By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have mourned veteran Nollywood actor and film executive Olu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced on Wednesday by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a statement shared on Instagram. The family described the late actor as “The…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and other prominent Nigerians have called for renewed commitment to national unity, patriotism and selfless service as the country marked the 60th memorial anniversary of Nigeria’s first Military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. The leaders made the appeal…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have called on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to embrace patriotism, accountability and stronger partnerships in advancing Nigeria’s sustainable development. The leaders made the call at the National Summit of Civil Society Organisations and Community-Based Organisations held in Lagos on…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Paul Kagame have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda, with a focus on trade, mobility, and regional integration. According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu met Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali during his visit for the Africa CEO Forum. Both leaders agreed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday hosted a historic gathering as eminent personalities, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, converged for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Dignitaries at the colourful ceremony included Governors of Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo States,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Geraldo Alckmin, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a high-level diplomatic meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Speaking during the engagement, President Tinubu emphasized the deep historical ties and shared democratic…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday joined other worshippers at the National Eid Ground in Abuja for Eid-El-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Also present at the prayer session were Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and several ministers….
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other notable figures on Thursday paid tribute to the late Dr. Doyin Okupe-Agbonmagbe, former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan. The tributes were delivered during a Service of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and France’s President Emmanuel Macron signed two pivotal agreements on Thursday in Paris, solidifying a partnership aimed at advancing critical infrastructure development and ensuring long-term agriculture and food security. The agreements were finalized during an economic forum held at the Palais des Élysée, as part of President Tinubu’s…
