Tinubu Calls in France — Seeks Urgent Help as Northern Nigeria Burns
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reached out to France for renewed backing as Nigeria grapples with a surge in violence across its northern regions — a move that signals deep concern in Abuja over the spiralling security crisis. In a conversation confirmed by Emmanuel Macron, the French president said he conveyed solidarity with Nigeria and pledged […]
Tinubu Orders 24-Hour Aerial Surveillance as Abductions Surge Across Kwara, Kebbi, Niger Forests
In a decisive move to curb the rising wave of abductions in northern Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered round-the-clock aerial surveillance over dense forest belts spanning Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. The directive follows a series of high-profile abductions that have sparked nationwide concern and renewed pressure on the federal government to tighten […]
Rising Insecurity Forces Tinubu to Halt G20, AU-EU Summit Trips
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has abruptly postponed his scheduled diplomatic trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, following fresh waves of insecurity that have rattled the nation. According to The Nation and Premium Times, the President opted to remain in Abuja to receive “crucial security briefings” after the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State […]
Tinubu Requests Senate Nod for ₦1.15 Trillion Loan to Cover 2025 Budget Shortfall
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, requesting approval for a fresh ₦1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt market to help finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The letter, read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, explains the borrowing is aimed at bridging […]
China Warns U.S. Against Interfering in Nigeria’s Affairs
China has cautioned the United States against meddling in Nigeria’s internal matters following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action over alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed Beijing’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying China backs Nigeria’s right to pursue its […]
We’ll Intensify the Fight Against Terrorism — CDS Oluyede Vows to Crush Insurgents Nationwide
General Olufemi Oluyede—recently appointed as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)—has reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria’s armed forces to ramp up efforts in confronting terrorism and other security threats. He made the remark following his meeting with Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), on Monday. Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting, General Oluyede also responded […]
Ex-Niger Delta Agitator Hails New Service Chiefs
Former Niger Delta militant leader, General Endurance Amagbein, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of new service chiefs, calling the move timely and necessary to tackle rising insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement from Abuja, Amagbein, also known as Adaka Boro the Second, expressed confidence in the Tinubu administration and optimism that the […]
Tinubu is destroying Nigeria’s democracy — Bode George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of abandoning governance for political theatrics, warning that Nigeria is drifting toward authoritarianism. Speaking in Lagos on Monday, George said the country’s democracy is under threat, citing Tinubu’s March 18, 2025, declaration of a state of emergency in […]
“I Removed Fuel Subsidy to Secure the Future of Unborn Generations” — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to youth empowerment, stating that government policies are designed to ensure a prosperous future for young Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Youth Congress Planning Committee at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, he emphasized the critical role of youths in national development. “I’ve listened to you […]
Tinubu attracted $1bn to our free zones – OGFZA CEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s push for alternative energy sources has drawn over $1 billion in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority’s (OGFZA) Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone in Akwa Ibom State within the last 17 months, according to OGFZA CEO Bamanga Jada. At a sensitization program on compressed […]
