President of Nigeria; returned from 30-day European absence in September 2026 and seeks re-election in 2027.
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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 AbujaThe 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 streetsJoy 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 hardshipBusiness & 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 delegationThe 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 NigeriaJoy 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 summitThe Chronicle
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a three-nation trip to Kenya, Rwanda, and France. …
Tinubu leaves Abuja for France on state visitJoy Online
… The complex is expected to be formally inaugurated later in the year by Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, alongside Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other regional leaders. …
China hands over $56.5 million ECOWAS HQ in Nigeria, expanding influence in West AfricaThe Chronicle
… NARD also acknowledged the roles played by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, ministers, lawmakers, and other key stakeholders whose interventions helped to avert the industrial action. …
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike as FG Reverses Position on Their Allowances, ArrearsOmoyele 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 →