Stocktaking Moment (STM) Summit themed “Transforming Food Systems for People, Planet and Prosperity,” […]

  … SPELLS OUT NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVE President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Kaduna said Nigeria and the neighbouring countries in the Lake Chad region must display courage in reforming their military doctrine and practices.  The President noted that the change in tactics had become necessary because the countries in the region are battling a […]

…FAAC shares N907 billion from N1.9trillion June revenue President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for the 36 States of the Federation as part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal on the people. The approval was disclosed at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]