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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President of Nigeria who swore in new cabinet ministers, claimed economic reforms are stabilizing the country, and embarked on a three-nation tour to Kenya, Rwanda, and France in May 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Daily 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 JonahCapital
  3. The 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 govt
  4. June 2026
  5. Joy 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 30
  6. The 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 Ministers
  7. Joy Online

    Veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, has come under intense scrutiny on social media after leading supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a solidarity rally in Abuja.

    Zack Orji, other Nollywood stars come under attack after leading Tinubu rally in Abuja
  8. The Chronicle

    The protesters, who converged in large numbers, were heard chanting, ‘Tinubu must go’, ‘Rescue them or resign’ and ‘Bring Nigerian children now.’ They were also heard telling the operatives of the Nigeria police that it was their fundamental right to stage the protest, asking the

    Oyo abduction: ‘Tinubu must go’ –Angry protesters storm Abuja streets
  9. Joy Online

    Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Friday that his economic reforms had stabilised the country and revived investor confidence, despite a steep cost-of-living squeeze on households three years into his presidency.

    Nigeria’s Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship
  10. May 2026
  11. Business & Financial Times

    According to him, this year, the theme chosen by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria is, “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria” – with emphasis on how creativity meets the market in the digital era globally.

    MUSIGA hosts Nigerian delegation
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the development, describing it as a major setback for the ‌militant ⁠group.

    US strike militants in Nigeria
  13. Joy Online

    Those present included Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Gabon’s junta leader Brice Oligui Nguema and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.

    Macron announces €23bn in investment for Africa at Nairobi summit

Monday 13 July

  1. Ghanaian communities in Nigeria seek presidential intervention on JonahCapital

    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

Friday 10 July

  1. Atiku warns Tinubu over Peter Obi's safety threats

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. Nigeria evacuating 742 nationals from South Africa by June 30

    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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. President Tinubu swears in two new cabinet ministers

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Nollywood actor Orji criticized after leading Tinubu support rally

    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

Friday 5 June

  1. Angry Nigerians protest abduction, demand Tinubu resign

    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

Monday 1 June

  1. Tinubu claims economic reforms stabilising Nigeria despite hardship

    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

Friday 22 May

  1. MUSIGA hosts Nigerian delegation studying creative economy

    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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. US airstrikes kill 20+ ISWAP militants in Nigeria

    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

Thursday 14 May

  1. Macron pledges €23bn Africa investment at Nairobi summit

    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

Monday 4 May

  1. Tinubu embarks on three-nation tour to Kenya, Rwanda, and France

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. China hands over $56.5 million ECOWAS headquarters in Nigeria

    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

Monday 27 April

  1. Nigerian resident doctors suspend nationwide strike after government reversal

    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

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