Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu Sends 21 Nominees to Senate for NMDPRA, NUPRC Boards

President Bola Tinubu nominates 21 members for boards of Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Senator Magnus Abe nominated as NUPRC…

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Tinubu Declares Armed Groups as Terrorists Under New Security Doctrine

President Tinubu classifies bandits, militias, violent cults, and foreign-linked mercenaries as terrorists New security framework to unify counterterrorism operations under coordinated command Government prioritises law enforcement, military capability, and accountability…

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BREAKING: Tinubu presents ₦58.18trn 2026 budget to National Assembly

Tinubu presents ₦58.18trn 2026 budget, with security taking the highest allocation of ₦5.41trn President declares all armed groups outside state control terrorists, vows tougher security action Budget targets economic stability,…

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Tinubu to Table ₦54.4trn 2026 Budget Before National Assembly Friday

₦54.4 trillion 2026 budget to be presented to joint session of National Assembly Strict security, accreditation rules announced ahead of Tinubu’s appearance MTEF approval clears path for appropriation amid ambitious…

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Tinubu hails Wike at 58, calls him ‘exceptional performer’

President Tinubu hails Wike at 58, calls him ‘exceptional performer’ He Lauds FCT minister’s courage, results-driven leadership President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Failed Coup

Senate gives unanimous approval for Tinubu’s troop deployment to Benin after coup attempt. Lawmakers warn that Benin instability threatens regional security under rising West African coups. Approval clears way for…

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70% of Tinubu’s Team Once Opposed Him — Presidential Adviser

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication, reveals that nearly 70% of President Tinubu’s aides previously opposed him politically. Tinubu’s leadership philosophy, influenced by his mother, encourages forgiveness and inclusion…

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Pressure Mounts on Tinubu to Sack Matawalle as US Links Security Cooperation to Defence Shake-Up

•US reportedly demands removal of both Badaru and Matawalle before security collaboration • Badaru resigns on health grounds; Tinubu to name Gen. Christopher Musa as successor • Recall that Nigeria–US…

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Insecurity: Ask For Help or Resign, PDP Tells Tinubu

PDP urges President Tinubu to seek local and international assistance to curb rising insecurity. Opposition condemns school closures, calling them a “surrender to terrorists.” Party demands full implementation of the…

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Tinubu Set to Visit U.S. Tuesday, to Meet Trump’s Vice, JD Vance

President Tinubu is set to visit U.S. Tuesday, to meet Donald Trump’s Vice, JD Vance The visit follows U.S. President Trump’s military threat over alleged Christian killings in Nigeria Trump…

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