President of Nigeria; returned from 30-day European absence in September 2026 and seeks re-election in 2027.
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The Chronicle
… The AAC candidate further alleged that Obi and his allies were not genuinely opposed to Tinubu’s administration but were instead seeking to manage opposition to the president without mounting a strong challenge to his government. …
Sowore slams NDC, accuses Obi of renting party every electionThe Chronicle
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged eligible voters in the northern part of Nigeria to rally round President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ensure his re-election in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. …
It’s our turn to repay Tinubu, Shettima tells northernersJoy Online
… Edochie emphasised that he would turn 80 in the next six months, making him older than Nigeria’s current president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and all 36 state governors. …
President Tinubu, governors are like sons to me – Pete EdochieThe Chronicle
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally ended his working vacation in Europe after spending at least 30 days away from Nigeria. …
Tinubu finally departs Paris for NigeriaDaily Guide
Bimbo Akintola Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has explained how online attacks over political choices influenced her decision to publicly support Bola Ahmed Tinubu during Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election. …
Bimbo Akintola Says Online Bullying Pushed Her To Support TinubuThe Chronicle
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), describing the growth recorded in the second quarter of 2026 as encouraging and assuring Nigerians of stronger economic performance. …
Tinubu Welcomes Nigeria’s 4.43% GDP Growth, Promises Stronger Microeconomic PerformanceDaily Guide
… It therefore called on President John Dramani Mahama and his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “to call those responsible for these actions to order and allow the court to determine this matter.” According to the association, it had observed the destruction of Jo …
Ghanaians In Nigeria Appeal To Mahama Over JonahCapitalThe Chronicle
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress. …
Nothing must happen to Peter Obi – Atiku warns Tinubu, Nigerian govtJoy Online
… The minister said the Tinubu administration remains committed to the safety and welfare of Nigerians abroad and would ensure that no citizen willing to return from South Africa is left behind. …
Nigeria to evacuate over 742 nationals from South Africa before June 30The Chronicle
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, swore in Mr. Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. …
President Tinubu Swears In New MinistersOmoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress and Peter Obi of exploiting the political process. Sowore alleged that Obi "rents political parties" during elections to deflect public anger rather than challenge the establishment, and claimed the NDC made ₦9 billion from the sale of nomination forms.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress and Peter Obi of exploiting the political process. Sowore alleged that Obi "rents political parties" during elections to deflect public anger rather than challenge the establishment, and claimed the NDC made ₦9 billion from the sale of nomination forms.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Vice-President Kashim Shettima called on eligible voters in Nigeria's north to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027, arguing that Tinubu had consistently backed northern politicians and the region should reciprocate.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie says his age and pedigree give him influence with Nigeria's president and governors, describing them as "like sons" to him. He cited an instance where he used his platform in an interview to appeal for government aid for an ailing colleague, which he claims was granted the following week.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in Europe after spending at least 30 days away from Nigeria, departing Paris for Lagos. His return, originally scheduled for 21 days after departing Abuja on August 30, was rescheduled twice and drew criticism from opposition parties over his extended absence.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has said online attacks over political views, particularly the treatment of veteran actress Joke Silva who publicly supported Tinubu during Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, influenced her own public declaration of support for Tinubu. Akintola criticised the practice of bullying people for holding different political opinions, arguing that political disagreements should not lead to harassment.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Tinubu welcomed Nigeria's second-quarter 2026 GDP growth of 4.43 per cent, up from 4.23 per cent in the same quarter of 2025, citing gains across agriculture, manufacturing, oil and gas, and services sectors.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
NAGHACON has appealed to Presidents Mahama and Tinubu to intervene over the alleged destruction of properties belonging to Ghanaian-owned JonahCapital at River Park Estate in Abuja, while a court case is pending, warning the situation could affect Ghana-Nigeria relations.
13 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Tinubu that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, saying the safety of opposition leaders is a constitutional obligation and test of democratic credentials. Atiku's warning follows Obi's recent alarm over threats to his life ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Federal Government has pledged to evacuate over 742 nationals from South Africa before June 30 who wish to return home amid anti-migrant attacks. The evacuation is already underway, with 258 Nigerians airlifted on June 11, and arrangements are being concluded for the remaining citizens.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on Monday, following the resignations of their predecessors Adebayo Adelabu and Yusuf Tuggar. Tegbe holds degrees in civil engineering and business administration, and has over 35 years of experience in fiscal and economic reform.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Veteran actor Zack Orji and other Nollywood stars faced online backlash after leading a solidarity rally for President Tinubu in Abuja, organized by the Re-elect Tinubu For Inclusive Nigeria movement. Social media users questioned celebrity support for the administration amid economic hardship, while some focused on Orji's frail appearance during the march.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Protesting Nigerians stormed the streets of Abuja on Thursday demanding the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state, chanting slogans including "Tinubu must go" and "Rescue them or resign." The abduction occurred in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his economic reforms — including scrapping petrol subsidies, cutting electricity subsidies, and devaluing the naira — have stabilised the economy and restored investor confidence, citing a near fivefold surge in the stock market to a record 250,000 points and over 2,700 km of roads under construction or rehabilitation, though the reforms have triggered the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) hosted a delegation from Nigeria's National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, led by Prof Dabin Haruna Khitwe, who were in Ghana on a study tour examining the creative economy and entrepreneurship for sustainable development.
22 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The U.S. Africa Command says it has carried out additional airstrikes against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria in coordination with the Nigerian government. The strikes killed more than 20 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in the Metele area of Borno State, following the joint U.S.-Nigerian mission a day earlier that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second in command of Islamic State globally.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €23 billion in investments at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, with €14 billion from French donors and the rest from African investors, targeting energy transition, digitalization and agriculture and potentially creating over 250,000 jobs. The summit brings together thirty African leaders and aims to shift France's Africa policy toward equal partnership and direct investment over traditional development aid.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, for a three-nation trip. He will first stop in France, then travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit themed "Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth," co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, before proceeding to Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum scheduled for May 14th–15th.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
China has formally handed over a newly completed $56.5 million ECOWAS headquarters complex in Abuja to the Economic Community of West African States, which will serve as the regional bloc's main administrative hub. China's ambassador framed the project as part of Beijing's broader engagement with African institutions based on "non-interference" and without "political strings attached."
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors suspended its planned indefinite nationwide strike after the federal government reversed its position on the Professional Allowance Table and committed to clearing outstanding promotion, salary arrears, and a 19-month backlog of professional allowance payments across affected institutions.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →