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Obidient Movement Challenges Tinubu To Explain Absence From US, UNGA

NewsDeskNgSep 22, 2026September 22, 20260

The Obidient Movement has challenged President Tinubu to explain his absence from the United States and three consecutive UN General Assemblies. The Obidient Movement, a political support group backing Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain why he has stayed away from...

President Tinubu Extends Working Vacation, To Return At Weekend

NewsDeskNgSep 21, 2026September 21, 20260

President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and will return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency has announced. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin his working vacation before moving to Paris, France, after spending a week in the United Kingdom....

Tinubu Campaign Urges Peter Obi To Quit 2027 Race Over Anambra Debt Dispute

NewsDeskNgSep 21, 2026September 21, 20260

APC-PCC has urged Peter Obi to quit the 2027 presidential race, citing Anambra government claims about debts incurred during his governorship. The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) has called on Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, citing recent claims by...

Tinubu Moves To Define Wike’s Role As FCT, Rivers Campaign Coordinator

NewsDeskNgSep 21, 20260

President Tinubu seeks to streamline Wike’s campaign responsibilities while separating key power blocs within the emerging presidential campaign structure President Bola Tinubu has moved to give the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, a clearly defined role in his 2027 re-election campaign, with the former Rivers state governor expected...

Tinubu Urges States To Scale Up Cheaper Transport Before October 1

NewsDeskNgSep 20, 2026September 20, 20260

President Bola Tinubu has directed states to accelerate the implementation of the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, with the goal of delivering measurable reductions in transportation costs to more Nigerians from October 1, 2026. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the initiative was agreed upon with the...

Tinubu Welcomes ICC Ruling Rejecting $680m Sunrise Power Claim Over Mambilla Project

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

President Bola Tinubu welcomes an ICC ruling rejecting Sunrise Power’s $680m claim against Nigeria over the Mambilla project. President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the judgement delivered in Paris, France on Thursday by International Arbitration Tribunal in favour of Nigeria and rejecting the claims instituted by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company...

Tinubu Mourns Olu Jacobs, Says His Work Will Speak To Generations

NewsDeskNgSep 16, 2026September 16, 20260

President Tinubu mourns Olu Jacobs at 84, describing him as a giant whose remarkable work shaped Nigeria’s creative industry. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who died at 84 on Wednesday. Tinubu described Jacobs as one...

Tinubu Orders Timely NCDC Funding As North-Central Unveils 20-Year Development Plan

NewsDeskNgSep 15, 2026September 15, 20260

Tinubu directs SGF to release NCDC funds as North-Central stakeholders unveil draft 20-year plan for regional economic transformation. President Bola Tinubu has directed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to ensure timely release of funds accruable to North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and other regional...

Nigeria Is Open For Business, Working To Make Environment More Supportive — Tinubu

NewsDeskNgSep 14, 2026September 14, 20260

President Bola Tinubu explained that his administration embarked on its economic reforms because of the need to build a more productive and competitive economy. President Bola Tinubu has assured local and international investors that Nigeria remains open for business. He also declared that his administration is working to create a...

Tinubu To BRICS: It’s Time To Rewrite Global Governance, Financial Rules

NewsDeskNgSep 14, 2026September 14, 20260

Tinubu urges BRICS to push reforms of global governance and finance, positioning Nigeria as a gateway to Africa’s expanding market. President Bola Tinubu on Sunday took centre stage at the ongoing 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, calling for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international financial...