Just In: Presidency Denies Rumour of Chef Poisoning Tinubu’s Food

The Nigerian Presidency has debunked circulating claims that any staff member from the Aso Rock Villa kitchen was arrested or attempted to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued a statement dismissing the rumors as fake news:”No Aso Rock kitchen staff arrested. No Aso Rock […]

BREAKING: Tinubu Signs Amended Electoral Act Ahead of 2027 Elections

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, introducing significant changes to Nigeria’s election framework less than two years before the 2027 general elections. The bill was signed on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja, shortly after it was passed by the National Assembly following months of debate, […]

President Tinubu Condemns Kwara Attack, Promises Justice for Victims

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent deadly attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, describing the assailants’ actions as “cowardly and beastly” and promising swift military action. In a statement released on Thursday, President Tinubu said he met with Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to be […]

Nigeria, Türkiye Sign New Agreements on Trade, Defence

Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to speed up cooperation in trade, energy and defence as part of efforts to boost investment, job creation and economic growth in both countries. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the agreement during his state visit to Ankara, following talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In a post on his […]

Nigeria Civil Society Group Urges President to Intervene in Abuja Crisis

A Nigerian civil society organisation has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene urgently in what it describes as a deepening governance crisis in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The group, the Peoples Alliance for Indigenous Rights (PAIR), says ongoing strikes, failing public services and rising insecurity have left residents of the capital […]

Presidency Reverses Appointment of Ambassador to Turkey

Nigeria’s presidency has reversed the appointment of Usman Dakingari Suleiman as the country’s ambassador to Turkey, just hours after his name was announced. The reversal was confirmed on Friday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who said the decision followed a “naming mix-up” and that the posting was now under review. Mr Dakingari, a former […]

France Pledges Stronger Support for Nigeria Amid Rising Terror Attacks

France has announced plans to strengthen its security partnership with Nigeria as the country continues to grapple with persistent terrorist violence, particularly across its northern regions. The commitment was disclosed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who posted on X on Sunday that he had held direct discussions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about Nigeria’s worsening […]