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By 2023, Nigeria’s economic problems had become like cancer — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday described Nigeria in 2023 as a sick patient diagnosed with cancer, saying his administration had no choice but to take difficult and painful decisions to address the country’s deep economic problems. Tinubu said years of postponing difficult decisions had allowed economic distortions to deepen, with rising poverty and dwindling hope forcing the government to act.…
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Independence Day: Nigeria has endured war, military rule, crises in 66 years — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria has endured war, military rule, economic crises, insecurity and political upheaval in its 66 years of independence, despite the difficulties confronting the country. Tinubu said the resilience of Nigerians had kept the country together through successive challenges, stressing that generations of citizens had continued to believe that Nigeria would become better. The President stated…
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2027: Shettima rallies northern creatives for Tinubu’s re-election
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on northern-based professionals in the creative industry to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. Shettima made the appeal on Wednesday when he received a delegation of Northern Performing Artists under the auspices of Triple-R For Renewed Hope at the All Progressives Congress campaign office in Abuja. The Vice-President said Tinubu…
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Emir of Zazzau visits NAHCON, seeks improved Hajj operations
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has pledged the support of the traditional institution to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) while calling for sustained efficiency in the administration of Hajj operations. Bamalli made the call on Wednesday when he visited the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, at the commission’s headquarters…
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Independence Day: Oluremi Tinubu calls for peace, unity
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to strengthen national unity, promote peace and embrace love for the country as Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message marking the anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the First Lady reflected on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960, noting that the country had overcome several challenges while continuing to…
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JUST IN: Tinubu signs amended 2025 budget, extends implementation by three months
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law an amendment extending the implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act from September 30 to December 31, 2026. The amendment, known as the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 29, before the President assented to it on Wednesday. According to a statement…
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BREAKING: October 1: Tinubu to address nation Thursday
President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as the country marks its 66th Independence anniversary. The President’s national broadcast is scheduled for 7am, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga urged television and radio stations, as well as other electronic media outlets, to hook up…
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Tinubu celebrates media aide Temitope Ajayi at 50
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, on his 50th birthday. In a birthday message issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Ajayi as an accomplished journalist, entrepreneur and media and communications professional. Ajayi, who turned 50 on Wednesday, began his career in mainstream…
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‘I’m healthy and sound’ — Tinubu dismisses health rumours
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday returned to Nigeria after about four weeks abroad, declaring that he was “healthy and sound” and ready to resume work. Tinubu made the declaration shortly after arriving at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, where he was received by senior government officials and political leaders. The President was responding to questions…
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Tinubu celebrates Oyetola, Badaru on birthdays, hails public service
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and former Minister of Defence and ex-Jigawa State Governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on their birthdays. In separate messages issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the two former governors for their contributions to public service and the administration…
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